The foundation of ATO's musical concepts is his childhood. He spent his early years in New York, London and Seoul before settling in York. His mother was an educator. He relocated to London when he was 17 and returned to Leeds in his early twenties to return to school. This was made feasible by a flexible program that was created to allow... read full bio
West African native AMÉMÉ incorporates his cultural heritage and ancestry into all he does. He is driven by an intrinsic sense of passion, determination and purpose. AMÉMÉ (Hubert Sodogandji), who was born and raised in Benin, is the leader of One Tribe, a global community and brand identity that emphasizes harmony and a positive outlook. The quick expansion and proliferation of... read full bio
Though much has been said about AHI's years spent backpacking throughout the world, from the jungles of Trinidad to the hills of Ethiopia, Prospect, the extraordinary new album from the globetrotting singer/songwriter, is the tale of an even more profound journey: an internal quest for understanding. The compilation, which was recorded in Nashville with GRAMMY-winning producer Paul Mabury, is audacious... read full bio
Ashwarya may be a newcomer, but it doesn't stop her debut albums from receiving praise comparable to that of a well-established artist. Her debut song, "Psycho Hole," received a barrage of enthusiastic reviews when it was published earlier this year, prompting comments that she was the "next big and unique thing in Australian pop." 'Psycho hole' enhanced sounds from a dark,... read full bio
ArrDee, who is quickly emerging as one of the most talented and exciting young rappers in the UK, is headed for the big time. He has already won over crowds all around the country with his charming flair, but he is now ready for more. Since he was a young boy, ArrDee has been motivated to become an MC and this... read full bio
Aitch has had a fast-paced few years, from his initial success with "Straight Rhymez" to appearing on The Face's cover. In that short period of time, he's had six top 10 hits, a string of incredible collaborations with artists like Stormzy, Young T and Bugsey, Russ and Tion Wayne, Ed Sheeran's global hit "Take Me Back To London" and last year's... read full bio
Avant Garde Club, sometimes known as AG Club, is a 14-person collective of artists from the East Bay that includes musicians, filmmakers, directors, content producers, photographers and designers. The club feels you must always think beyond the box if you want to be considered avant garde. New musicians are experimenting with ways to express themselves through a variety of influences... read full bio
When Avi Kaplan began his solo career, he had already established a global fanbase and won three GRAMMY Awards for his work with the platinum-selling vocal group Pentatonix. Avi was aware that he needed to go back to his artistic roots, to the natural, acoustic-driven rock and heritage music that had served as the background to his youth in a... read full bio
A.G. Cook, the creator of PC Music and a producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and music pioneer, blurs the lines between mainstream pop and experimental electronic music. He influenced the appearance and sound of the previous two decades in the process. He welcomed both the personalities of the users of technology and its expanding importance in music production through the PC Music label... read full bio
With each spectacular action since the release of his debut single, "Like An Animal," Alfie Templeman has solidified his status as the young idol of his time. Templeman pushes limits unlike any other youngster by fusing indie-boy-next-door aesthetics with unmatched musicianship — completely self-taught, he plays no fewer than eleven instruments and also extensively contributes to production on his future project.... read full bio
Al Matcott has developed from performing in Melbourne's seedier venues into a budding artist. The singer-songwriter, who recently released his songs, has received accolades from radio stations throughout the world, including CLASH, The Indie Scene and Radio X, as well as local tastemakers Tone Deaf, Pilerats, Trouble Juice, RRR, PBS and Double J. Al Matcott just released the haze-drenched song "Now It's... read full bio
Ashley Monroe started creating songs that unexpectedly revealed themselves after releasing her Grammy-nominated LP The Blade. These songs were prodded loose after working through pain and conflict from her youth. Monroe lost her father when she was a young girl and the experience was difficult for both her and her mother as they tried to figure out their new places in the... read full bio
The career of singer-songwriter Alexander Cardinale is similar to a well-known tale of the underdog. The native of Monterey spent a decade on his own, independently building a fan following and a reputation in the music industry. His perseverance and commitment led to support positions on large-scale tours and his music was used in a plethora of popular TV programs. Alexander received... read full bio
As a member of the Melbourne-based alternative pop band Frente, singer Angie Hart became well-known. Before releasing their full-length debut Marvin The Album, the trio issued the EP Clunk. The CD was a tremendous seller since it featured "Labour Of Love," one of their country's many top singles. Their folk-tinged cover of New Order's iconic song "Bizarre Love Triangle" ended... read full bio
Like the singer/guitarist himself, Austin Meade sings and tells stories that are conflicting but unified. His musical and non-musical influences are as diverse and rich as the small-town Texas soil that cultivated his talent, producing 12 outstanding songs that range from the insinuating multi-layered musicality and storytelling of "Déjà Vu" to the dark alt-pop of "Happier Alone" and onward to the... read full bio
Former NFL player Akbar Oluwakemi-Idowu Gbaja-Biamila currently co-hosts American Ninja Warrior on NBC and The Talk on CBS. With his six siblings, including former NFL player Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, and his Nigerian parents, Akbar was born on May 6, 1979, in Los Angeles. Akbar grew up in the Crenshaw neighborhood. Akbar joined the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2003... read full bio
The first achievement of American Football came with their self-titled debut when they brought together two reclusive siblings: post-rock and emo. It was a groundbreaking record where the sly musical layers that surrounded the lyrics veiled and muddled their clarity. American Football raised more concerns than it cared to address, much like Slint's Spiderland, Codeine's The White Birch and Talk Talk's Laughing... read full bio
With miles of timeless melodies and the type of overwhelming music that will renew your belief in life itself, Aeon Station's Observatory is an enormous statement that has been in the works for more than a decade. The endurance of the soul is prominently reflected in Kevin Whelan's debut solo album, which gives rock music a contagious and uplifting aural... read full bio
The French-Caribbean singer-producer just revealed the release date for her upcoming full-length album, Lotus Glow. The album, which marks her debut as Adi Oasis, has a diverse cast of guests, including KIRBY, Leven Kali, Jamila Woods and Aaron Taylor. On Lotus Glow, the French Caribbean-born, Brooklyn-based soul-funk-R&B singer blends her expert production skills, soaring vocal abilities and stunning bass proficiency to produce her... read full bio
Alex Eugene Newell has had a big impact on the entertainment business. Newell is well known for their roles as Mo on Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist and Unique Adams on the popular Fox musical series Glee. They have also wowed viewers with other notable roles. In the Broadway revival of Once on This Island at the Circle in the Square Theater in 2018,... read full bio
