Ben Fogle chose to apply to be a cast member of the BBC TV series Castaway when he was employed at Cond Nast Publications' Tatler magazine. Showcasing his success, he quickly gained the affection of fans while filming the series on the untamed Scottish island of Taransay. Encouraged by his successful experience on the show, he decided he wanted to... read full bio
Hammersley is a highly sought-after high-level consultant for international corporations and organizations. His work is motivated by the insight that the majority of individuals, businesses, governments and institutions operate from a theoretical framework rooted in pre-digital, pre-complexity 20th-century thinking. That way of thinking is out of date, and in order to thrive in the twenty-first century, we must take stock of... read full bio
Few people outside of the specialized world music audience originally paid much attention to the Buena Vista Social Club album's beautifully crafted songs and cozy, acoustic rhythms upon its debut. Then, something remarkable happened. A few astute critics gave the record a stellar review, but even while their compliments did not hurt Buena Vista, they are unable to account for what... read full bio
Battlesnake is a septet of cult metal artists from Australia, formed in the depths of the underworld. The band immediately became well-known for their exuberant live performances and epic, dramatic lyrics, with a sound that can only be described as the genetically altered cyborg superchild of Queen, King Gizzard and Judas Priest. Battlesnake has self-produced seven albums since its founding, all of which... read full bio
The British alt-rock group Bôa has experienced numerous lifetimes. The trio, which included vocalist Jasmine Rodgers and musicians Alex Caird and Lee Sullivan, began in the early 1990s as a friendly jam session in Rodgers' home studio with other local musicians. Although Rodgers wasn't officially a member of the band at the time, the upstairs practice space that they used... read full bio
In his hometown of Tromsø, Norway, house and techno producer Bjørn Torske began experimenting with electronic music in the late 1980's. He was influenced by other Tromsø musicians when he was a teenager, particularly Geir Jenssen, the musical prodigy who would go on to become the ambient pioneer Biosphere. In the early 1990's, Torske began releasing minimalist techno records, mostly... read full bio
Bill Brewster is the man for every occasion, whether he's rocking a backroom with a genre-bending set of disco, Balearic, rock and hip hop, or busting out his signature deep and rough dance music to fill it, or just chilling out by the beach in Ibiza. Bill has always been a record nerd, but he has also worked as a chef, punk... read full bio
Buffalo Tom was cast off as Dinosaur Jr. junior when the Boston-based trio released their debut album in 1989. It's true that J Mascis's folk-tinged melodies and booming guitar drove their debut, and Mascis's production of the album didn't help either. With time, Buffalo Tom shed their grungier influences and became an early '90s straight-ahead rock outfit that could deliver... read full bio
Bart Skils has made a name for himself as one of the most reputable and sought-after techno DJs in Holland by always staying one step ahead of the curve. Techno fans praise his DJ sets for being very innovative and masterfully composed musically. As members of Drumcode Records, the premier techno imprint founded by Adam Beyer, alongside musicians that share same... read full bio
After years of hard work, Benga and his boyhood friend Skream are growing stars in the global dubstep scene. He releases his official debut album for Tempa this year; it's tentatively titled "Diary of an Afro Warrior," named for the massive mane that grows out of his head. Benga has a lot to be grateful for, other from having the... read full bio
Five years after their start, the Brazilian ensemble Bixiga 70 from Sao Paulo continues to journey musically forward, only to discover themselves more and more at home. III, the band's third album, is a luminous and vibrant mash-up of Atlantic cultures. The album's hyper-contemporary discussion travels between Brazilian and African sounds and rhythms, as well as between the band's ten musicians... read full bio
Rapper Sihle Sithole (also known as Blxckie) from South Africa creates a lot of music by combining R&B and rap vocals. Hailing from Durban, he started his musical career at the age of 17. While pursuing a psychology degree, he recorded his first EP, Eqnx II, in a matter of years. When COVID broke out, he was in Johannesburg visiting some... read full bio
Bella Shmurda is a Nigerian singer-songwriter of conscious afrobeats music who is originally from Lagos. This independent artist, known as the "new voice of the street," is the head of the Dangbana Republic, an organization of self-assured, straightforward creatives who are obstinate in the face of difficulty. Despite all obstacles, this multiple award winner is committed to stating the truth. Bella... read full bio
While Eric Hagstrom is a brother through their music and long-standing friendship, Kevin and Tony Martin, two-thirds of Brainstory, are brothers by blood, having grown up in Rialto, California, in the heart of the Inland Empire. Although the group first connected through a combination of intense jazz performance classes and the grind of playing small-town gigs, their bond has been... read full bio
Born in London, producer and DJ Charlie Baker, better known by his stage name Breaka, adopted his persona after working long shifts in front of dub sound systems at subdub concerts and entertaining student audiences at home parties. It should come as no surprise that his characteristic sound features distinct percussion rhythms and powerful bass lines given his background as... read full bio
Live act from Berlin BONDI often works with a wide range of amazing musicians, singers, and songwriters. Amazing guitar riffs and vocal harmonies that bolster the synth-driven indie house beats and melodies. Their music has a certain enchantment that we recognize from carefree summertime romance; it reminds us a little bit of the Dark Wave of the 1980s combined with... read full bio
Although it may not seem appealing to some, Biesmans' childhood in the Flanders region of Belgium in the 1990s was filled with discotheques and after-hours clubs, which had a profound effect on him. He was inspired by these group experiences on the dance floor to pursue a career in music, which led him to earn a degree in electronic music... read full bio
Love Is An Action, the debut album of songwriter David Osterhout's indie/emo group, was released in New Jersey. This is a record full of conflicting feelings, with themes of heartache, anxiety, loss, acceptance, and progress hidden below endless catchy tunes. There are hints of a variety of inspirations, from the hyper-specific poetry of pop punk and emo in the previous... read full bio
Big Sleep from Dublin has released their latest catchy indie guitar hits, an EP titled "Isn't That Sweet." consisting of the hits "Easy," "Maccy D's," "All Of The Pretty Things," and "Shivering," which had excellent radio airplay. With producer Chris Ryan (NewDad, Just Mustard, CHALK), the band has completed its second EP and is preparing for their upcoming release cycle. The quintet... read full bio
The goal of Denver-based musician and producer Arja Adair, also known as Bass Physics, is to use music's ability to promote happiness. His passionate sound imitates a cutting-edge electronic music genre that creates a live instrumental experience while emotionally engrossing the listener. Arja consistently delivers a singular and fascinating performance that leaves you wanting more, fusing stylistic nuances of electronic... read full bio
