Craig Finn, a singer, songwriter and guitarist best known as the lead vocalist of the Hold Steady, was born in Minnesota and currently calls New York City home. Finn's highly descriptive lyrical style has a strong focus on narrative, creating strongly relatable, intricately detailed characters who live at the center of his stories. He draws inspiration from writers such as Jack... read full bio
Joel (voices/Guitar), Ben (Vocals/Bass), Jack (Guitar) and James (drumming) make up the young indie-pop band Corella, who are now juggling recording sessions and live performances with their rousing voices, catchy guitars and throbbing drumming. The likes of BBC Introducing, ITV's "This Morning," Manchester United, BMX brand "Mongoose" and Spotify playlists "The Indie List," "Indie Roadtrip" and "Hot New Bands" have all promoted their... read full bio
The Baltimore Orioles picked Christian Walker in the fourth round of the 2012 draft, and he made his professional debut a year later with the hope that it would be the start of a long, glorious career. Walker's development was hindered by Orioles All-Star first baseman Chris Davis, who hit a major-league-leading 53 home runs and was signing a seven-year,... read full bio
Carlos Hidalgo is the co-founder and CEO of Digital Exhaust, a data-driven AI-enabled consultancy that assists B2B and B2C clients in achieving sustainable growth through the integration of marketing, sales and customer success to provide meaningful engagement to their customers at every stage of the customer lifecycle. Over the course of his career, Carlos has worked with businesses of all sizes to... read full bio
A Clipz relaunch has long been awaited by fans of the band, one of the greatest names to emerge from the second generation of Bristol D&B titans and a major impact on the jump-up sound in the 2000s. But given the popularity of Hugh's bass house provocateur Redlight alter ego, it never seemed plausible that he would go back to... read full bio
Popular public speaker Christine Ockrent speaks with assurance and authority. Her political acumen and sharp perception enable her to provide counsel in a variety of situations. Born in Brussels, Christine Ockrent is the daughter of ambassador Charles Ockrent. Ockrent studied political studies and social sciences at the Institut d'tudes Politiques de Paris in France, where she received her degree in 1965. Ockrent was... read full bio
Award-winning and BAFTA-nominated TV presenter Claudia Winkleman is in great demand for a range of business engagements, from big awards to more intimate gatherings, thanks to her ability to blend broad appeal with her own unique sense of humor. By deftly adding "with Claudia Winkleman" to the titles of two of the BBC's flagship arts programs—BBC Radio 2's The Arts Show... read full bio
Charlie is a well-known and adored gardener in Britain who specializes in water features. Charlie originally gained national recognition on BBC1's phenomenally popular Ground Force. She was found by the producer/director of Ground Force, who had already worked with her five years earlier on the Meridian television series Grass Roots, where she had constructed a pond. Over the course of... read full bio
In addition to designing buildings, architectural designer Charlie Luxton also writes and presents television shows. He has a strong interest in environmental issues and enjoys sharing his excitement for eco-friendly design and sustainable construction. Charlie rose to prominence as the face of Five's Architecture and Design. He hosted the inaugural season of I Own Britain's Best House and was later granted... read full bio
Renowned stand-up comedian, writer, actor and director Chris Addison is well-known. Chris has been directing and co-creating Breeders (Sky/FX) with Simon Blackwell and Martin Freeman in recent years. In addition, he has directed Veep (HBO), Emmy-nominated and DGA Award-winning, and worked as an Emmy-winning executive producer, supervising producer and director. He made his feature debut in MGM's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels adaptation, The Hustle,... read full bio
One of South Africa's more daring stand-up comedians, Cokey Falkow gained recognition after beginning his career in the late 90's. He developed a cult following by making appearances at a broad range of venues and other international comedy festivals. As a result, Cokey went on three national one-man tours, for which he won praise from critics at the Grahamstown National... read full bio
Established by the renowned jazz pianist, composer, singer, bandleader, and arranger Alain Mion, Cortex has grown into a global phenomenon among "jazz funk addicts," with numerous American hip-hop celebrities sampling Alain's tunes. They have millions of listens on all music platforms and more than 175 Alain song samples, including Rick Ross's Golden Record, are available on whosampled.com. Mion is returning on the... read full bio
Leading bandleader, composer, inventor and saxophone Camilla George is gifted. Alongside colleagues like Nubya Garcia and Shabaka Hutchings, she is a mainstay of the contemporary London jazz scene because of her deep cultural origins and love of combining African and Western music. With a politically charged undertone that has a strong connection to her Nigerian identity, ancestry and heritage—African history, culture and slavery—her music... read full bio
As a renowned DJ and producer, Chloé Robinson is prospering in her new era of techno and house. She is maintaining her position at the forefront of the global club scene and cultivating a healthy rave family with her Pretty Weird label and curating series. Her philosophy is straightforward: have fun while maintaining momentum. Realized during her early years spent engrossed... read full bio
Hard rock band CONQUER DIVIDE creates music that is bound for success. The band, which consists of five ladies from the US, UK, and Canada, uses powerful, soaring melodies that are instantly memorable to battle both external and psychological demons. These songs are ideal for anyone going through a difficult time. Their fusion of fiery metalcore and energetic arena rock... read full bio
Everyone knows that everything has an effect. Drum and bass was the root cause for Optiv and Mark, and their influence will never fade. The group, collectively known as Cause4Concern, was formed at the beginning of 1999 while Mark was employed by Vinyl Distribution and Optiv was connected to Aspect Records. It was only after a few short months of collaborative... read full bio
Vast released Look Mom... No Hands, his solo first record, after resigning from his position as chief Ox man. A variety of guest emcees made appearances on Vast's solo debut, including MF Doom, Aesop Rock, Sadat X of Brand Nubian, and Vordul Mega. A who's who of underground producers, including Madlib, RJD2, Blueprint, Ayatollah, and Da Beatminerz, was also included... read full bio
CHERIII was born and reared in Lyon, France, and it was there that his love for electronic music first emerged. After moving to London from Madrid through Monteral, CHERIII created his own gay club night, HOMODROP, at the renowned East London location Dalston Superstore. Since then, CHERIII has developed into a well-known DJ and artist, receiving invitations to play at events and... read full bio
Cassette's sets and creations feature groovy rolling bass lines, minimal, acid, and 90s house. Cassette is not one to be boxed in or constrained by the opinions of others, and she is influenced by a wide range of genres. Her childhood on Jazz & Soul and her early attendance at raves listening to Breaks, Garage, Drum 'n Bass, and Chicago House... read full bio
Since they were old enough to wield an instrument, the Crowe Boys have been performing music. Music had always played a significant role in their family's nomadic lifestyle. Their music's underlying message has remained constant throughout the years, despite changes in their profession; they have always been known for spreading optimism and remaining upbeat. That is still the case now,... read full bio
