In Reykjavik, Jofriour Akadottir started her musical career by founding Pascal Pinon with her twin sister and two friends. A delicate combination of warm sorrow and dreamy optimism served as the group's fuel for their sparkling folk music. The sisters, who were raised by a music-obsessed mother and a composer father, were exposed to everything from György Ligeti and John... read full bio
American novelist and experienced journalist Joanne Lipman has a distinguished journalistic career. At prestigious newspapers like USA Today, the USA Today Network, Conde Nast, and The Wall Street Journal's Weekend Journal, she has held prominent editorial positions. Lipman is acknowledged for her work as an author in addition to her editing responsibilities. The essential subject of gender dynamics in the workplace... read full bio
Jayla Kai is presenting a brand-new and distinctive release, the Short Song Project, following the publication of her debut EP. The project, which was primarily self-produced and developed with a few close collaborators, has been retained in its original, jagged, distinctive and intimate form. The Short Song Project is all about play, allowing everyone to freely enter and explore Kai's inner... read full bio
Julius Rodriguez, a talented pianist and multi-instrumentalist, fuses his love of R&B, gospel and hip-hop with his jazz training. He initially caught people's attention when he went on tour with A$AP Rocky and collaborated with artists like Kassa Overall, Meshell Ndegeocello, Brasstracks and others on projects. Let Sound Tell All served as his solo debut for Verve Records. Rodriguez was raised in a... read full bio
Jimothy Lacoste, a rapper from London, first gained attention online as a viral sensation, but he quickly paved the way for mainstream acceptance with his odd, deadpan style and unique character. Lacoste (Timothy Gonzales) chose to pursue music and other artistic endeavors since he found the British educational system to be ineffective. At first, he was content to create music for his own... read full bio
Producer and composer Joe Vann is rapidly rising to prominence in the music business. His distinctive style combines light voices with soothing acoustic music. As he launched the song "Can You Be Mine," which has had over 60,000 views since its debut, his fame skyrocketed. In addition, he sang lead for the rock group From Indian Lakes. With his band, Vann... read full bio
Jack Symes establishes himself as one of the most appealing new voices in folk music on his expansive new album, Tompkins Park. The 12-song collection, which was written on a road journey to the artist's new Brooklyn home and his unsettling first months there, asks, "Are you on your own or are you all alone" It's less grounded than his... read full bio
Although she goes by Julia, you can call her WOLF. The singer-songwriter, who is based in Queens, was one of the first unsigned musicians to be highlighted in Spotify's Fresh Finds program, earning herself a massive billboard in Times Square. The independent Italian-American artist is currently busy capturing her own images, using Photoshop and polishing her debut EP, Girls In Purgatory. WOLF (real... read full bio
The New York songwriter has undoubtedly changed over her brief career. Before switching to the spindly bedroom pop of Something To Say To You, she began her career with the indie folk of Classical Notions of Happiness. After a year, she began to stray towards her TV Girl collaboration Summer's Over, before finally giving way to Face The Wall's hi-gloss... read full bio
London bedroom pop artist Joey Maxwell, who has been dubbed a DIY visionary, is ready to rock the music landscape. Music has always been at the core of Joey Maxwell's talent as a multidimensional creator. The rising pop sensation absorbed the sounds at his neighborhood club and recording studio, Brixton Jamm and used the variety of sounds around him including northern soul... read full bio
Josh Fudge creates a kaleidoscope pop aesthetic by expertly evoking contemporary vibrancy using analog means. The singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from Oklahoma City creates music from a wide range of alternative, indie and pop genres while also imagining his own world. When he was four years old, he started playing the piano and practiced for hours every day. He saw a... read full bio
In hardcore, the pit can be showy, with applause being replaced by stage dives, cheers by back-kicks or pitting in a circle. Yet when viewing a band with the background of Jesus Piece, you can always discern the difference between acting moved and having genuine physical passion. A traditionally indie live space was transformed by the quintet into a battlefield complete... read full bio
James Earl Yeary is a well-known American country music singer, composer, and speaker who was born in Hillsboro, Ohio. He relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1994 to start a career in the music business after finishing his education. Yeary was signed to Atlantic Records, but owing to personnel changes at the label, his debut record was never made public. Undaunted, Yeary... read full bio
The name Jack Botts is quickly becoming recognized in Australia thanks to his coastal folk sound, fame from travelling and easygoing attitude about life in his van. Jack Botts has transformed from a chippy-turned-busker to a full-time touring musician in just a few short years on the scene. He is now one of the musicians in the nation with the quickest overall... read full bio
The humorous music video for "Sliced Bread" by Josie Proto, an intriguing young artist, offers a fascinating glimpse into her own universe. Josie's conversational, oftentimes tongue-in-cheek lyrical style shines through the song's blend of Game Boy sounds, dinky pianos and Josie's uniquely British vocal delivery, evoking Kate Nash from the "Foundations" era. Josie is repurposing all these formative sounds and memories by... read full bio
Josh Cashman, a singer-songwriter and musician who made the transition from the quiet countryside to the bright lights of the big metropolis, has been making waves both domestically and abroad with his unassuming, beautiful and deeply felt artistic work. Each song showcases Josh's charming, airy vocal and songwriting skills while also conjuring up a dreamlike ambience that transports you to a mystical... read full bio
After relocating from Ipswich to London, Joseph Lawrence started his career, attracting attention in the city's jazz scene and polishing his craft at the storied Ronnie Scott's, creating a network of outstanding players in the process. From then, he started playing in bands and gradually developing his own music behind the scenes before starting to work on his debut album. Joseph is... read full bio
The first 16 years of Benjamin Schandy, aka Jimi Somewhere,'s life were spent in Hokksund, Norway. While he appreciated it, he was also utterly bored. As is customary for children in tiny communities, Jimi sought solace elsewhere. He picked up a guitar and filmed his friends skating. At first, American pop punk bands like Blink 182, Greenday and My Chemical Romance... read full bio
JESSIA, the JUNO Award-winning Breakthrough Artist of the Year with a total of 293 million global streams to date, has dominated the music industry. The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder signed the pop singer and songwriter to Artist Driven Records in collaboration with Republic Records after she caught the attention of social media users and well-known artists. Elijah... read full bio
Scottish singer-songwriter Jennifer Stewart is a noteworthy emerging talent from Edinburgh. No Hard Feelings, her upbeat breakup song recently published, is about finally getting over your ex and having no hard feelings. Her debut EP, "Redlight" is an openly self-reflective collection of songs that describes her difficulties with self-criticism and heartbreak. Her approach blends indie guitar elements with her love of... read full bio
