Before starting NOT A TOY, the members of this collective worked together on a number of projects after first meeting in high school. Based out of a Denver shared house, the group's unity comes from the combination of all of its elements. TJ has a classical background and began playing the violin at an early age. In addition, he plays... read full bio
No Cure, from Birmingham, Alabama, is unquestionably one of the best straight edge hardcore bands currently playing. This band not only has an even more aggressive sound, but they also wield the straight edge flame with the same intensity and fury as the venerable Earth Crisis did in the 1990s. No Cure, a pandemic-born death metal, black metal, and heavy hardcore... read full bio
No Windows, an award-winning duo from Edinburgh, blends DIY, folk, and classic pop on their upcoming second EP, Point Nemo, which will be available through Fat Possum. Drawing inspiration from the vast soundscapes of Elliott Smith and Cocteau Twins, their Scottish peers Cloth and Jacob Alon, and a mutual musical curiosity that is uniquely their own, the five-track EP, which... read full bio
DJ/producer Nikita, the Wicked, of San Francisco, is breaking the rules of the future bass scene. Nikita's skill with granular synthesis, together with his careful modification and experimentation with carefully selected samples in each composition, are what set his music apart. By "finding the beauty in the imperfect, the elegance in the twisted, the grace within the chaos," Nikita aims... read full bio
DJ Neptizzle is a pioneer of Afrobeats and Amapiano, hailing from East London and having Vietnamese ancestry. well-known for his mixes that have been played on BBC 1Xtra, NTS, Reprezent, and Rinse. He has been involved in the radio industry for about ten years and has performed on some of the greatest venues, such as the Boiler Room and Wizkid... read full bio
Nirmal Purja MBE, sometimes known as Nims, is a record-breaking mountaineer, special forces soldier, and former Gurkha. He spent ten of his sixteen years in the UK military, working in the covert Special Forces. He has put himself in danger to protect our freedom as a former special forces operator. Nims is a renowned speaker on resilience and inspiration. Nims is... read full bio
Nobu Woods creates independently from his bedroom studio, incorporating gloomy melodies and mellow, soothing vocals into a variety of Alternative R&B/Hip-Hop beats. The singer-songwriter, who was born and raised in Queens, started out as a producer for underground musicians before launching as a solo artist. The mysterious musician independently published his debut album, IRIS, following the publication of a few... read full bio
Nuovo Testamento, a trio from Los Angeles, is dazzling the dance floor with their distinctively dark pop songs with an italo disco taste. Their celebrated full-length album, New Earth, erupted into the scene with its elegant touch of 1980s-influenced club elements, catchy rhythms, and the potent punch of synthpop after the release of the coldwave cult hit Exposure EP on... read full bio
As a trailblazer for women in Afghan aviation, Captain Niloofar Rahmani is a global representation of fortitude and tenacity. As the first female fixed-wing pilot in the Afghan Air Force, Captain Rahmani overcame sexism, discrimination, and repeated threats to her life. Captain Rahmani flew innumerable flights as an aircraft commander, providing direct assistance to combat operations in Afghanistan. As an activist,... read full bio
Nico Morano has established himself as a major influence in the field of melodic dance music after more than two decades of captivating performances. Audiences all over the world have been enthralled by his distinct energy and sound, which combines harmonic melodies with a natural, progressive touch and lively elements from Afro and Deep house. Nico injects new life into... read full bio
The debut EP "dealing with ghosts" was released by Bordeaux, France-based indie alternative artist Naya Mo. After appearing for The 1975, Naya released three songs that highlighted her ethereal vocals: "before the darkness comes again," "lost minds," and "haunting me" (produced by Daughter's Remi Aguilella). The grittier alternative rock of her most recent hits, "wanderlust" and "outsider," is influenced by mid-2000s... read full bio
Nali would rather let her music speak for her. The Brooklyn, New Yorker's lyrics, which are set to hip-hop and lo-fi R&B beats, reflect her heart, soul, and life experiences. Songwriting took the place of life events that Nali missed during the pandemic, such as graduations and proms. Since then, the music has received attention as the self-recorded tracks became... read full bio
Nicole Lapin is a technology and finance journalist who has anchored for CNBC and CNN Live and appeared on CNN Headline News, CNN, and CNN International. She is an advocate and supporter of women taking charge of their finances and author the book Rich Bitch, a finance guide for women. She hosts an AOL Originals Shows titled ""I'll Never Forget... read full bio
Nick Di Paolo is not only an American stand-up comedian, he is an Emmy nominated writer, actor and was also a radio show host for the previously known 92.3 Free FM in New York City. Di Paolo has written many stand up specials for Comedy Central Presents and also an hour long special on Showtime called Raw Nerve. He has... read full bio
Nanci Griffith’s career has reached a variety of musical genres; mainly in genres like country, folk, and what she coins as the term “folkabilly”. Griffith won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album for her recording Other Voices, Other Rooms. This specific album features cover songs of artists that had a major influence on her. One of her more... read full bio
Norm Stewart is a retired American college basketball coach. Stewart coached at the University of Northern Iowa, which was formerly known as State College of Iowa. During six seasons, Coach Stewart was able to compile a record of 97 wins. 42 losses, and won two conference championships. Norm Stewart was named head coach at his alma maters University of Missouri.... read full bio
The Canadian jazz-pop singer Nikki Yanofsky is widely known for her singing voice of the CTV theme song I Believe for the Winter Olympic Games. She started her singing career at the age of 12 by performing at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. She was the youngest ever person to headline at the festival. She made her Canadian Orchestra debut... read full bio
Nancy Lieberman, A.K.A. ""Lady Magic”, is a former WNBA player who is highly regarded as one of the greatest names in American women's basketball. Lieberman is regarded as one of the greatest figures in women's basketball. She has been inducted into the Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, and Naismith... read full bio
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are two of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers. They also happen to be married. Known for her flamboyant skill and trademark step dancing, MacMaster is the sweetheart superstar of the Cape Breton fiddle. She has collaborated and performed with the likes of Luciano Pavarotti, Paul Simon, Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush and... read full bio
Ambassador R. Nicholas Burns is one of America's top foreign policy experts and practitioners. Over the course of his 27-year career in the state department, he played a key leadership role in U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East, Europe, and South Asia. He was the nation's top career diplomat as undersecretary from 2005-08, and he is viewed as one... read full bio
