Filmmaker Russell Brown hails from Los Angeles, California. Loren and Rose (2021), The 44 Scarves of Liza Minnelli (2019), Search Engines (2016), Annie and the Gypsy (2012), The Blue Tooth Virgin (2008), and Race You to the Bottom are among the movies he has written and directed (2005). A variety of documentaries and short films have been directed by Brown.... read full bio
For publications such as National Geographic Traveler, The New Yorker, Slate.com, Outside, the New York Times Magazine, The Believer, The Guardian (U.K.), Sports Illustrated, National Public Radio and the Travel Channel, Rolf Potts has written from more than sixty different countries. His travels have taken him to six continents and included sailing a fishing boat 900 miles down the Laotian Mekong, hitchhiking through... read full bio
Richard Stengel, a former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs and a longstanding editor of TIME, has witnessed and steered the transition of the mainstream media. Stengel, who describes his position at the State Department as "Chief Marketing Officer of Brand USA," remains focused on the intersection of politics, policy and media. He frequently speaks on topics... read full bio
Andy Hull, the lead singer of Manchester Orchestra, performs as a solo side project under the name Right Away, Great Captain! The band's MySpace features their debut album, "The Bitter End," which was published on January 14 via Favorite Gentlemen Recordings. The follow-up, "The Eventually Home," was made available on Hull's label Favorite Gentlemen Recordings on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.... read full bio
Ryan Michael Blaney is an American stock car racing driver who was born on December 31, 1993. He participates in the NASCAR Cup Series on a regular basis, piloting the No. 12 Ford Mustang for Team Penske. He is the grandson of Lou Blaney, a legend on modified dirt tracks, and the son of former NASCAR racer Dave Blaney. Son... read full bio
Richard Cabral is an actor, writer and producer best known for his roles in the television series "American Crime" and the film "End of Watch." He was born on December 24, 1984 in East Los Angeles, California, and grew up in a rough neighborhood surrounded by gang violence and poverty. Despite the challenges he faced, Cabral was determined to succeed and... read full bio
Ray Benson is a musical legend, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the country-swing band, Asleep at the Wheel. He formed the band in 1970 with friends Lucky Oceans and Leroy Preston in Paw Paw, West Virginia. Over the years, the band has relocated to Austin and released more than 20 albums, earning 9 Grammy Awards along... read full bio
Rosie Darling is a rising star in the indie-pop genre, known for her introspective and emotional songwriting. With her debut EP "Coping" on Nettwerk Records, Rosie has proven that she is a true force in the music world. Her music is a reflection of her own growth and experiences, and she invites her listeners to connect with her on a... read full bio
As a solo songwriting and recording effort using a child's guitar and a microcassette with varispeed, Owen Evans founded ROAR. A few years later, the band he was in disbanded and he started writing I Can't Handle Change, his debut EP. Since then, he has carried on writing and recording while occasionally traveling with the assistance of guest musicians. The endeavor's... read full bio
Roza Kostandyan, better known as Rosa Linn, is an Armenian singer-songwriter born on May 20, 2000 in Vanadzor, Northern Armenia. Her love for music started at a young age, as she began playing the piano at six years old and started songwriting at ages 11 to 12. Kostandyan is also highly involved in writing and producing her own music. In... read full bio
One of the most rapidly developing artists in house music is Ranger Trucco. He wasted little time developing a totally distinctive sound that appeals to electronic music fans all over the world by fusing smooth poetry with contagious basslines. Ranger, a producer as well as a vocalist, was determined not to allow his upbringing four hours north of the closest... read full bio
In Miami, ROZET was born and reared in a musically gifted family. She realized early on that performing meant her freedom. Since then, she has developed into a multifaceted artist who draws inspiration from artists like Childish Gambino, Bjork, Sade, Janet and M83. ROZET puts music and performance at the center of her skill set, which also includes songwriting, singing, directing,... read full bio
There is a certain sweet spot with house, electro, techno or dance music as a whole where a track can be perceived as either a repetitive spiritual mantra or rinsed on a foggy dancefloor, bridging a very special gap between festivity and healing. Rezident, the production of Karlsruhe, Germany's southern Baden-Württemberg state's budding producer David Roif, is proof that electronic music... read full bio
Zach Lipkins and Rich Saunders make up the duo Refs, which composes and performs music that combines R&B, Soul, Pop and Electronic. Following the groundbreaking mixtape Stories, which had the songs "Stories," "Forever," "Roots" and "Pain Goes Away," Refs released their debut EP Now, which included the song "Bones." Refs are continually creating new music with a plethora of eager releases... read full bio
Ruben Lindo has 20 years of experience in the heritage and legal cannabis space as the founder of Blak Mar Farms and a former NFL player. He serves as the CEO and President of Herbn Couture LLC. Phoenix Nutraceutical Inc. and Cannabis Property Management. Former professional athlete and seasoned entrepreneur Lindo has helped to establish a number of lucrative startup... read full bio
Redveil is the stage name of Marcus Morton, an American rapper, composer, and record producer who was born in Prince George's County, Maryland, on April 20, 2004. While occasionally producing beats for other artists, Redveil produces the majority of his own instrumental music. He has independently released three albums: Niagara, Learn 2 Swim, and Bittersweet Cry. Redveil's parents played funk and... read full bio
Drum and bass lover REAPER is a mysterious North American musician whose original sound is igniting an unstoppable revolution. With an air of secrecy surrounding their identity, REAPER's ultra-aggressive sonics and cutting-edge sound design heavily draw inspiration from the drum and bass and dubstep genres, creating a totally distinctive 170BPM-based sound. REAPER made their debut in 2019 with a debut release.... read full bio
An up-and-coming performer, Rae Khalil's distinctive fusion of rap, singing, and songwriting has drawn the interest of music lovers all around the country. Rae Khalil's national debut happened after competing on Netflix's music competition show, Rhythm + Flow, showing her talents to an even larger audience, even though she first came to recognition after being featured on All Songs Considered. Rae... read full bio
Ryan Pulford is a talented American singer-songwriter and producer hailing from Glen Rock, New Jersey. His passion for music began to take shape when he met his soon-to-be mentors, A R I Z O N A, also from his hometown, in New York City in 2012. Inspired and motivated by their talent and success, Ryan started writing and producing music... read full bio
From Southampton, Mark Taylor, better known by his stage name Royal-T, is a well-known British DJ and music producer who specializes in UK garage, bassline, and grime. Elijah and Skilliam, the Butterz label's founders, initially realized his skill in 2010 after finding him on the Grime Forum website. After that, he was able to acquire a regular 2-hour show on... read full bio
