Samaria is a 24-year-old RnB artist from the Bay Area who infuses her music with lo-fi influences and live instrumentation. She draws inspiration from '90s and '00s R&B/pop icons like Aaliyah, Destiny's Child, and Justin Timberlake. Samaria's passion for music was nurtured by her late grandmother, who encouraged her to pursue a career in the performing arts field by offering... read full bio
Sherry Cola is an accomplished American comedian and actress, best known for her role as Alice Kwan on Freeform's hit series, "Good Trouble." Born in Shanghai, China, Cola's family moved to Temple City, California, where her parents ran a restaurant in nearby San Gabriel. After spending seven years at California State University, Fullerton, Cola found her passion for comedy while doing... read full bio
The EP Fresia Magdalena by Berlin-based Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis was released on the Ninja Tune brand Technicolour. Following her breakthrough EP Sarita Colonia, which earned her recognition from The Observer, DJ, Mixmag, Gorilla Vs. Bear and inclusion in this year's NME 100, the EP continues to refine her distinct sound by combining well-chosen samples with a joyful sense of personality and... read full bio
Dylan Ragland (Party Favor) and Ricky Mears (Nitti Gritti) created SIDEPIECE. SIDEPIECE has already amassed some of the most prestigious accolades in dance music, including a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording, the top-supported dance record globally and platinum and gold certifications in a dozen different nations for their breakthrough single "On My Mind." The duo has quickly established itself as one... read full bio
The five-track debut TROJAN HORSE EP by Colorado-based musician Sebastian Paul offers a varied look at his skills as a producer, singer and songwriter. Sebastian's release on Mad Decent combines futuristic and vintage soundscapes, sprinkled with wacky samples, electric guitar frills and rumbling bass. TROJAN HORSE is both far away and all too close. Sebastian's distinctive sound is anchored by the mobile isolation... read full bio
Salvatore Ganacci, a Swedish DJ and producer, is now widely recognized for his explosive energy and experimental flair. His hard-hitting and experimental style has earned him millions of streams and iconic international performances and his blend of big room, dancehall and contemporary pop music has significantly set him apart from his Swedish peers. It was a pivotal year for Salvatore and his original production... read full bio
Thai-born producer SABAI, now based in Vancouver, is known for fusing R&B, pop and future bass into his varied blends of music. With Monstercat, he released "Where It All Started," his debut EP, which has now received over 25 million streams. SABAI, which in Thai literally translates as "comfortable," not only pays homage to his background but also expresses how he wants... read full bio
Mystical vocal lines and unique three-part harmonies combine with electronic pop, disco, Italo, 80s synths and sci-fi ambiances in Stealing Sheep's music. Their live performance involves special effects, costuming, movement and audio-visual transitions. They work with artists from their resident art space, The Invisible Wind Factory in Liverpool where they are headquartered. Members include Emily Lansley, a multi-instrumentalist, Rebecca Hawley, who plays keys and... read full bio
The four buddies of Stavroz met in the east of Flanders and came from the country of compromise in the middle of Europe. IJsbrand De Wilde & Gert Beazar's initial focus was mostly on performing DJ sets and writing music that reflected their love of crashing universes. They teamed up with Maxim Helincks & Pieter De Meester to transform their... read full bio
The L.A.-based artist Softest Hard has taken it upon herself to impart a sense of presence on her newest song in an age where overstimulation and short attention spans keep people locked in a continual state of distraction. Stacy Barthe, a Grammy-nominated superstar, lends her lovely vocal abilities to the song "Do Over," which captures the spirit of living life... read full bio
With his immensely popular tune "2009 Was Tight," Preston Charles, aka SubDocta, burst onto the bass music world, receiving praise from many of the genre's biggest names. SubDocta is well-known for creating his own kind of dubstep and hybrid music, which he calls "West Coast Wobble" in honor of his origins in Reno, Nevada. For some of the biggest names in... read full bio
Former U.S. Army Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann served on tours in Colombia, Iraq and repeated deployments to Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership, where he teaches leaders how to develop rapport in high-stakes, low-trust situations using the rapport-building techniques he acquired in the Special Forces. Scott reveals the possibility for conflict that... read full bio
Make it Happen's founder and CEO is Sam Armstrong. Sam is well known for being a genuine champion for the sign and print business and has more than 20 years of expertise. Offering training and support to improve and build skill sets at every level is something she is enthusiastic about. Even signing veterans claim to leave with a new spring... read full bio
Young musician Sho Madjozi, who entered the local music scene, is a breath of fresh air. She gained notoriety for her appearances on the most recent album by rapper Okmalumkoolkat. She is also recognized for her role as rebel Tsakani Mboweni in the hit teen opera Isithembiso on Mzansi Magic. She astounded audiences with her bold lyrics, self-assurance and vibrant flair,... read full bio
Standing on the Corner sound like everything at once in a post-genre world. Their most recent album Red Burns, which was released as a single, unbroken work lasting an hour, combines elements of jazz, indie rock, soul, funk and hip-hop while also including poems, mock radio broadcasts, a ton of samples and a lot of distortion. Standing on the Corner, however, have a... read full bio
Lead vocalist, composer and rhythm guitarist Logan Hammon founded the band Small Crush as a result of feeling restricted by her band's lack of songwriting freedom. She joined forces with lead guitarist Jackson Felton and launched a new endeavor in their garage. A self-described "inability to crush on someone for a long period, hence lots of tiny crushes," the duo that would... read full bio
One of the most intriguing and exceptional new performers in the UK is the Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Siobhan Wilson. Her CD, There Are No Saints, has received laudatory reviews from Rolling Stone, BBC 6 Music, NPR's All Songs Considered and has appeared frequently on "best of" lists in the UK's underground music press. Wilson's writing is sharp and audaciously unconventional. Her classical background... read full bio
By posting music to Bandcamp, Sidney Gish launched her career. "don't call on me" was her debut single and "dummy parade" was her second. Moreover, she released the Christmas EP "Merry Crisis." No Dogs Allowed, her second album, garnered a 7.7 rating on Pitchfork and was named Album of the Year at the Boston Music Awards. Gish briefly toured with musician Mitski after... read full bio
Shy Boys made their debut with their self-titled album, fusing the lush harmonies and melodic delicacy of 1960s sunny pop and the Beach Boys with daring modern indie music. Before deviating more experimentally with Speak Loud, they honed their sound and highlighted vocal harmonies on Bell House in a manner reminiscent of Animal Collective. Collin and Kyle Rausch are the offspring of... read full bio
In the tradition of Suzanne Vega, Cat Power and Stella Donnelly, Sam Windley writes honest urban alternative music. Windley has been writing extensively for the past two years, driven by a recently ended relationship and the introspective despair that comes with living on the grimy Sydney conveyor belt. Seven songs emerged from the flood of thoughts and feelings and with Chris Collins' assistance... read full bio
