Spirit of the Bear is an indie rock band that originated in 2014 in the Youngstown area while its members were still in high school. Since then, the band, consisting of Jamie Vitullo, James Harker, Ethan Schwendeman, and Danny Svenson, has built a strong following and even secured a record deal. Splitting their time between Northeast Ohio and Columbus, where... read full bio
Spirit of the Dance was created and produced by one of the UK's most successful international producers, David King. The production is an Irish inspired dance show that was originally formatted in the vein of Riverdance, but within a short time it established its own originality and identity. From its first performance at the Hippodrome Theatre, Bristol, England, it became... read full bio
"Spirit of the West are a Canadian folk rock band from Vancouver. The were popular on the Canadian folk music scene in the 1980s before evolving a blend of hard rock, Britpop, and Celtic folk influences which made them one of Canada's most successful alternative rock acts in the 1990s. In 2009 the Western Canadian Music Association inducted them into... read full bio
Being the author of a hit song is one thing, but sustaining that popularity is quite another. It's common to hear stories of bands being swallowed up and spat out by the music industry for not living up to the hype. This fear of failure, of not living up to the hype, can destroy artists and suffocate their creativity before... read full bio
Michael Bingham, a band member of the Bay Area's Spiritual Cramp who was formerly in the post-hardcore bands Creative Adult and Self Defense Family, may be the band's most well-known member. Instead, Spiritual Cramp leans on danceable post-punk, propelled by Bingham's sonorous vocals and bears little similarity to either. It's a sound made by a large ensemble of musicians—six in all—who... read full bio
The eighth studio album by Spiritualized and a sequel to Sweet Heart, Sweet Light meticulously weaves layer upon layer of magnificently transcendent sound together to produce a captivating and dramatic collection of songs, from the lullaby that opens A Perfect Miracle to the fading Morse Code at the end of Sail on Through. There are moments when the waves of beautiful... read full bio
Spiros Margaris is a venture capitalist, futurist, keynote speaker, photographer, global senior advisor, founder of Margaris Ventures, and the first international influencer to achieve the "Triple Crown" ranking. He has been ranked by Onalytica as the #1 influencer for Fintech, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence. The name Spiros Margaris can be found almost anywhere in the tech finance world, it is... read full bio
Split Chain is an interesting rock artist from Bristol, England. At their core, Split Chain is a rock band, yet they go deep into alternative rock to create a unique sound that is intense and alluring. Their ability to expertly combine powerful instrumentals with genuine emotion in their songs results in a musical experience that profoundly engages listeners. Split Chain creates... read full bio
Sponge has proven to be one of the Motor City's heaviest hitters after gaining international notoriety with their debut album Rotting Piata. Emerging out of Detroit with hits like Plowed" and "Molly (16 candles)" Sponge received massive airplay on radio stations from coast to coast and were in heavy rotation on MTV. After Rotting Piata went Gold, the band toured... read full bio
Spoon is an alternative rock band from Austin, TX. Spoon began when Britt Daniel formed a punk/pop project with Wendel Stivers, guitarist for (another Austin band) Sincola. Together with Andy Maguire on bass and Jim Eno on drums, the group took fruition. The band's single, “The Way We Get By”, appeared in the movie, Stranger Than Fiction, as well as... read full bio
Spoons is a Canadian new wave band that was formed in Burlington, Ontario in the late 70’s, and currently consists of members Gordon Deppe, Sandy Horne, Chris McNeill, and Scott MacDonald. After the band formed, Spoons went on to release their debut independent single, “After the Institution,” which led them to release their debut album, “Stick Figure Neighbourhood,” which found... read full bio
Electronic artist and flagship producer for forefront UK indie label Lifted Music. Jonathan Gooch, more commonly known by his stage names Feed Me and Spor, is a drum and bass, dubstep and electro house producer and DJ. He is currently managed by Three Six Zero Group.... read full bio
Sports Team is a band from the North London neighborhood of Harlesden that plays upbeat, guitar-based indie rock with a sharp but fun edge. Their taut sound is complemented with witty lyrics that praise flip phones, Ashton Kutcher and gaudy British beach resorts. Sports Team released a number of singles and EPs that perfectly captured their lean power and sense of... read full bio
The first idea for the project began as a reissue label project for the music of pyro + freaky prog, but the innate need for the sound led to lockdown mixes and tracks, which led to the logical next step of becoming a producer/DJ. With Irish roots and a current location in Berlin, which has been dubbed "The Hollywood for... read full bio
Spring Kind is an alternative rock band from England. The band is comprised of artists Tarek Musa, Pete Darlington, Andy Morton, and James Green. They have played at SXSW and supported acts like the Kaiser Chiefs. Originally, the band received airplay for their track City on Beats 1 radio station. Artists like the Beach Boys, The Black Lips, and Dirty... read full bio
It's hardly surprising that Sprints' songs sound so colloquial. Since their first song The Cheek, the Dublin four-piece—bassist Sam McCann, guitarist Colm O'Reilly and drummer Jack Callan—have been known for their gripping lyrics. The title tune of their EP, A Modern Job, is about defying social norms. Sprints, who made their SXSW debut and are at home on stage and draw inspiration for their... read full bio
Spud Webb, with a vertical leap of 42 inches, was the shortest person to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, which he won. His participation surprised teammate and defending dunk champion Dominique Wilkins, who had “never seen me dunk before,” Webb said. His dunks included the elevator two-handed double pump dunk, the one-handed off the backboard one-handed jam, a... read full bio
With "Lost Without You," Spyres showcase their songwriting prowess and eloquently capture a crucial phase of adolescence: the time when your best friend finds a new partner and the dynamic changes, forcing the two of you to forge your own new paths independently for the duration of that relationship. Here, the soft harmonies of Emily Downie and Kiera McGuire provide... read full bio
Long before there was an official radio format dedicated to the genre, Spyro Gyra was putting ""smooth"" into ""jazz,"" brilliantly blending soul, jazz, pop and world beat influences to become one of the seminal and most famous ensembles in the instrumental world. They are an American jazz fusion band that was originally formed in Buffalo, New York. Their music, often... read full bio
Squarepusher is the electronic music project by Tom Jenkinson, an English musician. He draws influences from drum and bass, jazz, and house genres. His earliest exposure to music was with the Chelmsford Cathedral. Jenkinson used his influences from the cathedral, like the organ, in his current work. The artist later picked up the guitar, teaching himself how to play. Jenkinson... read full bio
