Teen Mortgage, a grunge band from Washington, DC, has released a new grunge-rock album titled "Tuning In." The song exhorts listeners to start depending on their own thinking rather than the propaganda of powerful businesses. JEFF The Brotherhood, Mike Krol, The Coathangers, Alex Lahey, Ron Gallo, Surf Curse, Big Business, Bass Drum of Death, The Chats and the pair opened for... read full bio
The gritty force known as TEETH was born out of a musician's desire to re-envelop their life in the heaviness that is metal and to reacquaint themselves with a channel that may be considered detrimental in today's terrible culture. The band's co-founders Chris LeMasters and Blake Louis Prince have been working together on the road for more than 20 years,... read full bio
Psychotic Monks are a band that alternates between The Jesus Lizard's contortions, Sonic Youth's looseness, Throbbing Gristle's evil electronics and Dublin's Gilla Band's organic pulse, yet they finally produce music that seems like their own. The band made sure to include room in their writing process for "accidents" themselves. The band experiments with compositional elements like as structure, textures, silence and the... read full bio
Texas King was established and soon after, they started to become known for their exhilarating rock performances. After supporting a first EP with tours around Ontario's and Canada's east coast, they witnessed the release of Circles, their long-awaited full-length album. During their Canadian release tour, the band's first hit "Boomerang" attracted notice on Canadian radio, particularly at Toronto's 102.1 The Edge and... read full bio
The Casualties, a New York band known for its confrontational form of old-school punk, came to prominence in the 1990s as the successors to the combative hardcore anthems invented by groups like the Exploited, G.B.H. and Negative Approach. With the release of albums like For the Punx, Stay Out of Order and Under Attack, the band gained a devoted following. The Casualties... read full bio
The Trials of Cato's astonishing climb to prominence on the UK folk scene has drawn a great deal of critical notice. With thumping rhythms and engrossing tales, they have been dubbed "the Sex Pistols of folk," paying clear tribute to the heritage while twisting ancient bones into something feverish and contemporary. The Trials of Cato, a band famously founded in Beirut,... read full bio
A renowned psychologist and academic, Dr. Todd Kashdan is well-known for his knowledge in the areas of positive psychology and wellbeing. He has devoted his professional life to learning about and imparting the complexities of human behavior and emotions as a Professor of Psychology at George Mason University. Understanding the intricacies of wellbeing, happiness, and ideal functioning in people and societies... read full bio
An influential figure in the music and technological industries, Trevor McFedries, formerly known as Yung Skeeter, is a multi-talented musician, DJ, producer, and filmmaker. He was born on November 27, 1985, and has worked with a who's who of well-known musicians, including Ke$ha, Azealia Banks, Chris Brown, Katy Perry, and Steve Aoki. His contributions have given him the chance to... read full bio
As the proprietor and executive pastry chef of Buttercream Bakeshop, Tiffany MacIsaac is a renowned pastry chef with a unique point of view and an admired businesswoman. Tiffany has established herself as a key player in the dessert and confections industry thanks to her passion for culinary expertise and her deep love of baking. Tiffany MacIsaac, the bakery's chief creator, has... read full bio
The Spirituals are a compelling musical group that transcends genre distinctions and speaks directly to the audience's spirit. The Spirituals have carved themselves a distinctive position in the music industry by bringing together visionary artists whose abilities come together to create a perfect symphony of sound. The Spirituals have worked hard to delve into the most profound spheres of sound expression... read full bio
Bryce Avary, a multidimensional artist from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, created the engaging musical project The Rocket Summer. Avary gives life to this solo project as the single creator behind its conception and is a brilliant multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and talented record producer. Avary's creative process is proof of his limitless musical talent; he not only writes and produces every song that appears... read full bio
A musical force that defies categorization, The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band forges a path across the nexus of blues, roots, and Americana with an exhilarating energy that captivates audiences. The band's music is a passionate blend of genuine storytelling and great musicianship, led by the charismatic and gifted Reverend Peyton. The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, who are from a... read full bio
American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and talk-show presenter Thomas A. Shillue is from Norwood, Massachusetts. His career in the entertainment business has been characterized by a wide range of roles and successes. Shillue has had a strong and varied presence in both television and movies. He harmoniously combines humor and music with Jimmy Fallon and other performers as a member of... read full bio
Being the former President and Vice Chairman at NetApp, Tom Mendoza made an enduring impression on the technology sector. His career has been marked by visionary leadership and uncompromising dedication, and he has been instrumental in determining the course of one of the most important figures in the sector. Tom Mendoza demonstrated an exceptional fusion of strategic insight and a people-centric... read full bio
Currently, some of the greatest names in dance music are praising the British electronic duo TIBASKO as up-and-coming sensations. Ken Petalcorin and Andy Bowden have been friends since they were kids and have a passion of electronic music and production. They initially met in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, but neither of them could have imagined they would be where they are now... read full bio
Throwing Snow has been a staple of the progressive Houndstooth label, which is home, thanks to his three albums. His most recent song, "Loma," incorporates melody into the UK Hardcore Continuum and works as well as a headphone soundtrack or on a club sound system. Through tour support for artists like Bonobo, Thom Yorke's Atoms For Peace, Jon Hopkins and others as... read full bio
The Scorpios, a Sudanese band, successfully destroys cultural barriers in search of a unifying rhythmic happiness by fusing Arabic rhythms, guitar skills and a type of swooning cyclical ecstasy with a raw Eastern funk sound. In order to produce a sound that has as much in common with Detroit as it does with Khartoum, heavy bass, synthesizers, horns and percussions are driven... read full bio
To commemorate their tenth year on the road together, The Lost Brothers recorded their fifth album in Tuscon with production duties handled by Gabriel Sullivan of Giant Sand and M Ward and famous indie hero Howe Gelb (PJ Harvey, Calexico). Co-writing for the project was done with Glen Hansard, while The Waterboys' Steve Wickham provided the instrumentation. Four critically praised albums... read full bio
The KTNA are shamelessly powerful northern people who put their hearts on their sleeves and put that energy into all they do. Hope and Millie Katana are twin sisters who were born in Kenya, raised there and now call Manchester home. They combine their honest lyrics with original productions to make music that begs to be heard. They have already accomplished more... read full bio
Blythe Pepino, Kit Hawes, Pete Josef, Sam Brookes, John Blakeley and Jon Short are part of a special effort called The John Martyn Project that aims to honor John Martyn's music. Each participant provides their own perspective and connection to John's music, which strengthens the whole project experience. The artists' varied musical backgrounds and delivery styles sensitively and movingly represent the many varied... read full bio
