The South Wales-based quartet The Now has only recently begun performing together, but its heavy-and-acutely infectious, guitar-heavy songs have already begun to have a significant influence on their local scene. Shane Callaghan plays rhythm guitar and sings lead, Will Scott plays drums and sings, Callum Bromage plays guitar and sings and Jay Evans plays bass. Their edgy appearance matches their music, which is... read full bio
Wally De Backer, who has also performed under the name Gotye, and Kris Schroeder founded the Australian group The Basics (pronounced BAZ-itch). Tim Heath later joined the group. The release of their album B.A.S.I.C. featured a lot of versions of timeless songs that you could sing along to in your sleep. Despite this, the album still sounds dynamic and new;... read full bio
In their shared trailer home, which was owned by landlord/legend Terry, local Gerringong residents Jacob Finch (vocals), Lukas Anderson (lead guitar) and Ben Salvatori (rhythm guitar) started teaching each other how to jam. After several loud complaints and the inclusion of Trent Cooper on bass and Cameron Cooper on drums, Terry finally consented to offer the band his name. At that... read full bio
Sean McKenna, Charles and Andrew Hendy made up the original lineup of The Wallopers, an Irish traditional (trad) band that originated in Dundalk, County Louth. With their DIY mindset and attention to the human condition, traditional music is frequently subversive and articulates social and political commentary. The Wallopers got their start performing traditional music in taverns, where musicians would jam for hours... read full bio
The rock-blues guitar/drums duet known as THE INSPECTOR CLUZO was founded in Mont-de-Marsan by Laurent (guitars, vocals) and Mathieu (drums). They began playing music at the age of 7, have been performing together for almost 30 years, and Mathieu and Laurent both play multiple instruments (tenor sax and trumpet, respectively). In a wholly self-produced manner, TIC has performed more than 1200 times... read full bio
A diverse, energetic and well-hydrated progressive rock band from New Jersey is called Thank You Scientist. Terraformer, the boy-like septet's forthcoming album, finds them at their most ambitious and unexpected. By presenting an incredibly ambitious and continually engaging 84 minutes of experimental rock and roll music, the band has advanced its experimental, genre-defying sound. The group was started by guitarist and... read full bio
On breathing, Tiny Moving Parts has consistently served as a platform for catharsis. The Minnesota trio's sixth full-length addresses topics like mental health, anxiety and death while also extending their sound. Vocalist/guitarist Dylan Mattheisen and his cousins, brothers Matt (bass) and Billy (drums) Chevalier, both play bass and drums. Breathe is a valuable reminder that we're all in this together, channeled through the band's... read full bio
The Lazy Eyes' debut album SongBook is a universe unto itself and like any good fantasy world, it follows its own logic. The band is a four-piece from Sydney. When you enter, the colors are a little brighter and the pace is a little slower, but it's possible for it to suddenly pick up speed. Before a hook unexpectedly emerges like... read full bio
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
