The Wrecks are an indie rock band with Los Angeles as their home base. This four-piece, who have drawn inspiration from bands like The Pixies, The Strokes, Weezer and Vampire Weekend, isn't afraid to mix choruses that are unquestionably catchy with lyrics and vocals that have underlying substance and a certain peculiarity that give them their fresh, distinct sound. The band unexpectedly... read full bio
Demi Demitro, a guitarist who grew up in Boulder, channeled her rebelliousness through her instrument, spending up to nine hours a day honing her craft while neglecting her studies. The result is a playing style that is both heavy and agile, theatrical and nuanced, grounded in rock history but completely unique. The band gained a reputation for their wild performances... read full bio
Travis, a Glasgow-based band with Fran Healy on vocals and guitar, Andy Dunlop on lead guitar, Dougie Payne on bass and Neil Primrose on drums, came of age during the height of Britpop but has always maintained a distance from the barely restrained insanity of that movement. Travis' mellow, upbeat tunes served as the ideal remedy for the pandemonium of the... read full bio
Tide Lines' style combines passionate soul, folk philosophy and massive guitars with Robert Robertson, Scotland's most recognizable new voice. The band made their debut with the publication of their debut single, "Far Side Of The World" and has roots that span the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, the West End and the South Side of Glasgow. The band self-released their debut album the... read full bio
Tia Gostelow is one of the few musicians that is ready for global success. On her own label Lovely Records, Tia's debut album Thick Skin was made available in Australia and New Zealand. It won the Queensland Music Awards' "Album of the Year" and was a Triple J feature album. It also includes the popular song "Strangers," whose stream count... read full bio
A weird and fortunate meeting took place twenty years ago on the gently undulating plains of northern Ohio. A shared appreciation for great whiskey and bluegrass brought together Ed Helms, Ian Riggs and Jacob Tilove while they were Oberlin College students. Music started to happen quickly. A distinct musical voice emerged as a result of the melodic yelling of the three... read full bio
Although the term "supergroup" is overused to characterize side musical endeavors, it is appropriate and well-deserving in the case of The High Hawks. Vince Herman (Leftover Salmon), Tim Carbone (Railroad Earth, Blue Sparks From Hell), Chad Staehly (Hard Working Americans), Adam Greuel (Horseshoes & Hand Grenades), Brian Adams (DeadPhish Orchestra) and Will Trask (Great American Taxi) have each racked up nearly... read full bio
Chandra and Leigh Watson, who were raised as identical twins in Louisville, Kentucky, have always mixed musical styles to portray their tale. The twins relocated to Silver Lake, Los Angeles, where the vibrant music scene allowed them to "create a style of lovely, soulful indie-folk that does more than allude to inspirations from alt-country" (NPR). They were introduced to an... read full bio
One of the cornerstones of modern electronic music is Tinlicker. Their music depicts musical environments where dynamic songwriting, cutting-edge sound design and dancefloor sensibilities coexist. Jordi van Achthoven and Micha Heyboer, based in Utrecht, formed the band Tinlicker. Micha's rich aural palette, which he cultivated as a member of the drum and bass group Black Sun Empire, was quickly realized to be the... read full bio
TRUTH are one of New Zealand's best creative exports. They are sonic architects of songs with an emotional weight as substantial as the subwoofer-rupturing basslines that drive their music. Since its start, TRUTH, who are revered all over the world, have carved a distinct path through the international dubstep scene as award-winning producers and world-class DJs. In addition to hosting Deep... read full bio
The Fontanas produce soulful Latin funk that is powered by brass. With several significant albums, such as their most recent LP "The Luxury Of Time" and their Brazilian-inspired reworking of "Capoeira Mata Uno," the group has honed their style and broken new ground in the festival scene (Movimientos Records). Some of the UK's funkiest musicians make up the ensemble, which... read full bio
True Loves is a Seattle-based funk and soul band. Listening to their music is like strolling down your favorite neighborhood street, slapping five with friends, chatting with shopkeepers, having your dark sunglass-clad face admired in their windows, dodging hanging flowerpots and inhaling the comforting aromas of your favorite place. The group itself is a block party. With the addition of percussionist Iván Galvez... read full bio
The McCrary Sisters, labeled "Nashville music royalty" by NPR, have lost two members of their illustrious family since the release of their recording of "Amazing Grace": sister Deborah and brother Sam, Jr. The legendary trio will release the songs "Shake It Off" and "Run On," which include some of Deborah's final recordings, in an effort to promote healing. "Shake It Off" is... read full bio
With a style of Hip-Hop that bravely combines R&B, Jazz, Pop and Funk, this independent Louisville band has earned over 20 million streams. With two successful albums and popular music videos like "The Coming Down" and the Jack Harlow-assisted "Leaf Wraps" the brothers is getting ready to release their most audacious work to date, It's A Lot Going On. The Homies want... read full bio
Twelve years ago, Tracie Berry-McGhee established the SistaKeeper Empowerment Center in St. Louis with the goal of encouraging and fostering the growth of young women's minds, bodies and spirits. Since then, SistaKeeper has grown throughout the United States and into a number of other nations. Via her own counseling practice, which focuses on issues affecting women and teen girls, Tracie also... read full bio
The Greeting Committee, a Kansas City band made up of Addie Sartino, Pierce Turcotte, Noah Spencer and Micah Ritchie, has kind of clung to the idea of deliberate giving. The band spent a large portion of the years that followed on the road, playing to sold-out crowds at their headline shows in significant markets like Chicago, Austin, New York, Los Angeles and San... read full bio
After becoming friends while attending the University of Florida, Robbie Kingsley, Franco Solari, Dylan McCue, Andre Escobar and Zach Levy began performing together in their living rooms and logging many late nights. Strangely, a polished music sprang from the worn-out carpets of their undergraduate home and when it was recorded, it struck a chord with both students and complete strangers. Their first... read full bio
The Murlocs are a garage rock group that play with a simple swagger while also demonstrating a desire to experiment with many genres and influences. The band, which includes former members of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and ORB, began with their debut album Loopholes by playing simple rock & roll; subsequent albums saw them pushing the boundaries of... read full bio
Four-piece indie band The Royston Club from Wrexham, North Wales, consists of Tom Faithfull on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Ben Matthias on lead guitar and the band's primary songwriter, Dave Tute on bass and Sam Jones on drums. Tom, Ben and Dave started performing together after becoming friends in high school because they all loved playing indie music. Sam joined them... read full bio
The Roly Mo are an indie rock band from the fringes of Glasgow that perform their music loudly and quickly. Excellent at narrating stories, whether they are bravely imaginary or painfully true. While the world stood still, the band issued their debut EP, "TRM," on the Glasgow-based label 7 West Music. Jack Saunders dubbed them his "Next Wave" and Dan... read full bio
