When many artists discover inspiration when traveling, very few do so with William Matheny's sharp eye and storytelling skills. The singer-songwriter from West Virginia draws inspiration for his own style of Appalachian Americana from truck stops and hotel lobbies, interpreting his encounters through a lens that is both inquisitive and empathetic. That Grand, Old Feeling is Matheny's follow-up to the... read full bio
Wayne Snow's music, which mixes neo-soul, alternative pop, soultronica and jazz with a modern take on the sun-kissed, soulful feelings of his native country, has an irresistible warmth. His passion and appreciation for Afrofuturism, as well as his musical background and childhood in Nigeria listening to singers like Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Sade and Marvin Gaye, all evident. It's an essential... read full bio
WAVES is the brainchild of Frankie Grant and Spencer Bridle, who both enjoy creating and performing electronic dance music. Grant oversees live performance while Bridle takes the lead on composition and production, both enhancing the other's ideas. The group's debut track, "Mr. Wilson," has been played on Canadian radio ever since they signed a record contract with Ultra Records. They want... read full bio
Meredith Lampe, Cody Edgerly and Kenny Monroe are three Brooklyn-based musicians who form the indie rock group Work Wife. Work Wife draws inspiration from artists like Faye Webster, Neil Young and American Football as well as folk rock instrumentals to create music that inspires their own brand of dark comedy. On Born Losers Records, Work Wife's debut EP was made available. It... read full bio
Kiwis need not have worried if they were envious of Australia and The Kid LAROI over the Tasman Sea because Will Swinton will soon be New Zealand's answer. Compared to the Sydney rapper, Swinton exudes a deeper melancholy intensity in his songs, more closely resembling the gifted Canadian musician EKKSTACY. Swinton releases honest and emotionally-charged songs that are all delivered in his... read full bio
William the Conqueror from Cornwall blends a distinctive variety of styles from both sides of the Atlantic, ranging from euphoric British alt-rock to bluesy grunge and classic rock-tinged Americana. Proud Disturber of the Peace was the trio's debut, and on later albums such as Bleeding on the Soundtrack, Maverick Thinker and Excuse Me While I Vanish they continued to develop their... read full bio
"Wynchester features long time Tenacious D & Kyle Gass Band membersMike Bray and John Konesky who say - ""we live life with the goal of squeezing every last drop of fun out of it we can. It's the only way... It's the Wynchester way."" From uptempo barn burners to ""tear in your beer"" ballads, Wynchester mix classic country with the familiar... read full bio
A promising new musician making waves in the music business is Wampi. This up-and-coming artist from the UK has been putting out a distinctive fusion of R&B, rap, and hip-hop. Wampi has a unique flair that makes him stand out from the crowd, and he has a devoted following base and is touring the nation. Wampi has a distinct and identifiable... read full bio
Presenting Wishy, the highly acclaimed band formed by songwriters Kevin Krauter and Nina Pitchkites of Indiana. When Pitchkites returned from Philadelphia, the two artists from Indianapolis formed Wishy as a musical collaboration. After discovering a mutual appreciation for 90s alternative bands like The Sundays and My Bloody Valentine, the two started creating their own distinctive style of grungy, introspective pop-rock. During... read full bio
Wyatt Ellis, who was up not far from the Great Smoky Mountains, first heard the mandolin during Bobby Osborne's famous solo on the Osborne Brothers' timeless bluegrass song, "Rocky Top." It was the Tennessee bluegrass anthem that Wyatt first heard as a young child and decided to learn how to play the mandolin. It was difficult for him to find... read full bio
Wendy K. Smith, an award-winning organizational psychologist and management thought leader, is dedicated to assisting people and companies in transforming their challenges into opportunities. Smith is the academic director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware, and now possesses the esteemed title of Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management. Additionally, Wendy... read full bio
Using Inclusion to Unlock Innovation: Wema Hoover, a female keynote speaker, author, executive coach, and global leader, is an innovation and culture specialist who focuses on combining leadership principles, mental health, and inclusivity to promote corporate performance and growth. Her presentations focus on equity-driven tactics for promoting revolutionary innovation in teams, companies, and goods. Her work helps organizations... read full bio
Wolf Alice is a Grammy-nominated alternative rock band, whose members consist of vocalist Ellie Rowsell, guitarist Joff Oddie, bassist Theo Ellis, and drummer Joel Amey. Their music has garnered them numerous awards, including a UK Festival Award for Best Breakthrough Artist, iTunes Award for Best New Artist/Band, two NME Awards, a Mercury Prize nomination, a BRIT Award nomination for British... read full bio
Wayne Hoffman is an American mentalist and illusionist from Reading, Pennsylvania. Over the years he has appeared on several television series such as “America’s Got Talent”, “Today Show”, “The Ellen Degeneres Show”, “Penn & Teller: Fool Us”, “Phenomenon”, “Excused”, “HARRY”, “Unbelievable”, and on outlets such as, CNN, National Geographic, FOX, TLC, NBC, ABC, CBS, and many more. Growing up, Hoffman... read full bio
The first person with diabetes to reach the South Pole, Will Cross is a world class athlete whose achievements have been covered by various television and radio shows. He has also appeared in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times, Explorers Journal, and GQ. Cross 2004 Mt. Everest expedition had a reach of over... read full bio
Wonder Girls is a South Korean girl group that formed in 2007. Members Sunye, Yeeun, Yubin, and Hyelim make up the group. The girl group was formed because of a reality MTV television show titled Wonder Girls. The girl group name comes from the idea that they are the girls who can amaze the world. Wonder Girls debuted in early... read full bio
Wintley Phipps is an inspiring motivational speaker who specializes on the messages of hope, faith, and possibility. Wintley is a Grammy Award nominee gospel singer, minister, CEO and founder of various organizations. Wintley Phipps has been traveling the world spreading his messages for over 28 years. He is most famous for his performance of “Amazing Grace” that had viral success... read full bio
The Hard Rock / Heavy Metal band Winger is led by classically trained Pop / Metal master Kip Winger. After honing his craft as a member of The Alan Parsons Project and Alice Cooper, he started his own band, Winger, to share his musical vision. winger produced two Platinum albums: Winger and In the Heart of the Young. They were... read full bio
Wael Ghonim, the sparkplug of the Arab Spring, offers one of the most inspiring stories of the Age of Social Marketing: a memoir and manifesto for all of us. Wael is an extraordinary individual, an activist who is literally changing the most important country in the Arab region, redesigning its place in the world and the worlds relationship to it.... read full bio
William Paul Young is author of the break away best seller, The Shack. With over 6.1 million copies in print and 49 weeks at # 1 on the New York Times Bestseller list, this book is stirring up conversations about God around the world. The Shack points people back to the Bible and ultimately to the love of God for... read full bio
