Will Hurd, a cybersecurity specialist, author and former member of Congress and CIA officer, is a strong advocate for inclusivity, bipartisanship and maintaining unity in the face of difficult issues. Politico dubbed Hurd "the Future of the GOP" while he was in Congress. He was known for his ability to put ideas before politics and for passing more significant legislation in three... read full bio
Whitmer Thomas is a musician, comedian and actor. He is best recognized for his work with the LA-based comedy group Power Violence and for lending his voice to the FXX animated comedy Stone Quackers. Power Violence was recognized by Time Out LA as one of their "Comedians to Watch." Thomas started working in comedy when he was 18 years old. Clay... read full bio
Wrenn, who is devoted to the art and image she so meticulously curates, is an enigmatic, monster-making riddle for the internet and her devoted following. This isn't to imply that the artist's identity is intended to distance herself from her audience; rather, she connects with them through her music, which is a healing and frequently spiritual experience for both parties... read full bio
Asseem Waajeed (Robert O' Bryant IV), a native of Detroit, is a musician and an educator. B orn to Robert O'Bryant III and Frances Alberta Davis on the Eastside of Detroit, Waajeed was raised in a work-oriented environment thanks to his father's family-owned trucking company and his mother imprinted him musically as a young boy. She frequently played Southern blues while they... read full bio
Wynter Gordon is a singer-songwriter known for her unique and captivating sound. With a voice that exudes both strength and vulnerability, Gordon's music is a perfect combination of raw emotion and artistic flair. She is a true artist, blending elements of pop, soul, and electronic music to create a sound that is truly her own. Gordon began her music career as... read full bio
Wonho Chung was born into a musical and unusual household in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His mother is from Vietnam and his father is a well-known physiotherapist from South Korea. Chung was raised in Amman, Jordan, although while coming from an Asian family, his upbringing was entirely Arab. After earning his degree from the Applied Science University, he relocated to Dubai the... read full bio
Wilkinson, one of the most well-known electronic musicians in the UK, is from the lush suburbs of South West London. When his parents gave him a drum set at age 9, he had his first musical experience. Mark "Wilkinson" joined several bands that were performing at locations as far away as the Birmingham NEC and as close as the neighborhood... read full bio
The long-awaited new album "Remember," by the Amsterdam-based duo Weval (Harm Coolen and Merijn Scholte Albers), was released through the Ninja Tune imprint Technicolour. The group also released a new song, "Don't Lose Time," along with the announcement. The album takes listeners on a high-octane journey filled with nostalgic recollections and joyful feelings. The electronic duo looks back on their own musical path... read full bio
Waze, well known as one half of the legendary UK house duo Waze & Odyssey, releases his debut solo single, "Games," which features vocalist FABER. Waze, a veteran of the international dance music scene, started DJing in Sheffield before taking over as the permanent DJ at Pin Up Club and opening sets for artists like Paul Woolford, Mylo and Yousef. In... read full bio
Black metal group Winterfylleth from Manchester celebrates the history, culture, poetry and folklore of England. Old English term "Winterfylle" (which translates to "Winter Full Moon") designates both the first full moon in October and the Anglo-Saxon celebration of the approach of winter. The group has produced four studio albums since forming and they are now well-known in both the UK underground metal community and... read full bio
WILLIS wears authenticity on their sleeve with psychedelic soundscapes, a dash of indie, alternative blues and surfer rock. They don't focus on imitation; instead, they want to elicit the most sincere and genuine emotion possible. Above all, WILLIS writes music that has a powerful emotional impact as well as sonic appeal. The five members of the group—Murphy Billings on bass and vocals,... read full bio
Wallice is an indie pop prodigy whose self-deprecating, tongue-in-cheek choruses have quickly made her one of Gen Z's most fascinating new talents. Wallice began playing her first instrument in middle school and began creating songs. She was influenced by the poetry of Thom Yorke, Lana Del Rey and the punk irreverence of Weezer and No Doubt. Later, Wallice joined her high... read full bio
Yoann Lemoine is a French music video director, graphic designer, and singer-songwriter better known by his stage name Woodkid. On March 16, 1983, he was born in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune, close to Lyon. Lemoine completed his certificate with honors after studying art and animation at the Émile Cohl school. He then enrolled in a silk screen printing course at Swindon College in... read full bio
Georgia-based independent rapper, singer and songwriter Wiley is from Atlanta. With his unusual delivery and focus on poetry and is recognized for artists like 6lack, Future and Gucci Mane, introduces a fresh sound to the area that is best known for trap and r&b. Rock, soul, r&b, folk and hip hop are all combined in Wiley's music to defy categorization and carve out a... read full bio
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
