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
"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
Wynn Williams is a neotraditional country musician who possesses all the qualifications that any other country musician would be pleased to have. The ex-rodeo cowboy blends Garth's exuberance with Brooks & Dunn's honky-tonk attitude and Strait's crooning flair. After graduating from Texas A&M, the young man immediately launched a full-time career performing in small pubs and restaurants throughout Texas, where... 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
William Joseph is an American piano prodigy who then turned into a recording artist. At the young age of 8, William Joseph the Boys Clubs of America gave him a full music scholarship. From this scholarship, he was given the opportunity to study alongside Russian pianist, Stella Saperstein. William then went off to become a piano teacher for the Piano... read full bio
Over the past ten years, Wannabe has been electrifying crowds and blowing the roof off concert venues around North America. These formidable women have transformed Girl Power into the twenty-first century with their epic concerts that are larger than life. They have enormous personalities, singing voices capable of reaching the stratosphere, flawless choreography, outfit changes, English accents, and platform shoes. Wannabe... read full bio
Walter McCarty is a retired forward in the NBA. Walter played college basketball at the University of Kentucky. He became a fan favorite in Boston for his gutsy play, hustle, and penchant for making the big shot. Walter was involved in every aspect of the team's community outreach including the Southwest Airlines/Boston Celtics Assists program, United Way of Massachusetts Bay,... read full bio
Will Myers is an American professional baseball outfielder of the MLB. He had a strong rookie season, winning Rookie of the Year honors. Myers made his debut in professional baseball, when he batted .369 with 5 home runs in 84 at bats with Royals' Rookie League affiliates, the Idaho Falls Chukars and the Burlington Royals. Myers finished the 2010 season... read full bio
