Mickey has always been the one to stand out in a gathering since he was a little child. Not because of his enormous stature, but more because of his talent for making any circumstance or mood lighter. Since he first began performing in front of audiences at the age of 10, he is accustomed to being on stage. Mickey... read full bio
The need for Michael Daniel's expertise as a policy insider guiding the government's response to the most significant cyber disasters of our time is more than ever in an era of growing cyber dangers and quickly evolving regulatory requirements for enterprises. President Barack Obama's cybersecurity advisor Daniel oversaw the development of the country's cybersecurity strategy and policies. As one of the foremost... read full bio
Matt is the president and founder of Heinz Marketing. He has over 15 years of experience in marketing, business development and sales from a number of businesses and sectors. Matt is also a prolific author and a nationally known, award-winning blogger. He is an engaging speaker who leaves listeners with insights that are both practical and inspiring in addition to his... read full bio
The strategic branding firm Siegel+Gale's worldwide chief marketing officer is Offaly native Margaret Molloy. Margaret is a prominent marketing thought leader who has held previous executive positions at Gerson Lehrman Group, Siebel Systems and Eircom. She is also one of the most influential CMOs on Twitter and has published articles in Forbes, Harvard Business Review and other publications. She is also a prominent... read full bio
Melissa Breker has been working with teams to develop experiences with material for more than fifteen years. Financial institutions, the government, and non-profit organizations may all benefit from Melissa's strategic thinking, workshop facilitation and coaching services. She works with customers to establish dependable alliances that have a lasting effect. She facilitates change by bringing people together around short and long-term objectives as a... read full bio
Duke University has named Manny Diaz as its 23rd head football coach. Throughout his 26 years in coaching, Diaz has held the positions of defensive coordinator for 15 of them, including 10 at the FBS Power 5 level, and head coach for 3. In his 21 bowl games as head coach, Diaz has guided the Hurricanes to three straight bowl berths,... read full bio
Born in Australia, MF Tomlinson now resides in London. He creates soundscapes with his partners, the MFs, using elements of jazz, ambient, prog and acid folk music. His style is similar to that of Bill Callahan, Yo La Tengo and Leonard Cohen. We Are Still Wild Horses, his second album, received a tremendous amount of positive press upon its PRAH release (The... read full bio
Martin Kerr is an English troubadour who currently resides in Edmonton. He is very clear about his musical goals. His poetic and sensitive perspective delves into the subtleties and wonders of everyday life, conveyed through delicate instruments, sparse production and heartfelt lyrics. Following millions of streams and thousands of sold-out performances, he gives listeners an uncensored, direct message from the heart. The... read full bio
Orlando, Florida-based pop punk/alternative rock group Magnolia Park is composed of five members. The group combines pop punk, emo and hip hop components to produce an enthralling sound and eerie look. Legendary alternative rock/pop punk producer Andrew Wade of The Audio Compound, who has collaborated with numerous bands like A Day To Remember, Neck Deep, Wage War, Real Friends and others, is... read full bio
Man Power, aka Geoff Kirkwood, began as an unidentified project that culminated in a debut EP on Correspondant. It began with a series of gloomy, chugging remixes. Boundaries were imposed, expectations were formed and conclusions were made. Never one to blur the lines, Kirkwood has gone on to demonstrate the full scope of his sonic and thematic range through his work... read full bio
Co-authors of a children's play, Múm met experimentalists in Icelandic pop. Örvar Smárason, Gunnar Örn Tynes and the classically educated twin sisters Gyda and Kristín Anna Valtysdóttir formed the group, which quickly rose to prominence as electronic important figures. One of Iceland's most significant pop groups, Múm has releases on Fat Cat Records & Morr Music. The line-up of the band... read full bio
The musical development of Mental Cruelty since their 2014 debut is just remarkable. These Germans started out playing brutal slam with a deathcore twist, but swiftly shifted into cookie-cutter symphonic deathcore before regaining their footing by putting amazing songwriting first and adding more melodic embellishments. They appear to have undergone yet another evolution, with their core of Lorna Shore and... read full bio
Mr. Tout Le Monde considers himself to be a dance music pioneer that embodies emotion. Everything that Mr. Tout Le Monde produces is completely interpreted at will. After its release, his second album, "sun," was well-received by critics on blogs, radio, and streaming services. Mr. Tout Le Monde is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer/songwriter who has a gift for... read full bio
Featuring some of the best musicians from Belgium and the Nordic region, Marvara is a high-energy party band. Marieke Van Ransbeeck, a Belgian bagpiper, serves as the band's artistic director and composer. Marieke performs songs on the bagpipes, diatonic accordion, bass, drums and guitar, reflecting her experiences and recollections from an amazing musical voyage around Northern Europe. The Flanders Folk Award... read full bio
With over 22 million monthly listeners on Spotify, María Becerra holds the #1 spot among female artists in Argentina. The celebrity has quickly amassed over 2 billion views on YouTube and is currently ranked #196 in the world on Spotify. For the first time in the Billboard Hot 100 Argentina's history, "La Nena de Argentina" was able to hold the top... read full bio
Minami Deutsch's affinity for "krautrock" icons like Can and Neu! has inspired their style. The band members listen to minimal techno a lot and consider themselves to be "repetition freaks." You can anticipate a deeper diversity in their sound while they maintain the essential elements that set them apart, such their distinctive fuzz, thumping bass, and dreamy vocals, while also smoothing... read full bio
Myles Smith is a singer-songwriter from Luton, UK, who brings distinctive pop, folk, and Americana aspects to his songs. Taking up an acoustic guitar, Myles started performing versions of his favorite singer-songwriters, like Marcus Mumford, Chris Martin, and Ed Sheeran. In the process, he amassed a sizable internet following. With his own original songs now being created for fans of... read full bio
Berlin-based DJ and producer Marlon Hoffstadt released his first records after working tirelessly to perfect his style. He now clearly articulated his idea and launched the label Retrograde with the express purpose of releasing music from their close pals. His debut album under his own label was published with vocals by Chicago house icon Paris Brightledge. The duo just dropped their... read full bio
The public can now enjoy "plant music" thanks to Modern Biology. Veteran musician Tarun Nayar, who had his original training as a biologist, combines his love of sound and the natural world in an ambient project that is immediately uplifting, organismic, and richly contextual. He improvises with the natural vibrations of a particular location and time using modular synthesis, homemade... read full bio
Rappers Billy Danze and Lil' Fame make up the hardcore hip-hop duo M.O.P., or Mash Out Posse, which is located in Brooklyn. With their breakthrough single "How About Some Hardcore," M.O.P. gained recognition in the East Coast rap scene and went on to release their first album, To the Death. The pair's album, First Family 4 Life, which was executive produced by... read full bio
