Torsten Gross is a maverick in every sense of the term who relishes the challenge of saying "no." Even though he has been a C6 quadriplegic since the age of 15, he still answers "yes." Due to this motivation, he was able to finish 12 marathons in 12 months and embark on a new endeavor: driving a race vehicle with... read full bio
Muroki, a Kenyan-New Zealander, has made Berlin his home with the goal of introducing his soulful indie-funk-pop combination to European listeners. His third EP, Timezones, was recently released on Benee's Olive Records label. His single "Love Cocoon" peaked at number one on the Triple J Australian chart. You can watch his incredible cover of Tame Impala's "Borderline" for Triple J's renowned... read full bio
AEROBICA, which began as a monthly club night for 200 people in Santiago, has grown to become one of the most popular events in the underground scenes of Chile and Latin America. The long-running festival is well-known for prioritizing the dancers, its mission to build welcoming spaces for women and the LGBTQ community, and its unwavering support of other Latin American... read full bio
Kamixlo was the founder of the renowned underground group Bala Club. He created an inclusive business with Bala club nights, featuring a distinctive cross-genre post-club music style for the after-hours crowd. Demonico EP, his debut commercial release, was released under Visionist's Codes X Pan label. After releasing two more EPs under his own Bala Club label, Kami released his debut album... read full bio
The 25-year-old vocalist Zacardi Cortez has one of the most talked-about voices in gospel music these days. In this era of auto-tune stars, Cortez's powerful voice and spine-tingling vocal stunts have elevated James Fortune & FIYA's radio hits "I Believe" and "The Blood" over the last six years, making him one of the industry's most sought-after vocalists for live performances... read full bio
Leading futurist and innovation strategist Nikki Greenberg works to get businesses ready for a tech-enabled future. In order to match their companies with the increasingly digital manner that people live, work, and interact today, she assists CEOs in reimagining their industries. She has worked for Fortune 500 companies in senior roles. Most recently, she was the Head of Technology Strategy... read full bio
Former members of the heavy underground band Damad joined forces with Savannah College of Art and Design student Laura Pleasants to form Kylesa, a band that plays guitar. The only surviving original members of the group are composers and visionaries Phillip Cope and Pleasants. Initially forming as a combination of punk, metal, and sludge, Kylesa rapidly started incorporating psychedelic aspects into... read full bio
Frank Zappa and Frank Sinatra are evoked in equal measure by the spirit of Greep's progressively frenzied and covert soliloquies, with a dash of Scott Walker thrown in. The jazz-funk exercise that is the instrumental title tune is suitable for both the opening theme of a Broadway musical and a TV show's soundtrack. Excitement and expectation are created by the wah-wah... read full bio
As Surf Trash gets ready to release their next album, "The Only Place I Know," the excitement is growing. Their music promises a sonic experience that encapsulates the spirit of their live performances, resonating with the echoes of their tried-and-true authenticity. Prepare to explore the next phase of Surf Trash's musical journey as they immerse themselves in the waves of... read full bio
Jo Quail is a well-known London-born composer and excellent cellist. Jo is well-known for her creative use of looping methods, and her live performances thrill and uplift audiences around. Her original pieces blend complex auditory design with organic fluidity, whether they are performed solo, with bands, choirs, or orchestras. Jo's music is sensual and majestic, a skillful fusion of opposing... read full bio
Oblé Reed, an artist of mixed race who specializes in Alternative Hip Hop and is based in Seattle, Washington, has established himself as a unique individual. Just released, his debut effort "LINDENAVE!" had over 5 million streams and was ranked as the #1 album by the Seattle Times. His ability to let his true self come through in the music has... read full bio
Alexander (vocals & guitar) and Stephanie (vocals, drums & didgeridoo) make up the DIY duo Cari Cari. Having lived in Vienna, Hamburg, and London, they are based in Europe. The pair has been dubbed "the raw grit of Cat Power" (BestBefore), "with a pinch of Morricone" (FM4), and "the lovechild of The Kills and The XX" (IndieShuffle). While their single "Nothing's... read full bio
It is impossible to overlook Luca Fogale's voice, which transforms traditional ballads into poignant anthems about the state of humanity. The Canadian singer-songwriter, who combines the intensity of Coldplay with the closeness of Bon Iver, has been nominated twice for the JUNO award, Canada's version of the Grammy. Three critically acclaimed full-length albums by Luca—Safety, Nothing is Lost, and Run Where... read full bio
Folk-soul musician Cap Carter, a native of Manila, was raised on the seedy streets of West Sydney. He is an honest, unreserved singer/songwriter who isn't hesitant to show off his innermost feelings. He has been using music to share his tale with audiences both domestically and internationally over the past few years, capturing turmoil and beauty in ballad-style melody and... read full bio
Ocho is a band that defined the Latin New York Funk sound. This is the first of their three albums. Ocho, under the direction of Chico Mendoza, has been prominently featured in Soul Jazz Records' "Nu Yorica" series; these reissues comprise the three albums that the group considers to be best. In equal measure, Ocho blended Latin, Funk, and Jazz,... read full bio
Dawson Anderson, a country singer-songwriter, has already spent a full life—or two—in the music business. Having grown up in Temecula, California and Raleigh, North Carolina, Dawson traveled to Nashville for the first time at the age of fifteen, hoping to land a record deal. With the signing of his first record deal as a member of the band Temecula Road,... read full bio
Zakia is a London-based writer, DJ, and broadcaster who is passionate about history, music, the arts, and mental health. She has produced and presented radio documentaries and podcasts on a variety of subjects, from Caribbean ancestral drumming to schizophrenia and intergenerational trauma to improvisation in the arts, for organizations such as Tate, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and Boiler Room. In... read full bio
Robert Owens, one of the most recognizable, sought-after, and prolific voices in the genre, began his long career in Chicago in the late 1980s and has produced some of the best house music has ever heard. Robert is the man behind hits that define an era, including "Tears" with Frankie Knuckles & Satoshi Tomiie, "Bring Down The Walls" with Larry... read full bio
Nabihah Iqbal is a London-based musician, producer, DJ, and broadcaster. Dream pop, post punk, and electronic music are all blended together in "DREAMER," an emotional journey through memories and snippets of Nabihah's life that explores loss and personal identity. The album has garnered a lot of praise; it has been featured in many "Best of" lists (The Guardian, KCRW, Rough Trade,... read full bio
Rich harmonies, pocketed drumming, and jazz-inspired keyboards are all combined in the music of Manchester-born keyboardist and producer Matt Wilde. His music has received support from a number of notable figures in the UK's jazz and hip-hop music scene, including Gilles Peterson, Deb Grant, Jamie Cullum, Jazz FM, and more. Additionally, a number of editorial voices on Spotify and Apple Music... read full bio
