Born in the thriving Tokyo club and street scene in the late 1980s, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra set out on a musical adventure that would revolutionize the ska subgenre. The legendary "TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA" with its now fabled yellow jacket, their very first independent album, was issued in 1989. They made their huge breakthrough with their song "Monster Rock"... read full bio
The vocal duo MODULAR, from Argentina, Mariana Badaracco and Pablo Dahy, are fans of the analogical, cultivators of styles and uncategorizable influences, B-series horror fans and capable of playing with experimentation without leaving the pop universe or losing those enduring melodies. Their sound is similar to that of STEREOLAB and THE HIGH LLAMAS. In Buenos Aires, a group of friends who enjoy... read full bio
Chicago-based Old Shoe is a five-piece Americana roots rock group. Old Shoe, which was founded in 2010, has slowly shaped the Midwest scene with its natural grooves and expanding, devoted following. Weekly gigs at neighborhood Chicago pubs were the band's modest beginnings, but they soon progressed to high-profile festival appearances at occasions like Summer Camp and Wakarusa, as well as... read full bio
One of Canada's great icons is Jully Black. She was included among "The 25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever" by CBC Music, and both industry insiders and fans have called her "Canada's Queen of R&B Soul." Her career as a platinum-selling recording artist has produced several singles that have peaked in the Top 10 of the pop, R&B and dance music charts.... read full bio
The Indubious narrative is not for the weak of heart. Indubious was created in the crucible of suffering and devastation, emerging from the ashes like a phoenix. Brothers and bandmates Evton and Skip, who were born with cystic fibrosis and were told at an early age by physicians that they would die, have emerged as a potent force for change... read full bio
One of the most instantly known voices in popular music is that of Steven Page, whose voice is unique and forceful. With his former bandmates, Barenaked Ladies, Steven was inducted into The Canadian songs Hall of Fame. Since then, he has continued his creative path by producing original songs, performing with his band and engaging in a wide range of diversified... read full bio
The Baltimore Orioles picked Christian Walker in the fourth round of the 2012 draft, and he made his professional debut a year later with the hope that it would be the start of a long, glorious career. Walker's development was hindered by Orioles All-Star first baseman Chris Davis, who hit a major-league-leading 53 home runs and was signing a seven-year,... read full bio
Major League DJz is a dynamic South African music group that has taken the hip-hop and kwaito music industry by storm. Comprising of twin brothers Bandile and Banele Mbere, the duo has established themselves as sought-after DJs with a unique and versatile style. Born on January 3, 1991, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, the Major League twins were raised with a... read full bio
Jax Hollow, The Berklee College of Music alumna, who is originally from Western Massachusetts but now calls Nashville home, is bringing rock music a much-needed resurrection with her pure skill and youthful purity. Jax's music is an original fusion of Classic Rock, Blues and Americana with strong composition, riffs, solos and vocals. Music veteran Michael Wagener (over 100 million albums sold) produced and... read full bio
Dave Hill is a renowned comedian, writer, actor and musician who presently resides in New York City but is originally from Cleveland. In addition to other shows, he has been on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5eva, Joe Pera Talks with You, Inside Amy Schumer, @midnight, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, The Tick, The Jim Gaffigan Show and the most recent American edition of... read full bio
Asher D (Ashley Walters), a rapper, lyricist, actor, director and producer, originally gained notoriety with the platinum-selling band So Solid in the United Kingdom. Following their breakup, he went solo and released Street Siblings, Memory of the Street Fighter, The Appetizer and Ashley Walters. Since then, Ashley has released a number more projects. Ashley has developed into a highly regarded actor throughout this... read full bio
The Band Steele is a country band made up of the duo Bo Steele and Ben Rubino who have been friends since high school. They have been playing together since they were 14 but they gained overnight popularity when a video of Bo singing in a hospital room went viral. The video to this day has millions of views and... read full bio
GEL, a New Jersey hardcore band, was founded in 2018. Since then, they have been creating buzz, first with their EP Violent Closure and then with their split with Cold Brats. They have officially revealed the release date for their debut album, Only Constant, on Convulse Records. It's a quick, frantic recording session with drummer Zach Miller and vocalist Trish... read full bio
Before receiving media attention, Burning Spear was a musical innovator, a local hero, an educator and a spiritual uplifter. Since then, his significance to culture has only increased. He has carried the gospel of political leader Marcus Garvey for almost four decades and more than 25 CDs, encouraging African ancestors' self-reliance and self-determination via songs and rhythms that really convey the lessons... read full bio
Marie-Pierre Arthur is a singer and songwriter from Quebec. Arthur performs in French, creating pop-rock songs as a solo act. Prior to her solo career, Arthur was a backing vocalist and musician for groups and artists like Karkwa, Galaxie, Ariane Moffatt, and Edith Butler. Arthur was a nominee for the Polaris Music Prize, Prix Félix, and the ADISQ awards. Arthur... read full bio
Ruben Gundersen, better known as El Rubius or elrubiusOMG, is a Spanish-Norwegian YouTube personality. He currently holds over 34 million subscribers on his YouTube channel and is the most subscribed YouTube channel in Spain. El Rubius’ videos are mostly gameplays but he also posts vlogs, challenges, Q & A’s, sketch comedies, and more. El Rubius plays horror games, indie games,... read full bio
The Department of Homeland Security's Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism, Threat Prevention and Law Enforcement Policy is Samantha Vinograd. She was a Senior Advisor at the Biden Institute and a National Security Analyst for CNN prior to her present position. Ms. Vinograd joined the U.S. Treasury Department and worked as an international economist, Deputy Attaché to Iraq, Acting Attaché to the United... read full bio
In order to win radio station phone-in contests, former computer hacker Kevin Poulsen broke into the computers of telephone companies in the early 90's. He was able to ensure that he would be the caller with the right number to win prizes like a Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet and $20,000 in cash by seizing control of all phone lines connecting... read full bio
Along with everyone else, Juntae DeLane has witnessed significant changes in the digital realm. He develops the vision and strategy for the digital and online platforms used by the University of Southern California's Admission and Financial Aid departments. His pursuit of assisting companies in expanding their platform is furthered by his enthusiasm for digital marketing, trends, and innovation. Juntae has... read full bio
John Hall was named one of the Business Journals' Top 100 Visionaries and the recipient of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Best Emerging Company. "Top of Mind," written by John Hall and published by McGraw-Hill, is a bestseller. People have referred to him as a top "sales speaker," "virtual keynote speaker" and "motivational guest speaker" who deserves attention. He... read full bio
