One of South Africa's most significant post-Apartheid vocalists is Thandiswa. She started her career with the bands Jack Knife and Bongo Maffin, which was one of the first acts in the Kwaito dance music genre. Following six critically acclaimed albums with Bongo Maffin, she embarked on a solo career. Zabalaza, her debut solo project, went double platinum and garnered multiple... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Claire Cottrill goes by Clairo; her song "Pretty Girl" became popular on YouTube. Clairo had her songs featured on The Le Sigh, a blog for up-and-coming female and nonbinary musicians, and she opened for rapper Tyler, the Creator. Six tracks total from Claire's "Diary 001" EP, many of which had already been released as singles. The EP showcased Clairo's signature... read full bio
Trym, also known as Sparkling Water Boy, is a young French DJ that blurs the lines between hard dance and hard trance. Owner of the label "COLOR," he has so far put out three vinyl records that perfectly capture his essence as a motivated, strong, and multifaceted individual. Additionally, he produced a podcast called Boiler Room. Trym's habit of performing all around... read full bio
MŌRIAH has had a huge impact on both music and film through her work. Her sophomore album, "BRAVE," which featured a duet with GRAMMY Award-winning rapper Andy Mineo, shot to number 9 on Billboard's CCM Charts when she signed with SONY/Provident in Nashville. In the film industry, MŌRIAH starred in "Because of Gracia" and costarred with Dennis Quaid as the... read full bio
South African DJ and music producer Murdah Bongz, better known by his stage name Mörda, has made a name for himself in the ever-evolving world of African electronic music. Murdah Bongz, whose real name is Bongani Mohosana, is half of the well-known DJ duo Black Motion. They have been in the forefront of fusing electronic beats with traditional African sounds... read full bio
Pop vocalist, performer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Haven Madison, signed to 19 Recordings/BMG, was dubbed “the next big pop star” by Katy Perry. Her ascent through the music business has been nothing short of extraordinary. Her latest EP, TURN OFF ALL THE LIGHTS, showcases her extraordinary talent as a singer/songwriter and powerful vocalist. It comes after her triumphant tenure as a... read full bio
Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of country music icon and "Coal Miner's Daughter" songwriter Loretta Lynn, was born to Patsy Lynn and Phillip Russell. During Russell's season 22 American Idol audition, viewers witnessed her impress judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry with her own song, "Skinny." Although Emmy doesn't sound much like the "Queen of Country," she is a talented... read full bio
A Canadian alternative country and folk music group is called The Bros. Landreth. At the Juno Awards, their first album Let It Lie took home the Roots & Traditional Album of the Year-Group prize. The brothers set off on a nearly full and sold-out tour of bars and festivals in Canada, the US, Europe, and Australia. Among their notable appearances were... read full bio
David, together with his brother Mike, started performing songs he had composed in his bedroom in Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay's small taverns. David combined live trumpet and keyboards with electronic songs, while his brother performed live electronic drums, all inspired by the live electronic outfit Goldfish. As soon as David's songs started airing on national radio stations in South... read full bio
A once-in-a-lifetime talent, Rose Betts is a remarkable and exceptional vocalist whose melodies, which are imbued with Celtic Pop, seem to travel from her heart to far-off places before reaching the ears of the listener. Rose's sound design evokes a fantastical world. The London-born songwriter has been a SoFarSound favorite in both England and America for a long time, winning praise... read full bio
Noa Kirel tells a unique story for popular music and culture as a dynamic dancer, seductive actor, deft poet, and powerful vocalist. Described as "Israel's biggest pop star" by The Hollywood Reporter, she has become a powerful and motivating figure. Among her many achievements are four MTV EMAs, a judge position on Israel's Got Talent, appearances in Billboard, Washington Post,... read full bio
Denise Julia embodies the finest traits of Generation Z: she is determined, tech-savvy, and attractive. The musician, who has been writing songs since she was 13, used NVMD to break through to the general public by promoting the song on Tiktok and showcasing the platform's ability to produce celebrities. After 73 million streams or so, Denise hasn't turned back. Following... read full bio
David Guetta, Nicole Moudaber, and Gorgon City are just a few of the celebrities who follow Fish on social media, with 525,000 Instagram followers and 14.9 million TikTok likes. For one Instagram post, he receives over 95,000 likes and over 4,000 comments. This DJ from the UK performed at Glastonbury with legendary sets and headlined his own UK tour. His constantly... read full bio
MTV has praised singer-songwriter Alexa Cappelli as a "voice of a generation." Thanks to her active TikTok and social media presence, her breakthrough hits, such "SAY SOMETHING" and "Could've Just Left Me Alone," got a lot of traction online. With a strong, attention-grabbing voice, Alexa creates songs based on real confessions and life-changing events. She creates a relatable and powerful... read full bio
From the beginning, Krept & Konan have broken ground and set records. Their mixtape "Young Kingz" broke the record for the highest-ranking UK album by an unsigned group when it soared into the Top 20 of the Official UK Album Charts. After launching at number two, their debut album, "The Long Way Home," went on to become the highest charting... read full bio
Hannah Bahng is an independent musician that transcends genre borders, having been acknowledged by Teen Vogue for her reflective lyricism and adaptable musicality. Her mother, who pushed her to take piano lessons as a child, had a major influence on her artistic path. She is from Sydney, Australia. She developed a sizable fan base on YouTube, where she posts frank... read full bio
The tale of David and Tamela Mann is one of tenacity and success. They overcome great obstacles in their early years and in their careers to inspire audiences worldwide through music, theater, television, comedy, literature, fashion, social media, and philanthropy. They were born in East Texas and grew up in Fort Worth's Stop Six area. Their rise from modest origins... read full bio
Creepy Nuts is a hip hop duo including world-class DJ "DJ Matsunaga" and Japan's three-time defending rapper "R-Designation". They launched the album "Case" and made their big Sony Music debut. For the first time, the song "Nobishiro" had more than 100 million streaming views. In just three months, they had 400 million streaming views total. They performed at the Tokyo Dome and at festivals... read full bio
Paul Russell is unlike anybody you've ever met or heard of. The Dallas native grew up learning how to swoon on the ukulele and moan on the trumpet in between spitting bars during lunchroom battle-raps. His demeanor and musical taste are equally lively. He frequently served as the DJ at events while attending Cornell University. He therefore knows how to... read full bio
Jairo Varela and Alexis Lozano founded Grupo Niche in Colombia, and since then, the group has become one of the major forces in the salsa music industry and has achieved immense popularity throughout Latin America and the United States. With the help of the single "Buenaventura y Caney" from their album Querer es Poder, Grupo Niche achieved their first taste of... read full bio
