As the youngest mayor of Stockton, California, Michael Tubbs, an experienced American politician and social entrepreneur, attracted global attention. Tubbs, who was born in Stockton on August 2, 1990, showed outstanding leadership potential at a young age and developed a passion for bettering his neighborhood. Tubbs went to his hometown intending to help the people there after receiving a bachelor's degree... read full bio
The third album by Minnesota-based indie-rock band Remo Drive, A Portrait of an Ugly Man, is in many ways a return to form for them. It is a slice of tremolo-heavy classic rock filtered through the prism of the gunslinging American West. The record harkens back to the dextrous, quirky sound that enabled the band—made up of brothers Erik (vocals,... read full bio
Texas King was established and soon after, they started to become known for their exhilarating rock performances. After supporting a first EP with tours around Ontario's and Canada's east coast, they witnessed the release of Circles, their long-awaited full-length album. During their Canadian release tour, the band's first hit "Boomerang" attracted notice on Canadian radio, particularly at Toronto's 102.1 The Edge and... read full bio
The Wilkesboro, North Carolina-based alt-country/indie rock quintet's members, Skip and Logan Matheny, are brothers who grew up with a great-grandfather who took them to the Grand Ole Opry and a high school band director father who played in R&B bands and took his family to Doc Watson's annual music festival, Merlefest. The Mathenys started an unofficial band (with Logan on... read full bio
"Gelong Thubten is an author and public speaker with more than 20 years experience teaching mindfulness meditation in businesses, hospitals, schools, universities, prisons and addiction counselling centres. He is a world pioneer in the mindfulness movement, as he introduced it into these sectors many years before it became popular. He lectures internationally at companies such as Google, Linkedin, Facebook,... read full bio
JAY1, a Coventry native with a confident strut, has seen a spectacular climb after his track "Your Mrs" reached the 18th position in the U.K. Charts. After relocating from North London to Coventry, a place historically populated by students, JAY1 began to take music seriously. Although the U.K. MC frequently let his lyrics speak for themselves on minimalist trap rhythms,... read full bio
American journalist Clarissa Ward is renowned for her gutsy reporting and perceptive assessments of world affairs. Ward has established a reputable career in journalism that has taken him to numerous foreign hotspots and crisis zones. American-born Ward has always been passionate about telling stories and has an insatiable curiosity about the globe. At Yale University, where she continued her studies, she... read full bio
Maksim MC, a vocalist from London, has been a presenter and recording artist in the electronic music sector for more than ten years. He has worked with various well-known labels, including as UKF, Critical, Vision, Inspected & Playaz, as a result of his appearances on albums by producers like Mefjus, Culprate and Annix. With the release of "Nightmares in Reality" with Culprate,... read full bio
The 7" single for their crazy tune "Mouse Rock/La Cigale" marked the beginning of MADMADMAD. The three musicians originally convened in a studio in Tottenham, North London, where they began improvising and recorded a number of energetic rhythmic tunes. They just signed to prominent publisher J.I.M./Ninja Tune and published their debut full-length album after their self-released, sold-out white label EP "PAX"... read full bio
Mabe Fratti, a composer and cellist from Guatemala, debuts Se Ve Desde Aqu (It Is Seen From Here) on Unheard of Hope. Mabe Fratti, a Guatemalan cellist and composer, continues a remarkable string of recordings with Se Ve Desde Aqu ('It Is Seen From Here'). It may be her most candid song to date, displaying a sinuous, tensile sound along with... read full bio
In addition to contributing significantly to the profession of meteorology, Ginger Zee, the head meteorologist for ABC News, has demonstrated her skills on several ABC shows, including Good Morning America. Zee, who was born in Los Angeles and raised in western Michigan, developed her passion with weather events while living there. She furthered her skills at Valparaiso University, where she... read full bio
Producer of music, unconventional A&R and soulful Drum & Bass spokesman Lenzman champions a sound that defies trends and pushes the genre to new heights. The North Quarter, a boutique label run by the Amsterdam-based artist, has been making waves with its multi-genre releases in unorthodox forms. Lenzman gained experience as a producer with the esteemed UK label Metalheadz, where he made... read full bio
In a small, tight-knit village in Southeast Missouri, Samuel Barber grew up on a farm amid a loving family and a lively group of friends. He devoted himself to athletics throughout his childhood and high school years, learning invaluable lessons about collaboration, discipline, practice, respect, and hard work. Unexpectedly, his interests did not always center on music. He was actually... read full bio
Mickey Callisto is unlike anything else in the world right now; he is a self-aware beacon of optimism who embraces being really you. He is a brand-new type of popstar that creates trippy, home-produced synth-pop bangers while separating the ego from the self, treating everyone equally and presenting a novel perspective and life experience that is about to take off. Mickey, a... read full bio
Academic and distinguished behavioral scientist from the United States, Jennifer Aaker. She currently works at the Stanford Graduate School of Business as the General Atlantic Professor and Coulter Family Fellow, where she has made substantial contributions to psychology. Aaker is well known for her studies on the linkages between time, money, and happiness, which shed light on the complex relationships... read full bio
Indie-folk duo Memorial released their exciting self-titled debut album through Lucy Rose's Real Kind Records featuring the previously shared offerings 'Dialtone', 'Moth to a Flame' and 'Latchkey', with the latter amassing over two million streams, featured on Spotify's highly coveted 'The Most Beautiful Songs in the World' playlist, and nominated for Song of the Year at the AMA UK Awards. Their self-titled full-length LP... read full bio
MEL, the newest addition to RAM Records, is famous for her high-intensity mixing and diverse collection of music. Whether she's creating dance floor songs for KISS FM or spinning a face melting set of Neurofunk for Virus Recordings, MEL knows how to put on an amazing performance. Along the road, she's drawn the interest of major companies like Rampage, Fabric and... read full bio
Martin Schober, who is based in Linz in northern Austria, is a standout player at the top of this captivating game known as drum & bass. He enjoys skateboarding, hip-hop, schnitzel, Leibniz cookies and long walks in the evening, but is best admired for his boundless exploration of the most extreme areas of electronic music and is considered as a key... read full bio
Rebecca Patterson has a lengthy career in the financial sector and is a highly competent investment strategist. Her most recent position was Chief Investment Strategist at Bridgewater Associates, where she was instrumental in establishing the company's research agenda and creating methodical approaches for the development of international financial markets. She managed the development of creative investment ideas and offered strategic... read full bio
Working with people like DJ Zinc, Loxy and MC Rage at one of London's top pirate radio stations, MC AD started to refine his skill. Soon, AD was doing performances at storied London clubs including Astoria, The Rocket Club and Club UN. With constant support from MC Rage, AD kept gaining experience on the D&B scene by doing performances in and throughout... read full bio
