The Austin, Texas-based indie pop group Voxtrot was founded in 2003. The band's debut EPs were well-received in the aughts, receiving praise from major magazines including Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Spin in addition to music blogs. The band disbanded as quickly as it had come together, releasing its Playlouder/Beggars debut album, Voxtrot, just after. Voxtrot's legacy increased as its members continued living... read full bio
Voz de Mando is a Mexican group, which consists of five talent individuals, Jorge Gaxiola, Miguel Gaxiola, Carlos Sigala, Eduardo “El Chino” Gonzalez, and Adrian Gonzalez. Their genre of music is Regional Mexican and they are currently based out of Los Angeles. Some of their most popular songs include, “Mente En Blanco”, “Y Ahora Resulta”, “El Que A Ti Te... read full bio
Vraell, whose real name is Alessio Scozzaro, is a musician from London with classical training who has been putting out music under the Vraell name. He has quickly developed an internet following for his ethereal sounds. In addition to being featured by BBC Earth, his tracks, like "Between," have recently gone viral. Drawing inspiration from composers like Gustsavo Santaolalla and... read full bio
Joey Varela, the brains of VRSTY, grew up worshipping Usher and Michael Jackson as models for his own soulful, mellifluous vocal delivery. The performance he saw for the first time, an outstanding triple-bill at New York City's Webster Hall headlined by post-hardcore outfit From First to Last, irreversibly changed his course as an artist while he was still in high... read full bio
VTSS, the DJ and producer whose real name is Martyna Maja, was reared in Warsaw and boasts a discography brimming with upbeat and danceable music. However, Maja tends to lean more toward feel-bad than feel-good in her creations. A perilous concoction of sounds fusing industrial textures, an EBM sensibility and cranked, hair-raising BPMs. This is how someone who isn't scared to cause... read full bio
"Vulfpeck is an alternative funk group from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their sound is comprised of rhythmic beats and electronic notes. The band consists of four talented individuals, Jack Stratton, Theo Katzman, Woody Goss, and Joe Dart. They met at the University of Michigan’s music school where they all studied. When starting the band, they wanted to channel the era of... read full bio
Vundabar is a Boston-based group that creates jangly, fuzzed-out indie rock with surf and math influences that is heavily infused with post-punk attitude. The band gained popularity after breaking through when their explosive tune "Alien Blues" unexpectedly became a streaming hit. The following year, Vundabar released their fifth long-player, Satan for the Fire, to capitalize on that popularity. While still in... read full bio
African folk singer Vusi Mahlasela was born and raised in South Africa. His music proved to be an inspiration to many, and he helped encourage and motivate activists who were against apartheid in Africa. The themes of his songs cover topics like fighting for your rights and for freedom, the art of forgiveness, and the importance of reconciliation.... read full bio
The ever-expanding repertoire of V. V. Brown includes soul, gospel, funk, new wave, reggae, and more in the mix of her expansive style, ranging from progressive R&B to left-field pop. The Northampton native's solo career took off after she co-wrote the aggressive successes "I Don't Need a Man" by the Pussycat Dolls and "Denial" by Sugababes. Brown would soon follow... read full bio
Vwillz, an independent artist from Colorado Springs, is a rising star. He is able to combine elements of pop, alternative rock, and hip-hop into his distinctive yet catchy music to create tunes that you won't soon forget. He has amassed millions of streams on his own in less than a year, and his fan following keeps growing every day. Vwillz has... read full bio
W&W, a Dutch DJ and production team, is pushing the envelope with their intense blend of techno, hard dance, large room, and trance. They have amassed over 12 million Spotify subscribers each month and have been in DJ Mag's Top 25 for ten years. They have more than 20 million fans on all social media platforms and are well-known for their... read full bio
W. Mitchell is an award-winning keynote speaker who inspires audiences around the country. W. Mitchell uses his own life experiences to help guide audiences to empower lifes inevitable changes. He is a former United States Marine, small-town mayor, a burn victim, and a paraplegic. When his first incident happened, Mitchell was riding his motorcycle when a laundry truck turned in... read full bio
W.E. (Bill) Harmer has been motivating and entertaining audiences with his content, enthusiasm, and his Irish sense of humor. Bill Harmer has held various roles throughout his 35 years of experience. He has held senior management and technical positions with numerous international corporations. He has consulted in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Bill Harmer has played very big roles... read full bio
WLAK (We Live As Kings) is a collective of hip hop artists from the Collision Records family. All four members of WLAK ( Swoope, Christon Gray, Dre Murray, Alex Faith) bring their unique styles of hip hop to make a group that compliments each others strengths and individual uniqueness. We Live As Kings is a culture to reign here on... read full bio
Asseem Waajeed (Robert O' Bryant IV), a native of Detroit, is a musician and an educator. B orn to Robert O'Bryant III and Frances Alberta Davis on the Eastside of Detroit, Waajeed was raised in a work-oriented environment thanks to his father's family-owned trucking company and his mother imprinted him musically as a young boy. She frequently played Southern blues while they... read full bio
Brisbane's WAAX quintet has recently been putting out a lot of catchy noise. With the help of Australian indie powerhouse Dew Process and frequent radio appearances, they have been gaining fans' affections and selling out entire national tours. The band has been making significant waves on the festival circuit with standout sets at Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Good Things and... read full bio
Wadah Khanfar has been in the journalism industry his whole life. Born in Palestine, he earned an engineering degree at the University of Jordan and continued his studies and gained another degree in African Studies and international politics from Sudan International University. While studying in South Africa, he began researching and consulting with the Middle Eastern economics and political affairs.... read full bio
Wade Boggs is a former professional baseball third baseman. He spent his eighteen-year baseball career primarily with the Boston Red Sox, but also played for the New York Yankees, with whom he won his only World Series, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays, with whom he recorded his 3,000th hit. His hitting in the 1980s and 1990s made him a perennial... read full bio
Wade Bowen is a country/Red Dirt singer from Waco, Texas. Wade began his music career in a band called West 84 alongside his friend Matt Miller. Wade released his first solo album, Try Not To Listen, which became a huge regional success in Texas. With his single “God Bless This Town”, he reached No.1 on the bellwether Texas Music Chart.... read full bio
This scientist/explorer/author is a man of intellect and action. He holds a Ph.D from Harvard and has been a logger, surveyor, park ranger, photographer and lecturer. Dr. Davis co-wrote and hosted Earthguide on the Discovery Channel. His book, The Serpent and The Rainbow investigated Haitian Voodoo culture. He has participated in extensive explorations into the rain forests of Central America... read full bio
