West London is where singer-songwriter Karl Benjamin was born and reared. He developed a liking for music at a young age after hearing his older sister sing nonstop in the house. He started creating his first body of work and published his debut song, "Apricot Sky," after earning a degree in Professional Musicianship in Brighton, United Kingdom. After his debut single... read full bio
Ivan Ave's affinity with music began on his elder sisters' CD shelves. The Norwegian MC nowadays creates tracks that are distinctly formed by sneaking into bedrooms from the 90's to play Janet Jackson and The Fugees records. His recent EP releases are all profoundly steeped in the R&B and Hip-Hop of his youth, possibly even more so than the jazz and... read full bio
Aida was born in Namibia and raised by her Swedish father and Mozambican mother in a non-musical household. Growing up, Aida spent much of her days watching MTV and taught herself how to play the piano. At the age of 5, she and her family relocated permanently to a tiny town in southern Sweden. Lae's aspirations were frequently judged by... read full bio
Growing up in a family of golfers, it is no surprise that Jim Gallagher, Jr. found a successful career on the PGA Tour. He began golfing at the age of six, under the instruction of his father, Jim Sr., a professional of 38 years. Since the family lived on the property of a country club, it was easy for Jim... read full bio
While touring with her closest friend's band, Caroline Rose, Abbie entered her thirties. The two came up with a backup plan—a new Hammydown record—while inebriated, complaining about a postponed tour and unaware of the impending catastrophe in the world. Over the course of the last three years, they have carved out a universe for Hammydown's songs to develop, working from a... read full bio
West London-born and raised, rap artist Xadi is putting his own unique take on the genre. Xadi is the epitome of a self-made musician. He taught himself how to play the guitar using YouTube tutorials when he was just 13 years old and he currently produces all of his EPs and singles. All of Xadi's music is self-produced, mixed and mastered, and... read full bio
Planet Giza, a hip hop trio from Montreal, may now be considered an emerging act, but that won't last for long. Members of Planet Giza Rami B, Tony Stone and DoomX produce music that is both mellow and adaptable. And the group credits their vast range of musical inspirations as well as Montreal's varied community for that. They have worked with prominent figures... read full bio
Despite the uncommon and unique output one can now access, Ninja Kidsoul is probably one of the few musicians in Germany who has been able to keep fans of various genres psyched throughout the many years since his original COLORS session. Born in Schweinfurt, south Germany, to an American father and a German mother, Ninja Kidsoul, aka Ahmad Abdul Mateen AliNur,... read full bio
MULIMBA, a London-based artist, is a force to be reckoned with. He has toured around Europe, opened up for Tom Walker and Elderbrook and cited Tom Grennan and Royal Blood as fans. He has been honing his trade ever since he first appeared on the scene. He just recently released his brand-new, genre-defying single, "Here I Go." This song's indie voices,... read full bio
EV is a musician, composer and producer who draws inspiration from electronic dance, 90s rave and UK rap. He is your daily poet, and his music serves as your Friday night soundtrack, guiding you through the highs and lows of British life. With the support of BBC Radio 1, EV is already in for an eventful year.... read full bio
Dr. Lyle Ungar assists businesses in comprehending how machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and computer automation are transforming their markets and our way of life. He specializes in using machine learning and text mining techniques to extract important information from big volumes of text by merging two distinct fields of study — computer and information science with psychology and neuroscience. Dr.... read full bio
Fast Forward Labs was founded by Hilary Mason, who is also the Data Scientist in Residence at Accel and the founder of the machine intelligence research firm. She formerly held the position of Chief Scientist at bitly. She is a member of NYCResistor, co-host of DataGotham and co-founder of HackNY. Hilary thinks that technology should endow us with superpowers. They are creating these... read full bio
Before switching to country music in the late 2010s, Alexandra Kay spent the first portion of her career deeply immersed in the St. Louis R&B and hip-hop culture. She published her debut EP, Dive Bar Dreamer, and scored her first radio success with "Backroad Therapy." Her voice and mannerisms are reminiscent of Dolly Parton, Lee Ann Womack and Alison Krauss. Kay, a... read full bio
Events that are catastrophic, like a diagnosis of grade-three astrocytoma, cannot be directly explained. However, with careful planning and a good outlook, their influence may be reduced. With his background in financial planning and unwavering tenacity, Matt Newman was able to take control of his life as a cancer survivor. Through his theory of risk management and motivation, he guides sales... read full bio
Julia Pratt is a Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter. The music of Julia, a songwriter at heart, combines pop, jazz, R&B and folk with a touch of electronic production. Julia's lyrics, which are rooted in moving lyricism and are influenced by artists like Kevin Garrett, Amy Winehouse and Hozier, talk with family, love, treachery and the struggle with the idea of "the self." She began a... read full bio
Jobi Riccio was born in Morrison, Colorado, a popular tourist destination south of Denver that is home to Red Rocks Amphitheater. Jobi Riccio drew inspiration in musicians ranging from Sheryl Crow to Joni Mitchell while growing up there. Sonically, Jobi's music straddles two worlds, fusing the classical skill of her composition with contemporary indie-leaning production to create a rich, spacious... read full bio
John-Robert left his hometown of Edinburg, Virginia, for Los Angeles with a vision of the future in mind. As a young songwriter, he turned down a scholarship to the Berklee College of Music in order to pursue his own artistic ambitions. After being signed to Nice Life/Warner Records, the Grammy-nominated producer Ricky Reed (Leon Bridges, Lizzo) helped John-Robert's melodic fusion... read full bio
Nieve Ella's graceful rise to internet fame has been a compelling one. She has brought attention to her upbeat indie songs that address relevant young problems with an appealing youth during the past three years in Britain's music scene. The multidimensional singer-songwriter published her debut EP, "Young and Naive," a strong and serious effort with breezy music and melody, after teasering fans... read full bio
The North Carolina-born singer, known for his distinctive sounds & groovy flow, is a newcomer to the electronic music world. He mixes his soulful musical taste into his songs to give it more personality. The prestigious labels Disciple RT, Odio Records, Interval Audio, Buygore, Most Addictive and Rude Service previously published his work. He has garnered a sizable fanbase over the... read full bio
Dublin-born singer and songwriter Rachael Lavelle captivates listeners with her captivating vocals and wisecracks about life. She has been given opportunities to perform at SXSW Online, Other Voices, as the Villagers' opener, and she has toured with Saint Sister and Anna B Savage since the release of her song "Perpetual Party." She has worked with a variety of groups and... read full bio
