American folk rock band the Lumineers has been charming listeners with their catchy tunes and upbeat, loveable lyrics since their rise to fame. The Lumineers were part of the start of a revival of their genre, and they quickly became one of the most popular bands in their industry. Early on in the band’s career, founding members Wesley Schultz and... read full bio
The Marcels are as advertised, the guys who put the Bomp" in the "Bomp-A-Bomp" back in 1961 when their first recording, "Blue Moon" sold over two and a half million copies. The Marcels can boast of three record albums, numerous hit singles, with sales in the millions. They also recorded the theme song, "The Greatest Love" for the motion picture,... read full bio
Sean McKenna, Charles and Andrew Hendy made up the original lineup of The Wallopers, an Irish traditional (trad) band that originated in Dundalk, County Louth. With their DIY mindset and attention to the human condition, traditional music is frequently subversive and articulates social and political commentary. The Wallopers got their start performing traditional music in taverns, where musicians would jam for hours... read full bio
Five-piece band THE MCCHARMLYS from Santa Ana are now dominating the scene with their sophisticated fusion of doo-wop, surf, beat and 60s-style rock 'n' roll. The band, which has been praised by LA Weekly as "an absolute joy" for its ability to evoke vintage sounds while incorporating a modern edge that appeals to punk, new wave and rockabilly enthusiasts, has received praise from... read full bio
The renowned Pogues and the Boot Hill Foot-Tappers joined forces to play at the alternative music event in Camden Town with The Men They Couldn't Hang. The members of the Southampton-based pop-punk band "Catch 22," Paul Simmonds, Philip "Swill" Odgers and his brother Jon, met Pogues roadie Stefan Cush while busking in Shepherds Bush, London. Their debut single, a rendition of... read full bio
Philadelphia based punk rock outfit The Menzingers. The band’s fiery early releases and dynamic crowd pleasing live performances on tours supporting Anti Flag and Against Me! have created a serious buzz and landed the group on several best of lists. Their high energy sound features crashing power chords, rock steady drumming and anthemic sing-along choruses alongside poetic salt of the... read full bio
Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan form the indie folk duo, The Milk Carton Kids. This Grammy-nominated, flat-picking harmony duo are strong forces in the continuing folk tradition, whose brilliance defines The Milk Carton Kids to the delight of both traditionalists and newcomers to the folk movement alike. The Milk Carton Kids have produced four albums: Retrospect, Prologue, The Ash &... read full bio
Pop rock group The Minus 5 is led by Young Fresh Fellows musician Scott McCaughey, who frequently collaborates with R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck. Together with Buck, Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow of The Posies, McCaughey started the band as a side project. The Posies and McCaughey's The Young Fresh Fellows had both recorded at Conrad Uno's Egg Studios and issued albums on Uno's... read full bio
John Darnielle, a singer-songwriter from Claremont, California, founded the Mountain Goats. Durham, North Carolina, is where the band is currently headquartered. Despite having a plural name, the Mountain Goats only had Darnielle for many years. Despite remaining the band's core member, he has collaborated with a variety of artists over the years, including Franklin Bruno, Kaki King, Jon Wurster, Matt... read full bio
The Mulligan Brothers band is from Mobile, Alabama. For the past three years, the group has been touring through the United States and Europe. The Mulligan Brothers perform a unique take on Americana Folk music. They combine the styles of Americana, bluegrass, and folk to create beautiful sounds. From haunting ballads to rocking riffs, The Mulligan Brothers take audiences on... read full bio
Brooklyn based but Cincinnati born, The National is an indie rock band known for their melancholy and cryptic lyrics but a sound that combines other genres such as country-rock, Brit-pop, and Americana. In the beginning, the band members worked hard on their music but not all of the members gave up their day jobs. The band releaed their self-titled debut... read full bio
Provo-based band cleverly dubbed The National Parks is a part of the folk/indie pop genre. The 5-piece act includes members Brady Parks as guitar and lead vocals, Sydney Macfarlane on keyboards, John Hancock on electric guitar and vocals, and Cam Brannelly on the drums. The band’s earliest release was an album released only on iTunes after the launch of a... read full bio
So who are The Neighbourhood In essence, the group, which formed in August of 2011, is a collection of five friends who make music together. They’re headed by Rutherford, a 21-year-old singer who has dabbled in various genres, including hip-hop, before crafting the merge of sounds that categorizes The Neighbourhood’s style. Their debut EP produced by Justyn Pilbrow, who brought... read full bio
Over the past few years, the U.K. band The New Eves has consistently entertained audiences with their energetic live performances and songs. They have even included a fascinating single compilation in their discography. They have become well-known in their own country and have just released their first official single. The A-side of the album, "Original Sin," comes with a corresponding... read full bio
Texas-based duo, The Oh Hellos, is an indie folk-rock group composed of siblings Tyler (guitarist/vocalist) and Maggie Heath (vocalist). Coming from a musical upbringing, they were inspired to play music together as young children. Tyler is a former solo artist, having released many albums, including We’re All in This Together and Let It Go. When the duo first formed, they... read full bio
The Olms is an indie pop and folk rock duo consisting of Pete Yorn and J.D. King. The two of them met through the late Johnny Ramone’s wife Linda Ramone and they hit it off quickly. They decided to form The Olms after hearing each other’s music and, in 2011, they recorded their very first track together – it only... read full bio
With eight albums selling over two million records and worldwide hits like Jackie Blue" and "If You Want To Get To Heaven" the Ozark Mountain Daredevils have come a long way from the Missouri bars and porches where their music was born. It all began for the Daredevils when a collection of singer songwriters from the Springfield area put together... read full bio
The Pack A.D. is a Vancouver, British Columbia-based garage rock band from Canada. The Pack A.D. play garage rock with a wide range of influences, including pop, punk, psychedelic, polka new wave, and blues. They are well known for their spectacular live performances and their capacity to produce a big sound with just two players. The members of the 2006-founded... read full bio
The Paper Kites are a lighthearted indie folk-rock band from Australia. The band is comprised of five members, Sam Bentley, Christina Lacy, Dave Powys, Sam Rasmussen, and Josh Bentley. The band plays music backed by fine guitar melodies, and empowered by harmonized vocals. After releasing their single, ‘Bloom,’ The Paper Kites gained popularity in the media. They soon collected a... read full bio
The Presets are forging a musical path through their passion for music. Having cranked out several albums of experimental instrumental music that won them critical acclaim. The Presets with a distinctively spiky disco-dipped sound and several years of collaboration have boasted them around the world. With momentum on their side, the Presets released Beams, a month after it found favor... read full bio
