The first Armchair Boogie session took place in the summer of 2015 on a front porch in the college town of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. They are renowned for the dexterity with which they play the guitar and the infectious grooves that they create. Before Eli Frieders (bass) and Denzel Connor (drums) joined them as the core rhythm section of a... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Ásgeir, one of Iceland's most popular exports, has consistently expanded the possibilities of his introspective folk-pop style. The English-language version of his debut album, "Dýrð í dauðaþögn," was released after it became the best-selling debut in Icelandic history. The Independent, MOJO, NME, The Line Of Best Fit, Clash Magazine, BBC 6 Music, Radio X, and others throughout the world... read full bio
Ashla Taylor is a triple threat- singer, model, and actress- that will leave you breathless. Across the country, Taylor has delivered exceptional confidence and personality in all of her performances. At the age of twelve, Taylor began runway modeling, working in print and commercials. She then started singing in church, which led her to collaborating with 'Plus One', providing back... read full bio
Ashleys music is poetic and inspired by her Southern roots that give a little soulful influence, making it a sound that allows fans to connect. Nashville tradition, coffeehouse intimacy, and emotionally mature pop sounds are all trademarks of Ashley Matte. Anyone who loves melodic guitar riffs and a passionate voice will be instantly pleased. Anyone who loves melodic guitar riffs... read full bio
Assembly of Dust was formed by former Strangefolk frontman Reid Genauer. Genauer hand-picked the veterans who would comprise the band with Nate Wilson on the keyboards, John Leccese on the Bass, Adam Terrel on the Guitar, and Andy Herrick on Drums. Assembly of Dust has a distinct sound that travels from immersive hooks to resonant grooves, all with diverse... read full bio
The independent band Astro, from Santiago, Chile, has won fans all around the world with their unusual music and intriguing backstory. Lead singer Andres Nusser's decision to perform at a ski resort in southern Chile in exchange for lodging is a testament to the band's originality and spontaneity. He quickly put together a band out of members of Moustache! and... read full bio
Bradford Cox performs under the moniker, Atlas Sound. He is best known as the lead singer of the indie rock band, Deerhunter, but has released several solo albums. Atlas Sound creates works that cannot be achieved in a five-piece rock band. His sounds are experimental, focusing on using distorted guitar and light vocals to create an indie, avant-pop sound. The... read full bio
Aurora Aksnes, known as Aurora, is a singer-songwriter and producer from Norway. Her debut album, ‘Running with the Wolves’, received widespread acclaim from online blogs and national press. Aurora’s song, ‘Runaway’, launched into success with Spotify; it reached 1 million streams after only 6 weeks. The artist’s connection to her music draws in audiences across the world. Her wholesome, pure... read full bio
Austin & Lindsey Adamec (A&LA) are a Christian music husband and wife duo, based out of Jacksonville, Florida. Austin is a worship leader, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, while Lindsey is a popular vocalist, songwriter and former 1 Girl Nation member. They released their first EP, self-titled, with Radiate Music. The worship songs in their EP share their personal and spiritual journey.... read full bio
Austin Basham is an independent indie folk singer and songwriter from Austin, Texas. He is seen mostly singing and performing on his acoustic guitar. He has a wide musical range, he sang in church choirs as a child, joined his school band to play trumpet, and started playing the guitar for a punk band with his friends. Basham is influenced... read full bio
Austin Plaine has no aspirations of overtaking the greatest songwriters in history. Yes, the native of Minneapolis enjoyed music and guitar when he was 13 years old and revered Bob Dylan. He spent his adolescent years in his bedroom making music. You can hear why Plaine has received early accolades for his somber lyrics and soothing voice on his debut.... read full bio
Austra is an electronic music group from Toronto, Ontario. Comprised of four members, Katire Stelmanis, Maya Postepski, Dorian Wolf, and Ryan Wonsiak, the group delivers an ethereal, dreamy sound for audiences across the world. Austra’s debut album, ‘Feel It Break’, was shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize. Several critics including Toronto Star and New York noted the album. Austra has... read full bio
When Avi Kaplan began his solo career, he had already established a global fanbase and won three GRAMMY Awards for his work with the platinum-selling vocal group Pentatonix. Avi was aware that he needed to go back to his artistic roots, to the natural, acoustic-driven rock and heritage music that had served as the background to his youth in a... read full bio
Ayla Nereo is a electronic-folk singer-songwriter, poet, and producer from Nevada City, California. While growing up, Nereo was homeschooled until a teenager and during this time, she found her love for music. She would listen to artists such as Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, the Beatles, and classical music. She later went on to earn her degree from Stanford and then... read full bio
Aynur is one of today's most prominent Kurdish vocalists. Her powerful voice and outstanding musical narration convey her cultural roots as a worldwide genre. Her distinct voice combines traditional Kurdish folk music with the modern sensibilities of Western music. She is one of the best-selling performers in Kurdish folk music, and her recordings are hailed not just in Turkish but also... read full bio
Babeheaven is an up-and-coming alternative duo that is based out of London, England. The band consists of singer Nancy Andersen and Jamie Travis who plays the keyboard. The duo first met and bonded over their love for music genres which included soul, electronic, and trip-hop. During this time, the duo were both working day jobs so at night they began... read full bio
Tom Becker and his band present Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver. Former member of the legendary folk group The New Christy Minstrels, Tom has also performed with Grammy winners, American Idol finalists and several music legends, including Gregg Allman, Ray Charles, Exile, Frankie Ford, The Kingston Trio, Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker and American... read full bio
Kevin and Michael Bacon, who make up The Bacon Brothers, have been writing and performing music together for years. When Michael accepted a gig invitation in their hometown of Philadelphia in 1995, the brothers decided to further investigate the possibility of their collaboration after the performance went well. Since then, they have played to packed houses in significant American cities... read full bio
Bad Bad Hats is an indie rock band based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is comprised of band members Kerry Alexander with the vocals & guitar, Chris Hoge on the drums and Noah Boswell playing bass. Kerry and Chris attended college together and began writing music to record multiple demos, which would later form their first EP, titled It Hurts.... read full bio
Bad Books was never an intended or was a calculated side project of Kevin Devine and Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull. Though the two musicians have collaborated and performed together on tour and within the Favorite Gentlemen community of artists for years now, the genesis of Bad Books came from a simple idea to fill space and time off the road... read full bio
