Singer-songwriter Reid Genauer first rose to fame as the frontman of the band Strangefolk. Since then, he has continued to solidify his status as a talented musician, leading another successful grassroots group, The Assembly of Dust. His accomplishments as a songwriter can be seen by the connectedness of his fans with his lyrics, as well as two recent top 40... read full bio
The country, pop and folk trio Remember Monday gained notoriety for controversially opting to perform their original song Jailbreaker during The Voice quarterfinals rather than a cover song. Remember Monday decided to forge their own path since they are strong and genuine musicians and the British public praised the band's bold decision on social media. The same year that Drive reached... read full bio
Keith Reif and Jim McCarty of the Yardbirds decided to organize an all new group in 1969 that would be an experimental group, combining the sounds of folk, rock, and classical forms. After recruiting, Louis Cennamo on bass, John Hawken on piano, and Reif’s sister Jane on vocals, Renaissance was formed. They released a couple of albums under the labels... read full bio
Rend Collective is an Irish Christian folk rock worship band from Bangor, Northern Ireland. The band consists of members Gareth Gilkeson, Chris Llewellyn, Ali Gilkeson, Patrick Thompson and Stephen Mitchell. The band was created as the Rend Collective Experiment at Bangor Elim Church. The group gained attention after the release of their debut album, “Organic Family Hymnal”, which peaked at... read full bio
More than 70 singers form the Resistance Revival Chorus (RRC), a social justice-focused collective, to bring joy and song to the resistance, elevate and center the voices of people through music and address how historically marginalized those voices have been in the music industry. Members of the chorus are New York City-based artists and activists who represent a wide range of identities, occupations,... read full bio
Rex Orange County is a songwriter and recording artist from England. He has worked with artists like Tyler, The Creator, Chance the Rapper, Daniel Caeser, and Marco McKinnis. Rex Orange County was a finalist in the BBC Sound of contest. He has released several singles, and two studio albums. All of his tracks are self-produced. Some of his most popular... read full bio
David Rhodes, better known as his stage name Rhodes, is an English singer-songwriter from Baldock, Hertfordshire, England, who performs music that is a mixture of indie, pop, folk, and soul. Rhodes began his musical career after releasing his demo track, “Always,” which was playlisted on Amazing Radio and then played on BBC Radio 1. This led him to open for... read full bio
Edgar R. Arjona Morales, known musically as simply Ricardo Aronja, is a singer and songwriter from Guatemala. He is known for being one of the most successful Latin American artists ever, having sold over 40 million albums during his career so far. Ricardo’s breakthrough album is entitled El Animal Nocturno, or The Nocturnal Animal, and he is often given the... read full bio
Rock musician Rich Robinson is best known for being one of the founding members of The Black Crowes, along with his brother Chris Robinson. When the band when on hiatus, Rich decided to start as a solo artist with a sound that was a bit different than The Black Crowes. His style was more blues rock/ southern rock, and he... read full bio
Rich colors and colossal images, literate, intelligent, idiosyncratic, under the guise of an exceptional pop singer. While Rickie Lee Jones has become more and more obscure, her imitators have become very famous indeed. She has not been abandoned by the critics, though. Her music is always written about, and she is pictured in more than one book on the icons... read full bio
"Spirits, Angels Or Lies," the opening track of Riddy Arman's debut album from La Honda Records, is based on the true tragedy of her father's dying. She explores the tendency for people to interpret the unknowable in the song's lyrics. In the tale she spins, she describes the dying moments and visual hallucinations she had while Johnny Cash was with her father as... read full bio
With nearly thirty years of creating, recording and performing the Best In Western Music, Riders In The Sky have roped many awards. Specializing in American Western-style music, Riders In The Sky have faithfully tended a musical tradition kindled by singing cowboy legends such as the Sons Of The Pioneers. Throughout their collaborative career, they have branded the genre with their... read full bio
Andy Hull, the lead singer of Manchester Orchestra, performs as a solo side project under the name Right Away, Great Captain! The band's MySpace features their debut album, "The Bitter End," which was published on January 14 via Favorite Gentlemen Recordings. The follow-up, "The Eventually Home," was made available on Hull's label Favorite Gentlemen Recordings on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.... read full bio
Ripe is an alternative indie band from Pennsylvania. They incorporate instruments like the glockenspiel, violin, organ, and steel guitar into their music. Inspired by artists like Sublime, Rusted Root, and Kings of Leon, Ripe creates a unique spin on indie music. Their roots-like, diverse sound appeals to audiences across the world. They all got their start when they met at... read full bio
Rising Appalachia is an American folk group that consists of main members and sister Leah Song and Chloe Smith and also consists of members Biko Casini, David Brown, Arouna Diarra, and Duncan Wickel. Rising Appalachia is a mixture of world, folk and soul music and the band was formed by the Smith sisters after they decided to pursue a musical... read full bio
An artist known for her wide-ranging styles - Celtic, country, folk, R&B, blues and rock. Rita MacNeil, the lady blessed with a silver throat and golden talent for touching countless audiences around the world, has seen her share of life's ups and downs. And she wouldn't have it any other way. In her numerous hits, including Working Man, Flying... read full bio
Something happens when these eight people come together. Put them on a stage, and something larger than even this relatively large band blossoms, ecstatic and cathartic and inspiring. And like the songs on River City Extension's second album, Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Your Anger, it may not hit you over the head from the first moment; rather,... read full bio
River Matthews is an English singer-songwriter from Woking, Surrey, England, who rose to fame with the release of his debut EP, “Feels Like Morning.” Matthews’ music is a mixture of indie, acoustic, alternative, rock and folk. Matthews found his love for music at a young age while listening to artists and bands which included the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and the... read full bio
Rivers Cuomo is the lead singer and guitarist of the Grammy winning alternative rock band Weezer. Their hits include ""Undone (The Sweater Song),"" ""Beverly Hills"", ""Buddy Holly,"" ""The Good Life,"" ""Hash Pipe,"" ""Island in the Sun"" ""Perfect Situation,"" ""Say It Ain't So"" and “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To”.... read full bio
RJD2 is a Philadelphia based DJ and multi-instrumentalist. He has released several albums, including the critically acclaimed ‘Since We Last Spoke.’ RJD2 builds sounds focused around the hip-hop genre, molding together synthetic sounds, piano, guitar, and vocals in each of his tracks. The result of his work demonstrates an alternative take on electronic music, providing listeners with a deep, focused,... read full bio
