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
RKCB is the collaboration between musicians Riley Knapp and Casey Barth. The two met at the University of Southern California and decided to diverge from academia to pursue music together. Since their initial collaboration was released, RKCB has accrued over 900,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and over 15,000 followers on Soundcloud. Their total plays are over 30 million. The duo’s... read full bio
Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Robert Francis hails from Los Angeles, California. Robert Commagere was raised in a musical family by his Mexican mother, who sung ranchera songs from her own country around the house, his late pianist/producer father and his sister Juliette Commagere, who wrote songs. Francis made his debut with the musically diversified One by One at the young age of... read full bio
In This Town You're Owned, Robert's third studio album, was published by Thirty Tigers at the beginning of 2020 and immediately strolled into a global pandemic. The album resonated well enough to take home the 'Album Of The Year' award from the Americana Music Association UK despite postponed promotional initiatives and tours. In addition to receiving favorable reviews, the album... read full bio
Robin and Linda are nearing the end of a five-decade career that has seen them appear on hundreds of radio and television programs, thousands of concerts across three continents, a Robert Altman-directed film and 24 personal albums. They are unparalleled live and at ease on any platform, whether it is in a little coffee shop or bar, a big, storied concert... read full bio
The best-known accomplishment of Scottish musician, songwriter, composer, producer of records, and audio engineer Robin Guthrie is his role as co-founding member of the alternative rock group Cocteau Twins. Guthrie has played keyboards, drums, guitar, bass guitar, and other musical instruments throughout his career in addition to programming, sampling, and sound processing. After Cocteau Twins disbanded in 1998, Guthrie's debut... read full bio
The Canadian indie rock group, Rock Plaza Central, have grown substantially since their formation in Toronto. The six person band has strong folk influences, which they showcased in their independently released album, Are We Not Horses. The album became critically acclaimed, in both Canada and the United States, through positive reviews on sites such as Pitchfork Media. The album was... read full bio
Rodrigo Amarante is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Apart from partaking in a solo career, Amarante is also part of the bands Los Hermanos, Orquestra Imperial, and Little Joy. His first solo record, ‘Cavalo’ was released to critical acclaim, and his song ‘Tuyo’ was used as the theme for Netflix Original Series ‘Narcos.’ Amarante uses the guitar, piano, bass, and... read full bio
Introducing Rola, the mesmerizing voice of contemporary Palestinian folk culture. Raised in Nazareth, Palestine, Rola attended the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance for her academic training in Oriental music. Rola's career has been characterized by appearances in esteemed venues across the globe, such as the Qatar Opera House and London's City Theatre. Her work is a blend of tradition... read full bio
Tucker Pillsbury, better known as his stage name, Role Model, is an American musician from Portland, Maine. Prior to releasing music through his name Role Model, he used to release rap music on SoundCloud. Role Model has released an EP, “Arizona in the Summer” which was influenced by a life threatening ski accident which put him in a cast for... read full bio
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever is an indie rock band from Melbourne, Australia, comprised of memebers Tom Russo, Fran Keaney, Marcie Tussie, Joe Russo, and Joe White. The band released their debut EP entitled Talk Tight, followed by their second EP entitled The French Press. The French Press was released to positive critical reviews, and it received an 8.1 out of... read full bio
Ron Sexsmith is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, and author, who performs a mixture of music that combines alternative, folk, and pop. Sexsmith was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, and began performing in bands at only 14 years old. By the time he was 17, he began known locally for performing songs at bars by requests. Over the years he went... read full bio
Ronny Cox is an American character actor, singer-songwriter, and storyteller. His best-known roles include Drew Ballinger in Deliverance (1972), George Apple in Apple's Way (1974-75), Lieutenant Andrew Bogomil in Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Richard ""Dick"" Jones in RoboCop (1987) and the villain Vilos Cohaagen in Total Recall (1990). Cox wrote a book about his experience filming Deliverance for the movie's... read full bio
With sold-out performances and millions of streams worldwide, British singer-songwriter Roo Panes has cultivated an incredibly impressive career on his own terms. This has allowed him to create the remarkable body of work that culminates with his stunning fourth album, "The Summer Isles." His catchy and narrative songs have appeared in television series like This is Us, Virgin River, Grey's... read full bio
