The Baha Men are a band that performs world music, mainly in the modernized Bahamian style of music called junkanoo. They have been around since the late 70's but didn't become mainstream until 2000 when they created a remake of an Anslem Douglas song called ""Who Let The Dogs Out"". The song earned them many awards including a Grammy for... read full bio
Afie Jurvanen, better known as his stage name Bahamas, is a Canadian artist. He performs alternative folk music and has released four albums. He is best known for singles, “All the Time” which peaked at number 19 on the US Rock charts, “Stronger Than That” which peaked at number 42 on the Canadian Rock charts, and “Way with Words”, which... read full bio
Though Bakar had always loved hip-hop, his exposure to indie music at the age of 14 opened his eyes in a way that he never would have imagined. Ever since that day, Bakar has understood that his artistic talent extended far beyond a single musical genre. With the release of his debut album Badkid came the smash song "Big Dreams." The... read full bio
With its members hailing from Berlin and Tel Aviv, Baladino is a young Israeli Mediterranean folk band that offers fresh, yet deeply authentic interpretations of Sephardic and Ladino melodies and brings this tradition back into full, fresh dialogue with its trans-Mediterranean past, using extended technique, subtle electronics and improvisation to dust off the predominant heavy-handed approach to Ladino music. With... read full bio
The folk-noir band Balaklava Blues are fighting on the cultural front lines of Ukraine's democratic and liberation movement. Balaklava Blues plays with many folk traditions and Ukrainian polyphony.They combine eons-old polyphonic customs, individual narratives, sounds from revolution and conflict, and striking visuals that fuse traditional themes with modern manifestations of trauma, vulnerability, and power. Their multimedia live presentation is passionate and... read full bio
Texan instrumental group Balmorhea is known for its harsh but bright pictures of emotional landscapes, defying simple classification. The ensemble has seven full-length albums to their credit, the most recent of which, The Wind, was their debut on the illustrious Deutsche Grammophon label. Balmorhea have played to audiences in cities such as Mexico City, China, Istanbul and Italy. They have... read full bio
Vocalists/guitarist Russell Marsden, Bass player Emma Richardson, and drummer Matt Hayward formed indie rock group Band of Skulls in 2004 out of Southampton, UK while attending Southampton City College. The supported themselves with nightclub gigs under the name Fleeing New York. They name was changed to Band of Skulls prior to the releae of their debut. Baby Darling Doll Face... read full bio
Bandits on the Run is a bunch of things: they’re indie, they’re folk, they’re pop, and they’re Americana. The trio consists of three lead-singers, a cello, a suitcase drum, an accordion, and, of course, a guitar. The three of them use their on-stage alter-egos: Roy Dodger, Bonanza Jellyfish, and Clarissa. Needless to say, Bandits on the Run is a bit... read full bio
The three lead singers of the indie-folk-pop-americana group Bandits on the Run are accompanied by a guitar, a cello, an accordion, a suitcase drum, and other toy instruments. Their vibrant performance style, genre-bending sound, soaring harmonies, and ability to create music enchantment in public spaces like concert halls and subway platforms have made them well-known since they were born and... read full bio
Barbara Keith is an American folk-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist who rose to fame recording with her family band, The Stone Coyotes. Keith was born in Deerfield, Massachusetts, and she began her musical career performing in Greenwich Village before going on to begin performing with the band Kangaroo which consisted of members John Hall, Teddy Speleos, and N.D. Smart. With Kangaroo,... read full bio
Barns Courtney began his musical career as the lead singer of British indie band, SleeperCell. Rising to fame, the band was featured on Channel 4’s Orange Unsigned competition. After a while, Courtney realized pursuing a solo career would benefit him. He released his first solo track, ‘Glitter & Gold’, and received radio play on BBC Introducing Suffolk and on BBC... read full bio
Barrage is a violin-based, modern world beat ensemble headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are known most notably for their innovative blend of unique and varied violin music with high-energy physical choreography during their performances. The group's live shows have toured in 27 countries, and their filmed concert specials have been featured on television networks around the world. Barrage plays... read full bio
Basia Bulat is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto, Ontario. Bulat can play several instruments such as the piano, guitar, autoharp, hammered dulcimer, charango and ukulele. She grew up in Etobicoke, Ontario, and her mother was a music teacher who taught the piano and guitar. Bulat went on to earn a degree in English at the University of... read full bio
Enchanting indie rock singer Bat for Lashes, a.k.a Natasha Khan, has four albums out so far: Fur and Gold, Two Suns, The Haunted Man, and The Bride. All except for the Haunted Man have earned her Mercury Prize nominations. Bat for Lashes has been nominated four times for the British Female Solo Artist Brit Award, in addition to another nomination... read full bio
Zach Hurd is a musician from Maine who started a project called Bay Ledges. Motivated by living on two coasts, he launched his debut album, Ritual, which consists of thirteen songs that Hurd wrote, produced, and mixed all by himself. It's a contemplative record that's exhilarating and trippy, exploring transience, nostalgia, and Hurd's personal relationship to music and art. Shortly after... read full bio
Beatrice Kristi Laus, better known as her stage name beabadoobee is a Filipino-British indie singer-songwriter who is based out of London, England. Laus was born in Iloilo City, Philippines, and she moved to London when she was only 3 years old. While growing up, she had a passion for pop and rock music and some of her favorite artists included... read full bio
Beach Bunny is an indie-pop band from Chicago, Illinois, which is a project and stage name for Lili Trifilio and consists of members Trifilio, Matt Henkels, Jon Alvarado, and Anthony Vaccaro. The group formed when Trifilio recorded her first song, “6 Weeks”, which led to her recruiting members for the band and from there, she released her first EP, “Animalism”.... read full bio
Beach Fossils is an alternative indie rock group comprised of three members. Their sound is dreamy, fueled by beachy guitar riffs and drums. Their album ‘Clash the Truth’ peaked at number 40 on the Independent Albums chart. The group starred in the HBO television series, ‘Vinyl’. The band has released three studio albums and a multitude of singles.... read full bio
Beach House is a dream pop/rock due consisting of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally. Victoria is a French-born singer who takes on lead vocals and keyboard. Alex sings back up vocals, and plays guitar, bass pedals, and dabbles on the keyboard as well. The duo was formed in 2004 while exploring in the indie rock scene in Baltimore. The... read full bio
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet have appeared on is an American group specializes in the sounds of Cajun music. Originating from Louisiana, BeauSoleil encompasses the folk tunes of the Creole and Cajun people. With the release of their first album in 1977, BeauSoleil has become known as one of the best bands performing traditional and original music from the Creole... read full bio
