The Beths are a New Zealand based indie-pop rock band that consists of members Elizabeth Stokes, Jonathan Pearce, and Benjamin Sinclair. The group is from Auckland, New Zealand and Stokes and Pearce originally met in high school and later met Sinclair and previous member Ivan Luketina-Johnston while studying jazz at the University of Auckland. At the time, the group began... read full bio
The Black Lips have earned a reputation in the music industry for their shocking stage antics during their live performances. The band first appeared on television in the United States on the show 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien,' and in the United Kingdom, they made their debut on the show 'The Wall.' They have been profiled in Rolling Stone, Spin,... read full bio
The Bones of J.R. Jones is a musical endeavor by singer, guitarist, and songwriter Jonathon Linaberry, characterized by a minimalist, ethereal style influenced by vintage blues, folk, rock, and Appalachian music. Reflecting Linaberry's punk rock history, the Bones of J.R. Jones produces music characterized by vigor and straightforward intensity, with compositions and lyrics rooted in traditional roots music, embodying the... read full bio
The Brian Jonestown Massacre is an American musical project and band that is led by Anton Newcombe and consists of members Collin Hegna, Ricky Maymi, Daniel Allaire, Joel Gion, Rob Campanella, and Ryan Van Kriedt. After the bands formation, The Brian Jonestown Massacre released their debut singles “She Made Me,” and “Evergreen.” A few years later, the band released their... read full bio
A Canadian alternative country and folk music group is called The Bros. Landreth. At the Juno Awards, their first album Let It Lie took home the Roots & Traditional Album of the Year-Group prize. The brothers set off on a nearly full and sold-out tour of bars and festivals in Canada, the US, Europe, and Australia. Among their notable appearances were... read full bio
A friend's idea that they record an EP of songs they had been playing around with for fun led to the formation of The Brothers Gillespie. They took a gamble and shifted operations to Johnson City, Tennessee after obtaining a taste of fame with the self-titled album. They promised to give their musical ambitions a year and if there was more... read full bio
It is in our nature to reflect on the past and attempt, however haphazardly, to make sense of it. According to Joshua Lee Turner and Allison Young, it's important to consider both what should be given up and what would be worthwhile to keep. In terms of sound, the two have a deep connection to the past; between them, they have... read full bio
The Cactus Blossoms started out as a duo comprised of two brothers named Jack Torrey and Page Burkum. They hadn’t planned to start a band when they began making music together, but they ended up playing music with friends on a weekly basis at a local venue called the Turf Club in St. Paul, Minnesota. They were inspired by the... read full bio
The Celtic Social Club are still surviving five years after their founding, drawing on their traditional background but also embracing the diversity of other genres and cultures. The Celtic Social Club has been on a fascinating quest to modernize old songs from Brittany, Ireland, Scotland, Asturia and more. The band never sounded so tight and strong on their third album, nor so current and contemporary,... read full bio
The Chain Gang of 1974 is an American indietronica project of Kamtin Mohager, a musician and DJ. Mohager was born in San Jose, California, and was raised in Hawaii before moving again, to Denver. He first started his musical career as a touring bassist for the band 3OH!3. From there, he went on to self-release “Fantastic Nostalgic: The Early Recordings”... read full bio
The Chapin Sister’s belong to a family legacy of artists, being the nieces of the iconic Harry Chapin, cousins of country singer May Chapin Carpenter, relatives of jazz drummer James Forbes Chapin, singer Jen Chapin, artist James Ormsbee Chapin, and the daughters of songwriter Tom Chapin. As their name suggests, Abigail and Lily Chapin are sisters and their style consists... read full bio
Six-time Grammy Award winners, The Chieftains, are widely recognized for bringing traditional Irish music to the world's attention. With a career that spans forty-five years and forty-three albums, The Chieftains are not only Irelands premier musical ambassadors, but also the most enduring and influential creative force in establishing the international appeal of Celtic music. They have uncovered the wealth of... read full bio
In some ways, music doesn’t get much more modest or minimalist than it is in the hands of The Civil Wars, a duo comprised of California-to-Nashville transplant Joy Williams and her Alabaman partner, John Paul White. They travel without a backup band, and on their first full-length album, Barton Hollow, the bare-bones live arrangements that fans hear on the road... read full bio
The Coathangers is a punk rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, which consists of members Julia Kugel-Montoya, Meredith Franco, and Stephanie Luke. After forming the band, they were quickly asked to open for The Hiss to see how they worked as performers. They turned out successful, of course, and went on to release their debut self-titled studio album through Rob’s House... read full bio
The Coral are one of the most consistently entertaining and surprising bands of their time because of their talent at writing deceptively strong tunes, the jangling interplay of the guitars and James Skelly's powerful voice. They skillfully blend 1960s garage rock, psychedelic pop and folk-rock into their boisterous sound, adding Merseybeat, Motown, vintage blues and even sea shanties to the mix. The band's... read full bio
The Corrs are a folk pop band from Dundalk, Ireland, consisting of three sisters and one brother from the Corr family, who rose to prominence in the late 1990s and have since sold more than 55 million albums worldwide. The band consists of siblings Jim Corr, Sharon Corr, Caroline Corr and Andrea Corr. They released their first album Forgiven, Not... read full bio
The Courtneys is an indie rock band from Vancouver, Canada, that consists of three talented women Sydney Koke, Courtney Loove, and Jen Twynn Payne. The Courtneys perform a sound reminiscent of the 90s, influenced by artists and bands like Teenage Fanclub, Pavement, and The Clean. With a collaboration of dreamy guitar, driving bass, strong drums, and heartfelt lyrics, the trio... read full bio
"Characterized by heartfelt vocals and loud, upbeat rhythms, three-person band The Cribs hail from Yorkshire, England, and the three members are brothers. The band consists of Gary and Ryman Jarman, who are twins, and their youngest brother, Ross. The band got its start in the underground scene, but they have grown their following and achieved commercial success with song of... read full bio
The Dead South is a Canadian folk-bluegrass band that consists of members Nathaniel Hilts, Scott Pringle, Danny Kenyon and Colton “Crawdaddy” Crawford. The band was started by Hilts and Kenyon who previously played together in a grunge band. They went on to add more members to the band and went on to tour through Canada and Europe before releasing their... read full bio
The Decemberists are a folk rock band that formed in Portland, Oregon. The band is made up of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, pedal steel guitar), Jenny Conlee (organ, piano, accordion), Nate Query (electric bass, acoustic bass, cello) and John Moen (drums). Named both in reference to the Russian Decembrist Revolt and to the nostalgic vibe... read full bio
