The Way Down Wanderers have no fairytales in these songs, yet wanderers compose them with a guts that is definitely earthbound: a soon-to-be parent battling for self-growth, delighted but afraid; someone recovering from alcoholism, dedicated to recovery but with a confession to make. The five-piece Illinois band has changed their image with More Like Tomorrow from quirky bluegrass students who like to experiment... read full bio
Folk/country musician Waylon Wyatt was raised in Hackett, Arkansas. Waylon started writing songs at the age of fifteen, inspired by his red-dirt peers Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers. He would revisit these tunes after spending his summers working long days with his father on construction projects. Waylon just dropped his first three singles, "Everything Under The Sun," "Arkansas Diamond," and... read full bio
Wayne is a dangerous combo with curiosity and superb hand-eye coordination. He worked as a coal miner, an electrician, a locksmith, a mechanic, a guitarist and a vocalist, but his life was most focused on being a spouse, a father, a brother and a son. He had an absurdly upbeat outlook on life, but he eventually showed that he was correct. With artists like... read full bio
Accordionist and vocalist Wayne Toups was born on October 2, 1958, in Lafayette, and grew up in Crowley. A progressive Cajun musician, he created a popular new sound by combining Cajun and zydeco elements with mainstream rock sounds (including English lyrics); he called the style ""zydecajun."" One of the most commercially successful Cajun artists, Toups has recorded for the major... read full bio
We Are Scientists is a rock band consisting of Keith Murray and Chris Cain. The duo combines vocals, guitar, and bass to create their alternative sound. Their first album, With Love and Squalor, achieved high sales, selling 100,000 copies in six months. Their second release hit number eleven on the UK album chart, producing two top 40 singles, After Hours... read full bio
Known as a strange musical duo who specializes in both parody and originality, Ween is predominantly a part of the rock genre, though they are influenced by a wide variety of genres. Their highly satirical work is unfiltered, and the duo is not afraid of being savage. The artistic names of the two members and childhood friends are Dean... read full bio
Arkansas rock singer, Welles has a powerfully emotive voice that comes only once in a generation. Popular music blog Lockeland Springsteen deemed Welles “Nashville’s Next Rock Deity”. He has performed at world-renowned events including Bonnaroo, Governor’s Ball, and SXSW.... read full bio
Wendy Eisenberg has been keeping listeners guessing for the past five years or so. Although she considers herself to be an improvisational guitarist, she is incessantly able to adapt a thoroughly experimental approach to a broad range of situations since she is unaware of any musical restrictions. Eisenberg performs a variety of musical styles, including earworm art pop melodies, frenetic post-Prime Time free jazz... read full bio
Wesley Schultz is an American guitarist and vocalist who is best known for being the guitarist and lead vocalist for the folk-rock band The Lumineers. Schultz was raised in Ramsey, New Jersey, and he later studied at the University of Richmond. Later on in life, Schultz began performing with Jeremiah Fraites and together they began touring under various names before... read full bio
Westerman is a pop singer-songwriter from London, England. Over the course of his career he has released two EPs, “Call and Response” and “ARK”. He gained attention after the release of his single “Confirmation” which featured him on Stereogum’s Artists to Watch. Westerman made his debut at a high school talent show where one of his original songs was well... read full bio
Natalie Laura Mering, better known as her stage name Weyes Blood, is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Santa Monica, California. While growing up, both of Mering’s parents were musicians so she was raised on music during her childhood. Mering began performing her own music at only 15 years old and after graduating from high school, she went to study... read full bio
India is home to the pop group When Chai Met Toast. The group's first EP, "Joy of Little Things," marked the beginning of their formation. They created their sophomore album, "Believe," over the course of the next year, solidifying their status as the nation's pioneers of the genre. The group expanded their global fan base with the release of their first... read full bio
Whinnie Williams goes by several different names: Jade Williams, Sunday Girl, and of course Whinnie. She is a British pop singer from Sidcup, Greater London, England. Not only is she a very talented singer, Jade is also a highly regarded interior designer and presenter who created the brand Poodle and Blonde. Jade released her debut singles “Four Floors” and “Self... read full bio
The rock and roll couple Whitehorse is made up of Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet. The Canadian band is known for its folk rock, but they also include elements of roots rock, alternative country, and blues in their music. Whitehorse are renowned for their flawless songwriting skills, which frequently result in songs about imperfect individuals and anti-fairytales. The Juno Award... read full bio
Whitney is a band from Chicago, Illinois. The group started after members Max and Julien left the band Smith Westerns. They then formed Whitney and released their single “No Matter Where We Go”. Since then, Whitney has added members Josiah, Will, Malcolm, Print, and Charles. Shortly after, Whitney released their single “No Woman” and toured Europe in anticipation of a... read full bio
Wild Child has that folksy sound that calms your mind and puts a peaceful smile across your face before you can think about it. Their acoustic sound id filled with various forms of keys, guitars, ukulele, a bass, cello, and a trumpet and they have created a sound and an environment that encourages creativity and sing-a-longs. At the 2013 SXSW... read full bio
Dave Brock comes the closest to capturing the look and spirit of Jim Morrison without being the real thing. The band, Wild Child, knows Jim's moves and raps as well as he did. Their version of The Doors is respectful and accurate and a well done tribute to The Doors. Some have referred to their performance as ""performance art.""... read full bio
Wilderado is a band from Tusla, Oklahoma that consists of members Maxim Rainer, Colton Dearing, Tyler Wimpee, and Justin Kila. The four members all met while in Los Angeles and started making music together. They went on to release their debut EP, “Misty Shrub”. Since then, they’ve released the EP, “Latigo”, their debut album, “Singles”, and most recently, their third... read full bio
Poet and folk singer Willi Carlisle sings for the people. Carlisle's great gift for language, like that of his hero Utah Phillips, is about caring for one another and establishing connections through our shared humanity. Carlisle argues that love can actually overcome all obstacles on his highly anticipated second album, the magnum opus Peculiar, Missouri, which features twelve epic songs.... read full bio
When many artists discover inspiration when traveling, very few do so with William Matheny's sharp eye and storytelling skills. The singer-songwriter from West Virginia draws inspiration for his own style of Appalachian Americana from truck stops and hotel lobbies, interpreting his encounters through a lens that is both inquisitive and empathetic. That Grand, Old Feeling is Matheny's follow-up to the... read full bio
