Musicians such as Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers have transformed the folk and country music landscape, opening doors for new musicians to emerge. Now stepping into the forefront is Austin-born performer Bo Staloch, who has a unique style that freshly captures the essence of folk and country music. Bo Staloch has shown his ability to incorporate complex emotions into his... read full bio
Bob Schneider is an American musician who is best known for being the former lead singer of the rock band The Ugly Americans. As a solo artist, Schneider performs a mixture of pop, rock, folk, country, and funk music. Schneider was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and his father was an opera singer so at only two years old Schneider and... read full bio
The Bombay Bicycle Club is an indie rock band from London. Their music is led by guitar sounds and quite experimental- the band has worked across a multitude of genres including folk, electronica, world music, and indie. The band has toured worldwide as a headlining act, performing at festivals such as Reading and Leeds Festival, T in the Park, The... read full bio
For "Emma, Forever Ago", Bon Iver's self-titled first album, emerged on the indie folk scene of the late 2000s and quickly established itself as a classic album within the subgenre. The distinctive singing voice of Justin Vernon, who is both a vocalist and songwriter, was just what folk music needed; it challenged the conventions of the folk music genre. Bon... read full bio
Bonnie Prince Billy goes a man with many hats and, with that, a man of many names: Joseph Will Oldham, Palace Flophouse, Palace Brothers, Palace Music, Palace Songs, and of course Bonnie "Prince" Billy. Not only is he a singer-songwriter covering a wide range of genres (country rock, freak folk, gothic country, lo-fi, folk, alternative country, and classic country), but... read full bio
The daughter of the Broadway great John Raitt, Bonnie Raitt has long been the critics' favorite, but she did not achieve popular success until her ninth blockbuster album, which was titled Nick of Time and was released in 1989. Bottleneck guitar is a rare instrument for women, and Raitt is one of the few who can play it. Her songs... read full bio
Boom Forest is the creation of John Paul Roneys, a Nashville songwriter and contemporary, alternative advocate. Through his music, drawing inspiration from Bob Dylan, Kid A, and the Southern Baptist choir, the artist creates his own traditional sound. Boom Forest aspires to build authentic human connections with audiences across the nation. He has toured the nation without technology, practicing the... read full bio
The band Bootstraps is proof that great tunes will always find a listener. The Los Angeles-based group is known for its heart-on-sleeve rock grandeur; its songs unfold ominously and resolutely, with the guitars and lead singer Jordan Beckett's weary vocals leading the listener on a journey through a rugged emotional environment. Bootstraps' music has been prominently featured on television and... read full bio
BORNS is an alternative musician out of Michigan who crashed onto the scene with “10,000 Emerald Pools”, off his debut EP Candy. He has since performed the single on Conan and Le Before du Grand Journal in France, as well as his second single “Electric Love” on Late Night with Seth Meyers in promotion of his indie beats and distorted... read full bio
The Bottle Rockets have been performing for nearly three decades. Their creation helped lay out a subgenre of music, shaped by rock and roll, roots rock, and poetry. Alongside Uncle Tupelo, the Jayhawks, Blue Mountain, and Whiskeytown, the Bottle Rockets made a name for themselves. The band, comprised of members John Horton, Mark Ortmann, Brian Henneman, and Keith Voegle, is... read full bio
Braison Cyrus is an up-and-coming folk artist. He is best known for being the son of Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus and brother of Miley Cyrus. Braison is currently based out of Nashville where he is pursuing his musical career. Braison was originally from Nashville and he moved to Los Angeles when he was 14 years old. Since moving... read full bio
Brandi Carlile is an alternative country and folk rock singer-songwriter. She has released several albums including: The Story, Give Up the Ghost, Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony, which reached number 14 on the Top Rock Albums chart, The Firewatcher’s Daughter, and most recently, By the Way, I Forgive You. Carlile began her career performing in Seattle music... read full bio
Brendan Perry is an English singer and multi-instrumental artist. Perry was born in London but moved to Auckland, New Zealand early in his education. Perry did not have formal musical education growing up so he began playing guitar at his catholic school on his own. Post schooling, Perry had a series of jobs until he joined the... read full bio
Brett Dennen is a folk/pop singer-songwriter from Oakdale, California. As he was growing up, Dennen taught himself to play the guitar and compose his own songs. He came out with his debut album, which was simply titled "Brett Dennen." In the days that immediately followed the album's release, a couple of the tracks became top downloads on iTunes. Dennen also... read full bio
Brian Fallon is an American musician, singer and songwriter who’s best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and main lyricist of the band, The Gaslight Anthem. The band has recorded five studio albums including ‘Sink or Swim’, ‘The ’59 Sound, ‘American Slang’, ‘Handwritten’, and ‘Get Hurt’. Fallon is also a member of, The Horrible Crowes, a duo with Ian... read full bio
American-Peruvian songwriter, singer and performer Briana Marela Lizárraga was raised in Olympia, Washington's music scene after moving there from her birthplace of Seattle where she began giving concerts and publishing albums. She went back to a more experimental sound focus after earning an MFA in Electronic Music and Recording Media from Mills College, in contrast to her electronic pop commercial recordings for independent... read full bio
Conor Oberst, an artist from Omaha, began writing dark and tormented solo songs under the name Bright Eyes when he was barely a teenager. From its modest beginnings in the mid-1990s, the project became into one of the more well-known figures in the melancholy indie music scene of the time. A changing cast of musicians supported Oberst's tremulous vocals, but Bright... read full bio
Brigid Mae Power, an Irish singer, songwriter and guitarist from Galway, is known for her dreamier pop with folky undertones. Dream From The Deep Well, Power's recently released fourth album, is referred to as a "departure." A remarkable fusion of ultra-modern melodies with traditional stylings; an amazing soundscape that supports her stunning vocals. Power signed with Fire Records after releasing two critically... read full bio
Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton's initiative called Briscoe is based in Austin. Philip founded Briscoe during his senior year of high school to serve as a platform for his own music. Truett joined the band after the redheaded pair met at The University of Texas, making them an official unit. The two have together issued an EP called "Briscoe EP." A... read full bio
Briston Maroney is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Knoxville, Tennessee, who performs a mixture of music that is indie, folk and rock. Maroney began his musical career at 15 years old when he first auditioned for the 13th season of “American Idol.” After his auditioned, he was invited to audition in front of the judges in Salt Lake City,... read full bio
