A writer with hooks, comedy, chutzpah and revolutionary idealism is Carsie Blanton. Her discography includes a tour through American popular music, from sensuous jazz to pop-punk protest songs and was influenced by artist-activists like Nina Simone and Woody Guthrie. She has achieved a tiny menagerie of viral successes because to her special blend of hook-driven pop sensibility, political humor and poignant honesty, including... read full bio
Jakob Ogawa is a Norwegian singer-songwriter who was born in Trondheim and now calls Oslo home. His chillout indie pop is topped off with his mellow, sweet voice. His debut song, "You'll Be on My Mind," was released by Diamond Club and included jazzy chords, steel drum noises and effervescent synthesizers. After joining Playground Music, Ogawa released the five-track EP Bedroom... read full bio
Ithaca is humble. Their album, They Fear Us, is a powerful piece of heavy music with a lot of depth and significance. It's emotionally sophisticated and musically fertile, flawlessly assimilating inspirations as varied as Deftones and Converge to "Janet Jackson and Prince," with Sam hesitantly employing the term "prog-hardcore" and citing Rolo Tomassi as a parallel. 'Ithaca doing fine' will be old... read full bio
Over the past few years, the U.K. band The New Eves has consistently entertained audiences with their energetic live performances and songs. They have even included a fascinating single compilation in their discography. They have become well-known in their own country and have just released their first official single. The A-side of the album, "Original Sin," comes with a corresponding... read full bio
Tsunami Bomb's identity was cemented with the inclusion of vocalist Emily Whitehurst, better known by her stage name "Agent M," to the original lineup, which also included drummer Gabe Lindeman and keyboardist/vocalist Oobliette Sparks. This group, brought together by a same enthusiasm, became a significant force on the famed Warped Tour circuit and undertook lengthy tours of the United States,... read full bio
Taj Farrant is a rising musician from Australia. At the age of 7, he became passionate about playing the guitar and ever since, his ability has been acknowledged all over the world. Taj has played with well-known musicians like Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas and has been featured on important national and international news networks. Taj is frequently referred to as... read full bio
Philadelphia's undiscovered favorite scraggly-emo supergroup foursome is called Haunt Dog, composed of participants of previously adored initiatives. They began in New Brunswick, New Jersey. At first, Henry, the drummer, and Dusty were merely sometimes getting together. After a few months, though, they decided to move the group to Philadelphia and enlisted Liam on bass and Ben on guitar. Since then, they... read full bio
Jade Rich enlisted drummer Andrew Romanowski to start crafting a more experienced and developed body of work after self-releasing and self-producing two EPs, including Poets and Ghosts. The band started playing together in earnest after establishing chemistry after the first few rehearsal sessions. Donnie Darko, their debut track, received enthusiastic reviews and 1,000 streams in its first weekend in the... read full bio
Dead Selves, an American Pop Punk group, is a significant player in the scene. Dead Selves' energetic music and passionate lyrics have solidified their place in the punk scene. Due to the rebellious nature of punk, Dead Selves' music is packed with infectious energy and unrestrained emotion. Their distinctive blend of pop punk creates an explosive sonic experience that appeals to fans... read full bio
Undo The Blue has gotten overwhelmingly positive reviews from both reviewers and fans since its debut. The Times singled out Iraina's "intoxicating way with a melody," referring to her as "a new heroine to make us swoon," while Shindig Magazine praised "a playfully radical first album... perfectly amalgamating disco, psych, pop and rock." Iraina has also received enthusiastic support from... read full bio
Los Angeles-based Modern Color is an alternative rock group that draws inspiration from the Pixies, Duster, Dinosaur Jr. and the Deftones. They have been together since elementary school and are a close-knit group of pals. Despite the fact that they released a brand-new album (From The Leaves Of Your Garden) in the midst of the epidemic and were unable to tour... read full bio
While touring with her closest friend's band, Caroline Rose, Abbie entered her thirties. The two came up with a backup plan—a new Hammydown record—while inebriated, complaining about a postponed tour and unaware of the impending catastrophe in the world. Over the course of the last three years, they have carved out a universe for Hammydown's songs to develop, working from a... read full bio
When Lambert tried out for the ninth season of American Idol, it was the beginning of his musical career. He reached the Top 16 with his talent. Lambert quickly welcomed new prospects in Hollywood by working with renowned composers and producers in addition to making an appearance on the web reality series "If I Can Dream." With Rebel Ways, the Texas... read full bio
Together with Angus Gilchrist, Sid Wallace, Leio Hunter and Tom Quigley, Cai Alty founded the budding Manchester rock group "The Guest List." They've since released their debut EP. Since then, they have amassed a sizable social media following and showed signs of sticking around in the Manchester music scene. Manchester's young male bands are getting close to overflowing, but The Guest List, at least... 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
Five-piece alternative rock group Redwood hails from Hertfordshire, UK, and they are a dynamic group. They mix delicate melodies and thought-provoking lyrics with complex, shimmering guitars and strong choruses with explosive finishes, drawing inspiration from a variety of genres ranging from pop to post-rock. Although this band sounds amazing live, they really come alive on record. They are bold, dramatic,... read full bio
Heavy math instrumental group Poly-Math blends contemporary post-punk and traditional prog in a live performance complete with confetti cannons and black suits. The band formed in 2013 and has been a mainstay at the avant-garde event ArcTanGent. Since then, they have released several successful albums and EPs and shared stages with other notable acts such as Frontierer, ASIWYFA, Toska and This... read full bio
The Berlin and Aldershot cultural centers are home to the instrumental Post Rock group Parachute for Gordo. Since 2012, they have gained recognition for their lively, small-scale live performances and their daring DIY approach to producing their albums. They played at the ArcTanGent Festival after having shared the stage with groups including And So I Watch You From Afar, Poly Math,... read full bio
The band, which bills itself as "music for cucks, by cucks," is made up of a revolving group of people who all share the conviction that progressive politics can coexist with emo. Itoldyouiwouldeatyou's popularity stems from Joey Ashworth, a motormouth vocalist whose emotional intelligence and impish charm are fundamental to the song's appeal. Itoldyouiwouldeatyou's debut album, "Oh Dearism," is a record... read full bio
Listening to Iress is like being on a beach as a tidal wave approaches, except with more sound and a sense of impending destruction. It's like being thankful to see something so very beautiful and enthralled with what's going to happen next. Iress, a Los Angeles-based band, uses dramatic, dark aspects of slowcore, metal and shoegaze, occasionally building to a crescendo akin... read full bio
