Sam Ryder is an English singer-songwriter who also works as a social media influencer. He started off fronting bands like the Morning After and Blessed by a Broken Heart before transitioning to a solo pop career. He converted an unexpected burst of viral fame into a major-label deal by using his versatile and dynamic vocal range and he made his debut... read full bio
With her catchy melodies and "arrow through the heart" lyrics, Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins has achieved tremendous success. Her voice is captivating and conveys the meaning of her songs with clarity. Missy's critically acclaimed albums "The Sound Of White" (ARIA Album Of The Year featuring the hits "Scar," "Ten Days" and "The Special Two"), "On A Clear Night" (featuring the North... read full bio
In 2013, Manuel Gagneux established the Swiss avant-garde metal group Zeal and Ardor. Gagneux produced a chamber pop project called Birdmask prior to Zeal and Ardor. The group is renowned for fusing black metal with the sounds of African-American spirituals. Gagneux was born in Basel, Switzerland in 1989; both of his parents were musicians, and he began playing the piano at... read full bio
The South Wales-based quartet The Now has only recently begun performing together, but its heavy-and-acutely infectious, guitar-heavy songs have already begun to have a significant influence on their local scene. Shane Callaghan plays rhythm guitar and sings lead, Will Scott plays drums and sings, Callum Bromage plays guitar and sings and Jay Evans plays bass. Their edgy appearance matches their music, which is... read full bio
With their powerful female vocals and alternative rock style, Marisa And The Moths are grabbing attention. Press publications including Kerrang!, Classic Rock and BBC Radio 2's Rock Show gave their self-titled debut album nothing but positive reviews. Marisa And The Moths have established themselves as a top-tier live group thanks to their prior headlining tours, support roles for musicians like Kris Barras... read full bio
Wally De Backer, who has also performed under the name Gotye, and Kris Schroeder founded the Australian group The Basics (pronounced BAZ-itch). Tim Heath later joined the group. The release of their album B.A.S.I.C. featured a lot of versions of timeless songs that you could sing along to in your sleep. Despite this, the album still sounds dynamic and new;... read full bio
In their shared trailer home, which was owned by landlord/legend Terry, local Gerringong residents Jacob Finch (vocals), Lukas Anderson (lead guitar) and Ben Salvatori (rhythm guitar) started teaching each other how to jam. After several loud complaints and the inclusion of Trent Cooper on bass and Cameron Cooper on drums, Terry finally consented to offer the band his name. At that... read full bio
The fourth full-length release from Basement, "Beside Myself," is a masterwork of anthemic Anglo-American rock. It's a straight-up rock record in the greatest sense; lacking any need for overtly emo feeling or grunge guitar tones, it strikes twice as hard as it should. It's a song that, in a bygone day, may have inspired passionate singalongs that packed stadiums. Fisher and... read full bio
Born and bred in Canada, Justin of BRKN Love learned how to make music while in his adolescence obsessed over bands like Soundgarden and Led Zeppelin. The emergence of bands like Royal Blood and Highly Suspect made him see the possibility for a "different kind of band—that's not too macho and slick, but edgy enough for the punks." After Justin... read full bio
Pictures Of The Sun serves as both a conclusion and a commencement for Born Without Bones. The band's career as a steadfastly DIY band comes to an end with the EP, but with their recent signing to Pure Noise Records, a fascinating new chapter is also beginning. One of its five songs was written years ago but was never actually recorded,... read full bio
The band DRY REEF is committed to creating a wave of upbeat, energizing music. Their rhythm-driven songwriting, intensely rich guitar melodies and heart-pounding, vivid vocals form the foundation of their Indie Surf sound. Dry Reef, a light-hearted alternative, has prevailed in the independent, jam band and reggae music scenes. The artists are quickly transitioning from aspirational idealists to influential decision-makers. Six genre-defying tracks from... read full bio
The American and Cambodian band DENGUE FEVER, located in Los Angeles, released their debut album without any clue of how it would be appreciated. The band is ready to embark on their longest tour ever with the equally inspirational Tinariwen after more than a decade and four extra releases, and with more domestic and international tours on the horizon, the... read full bio
Holy Fawn evoke music from both visible and invisible nooks and crevices of the woods through an otherworldly conjuration of strong guitars, calming dissonance and textural space. The music reflects the beginning of darkness in the woods, a delicate push-and-pull of scary aural omens and delightful voice tranquility. It sounds like an old society exalting the holy spirit of nature. Since... read full bio
Heart Attack Man made his way out of hell and settled in Cleveland. Following the release of their debut album The Manson Family on Triple Crown Records, the band broke out on the national touring circuit after a select few crucial years spent in regional incubation. The band released their critically lauded sophomore album Fake Blood and their most recent... read full bio
Toronto-based Kadeema plays alternative rock music. The songs composed by Jimmy Chauveau (vocals) and Tal Vaisman (guitar/vocals) are the foundation of Kadeema's music. The two developed their enduring bond while working together in their former band, Ascot Royals. The arduous hours spent travelling, moving around, composing and recording led to a close friendship between the two. Jim & Tal made the... read full bio
Rockers Joyous Wolf from Southern California have a hard-driving style that incorporates elements of heavy metal, post-grunge and blues-rock. When the band was first formed, it consisted of vocalist Nick Reese, guitarist Blake Allard, bassist Greg Braccio and drummer Robert Sodaro. The band spent its early years perfecting their modern rock sound locally until being noticed by Roadrunner Records, who signed the group.... read full bio
Maude Audet is a singer-songwriter with a delicate, somewhat gruff voice who writes songs that express her everyday yearning to dream big. Her third studio album, Tu ne mourras pas, with lyrics that are always spot-on and a folk and vintage pop background with psychedelic elements. Her earlier album, Comme une odeur de déclin, was nominated for the Alternative Album... read full bio
The band CVC, or Church Village Collective in full, took their name from the small Welsh hamlet where they were born. If they get their way, CVC will soon bring that town international notoriety. The six-piece band, which includes singer Francesco Orsi, bassist Ben Thorne, drummer Tom Fry, keyboardist Daniel 'Nanial' Jones, and singing guitarists David Bassey and Elliot Bradfield, is... read full bio
Scottish band NORTH ATLAS, who are from the Solway Firth's lowlands, incorporates elements of their rural environment into both their music and images. Their immersive sound bridges the gap between well-known favorites like Biffy Clyro, Bring Me the Horizon and Nine Inch Nails by fusing cryptic electronica with strong, anthemic lyricism. The band celebrated their partnership with award-winning producer Dan Weller (Enter... read full bio
Led By Lanterns, a band from Birmingham, is on a quest to transform alt-rock into something darker by enhancing the greatest elements of pop songs with metal and electronic influences. The consequence is that the band has perfected a contagious combination of "boyband vocals" crossed with massive chords. Shaun Hill (vocals), Chris Lanterns (guitar), Rob Hawkins (bass) and Snake (drums) make up... read full bio
