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
ROXY ROCA is a high-octane rock group on a mission to show that rock n' roll is still alive by drawing on the rich legacy of the Texas blues, adding a strong dosage of classic rock and oozing with attitude. The band is made up of four main members: the charismatic frontman Taye Cannon on vocals, Greece's very own six-string guitar... read full bio
Death Valley Paradise, the highest charting album for the Kris Barras Band to date, smashed into the Official UK Album Charts at #27. They are thicker and darker than before, heralding a fresh start. At Planet Rock Radio, "Dead Horses," "My Parade," "Who Needs Enemies" and "Chaos" were all A-listed tracks that frequently topped the station's most-played music charts for... read full bio
Phantom Elite, a Brazilian/Dutch three-piece, has been associated with the "symphonic" end of metal due to its front woman, vocal superstar-in-waiting Marina La Torraca, who undoubtedly possesses the vocal prowess. Phantom Elite may come across as middle of the road when they refer to their music as "modern metal," but this is only because they are anything but a middle... read full bio
Scream is a Washington, DC-based American hardcore punk band that emerged at the forefront of the city's hardcore explosion. Pete Stahl on vocals, Franz Stahl on guitar, Enoch "Skeeter" Thompson on bass and Kent Stacks on drums make up the original lineup of this band, which is renowned for its explosive live performances that are an intense blend of punk and... read full bio
Bryce Avary, a multidimensional artist from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, created the engaging musical project The Rocket Summer. Avary gives life to this solo project as the single creator behind its conception and is a brilliant multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and talented record producer. Avary's creative process is proof of his limitless musical talent; he not only writes and produces every song that appears... read full bio
Toby Leaman is making his next move, which will be solo. Leaman has yet to go it alone, despite playing the lead on some of Dr. Dog's most memorable songs. His bandmates in Dr. Dog have a long history of releasing their own projects. His songwriting partner Scott McMicken released the great Scottman LP and reportedly has something new on the way.... read full bio
Noah Kohll, Corey Madden, Kyla Perlmutter and Corey Rose make up the large rock and roll band Color Green. The dynamic group's concerts are filled with extremes of raw intensity that are offset by a night's vulnerability, leaving their audience unsure of what to expect next. Color Green's appeal comes from an endless variety of inspirations, ranging from The Rolling Stones... read full bio
Throwing Snow has been a staple of the progressive Houndstooth label, which is home, thanks to his three albums. His most recent song, "Loma," incorporates melody into the UK Hardcore Continuum and works as well as a headphone soundtrack or on a club sound system. Through tour support for artists like Bonobo, Thom Yorke's Atoms For Peace, Jon Hopkins and others as... read full bio
The London-born band Tropic Gold has established itself as a dynamic force that blends hard-hitting rock music with a compelling fusion of atmosphere and intensity. They create a sound that deeply connects with fans by working together to push the genre's boundaries. Tropic Gold's musical journey is one that is marked by originality and ingenuity. The band expertly combines subtle melodies,... read full bio
Dust formed in Newcastle's thriving music scene, quickly establishing themselves as one of the nation's most distinctive and essential acts. They have an absolutely captivating charisma onstage and off as they quickly spread their music and message to a wider audience. This band, which included drummer Kye Cherry, bassist Liam Smith, guitarist and saxophone Adam Ridgway, and vocalists Gabriel Stove and Justin... read full bio
Alex Varkatzas, well-known for his work as Atreyu's former lead singer and other contributions to the music industry, is getting ready to debut his eagerly anticipated project, Dead Icarus. The project's lead single, scheduled to drop on Friday, August 11th, will be the center of attention. Varkatzas made headlines in 2021 when he revealed Dead Icarus, a project that had... read full bio
Blessthefall is an American metalcore band that was founded in Phoenix, Arizona, and is currently signed to the Rise Records label. Prior to 2013, the band was known simply as blessthefall or BLESSTHEFALL. In 2004, guitarist Mike Frisby, drummer Matt Traynor, and bassist/vocalist Jared Warth created the groundwork for the band's future success by laying the foundation. On April 10,... read full bio
There's a brand-new concert for both symphony and emo fans. Emo Orchestra offers you a brand-new, fantastic experience that combines classic emo music from your childhood with a touch of sophisticated adult style. This fall, Emo Orchestra will launch its first tour with special guests Hawthorne Heights and a complete orchestral arrangement. Cincinnati was the first stop on the cross-country tour, with other... read full bio
An up-and-coming Canadian musician named Xana has a gritty, dark pop vibe. She spent the most of her childhood jamming out to 80s rock songs that her dad would burn onto numerous mixtapes, including Avril Lavigne, Eminem, The Little Mermaid and others. She was greatly influenced by musicians like Halsey, Lorde, Taylor Swift and Ryn Weaver during her adolescent years. Xana creates... read full bio
Middle Tennessee's King Lazy Eye is a Southern Punk/Rock band that Dylan Wilson founded. Dylan's songs are performed with a southern Tennessee twang and feature lively guitar and honest, unvarnished lyrics drawn from his own life's events and emotions. Consider Merle Haggard recording an EP with the Misfits or Randy Travis being a member of Brand New. Dylan and King Lazy... read full bio
Hudson, New York-based Babehoven is a band that Maya Bon, a composer, fronts with help from Ryan Albert. Their rustic indie rock demonstrates Bon's emotionally piercing songwriting style, which derives strength from both concrete, personal anecdotes and abstract poetry. Over the past few years, Bon and Albert have developed a strong working relationship, releasing their first full-length album, "Light Moving... read full bio
The American emo band Pool Kids are from Tallahassee and was founded by guitarist and vocalist Christine Goodwyne and drummer Caden Clinton. They created every song on the group's self-titled first album. Later, bassist Nicolette Alvarez and guitarist Any Anaya joined the group. Before Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams shared an Instagram Story about the album, the album received little attention. This led to... read full bio
On The Deep and the Dirty, roots-rock pioneer and contemporary guitar star Eric Johanson uses the blues as a foundation for a more aggressive, expansive sound. Together with producer Jesse Dayton (Rob Zombie, Supersuckers) and a tight power trio, the Louisiana native unleashes a barrage of razor-sharp lyricism and ferocious fretwork. Four solo recordings that all appeared in the Top... read full bio
Pedigo has lived many lives, having been homeschooled in Amarillo, Texas by his truck-stop preacher father; run for Amarillo City Council, as documented by Jasmine Stodel's SXSW-premiering, PBS-acquired film Kid Candidate—and struck up pen-friendships and collaborative partnerships with the likes of Terry Allen, Charles Hayward (This Heat), Werner "Zappi" Diermaier (Faust) and Tim Heidecker. He relocated from Amarillo to Lubbock, which... read full bio
