Sponge has proven to be one of the Motor City's heaviest hitters after gaining international notoriety with their debut album Rotting Piata. Emerging out of Detroit with hits like Plowed" and "Molly (16 candles)" Sponge received massive airplay on radio stations from coast to coast and were in heavy rotation on MTV. After Rotting Piata went Gold, the band toured... read full bio
Spoons is a Canadian new wave band that was formed in Burlington, Ontario in the late 70’s, and currently consists of members Gordon Deppe, Sandy Horne, Chris McNeill, and Scott MacDonald. After the band formed, Spoons went on to release their debut independent single, “After the Institution,” which led them to release their debut album, “Stick Figure Neighbourhood,” which found... read full bio
Spring Kind is an alternative rock band from England. The band is comprised of artists Tarek Musa, Pete Darlington, Andy Morton, and James Green. They have played at SXSW and supported acts like the Kaiser Chiefs. Originally, the band received airplay for their track City on Beats 1 radio station. Artists like the Beach Boys, The Black Lips, and Dirty... read full bio
It's hardly surprising that Sprints' songs sound so colloquial. Since their first song The Cheek, the Dublin four-piece—bassist Sam McCann, guitarist Colm O'Reilly and drummer Jack Callan—have been known for their gripping lyrics. The title tune of their EP, A Modern Job, is about defying social norms. Sprints, who made their SXSW debut and are at home on stage and draw inspiration for their... read full bio
Squeeze are a British band that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the New Wave period of the late 1970s, and continued recording successfully in the 1980s and 1990s. They are known in the UK for their hit songs ""Cool for Cats"", ""Up the Junction"", ""Tempted"", ""Labelled With Love"", ""Black Coffee In Bed"", ""Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)"",... read full bio
A collective five-piece band called Squid Nebula blends cosmic funk and psychedelic dance. They deliver a hyperreal, vivacious party with recognizable baselines, roomy percussion, ethereal guitars and evocative voices as the soundtrack. Squid Nebula is a band led by the hypnotic soul singer and proud Noongar lady Bumpy. Other members include Francis Tait (Quality Used Cars), Mick Power (Bohjass), Blake Lica (Millar Jukes) and Blake... read full bio
Squirrel Flower, or Ella Williams, is a Massachusetts native who got involved in the Boston DIY scene at a young age. As a child, she gave herself the nickname Squirrel Flower, a name that would carry much significance in her later musical career. As a child, she wrote poetry and that would later influence her songwriting. Ella’s family has always... read full bio
Stabbing Westward is a band from the United States that plays industrial rock. They started out as a band in Chicago, Illinois, in 1985, but didn't start recording until the 1990s. The band performed at various times with KISS, Sponge, and The Sex Pistols, and their album Wither, Blister, Burn & Peel was certified gold in 1996. Additionally, the band's... read full bio
In the ever-unfolding and expanding musical lives of multi-platinum Massachusetts-based band STAIND, CHAPTER V opens the book on a new phase of their journey. The 12-song album, produced by David Botrill (Tool, Godsmack) features the first single, the classic, mid-tempo and dynamic 'Right Here,' as well standouts like the edgy, dark 'Falling,' the poignant, retro-feeling 'Schizophrenic Conversations,' and the soaring... read full bio
Stand Atlantic has no plans to calm down. Since the publication of their breakthrough EP Sidewinder, the Australian four-piece has been labeled one of the "Hottest Rock Artists" in the world by Kerrang! and they are determined to prove it. Less than a year later, Stand Atlantic signed to Hopeless Records in the United States and released their critically acclaimed debut... read full bio
Standards, led by the vivacious guitarist Marcos Mena, is a unique math rock combo. Completing the group is Moises Popa on drums. Together, they have a successful blend of technical prowess and memorable guitar-driven songs, earning them acclaim from enthusiasts who appreciate standards' distinctively danceable take on sophisticated instrumental rock. Their instrumental works have enthralled audiences in Los Angeles and throughout... read full bio
Starcrawler is a post-punk band, fueled by artistic passion. The band consists of four talented individuals, Henri Cash, Austin Smith, Arrow de Wilde, and Tim Franco. Their onstage appearances are eclectic, often featuring fake blood and psychotic scene acting. The group’s concerts often ignite mosh pits, Starcrawler’s rhythmic intensity creates an emotional experiences for audiences. Some of their most popular... read full bio
Starsailor made their debut in 2001 when their song Fever made them the "greatest new band in Britain." James Walsh (vocals/guitar), James Stelfox (bass), and Ben Byrne (drums), all music majors at Wigan and Leigh Music College, created the group. Barry Westhead, a keyboardist, later joined and solidified their style. Initially, the band's second album was to be produced by Phil Spector.... read full bio
With nearly 5 billion streams worldwide, the visionary cinematic rock group STARSET has been building a loyal worldwide fan base quickly. Their enormous songs and innovative live performances, which are framed by a dystopian, futuristic story that blurs the boundaries between science and fantasy, have captured the attention of listeners all over the world. The mysterious master and Ph.D. candidate... read full bio
Starship starring Mickey Thomas has revamped the band and show with an expanded set list that includes the multi-Platinum hits of Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship and Starship, now delivering a show that includes all the hit songs and classics! Mickey Thomas is the owner of the soaring voice that propelled Starship through the ’80’s and ‘90’s. With his soulful and... read full bio
State Champs is a pop punk band made up of current members Derek Discanio, Tyler Szalkowski, Ryan Scott Graham, Tony Diaz, and Evan Ambrosio. State Champs have released two studio albums The Finer Things and Around The World And Back. Their second album was named no. 4 on Alternative Press’s list of ""10 Essential Records of 2015"" and no. 8... read full bio
Few acts in the alternative world have had the same catastrophic effect as Static Dress during the last year. Their debut project Prologue... set the stage for what is one of the UK's most exciting creative forces; a comic book and official soundtrack that built the foundations for an alternate universe that they have teased with imaginative puzzles and lore... read full bio
British rock band Status Quo is renowned and has been delighting audiences for more than 60 years. Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster started the band in 1962 when they were still in school in London. The band's name and lineup changed numerous times over the years before finally settling on The Status Quo in 1967 and then just Status Quo... read full bio
The moniker Steady Holiday is fitting for a musician whose songs seem to be the background score to your best moments, your most profound heartache, or a David Lynch movie's dream sequence. Dre Babinski's songs have a nostalgic quality to them that makes you yearn for the comforts of a different, yet equally familiar, time in history.... read full bio
Steel Panther is a Los Angeles based glam metal parody band, founded by former LA Guns vocalist Ralph Saenz (Michael Starr). Originally formed as Metal Skool and Metal Shop, they’re known for their energetic live show- the longest running metal show on the Sunset Strip. Panthers are territorial animals, fiercely patrolling their stalking lands. The Sunset Strip, circa 1988, was... read full bio
