Like many other musicians before him, Cory Chisel was first introduced to the transformative potential of live performance and the power of song through the music he heard in church. His inherent poetic sensibility and lyrical range were also influenced by the gospel's rich vocabulary of loss and restoration. The American heartland, where Chisel is originally from, has an equally strong... read full bio
Jackyl is an American rock and roll band. Jackyl’s sound has been described as a combination of hard rock, heavy metal and Southern rock. Their music has also sometimes been categorized as glam metal. The band is probably best-known for its song “The Lumberjack”, which features a chainsaw solo by lead singer Jesse James Dupree. Dupree would rev the chainsaw’s... read full bio
Worldwide explorers of music The Turbans bring together music from "many places," electrifying audiences with the Eastern Mediterranean bacchanalian mood. They produce innovative music for the twenty-first century that is influenced by old melodies, drawing on the rich cultural history of both the Levantine and Balkan regions. The interstellar live show, which is sonically enormous and visually arresting, embodies the skill,... read full bio
Creeping Jean, a six-piece band from Brighton, gives the retro sound of the 1960s and 1970s a contemporary spin. Their massive Indie-Rock songs pierce through the fuzz receiving continuous support from several stations, including Planet Radio, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6 Music, Playlisting on Radio X and Kerrang. Their tracks "Warm & Fuzzy," "Whispers" and "Angel Breath" demonstrate how they... read full bio
Giuda is a five-piece band from Rome that plays an air-punching blend of anthemic '70s rock songs combined with the brutal intensity of early UK punk, all translated in a current and creative style with relevance for today's discriminating listener. Giuda's tale is intrinsically linked to that of Taxi, the pioneering punk music group from Rome. Lead guitarist Lorenzo, bassist (then drummer)... read full bio
Humanity's Last Breath, a Swedish death metal band, takes pleasure in composing severe death metal but isn't hesitant to use more technical aspects. Buster Odeholm, a guitarist, producer, composer and engineer, brought together Marcus Rosell on drums, Filip Danielsson on vocals, and Johan Aldgrd on guitar to form the band. They replaced Aldgrd with guitarist, producer and engineer Calle Thomer for their... read full bio
Fort Hope wants to be a force for good, if their name doesn't make that plain. They desire for their music to be a potent force for good. And sure, they do want to give everyone who hears them reason for optimism. Since they were founded, it has been their goal. The now London-based quartet — Jonathan Gaskin (vocals, guitar... read full bio
Few people have had as lasting an impact on the ever-changing punk music scene as Fat Mike, the flamboyant vocalist of NOFX. His raw energy, unabashed lyrics and rebellious attitude have lit stages throughout the world over the course of a career spanning more than four decades, garnering him a devoted following and a legendary standing within the punk scene. However,... read full bio
The Redhill Valleys stormed into the Canadian music scene with their strong, earthy harmonies, rootsy guitar riffs and ageless lyrics. The four-piece Hamilton, Ontario-inspired Americana/Roots country-rock band is made up of Chelsea McWilliams (bass/vocals), Tim Allard (lead guitar/vocals), Danielle Beaudin (guitar/vocals) and Matt Soliveri (drums). The band doesn't shy away from nostalgia and draws inspiration from bands like Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty and... read full bio
A brand-new production dubbed "The Last Match: A Pro Wrestling Rock Musical" blends rough action with more conventional theater. Ramin Karimloo, who presently portrays Nick Arnstein in Broadway's "Funny Girl" revival and former WWE wrestler Matt Cardona are among the stars of the production, which is a never-before-attempted, totally immersive and participatory presentation. In New Jersey, "The Last Match" had its two-show, sold-out... read full bio
The hellish war machine known as Dark Funeral, one of the most powerful Black Metal groups ever, was created by Lord Ahriman and Blackmoon in 1993. At Dan Swanös Uni-Sound Studio, the renowned, self-titled and independently funded first mini album was recorded. That year, it was dropped on the unaware populace. The band made a name for themselves as a band... read full bio
Thrice, an Orange County band, was founded in the late 90's and swiftly rose to prominence with post-hardcore peers Glassjaw and Thursday. They gained popularity with the moody hardcore The Artist in the Ambulance and ethereal Vheissu after releasing a pair of early punk albums. The hard rock influenced To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere and Palms, which both... read full bio
The members of The Florentinas, who formed at the beginning of 2019, are Paddy Boyd (vocals), Luke Swann (guitar), Jakob Swann (drums) and Jacob Kane (bass). They first met when attending secondary school in Bangor, Northern Ireland. Their indie rock with lots of hooks has gained popularity both domestically and abroad, landing them a publishing agreement with BMG. Sandcastles and It's Not In... read full bio
Ian Broudie has successfully carved himself an outstanding career out of not fitting in over the past 25 years. Big In Japan, his first band, were new wavers who failed to gain popularity outside of Merseyside but produced a staggering number of successful ex-members, including Dave Balfe of the Teardrop Explodes, Holly Johnson of Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Budgie of... read full bio
THUMPER, a Dublin-based band, is quickly becoming one of Ireland's most exciting and promising acts right now. The maximalist wall of sound created by THUMPER, who are made up of two drummers and four guitarists, has long distinguished them from other bands in the thriving Dublin music scene and has them "punching like heavyweights alongside Fontaines DC and The Murder... read full bio
Love of Lesbian is a Spanish band from Barcelona that has been making beautiful tunes and moving lyrics for more than 20 years. Santi Balmes, Julian Saldarriaga, Joan Ramon Planell, Jordi Roig and Oriol Bonet make up the dynamic quintet, which combines indie rock and pop to produce a distinctive sound that connects strongly with listeners. Their catchy songs, such as... read full bio
Through The Roots' five members worked tirelessly for ten years to create their distinctive sound, a contemporary fusion of roots reggae, hip-hop, rock and electronic pop. The lads started out simply enough, organizing their own backyard concerts in college towns all around southern California. It's a sound that alludes to the band's many influences while also extending far beyond them. Graduating from... read full bio
Ian Broudie was a member of the band "Big in Japan" with Bill Drummond (KLF), Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes To Hollywood), Budgie (The Slits/Souxie And The Banshees) and Jayne Casey (Pink Military) when he first came to prominence in the late 1970s post punk Liverpool music scene. Before disbanding, the group founded the independent record company Zoo Records, which went on... read full bio
As the principal vocalist and creative power of YES, Jon Anderson is unquestionably one of the most known voices in music. Author and creative force behind the groundbreaking album "Fragile," as well as a number of intricate, epic compositions like "Awaken," "Gates of Delirium," and particularly "Close to the Edge," Anderson was also a crucial factor in the band's success.... read full bio
Ten Years After was a British blues and boogie band that gained international attention after their performance at the Woodstock Rock Festival in 1969. During their nine-minute version of "I'm Going Home," the band showcased the skillful guitar work and powerful vocals of Alvin Lee, the relentless stomping of drummer Ric Lee and bassist Leo Lyons, and the heartfelt backing... read full bio
