Since the 1980s, Lou Barlow has been one of the most powerfully recognizable, significant and productive figures in independent music. He played in three significant bands—Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh and the Folk Implosion—and also found time to pursue a solo career. His contributions to each of these endeavors were unified by his talent for writing straightforward but memorable melodies and his willingness to... read full bio
In addition to being a band, Bad Wolves are a sonic wrecking ball that is obliterating everything in their path. The band, which consists of drummer John Boecklin (ex-Devildriver), vocalist Tommy Vext (Divine Heresy, Snot), guitarists Doc Coyle (ex-God Forbid), Chris Cain (Bury Your Dead) and bassist Kyle Konkiel (ex-In This Moment), may appear to have just appeared on the scene,... read full bio
Explosions in the Sky, known for their brutally aggressive live performances, were heralded early in their history as the upcoming sensation in dark, dynamic instrumental indie rock, similar to Mogwai and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. They were one of the most commercially successful bands in the genre and contributed to a number of motion pictures, television shows and video games. The... read full bio
Since their debut, CHAI have been linked to ecstatic happiness. The Japanese four-piece, which consists of identical twins MANA (lead vocals and keys) and KANA (guitar), drummer YUNA and bassist-lyricist YUUKI, has earned a reputation for their live performances' upbeat displays of inventive and eclectic songwriting, impressive musicianship, matching outfits and sheer solace. CHAI's avowed goal to undermine Japan's sometimes oppressive standards... read full bio
The talented guitarist and composer Chadwick Stokes was raised on a rural farm outside of Boston. His numerous endeavors have weaved together music, art, history and activism. He has been a songwriter since early adolescence. From his politically charged band, State Radio, to his nascent solo project, Chadwick Stokes and the Pintos, to the band Dispatch, which he founded in his... read full bio
Jeff Coffin is a multi-talented saxophonist, composer, and educator with a successful career in the music industry. Born in Massachusetts and raised in Dexter, Maine, he started playing the alto sax in fifth grade and later pursued his studies in music education, graduating from the University of North Texas with a degree in Music Education in 1990. He is a... read full bio
Myles Richard Bass, professionally known as Myles Kennedy, is a celebrated American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known for his roles as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist in Alter Bridge and as the lead vocalist in Slash's backing band, Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. Kennedy began his music career in 1990 as the lead guitarist for Cosmic... read full bio
Jack began playing rock and alternative music by up-and-coming acts on BBC Radio 1. He now presents Radio 1's Indie show on a Thursday and the Future Artists show, which airs Monday through Wednesday from 10 p.m. to midnight. Jack started his adventure on Fly FM, the student radio station of Nottingham Trent University. Jack led the station to its best-ever... read full bio
Our Last Night is a post-hardcore band from New Hampshire, USA, formed in 2004. The band comprises brothers Trevor and Matthew Wentworth, and Timothy Molloy. The trio gained fame for their unique covers of popular pop songs in the post-hardcore and alternative metal genres. In 2004, the Wentworth brothers founded the band, and after some lineup changes, the group was completed... read full bio
FISH is a stage name for Derek William Dick, a Scottish singer-songwriter and actor. As the principal vocalist and lyricist of the neo-progressive rock band Marillion, he rose to fame. In the course of his solo career, he has experimented with both traditional rock and pop. Music journalists have lauded Fish for his voice, which has been compared to Peter Gabriel... read full bio
Luther Dickinson, a brilliant guitarist with a diverse spectrum of inspirations, has acquired a reputation as an innovator in modern blues while also having a great understanding and appreciation for its rich past. Whether co-leading the North Mississippi Allstars with his drummer brother Cody, recording and performing solo or collaborating with regional artists ranging from Jimbo Mathus and Sharde Thomas to... read full bio
Under the name A Dying Dream, the Los Angeles-based metalcore group The Ghost Inside was founded in 2004. Jonathan Vigil on vocals, Zach Johnson and Chris Davis on guitars, Jim Riley on bass, and Andrew Tkaczyk on drums make up the band. In addition to their most recent self-titled album, which marked their comeback from a break in 2020, they... read full bio
A well-known American rock group from New York City, The Pretty Reckless was founded in 2009. Mark Damon plays bass, Taylor Momsen plays rhythm guitar, Ben Phillips sings backup vocals, and Jamie Perkins plays drums for the group. Light Me Up, the group's first studio album, was released in August 2010. The hits from the album, such as "Make Me Wanna... read full bio
Legendary American rock group The Marshall Tucker Band was formed in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Its distinctive sound, which combines blues, country, and jazz, contributed to the early 1970s development of the Southern rock subgenre. After 50 years of recording and touring with several line-ups, lead vocalist Doug Gray is the only original band member still regularly performing with the group. Tommy... read full bio
Youngr is a gifted British singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who was given the name Dario Younger Brigham-Bowes. The son of August Darnell, a.k.a. Kid Creole of Kid Creole and the Coconuts, he was born on February 27, 1989 in Urmston, close to Manchester, England. Youngr began his musical career in 2012 when he and his brother Lorne Ashley Brigham-Bowes... read full bio
Throughout the 90's, Big Sugar released several radio singles, gold and platinum recordings and other notable works. They rose to prominence as a major concert attraction, performing more than 300 gigs annually while touring the US and Canada. Gordie Johnson caught the attention of musicians like the Allman Brothers, Rolling Stones and Black Crowes due to his distinctive technique. Gibson Guitars created... read full bio
German firebrands KMFDM, who sprang from the European underground, were a part of the industrial wave that broke through to the mainstream along with Nine Inch Nails, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult and Ministry. They put greater emphasis on throbbing dance beats and confrontational statements than their darker counterparts, as seen by their flamboyant, propaganda-styled album covers and techno-metal... read full bio
American progressive heavy rock group Norma Jean was formed in Atlanta and is now located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The band now views itself less as a typical band and more as a creative collaborative after over 20 years. Norma Jean has so far put out seven studio albums and has been nominated for a Grammy. In a Viking's Choice review, NPR... read full bio
American rock group Brother Cane hails from Alabama. Damon Johnson, a singer/guitarist and Glenn Maxey, a bassist, formed the band. The trio recorded three studio albums and multiple songs that charted, including three number one singles and five top 10 singles. With the release of its self-titled first album, which featured the hits "Got No Shame," "That Don't Satisfy Me" and "Hard... read full bio
Over the past five years, Jamaica has seen an exhilarating "Reggae Revival," a renaissance of conscious, natural music. The leader of this movement continues to be Protoje. The GRAMMY-nominated artist, Oje Ken Ollivierre, was born in Saint Elizabeth to singer Lorna Bennett and former calypso king Mike Ollivierre of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He blends hip-hop, R&B, soul and rock into... read full bio
