Dana Williams' voice has the uncommon capacity to bend time and transmute negative emotions into something improbably beautiful. The L.A.-based musician, who was inspired by vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, delivers her songs with a jazzy casualness while evoking powerful emotion from even the smallest vocal movement. The breakthrough song from Dana's first album, The Lonely One, was... 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
All-female indie duo from New York City, Kid Sistr listeners will hear the pop bubble gum of the Top 40 charts, the palatable peculiarity of 1980s new wave, the unabashed amplitude of 2000s alternative rock and the meticulous creation of the singer-songwriter style. The band's bright sound and conversational writing reflect their diverse influences. The resulting music is made up of pink guitar-pop... 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
Malinda is a singer, composer and actress from New York and Washington, DC, who aims to build community via her work. Jazz, pop and folk are influences on her subsequent hits as well as her debut EP, Love Letter. Since she started making her own songs, Malinda has gained a reputation for having a great sense of vocal storytelling. She balances her... 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
Maxwell Byrne, better known as Golden Vessel and a nominee for a GRAMMY Award, is an Australian musician best known for his indie-house project 1tbsp. While looking for tracks for his DJ sets at "Sumoclic Nights," a monthly event that he was organizing at a Brisbane venue, Maxwell started investigating components of house music. As a result, he finally started... read full bio
Berlin-via-Eddington Again is a Los Angeles-based musician that blends pop sensibilities with left-field soul to produce electronic music that is influenced by artists like Santigold, SZA, Sampha and Bloc Party while also addressing human experience and spirituality. He has shared the stage with artists like Dam Funk, Flume and Charli XCX, and he is quickly making a name for himself as an innovator in the alternative music scene. Eddington... read full bio
Speakers Corner Quartet, a South London ensemble, has followed a selfless, communally motivated mission to get where they are now. They began as the house band at the famous spoken word and hip hop venue Speakers Corner in Brixton, and over the course of the next ten years, they supported various artists and helped them create their ideas, both live... read full bio
Maya de Vitry's energetic and passionate voice, described as having a "soulful intimacy" by Folk Alley, appears to emerge from some need to bring melodies to life. In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, she grew up in a musical household where music was a means to socialize and enjoy a summer evening by a campfire. Country, gospel and folk tunes, as well as... read full bio
Eric Reid and Brianna Bordihn are the charismatic leaders of the captivating Toronto band Orson Wilds. They established the foundation for a new album, issued their first singles and landed a record deal with "Black Cement Records." They combine a strong production with an endless supply of talent, exhibiting a variety of powerful genres. It's difficult to categorize Orson Wilds, as they have... 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
Sean McKenna, Charles and Andrew Hendy made up the original lineup of The Wallopers, an Irish traditional (trad) band that originated in Dundalk, County Louth. With their DIY mindset and attention to the human condition, traditional music is frequently subversive and articulates social and political commentary. The Wallopers got their start performing traditional music in taverns, where musicians would jam for hours... read full bio
The rock-blues guitar/drums duet known as THE INSPECTOR CLUZO was founded in Mont-de-Marsan by Laurent (guitars, vocals) and Mathieu (drums). They began playing music at the age of 7, have been performing together for almost 30 years, and Mathieu and Laurent both play multiple instruments (tenor sax and trumpet, respectively). In a wholly self-produced manner, TIC has performed more than 1200 times... read full bio
A diverse, energetic and well-hydrated progressive rock band from New Jersey is called Thank You Scientist. Terraformer, the boy-like septet's forthcoming album, finds them at their most ambitious and unexpected. By presenting an incredibly ambitious and continually engaging 84 minutes of experimental rock and roll music, the band has advanced its experimental, genre-defying sound. The group was started by guitarist and... read full bio
Alternative country band RYAN NECCI AND THE BUFFALO GOSPEL hails from Nashville through Milwaukee. Live performances by the band are intense and energetic, ranging from wildcat boot-stomping country to dusty, mournful Americana heartbreakers. Critics have praised every studio album they've ever released, describing it as "minimalist and masterful," "musically arresting," and "country music's best kept secret." The band has seen success touring worldwide... read full bio
