Man Power, aka Geoff Kirkwood, began as an unidentified project that culminated in a debut EP on Correspondant. It began with a series of gloomy, chugging remixes. Boundaries were imposed, expectations were formed and conclusions were made. Never one to blur the lines, Kirkwood has gone on to demonstrate the full scope of his sonic and thematic range through his work... read full bio
NAINA is well-known for her unique brand of harsh and rapid dance music, seamlessly fusing techno, jungle and footwork in a Hooversound-esque manner. She also hosts monthly shows on NTS and broadcasts weekly on Apple Music 1 worldwide. The listeners of NAINA have followed her career as a radio presenter, starting with Reprezent Radio and moving on to 4Music, Rinse FM, NTS,... read full bio
El Príncipe (El Volcán Música & Discos Antifaz), Tito Ramírez's much-anticipated second full-length album, is eventually released after five singles and one LP. Returning as a candidate for the crown of his own sound world, his most excellent depravity expands and deepens his aesthetic spectrum with fresh rhythms and sounds never explored by the artist before. With more Afro-American and Anglo-Saxon... read full bio
The Shenandoah River rumbles over old stones in the shallows, creating a sound. It performs music the way it used to—plainly and honestly. Before you proceed to the hills and hollers, buckle that belt without any nonsense. The Low Water Bridge Band is there, beneath the Virginia moon. The band's romping, stomping, country-grass Americana isn't for the timid, having been forged... read full bio
From the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area, Benjamin Earl Turner works as a recording artist, writer, actor and educator. Turner is only beginning his career, yet he has already worked with creative giants like Daveed Diggs from the critically acclaimed film "Hamilton" and Chicago rapper Noname on his highly acclaimed album "Room 25."... read full bio
Co-authors of a children's play, Múm met experimentalists in Icelandic pop. Örvar Smárason, Gunnar Örn Tynes and the classically educated twin sisters Gyda and Kristín Anna Valtysdóttir formed the group, which quickly rose to prominence as electronic important figures. One of Iceland's most significant pop groups, Múm has releases on Fat Cat Records & Morr Music. The line-up of the band... read full bio
For the first time, Martin Harley, Daniel Kimbro and Sam Lewis work together on a slow-cooked, carefree record that sounds like an early American songbook, traveling from Knoxville to Nashville via Hertfordshire. Produced using an old-fashioned method at Wow & Flutter studios—writing songs in the morning and rolling the tape in the afternoon—the CD showcases the Appalachian origins of Daniel, the... read full bio
Descartes a Kant makes a comeback with After Destruction, their latest studio album. This conceptual material, which will soon be available in all formats, suggests a story arc that examines the cycles of existential creation and annihilation. With a retro-futuristic style, melancholic melodies, and destructive guitars and synths, After Destruction depicts psychic anguish in an obsessively hyper-communicative yet emotionally alienated society. The... read full bio
Honoring the canon of roots, rock, reggae, psychedelic, blues, bluegrass, country and folk music, Cabinet weaves these sounds into a patchwork Americana quilt. They wear their influences like badges. However, this music does not nostalgia or romanticize the past. Their harmonies' unwavering aim consistently hits the mark, and each song's narrative is brought to life by the soaring vocals. Their music... read full bio
One of the best-kept secrets in Australian dance music is EDDIE. Deadmau5, a leader in the industry, was immediately drawn to his innovative approach to electronic music and became the first to showcase EDDIE and his characteristic sound through his mau5trap imprint. Since making his debut, EDDIE has put out a lot of music via mau5trap and established himself as... read full bio
Orchid always possessed a mixture of unresolvable tension between proto-electroclash and staunch/arch integrity, a reluctance to settle for extreme striving, and drive to surpass whatever one got. The other half of Orchid was a tribute to anarchy, endlessly propulsive. The notches on a person's library card likely determine whether they prefer one side over the other. However, the band as... read full bio
Norwich's FLORAL IMAGE have presented and exposed psychedelic rock with a heliolatric, even hedonistic sense of festivity since their inception. Blending the throbbing acid house tracks from the mid-1990s with the sputtering intensity of early 1970s psychedelic heavyweights Hawkwind, together with a nostalgic burst of brightness from contemporary Neo-psych bands such as King Gizzard and Babe Rainbow, Floral discover a... read full bio
Over their unique "vintage-pop" style, Bombargo, an international touring band founded in Canada, adds a vivid splash of soul. Renowned for delivering unparalleled intensity on stage with catchy hits, harmonies between brothers and a stirring message that culminates in one of the most riveting live performances ever! Even millionaire and legendary figure in the music business Sir Richard Branson was charmed... read full bio
Singer Mariana de Miguel, who is located in Mexico City, is the creative force behind Girl Ultra, a brilliant R&B project that shines from beginning to end. She was inspired by the longing for the modern soul and silky smooth sounds of the late 1980s and early 1990s, but in her native Spanish. The singer/songwriter has put out a few excellent... read full bio
Horrendous was born in the early months of 2009. Weaving webs of filthy riffs through the air of the rehearsal area, the band emerged from a dismal environment, fascinated and completely obsessed with the old school. During the summer, a demo called Sweet Blasphemies was written and recorded. The band's myspace page offered CD-R copies of the demo for sale. Horrendous joined... read full bio
Xiu Xiu was born on a dance floor; entered the club by itself and left by itself. Jennifer Lopez, the first Xiu Xiu song, was recorded that evening. Every song in the album would always be about specific incidents in the band members' personal lives, the lives of those close to them, and the social and political issues that shape and... read full bio
Indian duo Baalti, located in San Francisco, is skilled in enhancing vintage South Asian tracks to become dance floor hits. Mihir Chauhan and Jaiveer Singh started Baalti as a way to experiment with vintage Indian recordings and international sounds that they thought were absent from dance music. They found and developed their own distinct style over the course of several late-night... read full bio
Barny Fletcher is a rising pop sensation with unquestionable charisma. He made his breakthrough with the singles "Christ Flow" and "Blu Skyes," which paved the way for his highly anticipated debut album, CANVAS2033, and its sequel, BOZO. Following the releases, BBC Radio 1's "Introducing Playlist" offered support, which resulted in a coveted performance spot at the BBC Introducing Stage during... read full bio
His distinctiveness, catchy melodies and lovely falsetto voice best describe his music. He had begun writing music as early as elementary school. With the intention of making music his profession, he chose to study at a Tokyo institution. His performances have delighted the crowd ever since he made his debut. Vicke Blanka has been touring internationally this year, with over 5,000 people... read full bio
DJ and producer Nicky Elisabeth was reared in Belgium after being born in the southern Netherlands. At the age of sixteen, she began to sing, and by the time she was eighteen, her love for music had grown to include DJing. Nicky was living in Amsterdam, where she was surrounded by the techno culture and had access to the hub... read full bio
