Louis Kevin Celestin, better known as Kaytranada, is a Haitian-Canadian DJ, record producer, and musician. He was born on August 25, 1992. He is a native of Montreal, Quebec, and is well-known throughout the world for his distinctive fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. Aminé is a popular American rapper, singer, and songwriter who is also noted for his... read full bio
With her own musical approach, Young Miko, a dynamic singer and songwriter, is breaking through in the Puerto Rican urban music industry. Mara Victoria Ramrez de Arellano, the name her family gave her, was born in Aasco, Puerto Rico. She started honing her creative aptitude at an early age and quickly rose to the top of talent competitions at school. She has... read full bio
Joe Russo, a metalhead from New Jersey, left a band in high school because they performed songs by the Grateful Dead. But as a vital component of the Grateful Dead universe after Jerry Garcia, he began to appreciate the music of the legendary San Francisco band in his 30's. It all began when Bob Weir's manager, Matt Busch, called... read full bio
Xavi, whose real name is Joshua Xavier Gutierrez, is an Arizona-based Mexican-American singer-songwriter. His poignant tunes and sensitive lyrics create a musical bridge that spans the boundaries of Mexico and the United States. Xavi has a look that can only be characterized as Tumbado Romantico since he genuinely puts his youthful heart on his sleeves. Following the release of his... read full bio
Martha Ivelisse Pesante became Ivy Queen, the undeniable "Queen of Reggaeton," in Afiasco, Puerto Rico. When Martha was a teenager, her family went back to Afiasco after she was born. She completed her public schooling in Puerto Rico and was increasingly interested in and involved in the vibrant underground Latin hip-hop scene. Following her relocation to San Juan, she became friends... read full bio
Amy Dumas was a Diva that constantly had the WWE Universe on their toes. She could be exhilarating one moment and sinister the next. Whether she was stunning censors with Edge or soaring high with The Hardy Boyz, the four-time Women's Champion knew how to stir up controversy wherever. Alongside Essa Rios, Amy (also known as Lita) made her WWE debut... read full bio
With friend and partner Colin Padalecki, the Texas native has been steadily gaining momentum over the past few years with their popular duo, SURFACES, who were just months away from releasing their third self-produced album, Horizons. The Houston-born musician, however, yearned for the ability to create music only for himself once more, as he'd done for eight hours a day... read full bio
The legend of Jimi Hendrix continues to prosper though his timeless music being played by tribute bands. The Experience Hendrix company was formed by the late guitarist's father, James Hendrix, to continue his son's legacy. He has done so by innovating the spirit of Jimi through an all-star tribute concert that truly lives up to his name. ... read full bio
Stephanie Mills has one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music, as an ultra soulful songstress whose onstage energy and power inspires standing ovations wherever she performs. She is a legendary Grammy and American Music Award-winning recording artist with five best-selling albums and ten Billboard #1 singles. With music released and starring roles over the span of a twenty-five... read full bio
Fusing dark R&B with thunderous electronic grooves, Banks has collaborated with underground British producers such as Jamie Woon, Lil Silva and Totally Extinct Dinosaurs. Her London EP, released by British label Good Years, led to a support slot with woozy R&B soulmate The Weeknd. Her debut album, Goddess, followed shortly after and charted within the top 20 of numerous countries,... read full bio
Duffy is a psychedelic/garage band from the 60s whose song Come Back, Come Back appears on the Beyond The Calico Wall compilation. Come Back Come Back was produced by famed Nashville producer Buddy Killen, but with tons of tape flanging and echo, it is far more psychedelic than the average Killen production.... read full bio
A dozen years into Rebelutions stirring career, the release of the California reggae bands fifth album Falling Into Place finds them more energized than ever. Touring relentlessly since Count Me In debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae chart, the bands members have expanded their songwriting horizons and recorded eleven tight new tracks that fuse an ever-youthful attitude of... read full bio
Fedde Le Grand rose to popularity with his chart-topping track “Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit”. He is also known for his remixes of popular artists like Coldplay, Michael Jackson, Shakira, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Timeflies, Naughty Boy and Martin Solveig. Le Grand is now a frequent headliner at mainstream events, such as Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Sensation and Coachella.... read full bio
Darren Hayes is an Australian singer-songwriter and podcaster who rose to fame as a frontman and singer of the pop due Savage Garden. Shortly after the disbandment of Savage Garden, Hayes began to pursue a solo musical career. Hayes was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and began his career performing in various bands before partnering with Daniel Jones to start Savage... read full bio
Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey (pronounced "lay-vay") was raised in both Reykjavik and Washington, DC. Her work is the result of her diverse cultural history and a variety of musical inspirations. Laufey began playing the piano and cello at a young age, in part because of the influence of her mother, a classical violinist. She didn't begin her musical journey until she dug... read full bio
Jo Dee Messina wrote, or co-wrote, many of the songs on her albums, and released ME on her own label, Dreambound Records. The fiercely independent, outspoken, and driven Jo Dee is a forward-thinking country star. Her own campaign allowed her backers to be involved with every step that goes into creating and recording the album, and opportunities to be rewarded... read full bio
British Thai-Chinese violinist Vanessa-Mae was a wunderkind before she became a superstar. The Director of the Royal College of Music described her as a true child prodigy, like Mozart and Mendelssohn. At 12, she made her first outstanding recording, which already included one of her own compositions in the form of a cadenza for a Mozart violin concerto. Vanessa-Mae's music... read full bio
Songs by Dylan Gossett strike an impression right away. The singer-songwriter from Austin leaves an impression with his emotionally raw lyrics, gravelly vocal style and dusty accompaniment. With an open heart and a guitar in hand, he composes all of the songs himself and sings from the heart without pretense or filter. It explains why, in the short period since making his debut, he... read full bio
The Orchestra starring Electric Light Orchestra former members is a composition of artists who made up the original ELO and ELO Part II. The Orchestra includes artists Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark, Eric Troyer, Parthenon Huxley, Gordon Townsend, and Glen Burtnik. The Orchestra performs all of ELO’s greatest hits. ELO was an English rock band that performed music similar to The... read full bio
For more than forty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world. The crowds are bigger, the sales are sizzling, says one industry report. The outpouring of affection for this super-group has never been greater. The history of The Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop.... read full bio
