Given his many honors and achievements, Slash is regarded as one of the greatest rock guitarists in history, a label he richly deserves. His 2007 induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, which he shares with his heroes Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix, is one important honor. His notoriety soared as a founding member of the renowned rock band Guns N' Roses, where... read full bio
The meteoric success of 2CELLOS started when former cello rivals Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser joined forces. They uploaded a unique cello version of Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson onto YouTube. Within just a few weeks, their video became a huge viral sensation, and to date has received over 25 million views. 2CELLOS has since uploaded dozens of other cover... read full bio
In many ways, Alice in Chains was the definitive heavy metal band of the early '90s, known for their unique vocal style. Drawing equally from the heavy riffing of post-Van Halen metal and the gloomy strains of post-punk, the band developed a bleak, nihilistic sound that balanced grinding hard rock with subtly textured acoustic numbers. They are hard enough for... read full bio
Avril Lavigne broke onto the music scene with her debut album, Let Go, released when she was just 17. Let Go made Lavigne the youngest female soloist to reach #1 in the UK, and the album was certified four-times Platinum by the RIAA. Over 16 million copies had been sold worldwide, more than 6 million of which were sold in... read full bio
Norwegian boys Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, and Pål Waaktaar-Savoy make up A-ha, the iconic face of synth pop. Their debut album, Hunting High and Low, peaked at number 1 in Norway, number 2 in the UK, and number 15 in the US and earned them a Grammy for Best New Artist. The album spawned two number one singles with “The... read full bio
If you grew up in the 90’s and failed to recognize the rock group Spinal Tap, don’t worry. The band never existed. Spinal Tap is a fictitious band created for Rob Reiner’s 1984 satirical movie ‘This Is Spinal Tap’. The film stars included actors and comedians Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer. ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ poked fun at... read full bio
Los Tucanes de Tijuana widely recognized as pioneers of Nortena music. Their fast paced and energizing music, such as El Tucanazo, caught the eye of the Ministry of Tourism for the Republic of Mexico which, through its advertising agency, selected Mario Quintero Lara to write a song, “Mexico Es Tu Casa”, to promote tourism in Mexico. Los Tucanes are the... read full bio
Lewis Capaldi is a name you’ll want to remember, or won’t be able to forget because Lewis Capaldi is dominating the music scene just one year into his musical career. Capaldi is a Scottish singer-songwriter and instrumentalist. He learned to play guitar early on at just 9 years old and was singing in pubs by the time he was 12.... read full bio
Leon Bridges is the stage name of American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer Todd Michael Bridges. Bridges is noted for his work in the gospel and soul music genres. "Coming Home" is the song that brought Leon Bridges the most fame. Bridges spent his childhood in Fort Worth, Texas, where he learned to play guitar in a style that would... read full bio
As I Lay Dying is an American metal band from San Diego, California. The band consists of members Tim Lambesis, Jordan Mancino, Phil Sgrosso, Nick Hipa, and Josh Gilbert. They have released six albums, with their most recent being “Awakened” which peaked at number 11 on US Billboard 200. Some of their most popular songs include, “Parallels”, “A Greater Foundation”,... read full bio
Ghost is a Swedish rock band that blends heavy metal, psychedelic rock, and progressive rock to create their distinct sound. With Tobias Forge as the front-man and eight Nameless Ghouls as the backing band, as well as Papa Nihil on saxophone, the group has released four studio albums and one album, along with two EPs. Infestissumam, the band's second album, was... read full bio
Wesley Schultz is an American guitarist and vocalist who is best known for being the guitarist and lead vocalist for the folk-rock band The Lumineers. Schultz was raised in Ramsey, New Jersey, and he later studied at the University of Richmond. Later on in life, Schultz began performing with Jeremiah Fraites and together they began touring under various names before... read full bio
It is a well-known fact that A. R. Rahman is credited for reinventing modern Indian music. Rahman has composed the soundtrack for more than 150 films, many of which have become classics, including "Roja," "Bombay," "Dil Se," "Taal," "Vandemataram," "Jodhaa Akbar," "Slumdog Millionaire," "127 Hours," "Rockstar" and many others. Rahman followed in the footsteps of his father, a South Indian... read full bio
The Imperial Circus has toured the world and performed in several television specials. The Imperial Circus currently has five touring divisions and features performers from Beijing and other cities in China along with special guests from Russia and France. Their performance has a long history with a distinct national style, evolving from the Chinese peoples' everyday life and working experience.... read full bio
Although the members of Brand New cut their teeth in various hardcore bands, the group took a more melodic approach to its own work, embracing punk-pop on the debut album Your Favorite Weapon and incorporating aspects of indie rock during future projects. Formed in Long Island, NY, the band took shape around the talents of drummer Brian Lane, vocalist/guitarist Jesse... read full bio
Norteno band Los Tigres del Norte was formed when the members were just teenagers. They gained popularity with the release of “Contrabando y traicion”, which was an immediate success on both sides of the border, inspired a series of movies, and kicked off one of the most extraordinary careers in Spanish-language music. In norteno/conjunto style, Los Tigres del Norte portray... read full bio
The B-52’s are an American new wave band from Athens, Georgia. The band currently consists of members Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, and Cindy Wilson. The group gained fame with the release of their self-titled debut album which went on to reach platinum certification in the US, Australia, and New Zealand. They went on to release three more albums,... read full bio
There are certain welcoming voices in popular music that can be identified as soon as a song starts. Theyre immediately familiar musical touchstones and inextricably part of our collective pop culture soundtrack. Singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins possesses such a voice, and for over three decades Kenny Loggins has been inviting listeners in to experience music that reaches the heart and the... read full bio
Elvis Costello is a renowned singer-songwriter who has made a significant impact on the music industry. Born as Declan MacManus, he adopted the stage name Elvis Costello when he was first signed to a record label in the late 1970s. Costello rose to prominence as a pioneer of the new wave music movement, which combined the energy and cynicism of... read full bio
Its no surprise that three successful singer/songwriters with years of experience can make an album filled with solid, intelligent music. But even Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush themselves are slightly shocked by how fresh-sounding and unfailingly optimistic the songs they make together are. Thats the lure of Sugarland, Mercury Nashvilles super duo. Perhaps because of the sound that you hear... read full bio
