Anthrax is the thrash metal band that put thrash metal on the map. They are credited with being one of the only heavy metal bands to receive critical praise. They are seen as the leaders of the thrash metal movement, brining it into the forefront of the rock scene. During their up and coming years they played many shows with... read full bio
The indie pop/rock band Local Natives is making big waves in the music industry. Band mates Taylor Rice, Kelcey Ayer, and Ryan Hahn formed the Los Angeles based band with Matt and Nik joining up later. Local Natives began working on their debut album with complete collaboration between all five members. The band has a sound that utilizes numerous vocal... read full bio
Rachel Platten is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame with her hit single "Fight Song." Born in 1981 in New York City, Platten started playing the piano at a young age and soon discovered her love for music. She went on to attend Trinity College in Connecticut where she earned a degree in anthropology and Latin American... read full bio
American heavy metal band Disturbed was founded in Chicago in 1994. Bassist John Moyer, drummer Mike Wengren, guitarist Dan Donegan, and vocalist David Draiman make up the band. Donegan and Wengren have been a part of the group since the beginning, with Moyer taking over for the late Steve "Fuzz" Kmak on bass and Draiman for Erich Awalt on lead... read full bio
When Dallas Green, a Canadian singer-songwriter who was formerly the guitarist and vocalist for the post-hardcore band Alexisonfire, performs and releases songs, he employs the recording pseudonym City and Colour. Green has also released music under this identity in the past. He performs folk songs and melodic acoustic music, and he is frequently joined on stage by a rotating cast... read full bio
Carrying a name that evokes substance and a sense of purpose, for KING & COUNTRY make their debut with music that more than lives up to their clever moniker. Enveloping their insightful lyrics in a sea of ear-grabbing melodies, brothers Joel and Luke have forged a distinctive sound that has earned them an enthusiastic fan base as well as the... read full bio
Terry Wayne Fator is a ventriloquist, impressionist, comedian, and singer from Dallas, Texas. Fator is capable of doing over 100 ventriloquial impersonations, and uses 16 different puppets in his act. He was the winner of season two of America's Got Talent, and received the million dollar prize. The following year, he was signed on as the headliner at The Mirage... read full bio
The critically acclaimed Web series ""Broad City"" moves to Comedy Central as a half-hour scripted series. It's created by and stars Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer as 20-something best friends who are trying to navigate life in New York, despite that their adventures always seem to lead down unexpected and bizarre paths. They have very little money, but they are... read full bio
Dylan Scott's debut single, ""Makin' This Boy Go Crazy"", charted for ten weeks on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, peaking at No. 54. The song's music video premiered on CMT. Scott's second single, ""Mmm, Mmm, Mmm"", earned a B+ rating from Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal, who wrote that ""the song has a Jake Owen meets Colt Ford vibe to... read full bio
The Saw Doctors have achieved eighteen Top 30 singles in Ireland, including three number ones. Their first number one, "I Useta Lover," topped the Irish charts for nine consecutive weeks, and still holds the record for the country's all-time biggest-selling single. Renowned for their live performances, the band has a cult following, especially in the United States, Ireland, and the... read full bio
The Kooks are a British pop rock band, and their lineup consists of High Harris, Luke Pritchard, Alexis Nunez, and Peter Denton. They are best known for their pop style that is compared to a sixties British Invasion band; they cite bands and musicians such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones as being influential on their sound.... read full bio
Bob Marley's second son Stephen has never been far from music. Stephen released his first track as a part of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers in 1979 when he was only six years old. ""We've been making music together since birth,"" Stephen said. ""Our first song was produced by our father, called 'Children Playing in the Streets'."" From the... read full bio
The New York City duo known as Sleigh Bells emerged with rhythmic pop songs that combine overdriven guitar riffs and sugary female vocal melodies. Derek Miller, who played in the popular Florida hardcore outfit Poison the Well, teamed up with singer Alexis Krauss after he happened to serve her and her mother at a Brazilian restaurant in Brooklyn. As proof... read full bio
Primal Scream is a Scottish alt-rock band that was established in 1982. Lead singer Bobby Gillespie was originally the drummer for the popular band The Jesus and Mary Chain, but he left to pursue a career with Primal Scream. The band started off with an indie pop sound but eventually evolved into a grungier rock style that incorporated elements of... read full bio
With tunes like "Take Me Home" and "Murder On The Dancefloor," Sophie Ellis-Bextor quickly rose to popularity in the mainstream charts. Since then, the brunette beauty has participated in Strictly Come Dancing, where she finished fourth with professional Brendan Cole. Throughout her career, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has worked with many other musicians in addition to releasing her own solo music. Junior Caldera,... read full bio
Violent Femmes may just be the ultimate cult band. After 22 years and one slight lineup change, the band has maintained a cult status with a core audience who never seems to age. The fact that a band still exists some 22 years later is largely based on the strength of the band’s self-titled debut. The album featured such teen-angst... read full bio
Trixie Mattel is a drag performer and emcee best know for appearing in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7. Her Off-color comedy, razor-sharp reads and unmatched performance style has been charming audiences for years. Trixie is also known for her life-in-plastic aesthetics. Trixie’s elimination early on in the season sparked outrage and has gone down as one of... read full bio
A candle has been lit in people's hearts all across the world by Jamar Rolando McNaughton, better known by his stage name Chronixx, who is confidently illuminating the way for a whole generation of young people to rediscover their roots and culture. Chronixx, who was born on October 10, 1992, was raised by his musician father Chronicle and was exposed... read full bio
Indie electronic band, The Naked and Famous, hail from Auckland, New Zealand. Their single “Young Blood”, debuted at No. 1 on the New Zealand chart- the band became the first New Zealand artist in three years to accomplish this. They released their debut album, Passive Me, Aggressive You, and were subsequently nominated for BBC’s Sound of the year. TNAF received... read full bio
Robin Schulz is a multi-talented German record producer, musician, and DJ, who has made a name for himself in the music industry with his electrifying beats and catchy riffs. He takes inspiration from some of the biggest names in the dance music industry like Todd Terry, Armand Van Helden, Roger Sanchez, Tiesto and the Epic Sax Guy. With his unique style... read full bio
