It’s no surprise that Tamar Braxton has found success int he music industry. The younger sister of Toni Braxton is a Grammy nominated singer and reality TV personality. Braxton's first break came in the early 90s with The Braxtons, the family formed RnB group. She went solo in 2000 and released a self-titled album under DreamWorks Records. Along with her... read full bio
""The Nightwatchman is the black Robin Hood of 21st century music,"" the guitarist proclaimed. ""This is material I am very proud of, and due to the troubled times we live in, it seemed like it was an appropriate time to get this music out. Some people might say it's kind of preaching to the converted, but frankly, the converted need... read full bio
Together with their peers the Pixies, Dinosaur Jr. brought massive amounts of pure guitar noise to late '80s alternative rock and were primarily responsible for bringing lead guitar back to indie rock. Over the course of the group's existence, they split into three separate acts: the original trio's indie years; the band's major label years in the 1990s, when they... read full bio
Phil Wickham is a Christian singer-songwriter and guitarist from San Diego, California. Wickham has released nine albums- Give You My World, a self-titled album, Cannons, Singalong, Heaven & Earth, Response, Singalong 2, The Ascension, Sing-A-Long 3, and Children of God. He has also led worship at Soul Survivor, which is a global Christian movement that puts on several summer festivals... read full bio
Shpongle (pronounced /'pgl/) is a psychedelic downtempo or Psybient music project. The members are Simon Posford (aka Hallucinogen) and Raja Ram (one third of The Infinity Project). Simon takes care of the production, instrumentation and programming, while Raja Ram is the flautist and Cunning Linguist. They DJ separately and together, Simon having completed many shows in the USA touring with... read full bio
Showtek is a Dutch electronic dance music act consisting of two brothers, Sjoerd Janssen (a.k.a. Duro, born 1984) and Wouter Janssen (a.k.a. Walt, born 1982), who began producing music in 2001. Starting out with techno and subsequently moving to hardstyle, they eventually worked in other EDM styles including progressive/electro house. In 2012, the Showtek brothers began a series of collaborations,... read full bio
Timeflies is an electronic pop duo, consisting of producer Rob Resnick (Rez) who provides the beats, while Cal Shapiro is on vocals. They have built a dedicated army of fans, while selling out shows across the country. Their weekly tradition ""Timeflies Tuesday"" on YouTube, where they showcase new music, has become a phenomenon surpassing 175 million views. Dubbed “musical masterminds”... read full bio
The Struts are an indie rock band who formed in Derby in 2009. They are described as a mix between Primal Scream and Hard-Fi. The band however talk about a broad range of influences from 60's and 70's Rock n Roll to soul and motown. Known for their epic live show, massive indie anthems and a lead singer with both... read full bio
After performing for at the 2012 SXSW to promote their homemade album, Rough Trade's Geoff Travis offered the Indiana native Houndmouth a contract. Their debut album, From the Hills Below the City, was released a year later and they promoted it on Letterman, Conan. World Cafe, and the festivals ACL, Americana Music Festival, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Newport Folk Festival. They... read full bio
Canadian rock group Metric was established in Toronto, Ontario, in 1998. The members of the group are Emily Haines (lead vocals, synths, guitar, tambourine, harmonica, and piano), Joshua Winstead (bass, synthesizers, backup vocals), James Shaw (guitar, synthesizers, theremin), and Joules Scott-Key (drums, percussion). Haines and Shaw founded the group in 1998 under the moniker "Mainstream" as a pair. They renamed... read full bio
Young musical sensations Jack Johnson and Jack Gilinsky used Vine, a social media app consisting of 6-second videos, to garner millions of followers and turn their hobby of goofing off into a musical career. They posted short comedy skits along with song covers, and their following grew quickly and exponentially. They participated in the Magcon tour with other popular Vine... read full bio
"SOJA, which stands for Soldiers Of Jah Army, is an award-winning and well-loved reggae band from Arlington, Virginia. Currently made up of eight members, the band is signed with ATO Records. The band’s albums have done well on the charts; their album Strength to Survive topped the Billboard Reggae Album chart, and their album Born in Babylon reached number 11... read full bio
Steve ""Luke"" Lukather is an American Grammy Award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer best known for his work with the rock band Toto. He strikes a perfect balance of style, power and imagination as he takes risks and challenges himself in ways most other players can't even approach. A five-time Grammy Winner and member of the Musicians Hall... read full bio
David M. Koechner is an American comedian, actor, writer and producer known for his work on Saturday Night Live, The Office, Anchorman, and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, to name a few. After graduating from The Second City comedy troupe in Chicago, David joined the exclusive ranks as one of “Saturday Night Live” regular cast members. When Paul Rudd... read full bio
Jussie Smollett began his acting career as a child, co-starring in the films The Mighty Ducks and Rob Reiner's North. On television, he starred alongside his five real-life siblings in the short-lived ABC sitcom On Our Own. In 2012, Smollett returned to acting with the leading role in the LGBT-themed comedy-drama The Skinny. He later guest-starred on The Mindy Project... 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
Multiple Grammy Award Nominee Susan Tedeschi is a blues and soul musician, most popular for her singing voice (described as a mixture of Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin), guitar skills, and stage presence. She was also a judge for the seventh annual Independent Music Awards to support independent artists’ careers. In addition to her solo career, she also plays with... read full bio
Drummer and bandleader Dave Watts, guitarist Ryan Jalbert, bassist Garrett Sayers, keyboardist Joey Porter, trumpeter Gabe Mervine, vocalist Lyle Divinsky and saxophonist Drew Sayers form the funk, afrobeat and jazz influenced band, The Motet. Recognized for their energetic live performances including an annual Halloween concert, they have released seven studio albums. The group has toured all across the United States,... read full bio
Joey Bada$$ is a rapper/hip-hop recording artist from Brooklyn, NY. He is co-founder of the hip-hop collective Pro Era, with whom he has released his mixtapes 1999, Rejex, and Summer Knights, to critical acclaim and recognition. His debut album B4.DA.$$ emerged at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, with 53,990 copies sold throughout the U.S. in the first week. He... read full bio
St. Paul and The Broken Bones is a six-piece soul band, composed of members Paul Janeway (vocals), Browan Lollar (guitar), Jesse Phillips (bass), Andrew Lee (drums), Al Gamble (keys), and Allen Branstetter (trumpet). The group consistently tours internationally, including many prestigious festivals like KABOO in Del Mar, California. They also performed “All I Ever Wonder” live on BBC2 from Glastonbury... read full bio
