Lloyd Polite, Jr. is an R&B singer-songwriter signed to a joint venture between Interscope, Polow Da Don’s label Zone 4 and his own label Young Goldie Music. At the age of 14, Lloyd was discovered by Joyce Irby in the pre-teen group N-Toon, alongside younger brother Chuckie. The group won Nickelodeon’s show Double Dare against No Authority and the group... read full bio
The Maine is a pop-punk band from Tempe, Arizona. After signing with Fearless Records, they released the five-song EP, The Way We Talk. They landed a slot on Vans Warped Tour the following year, and recorded the album Cant Stop Wont Stop, produced by leading emo-pop producer Matt Squire (Simple Plan, Sum 41). It rose to No. 40 on the... read full bio
"L.A.-based band Chicano Batman plays a mix of Brazilian Tropicalia, psychedelic soul and romantic pop. Made up of Eduardo Arenas as a vocalist and bassist, Carlos Arevalo as a guitarist, Bardo Martinez as the lead vocalist, organist and guitartist, and Gabriel Villa as a drummer. The band has released three full-length albums entitled Chicano Batman, Cycles of Existential Rhyme, and... read full bio
Dona Maria is known as a multilingual music artist who sings in 5 languages, and who performs her songs in double versions. On stage, she performs in the following languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, French and some Italian. She was as an actor on stage in a theatrical play for one year and it aired on LBCI in Beirut Middle East... read full bio
Kristine Meredith Flaherty, known to the music-loving world by her rapper name, K.Flay, is an artist from Illinois. Her career started off with a satirical note when she wrote her first rap song entitled “Blingity Blang Blang,” and writing this song helped her discover her love for writing and creating music. She started experimenting with rap during her time attending... read full bio
Mike Gordon is well known for his time playing bass for the progressive rock band Phish. Along with being a well-known bassist, Mike is also known for being an accomplished guitarist and pianist. He has also made films such as Rising Low, Trackingm, and Outside Out, and he has authored a book entitled Mikes Corner. Gordon met the members of... read full bio
Sir Sly is an indie pop band, currently making waves with their new album Don’t You Worry, Honey (Interscope Records). It includes the singles “Altar”, “Astronaut”, and “High”, which rose to No. 18 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart and No. 3 on the Alternative Songs chart. Previously, Sir Sly recorded their debut album You Haunt Me (Interscope Records). It... read full bio
We Partyin! Kermit Ruffins needs only two words to hype a New Orleans barroom for one of his weekly shows, and this, his personal slogan, sums up what this Big Easy ambassador is all about. From playing himself in the HBO Series Treme, to barbecuing outside his bar, Kermits Treme Mother-in-Law Lounge, to sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay... read full bio
Canadian indie/dream pop band Alvvays is made up of four members: Molly Rankin (vocals), Kerri MacLellan (keyboard), Alec O’Hanley (guitar), and Brian Murphy (bass guitar). When the band members met and formed Alvvays, they decided to move to Toronto. They all were able to find jobs that allowed them the occasional freedom to tour. They later supported other artists on... read full bio
Giorgio Moroder is a renowned Italian electronic dance music artist, widely recognized as a pioneer in Italo disco and EDM. Through his record label Oasis Records, a subdivision of Casablanca Records, Moroder produced many of Donna Summers 70s disco era hits: Bad Girls, Last Dance, Love to Love You Baby, No More Tears (Enough Is Enough), Dim All the Lights,... read full bio
Dirty Projectors are an indie rock band that uses hi-fi and lo-fi production to create an alternative sound. The band has produced several records, demonstrating a variety of different sounds. Some of their music contains orchestral notes, and other music contains electronica or rock sounds. Critics have associated the Dirty Projectors with new wave artists such as Squeeze and popular... read full bio
Michelle Buteau is a New Jersey native. Drawing on her unique perspectives and large personality, Buteau delivers cheeky comedy to audiences across the nation. She co-hosts VH1’s ‘Big Morning Buzz Live’ with Nick Lachey and has appeared on countless television shows such as ‘Best Week Ever’, Comedy Central’s ‘Key and Peele’, and Adult Swim’s ‘The Eric Andre Show’. Some of... read full bio
Australian DJ, singer, and record producer Hayden James hails from Sydney. He is a Future Classic label client. Jennifer Lia, a painter from Sydney, is married to Hayden James. In 2020, James became a parent. In June 2013, James released "Permission to Love," a song including remixes by labelmates Touch Sensitive and Charles Murdoch. On August 30, 2013, "Hayden James,"... read full bio
Fémina is a rap fusion group made up of three women from San Martin de los Andes. Their music is a combination of traditional Latin beats and melodies, folk vocals, and funky rap. Fémina represents diverse regions, wanting to deliver a global music sound. They released their first album ‘Deshice de mi’ independently, and their second album ‘Traspasa’ was released... read full bio
Alice Merton is a singer based in Germany. Her first EP, ‘No Roots’, reached number two on German charts and number one on French charts. Merton’s songs are fueled by her wanderlust, she has moved a total of 11 times, which inspired the title for her first EP, ‘No Roots’. Her debut EP peaked at number 14 on the US... read full bio
Jessica Anne Newham, better known as Betty Who, is a singer-songwriter from Australia. Her debut single, “Somebody Loves You”, was premiered by at-the-time official Grammy blogger Arjan Writes. The song gained praise and popularity, featured on Socialite Life, Popservations, and more. Eventually, it reached number one on Billboard’s Dance/Club Play Songs chart. Her debut EP premiered on Billboard one week... read full bio
Fatimah Nyeema Warner, who calls herself Noname, got her start performing slam poetry in Chicago. Wanting to explore different aspects of communication, Noname developed her poetry into rap. Her sound can be described as mellow and melodic. The female rapper has been featured on Chance the Rapper’s mixtape, ‘Acid Rap’ and performed on National Public Radio’s YouTube production ‘Tiny Desk... read full bio
An American singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist by the name of James Hamilton Leithauser. He recorded seven studio albums as the lead vocalist for the American indie rock band The Walkmen from 2000 to 2014. Leithauser and bassist and organist Peter Matthew Bauer were both a part of The Recoys before The Walkmen were created. Leithauser was reared in Washington, DC,... read full bio
PVRIS is an alternative rock band comprised of three members, Lynn Gunn, Alex Babinski, and Brian MacDonald. The group has released a multitude of EPs and albums together, hitting charts in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Their album, ‘All We Know of Heaven, All We Need of Hell’, peaked at number 4 on both the US and UK... read full bio
Tauren Wells is a Christian rock and pop artist from Battle Creek, Michigan who is well known for formerly being the frontman for the award-winning Christian band Royal Tailor. Tauren helped found Royal Tailor along with Blake Hubbard and DJ Cox. The band released their debut album entitled Black & White, which received the nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music... read full bio
