One of the most lyrically fluid MCs in the industry is largely recognized as Pharoahe Monch. Even after 20 years on the music scene, his creative drive and productivity have remained constant and artists like Eminem have praised him for always being ahead of his time. With soul-driven melody on songs like "Queens" and the infectious smash "Simon Says," his highly... read full bio
In a family where jazz guitar greats like Wes Montgomery and Johnny Smith were played on the stereo, Stacy Mitchhart's musical career had its start in Cincinnati, Ohio. He naturally gravitated toward the six-string as a result. He first encountered the flamboyant Little Richard on television as a young child and was enthralled by his stage presence. Little Richard was... read full bio
Sarod virtuoso Soumik Datta is more than that. His work combines ancient and modern art forms to highlight pressing concerns of the day. He is a multi-talented composer, producer, bandleader, TV host and artistic director of the Soumik Datta Arts organization. Among others, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Bill Bailey, Nitin Sawhney, Anoushka Shankar, Arijit Singh, Akram Khan, Javed Akhtar and Shankar Mahadevan are just a... read full bio
The Brotherhood, a profound roots partnership made up of longstanding friends, has teamed up with The Reverend Shawn Amos, a legendary blues singer-songwriter and accomplished harmonica player. Brady Blade on drums (recognized for his work with Indigo Girls and Buddy and Julie Miller), Christopher "CT" Thomas on bass (recognized for his work with Melody Gardot, Norah Jones, and Macy Gray),... read full bio
With her highly acclaimed sixth album, Pompeii, Cate Le Bon, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and collaborator (with Wilco, Devendra Banhart, John Grant, H. Hawkline, Deerhunter, Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile), created a work trapped in time. The songs had a feeling of being both immediate and of the time, but they also had a reactive, Dada-like emphasis on being silly, sardonic and surreal.... read full bio
Kula Shaker became one of the most well-known British bands of the early post-Brit-pop era by resurrecting the swirling, guitar-heavy sounds of late '60s psychedelia and mixing it with George Harrison's Indian spirituality and devotion. Kula Shaker introduced the overwhelming rush of Oasis to psychedelia, outperforming many of their predecessors in terms of musical skill and experimentation. The band's debut... read full bio
An American post-hardcore band called Unwound is headquartered in Olympia, Washington. They were started by former members of the band Giant Henry, Justin Trosper (guitars and vocals), Vern Rumsey (bass) and Brandt Sandeno (drums). Sara Lund took over Unwound when Brandt Sandeno resigned. Throughout the 1990s, the band was closely linked to the Kill Rock Stars moniker. Unwound was a post-hardcore... read full bio
Imagination delivered the ideal pop tunes for a more adventurous and experimental era, from the first notes of the oozing soulful "Body Talk" through the dazzling and uplifting "Flashback" and "Just An Illusion." Leee John, the band's main vocalist and co-songwriter, cemented Imagination's status as crucial 80s crossover soul-dance hit-makers and influences for next generations of pop singers as he... read full bio
Together with their childhood buddy Chia-Chin (drummer), the siblings KT and Tell of Elephant Gym are a well-known alternative math rock trio. The Taiwanese three, who brought its groovy and trance from Taiwan to the globe, are one of the genre's most well-known bands. They are distinguished by powerful basslines and obvious jazz influences. They have received invitations to play... read full bio
Language limitations are irrelevant to the dramatic and contagious alternative rock of Norwegian sextet Kaizers Orchestra. The band has amassed a passionate following throughout Europe and beyond and is a sell-out performance staple in Scandinavia. The band's eccentric, theoretically ambitious and triumphant music—a combination of Scandinavian and Eastern European folk traditions fueled by high-energy blues, indie, metal and rock—is universally resonant even... read full bio
A movie on Donnie Emerson's life made its world premieres at the Venice, Toronto and Zurich International Film Festivals and was released in theaters all throughout the country. The narrative of Emerson is, to put it mildly, unusual. It's been more than 40 years since he and his brother Joe, then teens, put out their debut record, "Dreamin' Wild." The family's incredible narrative... read full bio
The Coral are one of the most consistently entertaining and surprising bands of their time because of their talent at writing deceptively strong tunes, the jangling interplay of the guitars and James Skelly's powerful voice. They skillfully blend 1960s garage rock, psychedelic pop and folk-rock into their boisterous sound, adding Merseybeat, Motown, vintage blues and even sea shanties to the mix. The band's... read full bio
The music of Cody Fry is reminiscent of the emotional transition from black-and-white to technicolor in your favorite vintage movie. You almost anticipate a Golden Age romance to blossom to the narration of his singing as his orchestration swells. It's warm enough to evoke memories, but as a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, composer and orchestrator, Cody constantly looks ahead. He has... read full bio
Dexys, often known as the Dexys Midnight Runners, is a 7-piece band English soul pop band. While the band has experiences major lineup changes over the years, with the only core member being Kevin Rowland, the band continues to create soul-inspired pop for the masses. Two of the band’s most noteworthy tracks are “Geno” and “Come On Eileen.” The... read full bio
ViVA Trio is an extraordinary vocal group expanding the boundaries of classical crossover music. Comprised of three sopranos, this all-female group creates original music and reinterprets the classics into cinematic soundscapes featuring their soaring vocals, and gorgeous three-part harmony. The trio consists of artists coloratura soprano Anna Bateman, mezzo-soprano Erin Fisher, and Katya Tchoubar. Singing everything from operatic classics to... read full bio
Young Crossy, who was greatly affected by Jungle and Drum & Bass, adopted a sound that was greatly impacted by Bristol-based label Born on Road. Crossy's appreciation of underground music is heavily affected by the sounds of the Jungle, having grown up listening to the sounds of musicians like Kenny Ken and DJ Randall. Crossy has supported several well-known bands, including... read full bio
Northeast Philadelphia, which is largely a working-class neighborhood and comparable to Queens and Brooklyn in New York, is where Silvertide originated. The band, formerly known as Vertigo, was originally made up of four people: drummer Kevin Frank, lead guitarist Nick Perri, lead singer Walt Lafty and rhythm guitarist Mark Melchiorre. Silvertide began when bassist Brian Weaver joined the group. When the young rockers... read full bio
Daiki Tsuneta, a producer and composer based in Tokyo who also fronts King Gnu, one of the largest bands in Japan, is the leader of the creative collaborative known as millennium parade. They are a vibrant collective of artists from a range of artistic disciplines, such as artwork, design, visual effects, music and filmmaking. Their sound has an electronic bend with pop-inspired... read full bio
Rob McNelley is a renowned session guitarist in Nashville, working with artists such as Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Church and Buddy Guy, but it's not only his technical prowess that continues bringing in business. He composes his own songs and takes that melodic approach into the recording studio for other musicians. Renowned musician McNelley has collaborated with several... read full bio
Singer Peyton Parrish is well-known for his creative cover songs and throaty brand of post-grunge and country music with Viking influences. His rendition of "My Mother Told Me," a song from the video game Assassin's Creed Valhalla that appeared in the television series Vikings, made him a viral sensation. He released his debut album, Cowboy Man, the same year, which... read full bio
