With perseverance, musical skill, and a forward-thinking perspective, KOAN Sound portray the direction of electronic music. Each Jim Bastow and Will Weeks grew up with a forward-thinking musical identity that inspired collaboration during their formative years, driven by a propensity for groove and accuracy. KOAN Sound, who represent Bristol's illustrious history of avant-garde musicians, burst onto the scene in 2008... read full bio
Austin Snell, who was born and raised in Dudley, Georgia, is a name that may be unfamiliar to many, but he's had admirers since long before he arrived in Nashville. Austin spent his final $400 on a guitar before joining the Air Force straight out of high school and using it to express himself. Playing covers and using common phrases... read full bio
In CHEER Live, cheer stars like Gabi Butler and Morgan Simianer are joined by fan favorites from the most prosperous cheer programs in the nation. Coach Monica Aldama, a 14-time national champion, is also a best-selling author. Maddy Brum, Angel Rice, James Thomas, Jeron Hazelwood, Gillian Rupert, Cassadee Dunlap, Anuhea Keene (Team USA), Terrell Cabrall (Team USA), and other actors... read full bio
Jamie Lee, a stand-up comic and actor, was named one of the best comics to watch by Elle Magazine. The female lead of the popular HBO series "Crashing," "Ali Reissen," was played by Jamie most recently. Jamie also served as the show's writer and producer. Lee has been on "Conan," "The Late Late Show with James Corden" and was the... read full bio
Actor, writer and stand-up comedian, Trevor Wallace has amassed a cumulative digital footprint of over 1 Billion views across his social media networks, making him virtually ubiquitous online. Wallace has been discussed in articles published by, among others, Comedy Central, MTV, Barstools Sports, E! News, The L.A. Times, The New York Times, Ad Age, Business Insider, Men's Health, Buzzfeed and Complex. Wallace has collaborated... read full bio
In his productions and DJ performances, Mochakk constantly seeks to push the envelope because he doesn't fit the mold. With a diverse range of influences, including jazz, electro, soul and hip hop, Pedro is promoting a new type of performance that, when combined with his online character, has propelled him quickly into the public eye. Pedro's sound has developed into an... read full bio
Xander Carlson and David Parris, who are based in Los Angeles and make the indie electronic duo Forester, collaborate on songwriting and production while Carlson handles the vocals. Their music combines acoustic and electronic elements to take the listener to open places and evoke both the desire to reflect and the urge to dance. L'Officiel described their debut record Kerosene... read full bio
With a new record, a new hip and a new base of operations in Los Angeles, California, Jonny Fritz is back. When we last saw our hero, Jonny had just finished recording the cathartic classic, Dad Country, which he had recorded in Jackson Browne's home studio and released through ATO Records as a plea to the next generation for a revitalized... read full bio
A punk band called Winona Fighter is headquartered in Nashville. The group is renowned for being a dynamic powerhouse while performing live. Their performances are a place where everyone is welcome, equal and must get on their feet. All nonsense and vanity are left at the door. Early exposure to the Boston punk rock scene by Coco (frontwoman of Winona Fighter) served as... read full bio
Pop rock group The Minus 5 is led by Young Fresh Fellows musician Scott McCaughey, who frequently collaborates with R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck. Together with Buck, Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow of The Posies, McCaughey started the band as a side project. The Posies and McCaughey's The Young Fresh Fellows had both recorded at Conrad Uno's Egg Studios and issued albums on Uno's... read full bio
Australian singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts is also an author and he has made a name for himself as one of the country's top independent musicians. A tribute to his songwriting prowess and dynamic live performance, his sincere grassroots story has propelled his artistry into worldwide praise and enthralled audiences all over the world. Ziggy Alberts, the creator of his own independent record label,... read full bio
One of the most promising up-and-coming powerhouses in R&B is Fana Hues. It's only a matter of time before she joins the likes of SZA, H.E.R. and Jhené Aiko as one of the main girls on the scene thanks to her divine voice and faultless songwriting. Family is at the center of everything Hues does and continues to play a significant role... read full bio
Rapper Erica Banks was born and raised in DeSoto, Texas. After her first three mixtapes were out, she signed with 1501 Certified Entertainment, who then put out her own mixtape. It gave birth to "Buss It," which debuted at number one and gained popularity on TikTok. She later joined Warner Records, where "Buss It" was released again. She recorded her first... read full bio
DreamDoll is a Bronx, New York-born American model, hip-hop recording artist and radio and TV personality. Gwinin Entertainment is her current management company. DreamDoll originally gained notoriety on Instagram, where she amassed 100,000 followers as a result of her club bartending and modeling in New York City. Her appearance on Oxygen's Bad Girls Club caused controversy after she joined, which increased her... read full bio
Right now, there is no shortage of hazy R&B playing across London. As a dreamlike new music has grown from the capital's depths in recent years, there has been an explosion of talent. There aren't many people like Lola, though. Although the singer has only released a pair of singles so far, her angelic vocals and preference for jazz-inspired, intricate instrumentals have... read full bio
R&B performer Kirby Lauryen, often known as Kirby Dockery and now Kirby, is renowned for her classic Southern soul sound. She first rose to popularity as a songwriter, earning writing credits for well-known artists including Beyoncé, Paul McCartney and Kanye West. With tracks like "Loved by You," "Vain," and "Kool Aid," Kirby began a solo career that eventually led to the release... read full bio
JELEEL!, a native of Providence, Rhode Island, surely had a diverse upbringing around the East Coast. His music was greatly influenced by him fusing guitar power chords with thumping 808s, Afrobeats rhythms and lyrics rapped in his distinct register while he was growing up in Providence with his Nigerian immigrant parents, attending college there for a time and eventually relocating to Los... read full bio
Kasey Chambers was raised in a home where listening to and performing country and roots music was a way of life. She was born in Mt. Gambier, South Australia. It had to rub off, and it did, for the young Kasey later received an education unlike any other while growing up on the Nullarbor Plain and touring Australia with her... read full bio
Jamie McDell, a singer-songwriter from New Zealand, has accomplished a lot throughout her early years. She started a successful musical career when she was 16 and was signed to EMI, which helped her become well-known across the country. She achieved Gold album sales after the publication of her debut record, "Six Strings and a Sailboat," and she was nominated for... read full bio
With their breathtaking and unexpected new album, Breaking Point, Jade Jackson and Aubrie Sellers, the duet Jackson+Sellers, are making a second first impression. They were brought together by what seemed to be cosmic forces and first met while performing back-to-back sets at Americanafest in Nashville. This brief encounter later developed into a close friendship and a genuine sense of shared interests.... read full bio
