Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound, led by the multi-Grammy winning percussion combo of Robert "Sput" Searight and Nate Werth from Snarky Puppy. The group, which includes members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Toto and more, is advancing funk music into the future by building on the uplifting, innovative foundations laid by artists like... read full bio
Jimmy Dore is a YouTube phenomenon with over ONE MILLION followers and 600,000,000 views. Jimmy is also a multi-award winning comic, having appeared in multiple Comedy Central specials, including "Citizen Jimmy," which was named "Best Of The Year" by iTunes and Punchline. Jimmy's new job as a political analyst and activist who isn't afraid to challenge mainstream narratives and speak truth to... read full bio
THUMPER, a Dublin-based band, is quickly becoming one of Ireland's most exciting and promising acts right now. The maximalist wall of sound created by THUMPER, who are made up of two drummers and four guitarists, has long distinguished them from other bands in the thriving Dublin music scene and has them "punching like heavyweights alongside Fontaines DC and The Murder... read full bio
As a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and musician, Steve Knightley is perhaps best known for being a founding member of the folk/acoustic group "Show of Hands." He is a native of the West Country and is recognized for writing songs that are strongly entrenched in specific geographic locations while fusing traditional folk elements with modern concerns. Notably, his song "Country Life" helped... read full bio
Love of Lesbian is a Spanish band from Barcelona that has been making beautiful tunes and moving lyrics for more than 20 years. Santi Balmes, Julian Saldarriaga, Joan Ramon Planell, Jordi Roig and Oriol Bonet make up the dynamic quintet, which combines indie rock and pop to produce a distinctive sound that connects strongly with listeners. Their catchy songs, such as... read full bio
The three-person "Los Angeles" collaborative long-player was the result of an unquenchable curiosity. The Cure's Lol Tolhurst and Budgie from Siouxsie & The Banshees and The Creatures, as well as legendary producer and multi-instrumentalist Garret 'Jacknife' Lee, make up this unlikely alt-supergroup. Together, they have spent the last few years crafting one of the most extraordinary albums to come out in... read full bio
Through The Roots' five members worked tirelessly for ten years to create their distinctive sound, a contemporary fusion of roots reggae, hip-hop, rock and electronic pop. The lads started out simply enough, organizing their own backyard concerts in college towns all around southern California. It's a sound that alludes to the band's many influences while also extending far beyond them. Graduating from... read full bio
A first prize winner of the Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, prize winner of the Zarzuela prize at Plácido Domingo’s Operalia Competition and Richard Tucker Career grant award recipient, it is easy to say Nicholas Brownlee has a strong hold in the world of opera. A recent graduate of Los Angeles Opera’s Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist... read full bio
Ian Broudie was a member of the band "Big in Japan" with Bill Drummond (KLF), Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes To Hollywood), Budgie (The Slits/Souxie And The Banshees) and Jayne Casey (Pink Military) when he first came to prominence in the late 1970s post punk Liverpool music scene. Before disbanding, the group founded the independent record company Zoo Records, which went on... read full bio
Shaznay Lewis, a singer, songwriter and actor, originally rose to prominence in 1997 as a member of the multi-award-winning, platinum-selling girl group All Saints. The band has sold more than 12 million CDs globally so far with just three albums. Additionally, they have had nine UK top ten songs, including five UK number ones. These include the multi-million selling hit "Never... read full bio
When Placebo made its debut in the 1990s, when grunge was going out of style and Brit-pop was ruling the charts, they created a stir with their androgynous image and brutal attack. The international group, often compared to a glam Nirvana, provided a powerful mix of gothic and electronic elements mixed with dark alt-rock, giving them a sound more akin... read full bio
As the principal vocalist and creative power of YES, Jon Anderson is unquestionably one of the most known voices in music. Author and creative force behind the groundbreaking album "Fragile," as well as a number of intricate, epic compositions like "Awaken," "Gates of Delirium," and particularly "Close to the Edge," Anderson was also a crucial factor in the band's success.... read full bio
Ten Years After was a British blues and boogie band that gained international attention after their performance at the Woodstock Rock Festival in 1969. During their nine-minute version of "I'm Going Home," the band showcased the skillful guitar work and powerful vocals of Alvin Lee, the relentless stomping of drummer Ric Lee and bassist Leo Lyons, and the heartfelt backing... read full bio
The leading orchestra in Cuban popular music is called Los Van Van. Juan Formell, an arranger, bassist and composer, formed it. Following his passing in 2014, Samuel Formell, his son, assumed leadership of the organization. Respected as The Rolling Stones of salsa on a global scale and as The Train of Cuban music on a national one, it has produced numerous notable... read full bio
Greg Wilson is a DJ from Merseyside who, during his time at Wigan Pier, Manchester's Legend and The Haçienda in its early years, contributed significantly to the growth of UK club culture with his upfront selection of NYC electro-funk beats. He was the first DJ to mix live on UK TV back in 1983. After a twenty-year break, during which... read full bio
Walter Smith III started to take music extremely seriously at a young age. Despite the impression that Smith is a fresh face on the stage, many people know him as a talented musician, composer and innovative teacher. Smith's most recent album, In Common III, has been called "border pushing" and includes some of the world's most significant and well-known musicians, including... read full bio
Born in London, Tom Vek is an eclectic one-man band that blends dance and punk with electronic music, as well as elements from new wave and garage. Vek started creating rock in the vein of Smashing Pumpkins and Pearl Jam when he was a teenager in the mid-1990s, having previously supported his guitarist father on bass and drums in their practice... read full bio
Panteon Rococo is a beloved, socially mindful Mexican band that has spent 27 years in the music business, expanding through several genres. Since 1995, they have been acknowledged globally as the leading force in Mexican irreverent rock, ska, and punk, imbued with the lyrical pulse of the country. The music and accompanying story, which formerly spoke primarily to the vast majority of... read full bio
Grammy-winning Mexican-American rock group La Santa Cecilia is based in Los Angeles. They use a variety of Pan-American rhythms, such as cumbia, bossa-nova, rumba, bolero, tango, R&B, jazz and klezmer music, to draw inspiration from around the globe. La Santa Cecilia, named for the patron saint of music, sings in both English and Spanish with a mesmerizing voice about love, sorrow,... read full bio
American rock group Fishbone was founded in Los Angeles and plays ska, punk, funk, metal, reggae and soul music. The ensemble developed a significant cult following thanks to their hyperactive, self-conscious diversity, absurd sense of humor and incisive social commentary. Fishbone's greatest commercial success came from hits like "UGLY," "SUNLESS SATURDAY," "PARTY AT GROUND ZERO," and "EVERYDAY SUNSHINE," among many others.... read full bio
