AliA is motivated by her ferociously ardent love of a wide range of musical genres. Every time, she manages to write a narrative that defies genre conventions while maintaining coherence and vitality. Despite being just in her early 20s, she possesses an enviable mixing style and a remarkably comprehensive understanding of dance music. Early in her career, selectors and groups including... read full bio
PLK publishes "2069," his new conceptual project that was made in real time with his community. PLK has sold one million albums, amassed over 2.5 billion streams, and has been a consistent presence in the top singles and on the radio for years. When the songs are released, they immediately take over the top 10 of the singles list, reiterating... read full bio
The tribe "Crown of Un" in Yorubaland, Nigeria, is where Muva of Earth, an alternative jazz vocalist and member of ASCENDING SOULSTRESS, hails from. Born and reared in London, growing up with Amy Winehouse and Beyoncé as influences in both London and Kent, for Muva of Earth, returning to London in her teenage years was a significant turning point since... read full bio
When Mollie began her career as a DJ, she won best breakthrough DJ. She also started hosting the Kiss FM D&B program, which she continues to do every Saturday night. With huge commercial hits like Lost & Found, Remedies, Estate of Mind and many more, Mollie has advanced from being merely a "DJ" to a producer. She established her own label,... read full bio
East London-born Nikhil Beats is a rising musician and producer who is promoting a distinctive British-Asian sound. In addition to producing two of Safiyyah's five-track Third Eye EP, one track from West London's finest Finn Foxell's Talk is Cheap EP and two tracks from his most recent Alright Sunshine EP, the producer also expertly blends R&B and hip-hop on "Notting Dale"... read full bio
Nik Colk Void is an electronic musician and artist well known for her experimental shape-shifting and teamwork. The unique interactions Void has with her tools—both analog and digital—as a mode of expression intrigue. Her primary instruments are voice, guitar and modular euro-rack systems, which she uses to create new sounds through synthesis employing extended technique and cut-up sampling. Her creative songs thus tend to... read full bio
Namasenda of Stockholm is revealed in her actual form on her mixtape, "Unlimited Ammo," which has firearms loaded, euphoria and overwhelming power. The mixtape, which spans 30 minutes and is packed with contributors including La Zowi, Hannah Diamond, Mowalola, Oklou and Joey Labeija, also has production from PC Music label head A. G. Cook and 100 Gecs' Dylan Brady. Namasenda established a... read full bio
Nadia Rose seemed complete when she initially entered the mainstream music industry. She was a strong, self-assured artist with a clear vision who was equally skilled at coming up with eye-catching visual ideas for her videos as she was at joking about, dancing, singing or rapping. The media hailed her as UK hip-hop's next big star as soon as her irresistible, effervescent... read full bio
Pat Byrne, an Irish singer-songwriter, has advanced considerably since signing his initial contract with Universal. Byrne moved to Austin, Texas, and began his journey. Pat's breakthrough performances at the 30A Festival, SXSW, Kerrville Folk Festival and Americana Festival rocked the US. Pat's second US album, Into the Light, has an edgier tone that highlights both emotional depth and increased confidence while... read full bio
Kellie Loder, a contender for a Juno award, has a compelling quality. Her topical and meaningful lyrics paired to enchanting tunes reveal it. It can also be heard in the singer/songwriter's exciting live performances, which stir up strong feelings in the audience. Loder is the first runner-up of Canada's Got Talent on City TV, when she gloriously dazzled the judges... read full bio
Crys Matthews, a native of Nashville and a bard of truth, is one of the most prominent musicians advancing social justice today. Matthews, a multi-award-winning songwriter and composer, combines Americana, folk, blues and bluegrass into a daring, intricate performance rooted in classic melodies and interrupted with genuine, creative words. She was created for this moment. She uplifts our spirits in these... read full bio
A writer with hooks, comedy, chutzpah and revolutionary idealism is Carsie Blanton. Her discography includes a tour through American popular music, from sensuous jazz to pop-punk protest songs and was influenced by artist-activists like Nina Simone and Woody Guthrie. She has achieved a tiny menagerie of viral successes because to her special blend of hook-driven pop sensibility, political humor and poignant honesty, including... read full bio
Aleksi Campagne is ideally situated to present a modern, indie-folk interpretation of the revered fiddle-singing heritage. He started singing with his mother, legendary Canadian folk singer Connie Kaldor, when he was five years old. Aleksi relocated to Paris at the age of nineteen to study with jazz violin icon Didier Lockwood. Aleksi is the first person to ever be admitted into... read full bio
Shane Lavers, a singer-songwriter, and Maya Collette, a regular collaborator, created Chanel Beads as an experimental electronic project. The project began as a series of DIY live performances in Seattle, but it has expanded in scale since Lavers recently relocated to Brooklyn with the debut of the Zut Alor Chanel Beads EP. The duo is back today with a brand-new double-sided... read full bio
Emma Klein is a rising pop star whose music invites John Mayer, Tori Kelly and Colbie Caillat to sound like early 2000s pop and contemporary pop had a baby. Emma made friends with Bobby Bones when she participated in season 2 of ABC's American Idol, which allowed her to support him on tour across the US. Emma has a flair for writing with... read full bio
PLO Man and his label partners at Acting Press have built a devoted following while maintaining a modest profile and serving as a reliable source of gently distorted variations of techno. The quiet mythos around the imprint makes sure the work of the Canadian DJ and producer with a base in Berlin never sits idle for too long. Releases like... read full bio
London-raised Darkoo, a singer/songwriter from Nigeria, started her musical career after learning how to rap. She started fusing the sounds of her favorite African musicians, like WizKid and Maleek Berry, with the influences of living in the UK, which led her to release her debut single, "Gas Station." Darkoo now had a clear vision of who she wanted to be... read full bio
The captivating master Bien-Aimé Baraza has ruled the musical world with his golden touch. His alluring vocals and alluring presence as the face of Sauti Sol drove the band to unheard-of heights. As Bien forayed into solo popularity, his artistic development skyrocketed with the incredible "Bald Me Love Better" pairing with Aaron Rimbui. His chart-topping singles, like the upbeat "Nobody" starring Darassa,... read full bio
Faisal Salah, popularly known as FaceSoul, is an East African-born Somali artist currently residing in London. Faisal developed a love of music at an early age, fusing his enjoyment of singing, poetry and storytelling as a diversion from the difficulties of inner-city life. He set off on an international adventure, utilizing his voice to engage with various communities and tell his... read full bio
Maxim Lany, a DJ, producer and remixer, creates a singular, outsized sound. These daring soundscapes, which he uses in his legendary DJ performances to transport listeners on special musical journeys, have come to be associated with his name. The musician, who was born in Ghent, has spent more than a decade perfecting his style and rising to the top of the Belgian... read full bio
