Ben Kidson never thought of commercial music as a way to get to where he wanted to go. He grew up listening to My Chemical Romance, Nirvana, and the 1975. He was a self-taught musician who loved the great rock stories of Led Zeppelin and David Bowie. Kidson felt particularly at home in the left-of-center indie world, where he honed... read full bio
Powerplant is the only project by Theo Zhykharyev, who was born in Ukraine and now lives in London. It stands out because of its crazy bass, sizzling synth, and sad vocal hooks. Powerplant keeps changing genres and evolving its sound, but it always stays catchy and fun. For example, their first album, People in the Sun, was a lo-fi synth-punk... read full bio
Duc Loc Michael Vuong, also known as Lenny Delicious (previously Mike Lennon), is an Italian-Vietnamese rapper and producer. He was born in Italy to Vietnamese parents. When he was 15, he started rapping in English and constructed his first recording studio in the garage. At the same time, he also started making music. After the first tape, Mike's artistic career takes... read full bio
Interscope Records released the debut single "Promise" and its music video by the up-and-coming alt-rock band People I've Met. The New York City-based trio used to be called DANCER. It has vocalist/guitarist Moses Martin, drummer Orlando Wiltshire, and bassist Andrew Suster. The band has been opening for Royel Otis on certain U.S. summer tour dates and just finished a string... read full bio
Kid Bookie is one of the most surprising and genre-defying performers in Britain. He is a musician who won't let rap, rock, or metal define him. Bookie's childhood was full with music. He learned to play the guitar as a child and was drawn to both the violence of alternative rock and the wordplay of UK rap. By the time he... read full bio
James Poole is an artist from the North of England who is quickly becoming a name to watch in the next generation of talent. He is expected to change the way house music works by using a lot of old-school tracks as influence. The UK artist has a busy discography full of ear candy and an ever-growing collection of unreleased hits.... read full bio
Jahson Paynter was born in Scarborough, Ontario, and grew up in Mississauga. He was influenced by his Jamaican and South African heritage. His mom wanted to be a songwriter, his dad was a reggae musician, and his aunts were interested in Broadway and poetry. He started writing poetry and raps when he was only ten years old. He worked a lot... read full bio
She's Green is a Minneapolis-based band that makes people dream. It has vocalist Zofia Smith, guitarists Liam Armstrong and Raines Lucas, bassist Teddy Nordvold, and drummer Kevin Seebeck. The band has played a lot of events in the Midwest and on the East Coast, opening for bands like Hotline TNT, Glixen, Friko, and others. The Star Tribune says to bring... read full bio
Chassi, a producer from Los Angeles, has one goal: to help individuals who are having a hard time get over their problems. Chassi wants his fans to know that things will turn out well, and he uses his art to get this message out. Chassi has swiftly become one of the most fascinating names in bass music because of his... read full bio
Kyle Roussel, a multi-talented person, is the heart and soul of New Orleans. The musician, producer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and performer is a cross-genre tour de force. He is skilled on the piano, organ, keyboard, and drums and can easily switch between jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and anything else in between. As an artist and producer, Roussel is a modern voice for... read full bio
BSEARL is a producer from Reading, UK who works in many different genres. He started composing music as a teenager, and over time he developed a sound that combines intricate production, high energy, and deep emotions. Drum and bass is a big part of his music, but he also draws from a lot of other electronic forms, which shows how adaptable... read full bio
Amelie Farren is a Brisbane singer-songwriter and alt-folk/alt-pop performer who is great at narrating stories. Her thoughtful, creative songs use complex language and evocative metaphors to explore profound, sometimes dark issues. This, along with lively hooks, epic swells, and uplifting melodies, creates a sound that is layered with depth, makes you think, and communicates to people who are going through... read full bio
Death is a theme in almost all of Greet Death's songs, which is fitting for the band's name. And yet, despite this constant feeling of certainty, the band reaches the very essence of what it means to be alive. Logan Gaval and Harper Boyhtari, who have been friends since elementary school, have been producing songs that are both deep and simple.... read full bio
Greyhaven taps into the sound of truths that have been set free. It's ugly with its jagged and severe edges, magnetic with its captivating and mysterious melodies, and huge with its emotional outpouring. They naturally became better throughout the period of Empty Black, This Bright and Beautiful World, and the Stereo Grief, which had millions of streams. Brooklyn Vegan, New... read full bio
DJ Plead is a producer from Melbourne/Naarm who makes one-of-a-kind party music. DJ Plead delivers hard, useful, and percussive tracks that are influenced by his Lebanese upbringing. His style is one of a kind since it mixes the rhythms, scales, and timbres of Lebanese pop and traditional wedding music with modern RnB, club, and other dance forms. DJ Plead's first EP,... read full bio
Will Worden, who was born in Texas, has been able to take control of and tame the country music industry on the West Coast over the past two years, building up to the release of his first full-length LP. Rolling Stone states, "his voice is a cross between Elvis Presley and Gordon Lightfoot," and people all around the world tend... read full bio
SPELLLING rose to prominence with the publication of her critically praised debut album, Pantheon of Me. The record highlighted her extraordinary talent as a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. She signed with Sacred Bones and released Mazy Fly, her highly awaited sophomore album, which elevated her artistic vision and expanded her sound pallet. She published her breakthrough piece, The Turning Wheel,... read full bio
Brooklyn-born rapper SALIMATA's soulful, swaggering style gives a modern perspective on New York City's renowned hip-hop history, combining the pen of a poet with the melodic sensitivities of a professional composer. She is a lifelong poet who discovered a fondness for freestyling as a teen. She launched her first track "I Can" with her float-like-a-butterfly, sting-like-a-bee flow. She maintained the... read full bio
Back at the start of their seventeen-year career, Holy Wave leaned into a peaceful realm of psychedelia, foregoing long-form jams and guitar heroics in favor of a dreamy pop approach. As the band progressed, the early Sgt. Peppers-meets-the-Velvets sound gave way to more sophisticated melodies and tripped-out orchestration, effectively directing their music away from sun-bleached nostalgia and toward a color-saturated... read full bio
Dylan Earl, born in Louisiana and naturalized by the Natural State, strives to understand himself through others. His latest album, 'Level-Headed Even Smile', features heartbreaking reminiscence, land history, and a surprisingly progressive approach to country and western music. It's packed with his trademark sarcastic wit, irreverence, and adorable urge to color outside the lines. Earl is a welcome, unique voice... read full bio
