Friends from four of the most well-known bands in Canada came together to compose some songs: Dave Monks (Tokyo Police Club), Sam Roberts (Sam Roberts Band), Menno Versteeg (Hollerado) and Chris Murphy (Sloan). In addition to jamming on a number of tunes they all had laying around, they largely cracked dad jokes. They quickly recorded a lot of material and over the... read full bio
Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter Chance Emerson, originally from Hong Kong, currently resides in the Northeast. Emerson shared The Indigo Tapes, a self-produced EP that he recorded in the attic of his high school's music building, on Facebook and Instagram. The EP rose to the top of the iTunes rankings in the singer-songwriter EP category as word of mouth and support from local radio... read full bio
Umru, a Brooklyn-based Estonian-American producer, rose fast from high school and online music communities to touring all over the world and working with some of pop music's most avant-garde groups. He earned his first credit on Charli XCX's landmark mixtape Pop 2, and A. G. Cook immediately enlisted him to co-produce the album's standout song, "I Got It." He demonstrated... read full bio
From serving as the frontman for several live groups, such as T.C., Pendulum and Ez Rollerz, to running his own genre-defying record label, Hench Recordings, he has had a lasting impression on the global underground bass scene. After a short period of time, Jakes developed and enhanced his musical career, moving from being a well-known MC in the drum and bass scene... read full bio
In a home filled with jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop and Brazilian music, JADALAREIGN was first exposed to the diverse world of music while growing up as Jada Lorraine, an hour north of New York City. Jada has been surrounded by sound from a young age. She played the acoustic bass and the piano in her teens before falling in love with... read full bio
Alt-electronic band Jacana People combine melancholy electronica with expansive organic soundscapes while caught in the between of metropolitan cacophony and rural British landscapes. This duo guides listeners through rippling, synth-driven cuts full of warmth and light while incorporating subtly melancholic into their music. They base their sound on themes of escape, introspection and progress. While the duo's love of club culture... read full bio
The moniker Jubei has come to represent high-caliber electronic music. He has established an unrivaled reputation among peers and listeners as a result of his no-gimmicks style. His DJ sets give the impression that a technician is at work due to his clinical output. The finest drum n bass companies have released his music and as a DJ, he has performed... read full bio
The Brighton-based, nonconformist band Lime Garden has sprung into the alternative scene and is ready to take over. They seamlessly transition from one musical style to the next—from indie to surf to disco—playing with noise in a brave and impressionable way that is unique to the frantic energy of their tight-knit ensemble. Lime Garden was recently named one of NME's top 100... read full bio
Laelo Black is consistently leaving her mark on the rich, alternative music scene that is now thriving in the UK. Since entering the scene, this eclectic sound-curator has established a reputation for her performances that set new standards for genre-defying fusions and globally-focused selections. Her sets also produce fresh auras and atmospheres for London's devoted partygoers. Laelo has been showcasing her... read full bio
A DJ and producer from Bristol known for dark, bass-driven moods delivered with soul and style is Kyrist. Her quick ascent to fame is a testament to her excellent quality control, which includes a few standout releases on top drum & bass labels like Dispatch, Critical and Hospital as well as a fruitful 140 venture with Uprise Audio. An outstanding performer behind... read full bio
Multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ Julion De'Angelo is headquartered in Detroit. Music has always been at the core of Julion's life and he has been playing the bass, cello and drums since he was a young teenager growing up in North Carolina. He brings this experimental sensibility and knowledge with the avant-garde to each of his musical projects because to his experience performing in... read full bio
From North London, Joviale is a multidisciplinary artist who creates surreal, immersive music with deadly interjections, minimal sounds and voices that are equal parts restrained and angry. By weaving a screen around the listener and drawing them into chaptered, oddly delicious variants of the artist spread over albums, they loop these high voices with heady, emotive chords in an effort to... read full bio
Jordss is a DJ and Rinse FM host who is located in London. Boiler Room dubbed Jordss the "Queen of R&B Edits" for her skill at giving familiar songs a fresh spin and her willingness to throw in a few curveballs. Jordss is a third-generation Jamaican who grew up in London. Her music is influenced by the Caribbean, gritty London... read full bio
Composer and musician Mitchel van Dinther, better known by his stage as "Jameszoo," resides in 'sHertogenbosch, The Netherlands. Jameszoo performed on well-known venues and festivals all around the world and worldwide media outlets including The Wire, Pitchfork and Stereogum have given his music high praise. Flying Lotus, a record producer, musician and director, founded the Los Angeles-based record label Brainfeeder, where Jameszoo released... read full bio
LX ONE has established a steady presence on the worldwide club and festival scene over the past ten years. He was a regular fixture at events for some of the most illustrious labels in the industry, including Ram Records, Hospitality, Shogun Audio, Metalheadz, Renegade Hardware and Exit Records. LX ONE quickly established himself as the traveling MC of choice for a... read full bio
Sam Battle goes by the moniker Look Mum No Computer and is an Englishman from Kent. LMNC originally began as the title of a ZINE about his inescapably dubious artistic side, but it swiftly evolved into something quite else when he decided to get out the video camera. Sam has played music his entire life, most recently with the band ZIBRA.... read full bio
Lilith Ai is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who tells moving stories of contemporary life while humbly and captivatingly examining volatile emotions. Lilith started distributing low-fidelity bedroom recordings and claimed to be from nowhere special. Her debut EP, RIOT, is chock full of underground hits that Riot grrrls all around the world love. Her second EP, Native Tongue, tells the story... read full bio
Lawrence Hart's debut EP, "Surrender Yourself," received praise from Pete Tong as a "Essential New Tune," as well as from international specialist radio, Radio 1 (Annie Mac, Pete Tong, Annie Nightingale, Jack Saunders, Jaguar), 6Music, Kiss FM, Rinse FM and Radio 1 Dance. Peers including Martin Garrix, Judge Jules, Anja Schneider, Sasha, Sub Focus, Sister Bliss and Dixon have praised his tunes, while... read full bio
Merely has established herself as a consistent breath of fresh air within Swedish indie music from the release of her debut EP, which she self-published. She has released albums on both Sincerely Yours (The Tough Alliance, JJ, Air France) and YEAR0001 (Yung Lean, Drain Gang, Viagra Boys). She has developed and reinvented her expression over the past ten years as... read full bio
Melle Brown, one of the most promising producer/DJs to recently break onto the market, continues to offer shimmering house groovers with a style that is uniquely her own, garnering attention ever since the release of her debut EP project, "Blossom." She leads us to realms of sunrise and sunset dancing moments through productions and DJ mixes, fusing neo-soul, tech and deep house. DJ,... read full bio
