Lead vocalist, composer and rhythm guitarist Logan Hammon founded the band Small Crush as a result of feeling restricted by her band's lack of songwriting freedom. She joined forces with lead guitarist Jackson Felton and launched a new endeavor in their garage. A self-described "inability to crush on someone for a long period, hence lots of tiny crushes," the duo that would... read full bio
One of the most intriguing and exceptional new performers in the UK is the Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Siobhan Wilson. Her CD, There Are No Saints, has received laudatory reviews from Rolling Stone, BBC 6 Music, NPR's All Songs Considered and has appeared frequently on "best of" lists in the UK's underground music press. Wilson's writing is sharp and audaciously unconventional. Her classical background... read full bio
By posting music to Bandcamp, Sidney Gish launched her career. "don't call on me" was her debut single and "dummy parade" was her second. Moreover, she released the Christmas EP "Merry Crisis." No Dogs Allowed, her second album, garnered a 7.7 rating on Pitchfork and was named Album of the Year at the Boston Music Awards. Gish briefly toured with musician Mitski after... read full bio
Shy Boys made their debut with their self-titled album, fusing the lush harmonies and melodic delicacy of 1960s sunny pop and the Beach Boys with daring modern indie music. Before deviating more experimentally with Speak Loud, they honed their sound and highlighted vocal harmonies on Bell House in a manner reminiscent of Animal Collective. Collin and Kyle Rausch are the offspring of... read full bio
Peach Tree Rascals is a San Jose-based music collective consisting of Isaac Pech, Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq, Joseph Barros, Dominic “Dom” Pizano, and Jorge Olazaba. Their breakthrough hit "Mariposa" went viral on TikTok, earning them widespread recognition in the music industry. They have been praised by renowned publications such as Billboard, Pigeons and Planes, and MTV. The group's story began in high school,... read full bio
Quinn Christopherson, a native of Alaska, initially gained recognition for his personal songs when he won NPR's Tiny Desk Contest with the stirring "Erase Me." His full-length debut, Write Your Name in Pink, is an examination of the self and an investigation into identity-related concerns. Christopherson was born and reared in Anchorage and is the youngest of four Native children (his... read full bio
Alanna Royale creates contemporary R&B and soul songs with a vintage aesthetic. Big melodies, brassy explosions, percussive punch and vintage rhythms make up the sound and the songs highlight not only frontwoman Alanna's enormous voice but also her compositional prowess. Alanna Quinn-Broadus wants you to know that she is not "Alanna Royale," a headcase lead singer who is eager to go solo and... read full bio
In the tradition of Suzanne Vega, Cat Power and Stella Donnelly, Sam Windley writes honest urban alternative music. Windley has been writing extensively for the past two years, driven by a recently ended relationship and the introspective despair that comes with living on the grimy Sydney conveyor belt. Seven songs emerged from the flood of thoughts and feelings and with Chris Collins' assistance... read full bio
ME REX got its start with shouty, electronic bedroom pop experiments at the writer Myles McCabe's house. McCabe was shortly joined by lifelong friends Rich Mandell (bass/keys/vocals) and Phoebe Cross (drums/vocals), who both contributed to the song's "surging gigantic hooks" and themes of friendship, forgiveness, joy and dinosaurs. Me Rex are returning to the traditional sense of song structures with their new... read full bio
Jacob Andrews, a musician, composer and producer from Leeds, goes under the stage name Honey Guide. He is influenced by modern artists like Sam Evian, Chris Cohen, Andy Shauf and others. His Freak-Folk/Soft Rock style offers unhurried, easy listening that conjures up fond memories of love, sorrow and all the nicer things in between. With a satirical British touch and echoes of Whitney, Kevin... read full bio
Polyphia is a four-piece instrumental progressive rock band hailing from Plano, Texas. The group was formed in 2010 and consists of guitarists Tim Henson and Scott LePage, bassist Clay Gober, and drummer Clay Aeschliman. Polyphia's sound is characterized by intricate and virtuosic guitar parts, blending a variety of genres, including metal, jazz, and hip hop. Their early releases had a heavier,... read full bio
Toe is a Tokyo-based instrumental rock band made up of guitarists Mino Takaaki and Yamazaki Hirokazu, a drummer named Kashikura Takashi and a bassist named Yamane Satoshi. Their free flowing, highly melodic melodies, which are sometimes described as post-rock or math rock, include splashy yet carefully controlled drumming, explosive guitar interplay, as well as occasionally electronic elements and other instruments like... read full bio
For Sasha McLeod, it has been kind of a sensory adventure. The First Nations singer-songwriter and producer known as "Sycco" (pronounced "psycho," in honor of the psychedelic pop genre she was raised in). In fact, she hasn't shied away from the art of emotion in her body of work, which is a significant indicator for a young lady. Her career thus... read full bio
Two brothers named The Steens reside in Orange County, California. They started a band using their last name d ue to the duo's music and vision being deeply ingrained in their backgrounds, naming the band was a simple option. Their mother was pursuing a bright career as a stylist while their father was already heavily employed in the music industry... read full bio
Diarrhea Planet take everything you already knew you loved about rock, punk and pop and crank it up to eleven, leaving you gasping for air and massaging the kink in your neck from all that head banging. Diarrhea Planet is equipped with a drummer and bassist that rumble forth with the power of a thousand locomotives and a four guitar arsenal able... read full bio
Rapper BLP Kosher hails from Broward County, Florida, and identifies as Jewish, which is a key component of his profile as an artist. Kosher prominently incorporates his Jewishness in his rap persona, in contrast to other well-known Jewish singers like Drake who only does so when it is opportune. He frequently sports a bespoke kashket that has been modified to... read full bio
Magnolia, Texas is a tiny town where Zachary Knowles was raised. After posting a number of covers on SoundCloud while still in high school, he finally published an EP of his own music called "feelings" on all streaming services not long after beginning his freshman year of college. Knowles joined the New York City-based FADER Label. Since then, Knowles has released... read full bio
Yot Club, a singer from Nashville who was up in Mississippi, didn't even have TikTok on his phone when his song "YKWIM" became a hit on the platform. For Kaiser, who individually composes, records, mixes and masters each song he releases, TikTok popularity and the ensuing increase in streaming ("YKWIM" already has over 100 million Spotify listens) came as a surprise.... read full bio
Nat Cmiel, the Glitch Princess, was born in Singapore. She is a cyborg being, painter, musician and performer who lives in London. She Tey sought shelter and comfort in MMORPG gaming, tumblr and niche online groups during her youth. The yeule project was created by Cmiel as a way to share her creativity with the public while remaining safe inside her own inner... read full bio
WILLIS wears authenticity on their sleeve with psychedelic soundscapes, a dash of indie, alternative blues and surfer rock. They don't focus on imitation; instead, they want to elicit the most sincere and genuine emotion possible. Above all, WILLIS writes music that has a powerful emotional impact as well as sonic appeal. The five members of the group—Murphy Billings on bass and vocals,... read full bio
