Bryce Avary, a multidimensional artist from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, created the engaging musical project The Rocket Summer. Avary gives life to this solo project as the single creator behind its conception and is a brilliant multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and talented record producer. Avary's creative process is proof of his limitless musical talent; he not only writes and produces every song that appears... read full bio
A musical force that defies categorization, The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band forges a path across the nexus of blues, roots, and Americana with an exhilarating energy that captivates audiences. The band's music is a passionate blend of genuine storytelling and great musicianship, led by the charismatic and gifted Reverend Peyton. The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, who are from a... read full bio
The Berlin-based electronic duo AKA AKA is a brilliant example of the idea that having faith in one's artistic endeavors requires guts, conviction, and unwavering perseverance rather than just spending money on it. Hannes, from the Saarland, and Holger, from East Frisia, met by coincidence at a renowned open-air festival in Berlin in 2008. This encounter quickly revealed a remarkable... read full bio
Rapper Jon Z, from San Juan, Puerto Rico, draws equally from American hip-hop, notably trap and reggaeton in the creation of his music. His music frequently resembles a Puerto Rican contrast to rappers like Young Thug and Future due to his high-pitched, Eminem-like voice and eccentric manner. He originally started posting freestyles on his YouTube page while he was still Jonathan... read full bio
Growing up off the grid on a self-sufficient homestead in remote Western Australia, Go-Jo, the solo project of upcoming pop singer Marty Zambotto, afforded him the opportunity to develop his own sound and persona. After purchasing his first guitar, Go-Jo started composing and producing music for other artists before establishing his own style and starting his own project. Go-Jo's extraordinary talent for... read full bio
Folamour has become, in a matter of months, the driving force behind a solar and dancing music that has an impact on the entire globe after more than 130 performances worldwide and a Boiler Room performance that pushed him to the status of one of the most promising musicians of the new generation. Folamour's versatility and musical sensibility are successful. He... read full bio
American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and talk-show presenter Thomas A. Shillue is from Norwood, Massachusetts. His career in the entertainment business has been characterized by a wide range of roles and successes. Shillue has had a strong and varied presence in both television and movies. He harmoniously combines humor and music with Jimmy Fallon and other performers as a member of... read full bio
Toby Leaman is making his next move, which will be solo. Leaman has yet to go it alone, despite playing the lead on some of Dr. Dog's most memorable songs. His bandmates in Dr. Dog have a long history of releasing their own projects. His songwriting partner Scott McMicken released the great Scottman LP and reportedly has something new on the way.... read full bio
Noah Kohll, Corey Madden, Kyla Perlmutter and Corey Rose make up the large rock and roll band Color Green. The dynamic group's concerts are filled with extremes of raw intensity that are offset by a night's vulnerability, leaving their audience unsure of what to expect next. Color Green's appeal comes from an endless variety of inspirations, ranging from The Rolling Stones... read full bio
Chaney, who was born and raised in Boyd County, Kentucky, has now moved to Lexington and is unquestionably the state of Kentucky's upcoming superstar. Despite having a limited discography, Chaney already has a truly great record on which he displays wisdom well above his years. His debut record, Mercy, features 12 songs that capture the blue-collar anthems of Eastern Kentucky and... read full bio
When he made the decision to skip class and drop by EMI Records/Parlophone in Copenhagen unannounced, he was still a high school student. Christopher just played and sang a few of his own unreleased songs, letting the label executives see his skill shine. They were quickly impressed by the singer and rewarded his audacity by signing him right away. Ironically, Christopher's... read full bio
The critically acclaimed Montreal band Wolf Parade's vocalist/keyboardist Spencer Krug, who is also a part-time member of Frog Eyes, also fronts Sunset Rubdown, a slightly more experimental side project meant to serve as another outlet for Krug's songwriting. Snake's Got a Leg, the debut Sunset Rubdown record, was released by Krug as a solo project. It didn't take him long... read full bio
Mission is spelled "missio" in Latin. And what was once singer-songwriter Matthew Brue's side project has now become his primary goal. MISSIO performs alongside producer and musician David Butler and their style is alternative/electronic with overtones of beat-driven hip-hop. This electro-alternative act is atmospheric and expressive, and it values experimentation. Austin-based MISSIO first gained attention with their track Middle Fingers, which peaked... read full bio
Texas-born musician Cedric Dormaine Hill goes by the stage moniker E.S.G., which denotes both great artistic skill and profound significance. Everyday Street Gangsta or Everyday Serving God, the acronym E.S.G., depicts the dichotomy that permeates both his life and music. E.S.G., who is from the energetic city of Houston, has become a renowned American rapper and a significant member of... read full bio
One of the most active DJs and producers in the house and garage scene is Smokey Bubblin' B. He has previously released music on labels including Low Steppa's Simma Black, DJ E's Nuvolve label and even more recently Seb Zito's Seven Dials imprint. Smokey has officially remixed popular artists including DJ Zinc & Maverick Sabre, Black Legend, Audio Bullys and more! His collaborations with... read full bio
The most recent and intriguing addition to Bristol's apparently limitless talent, Sir Hiss made a name for himself with the landmark 12" track "Danny Uzi Vert," the anthem of Outlook Festival, whose initial run of 500 copies was quickly sold out. Following that, he had a very busy year that included frequent appearances at renowned events around the country as... read full bio
Currently, some of the greatest names in dance music are praising the British electronic duo TIBASKO as up-and-coming sensations. Ken Petalcorin and Andy Bowden have been friends since they were kids and have a passion of electronic music and production. They initially met in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, but neither of them could have imagined they would be where they are now... read full bio
Throwing Snow has been a staple of the progressive Houndstooth label, which is home, thanks to his three albums. His most recent song, "Loma," incorporates melody into the UK Hardcore Continuum and works as well as a headphone soundtrack or on a club sound system. Through tour support for artists like Bonobo, Thom Yorke's Atoms For Peace, Jon Hopkins and others as... read full bio
The Scorpios, a Sudanese band, successfully destroys cultural barriers in search of a unifying rhythmic happiness by fusing Arabic rhythms, guitar skills and a type of swooning cyclical ecstasy with a raw Eastern funk sound. In order to produce a sound that has as much in common with Detroit as it does with Khartoum, heavy bass, synthesizers, horns and percussions are driven... read full bio
To commemorate their tenth year on the road together, The Lost Brothers recorded their fifth album in Tuscon with production duties handled by Gabriel Sullivan of Giant Sand and M Ward and famous indie hero Howe Gelb (PJ Harvey, Calexico). Co-writing for the project was done with Glen Hansard, while The Waterboys' Steve Wickham provided the instrumentation. Four critically praised albums... read full bio
