The KTNA are shamelessly powerful northern people who put their hearts on their sleeves and put that energy into all they do. Hope and Millie Katana are twin sisters who were born in Kenya, raised there and now call Manchester home. They combine their honest lyrics with original productions to make music that begs to be heard. They have already accomplished more... read full bio
Blythe Pepino, Kit Hawes, Pete Josef, Sam Brookes, John Blakeley and Jon Short are part of a special effort called The John Martyn Project that aims to honor John Martyn's music. Each participant provides their own perspective and connection to John's music, which strengthens the whole project experience. The artists' varied musical backgrounds and delivery styles sensitively and movingly represent the many varied... read full bio
Joshua Eustis and Charles Cooper, two high school buddies from New Orleans, established Telefon Tel Aviv as an experimental electronic duet. Eustis and Cooper wrote the demos for Telefon Tel Aviv after years of performing in various local bands and learning the ins and outs of electronic music production. They were given an album deal after being forwarded to John... read full bio
Rising Scottish pair t e s t p r e s s, who are from the tropical peninsula of Aberdeen, have been making waves outside of their birthplace recently. Prior to the pandemic, the pair won a residence at Glasgow's Sub Club and their year came to a successful conclusion with their first label contract on Patrick Topping's Trick imprint. They... read full bio
Golazin Memar Ardestani is a charismatic singer and devoted activist whose talent for melody vibrates through her music as much as her dedication to societal change. Golazin smoothly combines her alluring vocals with a deep-seated desire to promote positive change. She was born with an intrinsic passion for activism as well as art. Golazin, who comes from a diverse ethnic background,... read full bio
United Freedom Collective has signed to Ninja Tune subsidiary label Dama Dama, run by Maribou State. With radio backing from people like Gilles Petersen, Jamz Supernova, Tom Ravenscroft and Don Letts as well as two sold-out live performances in their hometowns of Margate and London, their first EP "Am Ta" made waves. Musicians Mathieu Seynaeve and WaiFung Tsang met with yoga instructor... read full bio
Ultraflex creates a flamboyant audio-visual universe that is influenced by disco, funk and tasteless humor. The work of the team is conceptual and kitsch, filtered through a modern pop culture lens. The new stuff that Ultraflex makes is carefully crafted to meet your demands. Ultraflex started out drawing tons of inspiration from Soviet and Eastern European electronic music from the 80s, especially... read full bio
In the electronic music scene, British DJ and producer ZERO is developing quickly and entering the world of bass music. He smoothly blends his distinctive and recognizable aural imprint into a variety of UK bass, bass house and drum & bass tracks. A testimony to his unwavering commitment to the profession, ZERO has prepared the road for his most recent advancement by... read full bio
Afro-pop producer, performer, and composer John Saviours Udomboso, also known as Young Jonn "The Wicked Producer," has won several awards. Young Jonn was born and raised in Ibadan, where he also started doing music before relocating to Lagos. He joined with Hit Factory Studios after relocating to Lagos, where he developed his production skills by working with and shaping the sounds... read full bio
Nothing, a well-known American shoegaze band that was founded in 2010, has carved out a unique niche for themselves in the music industry. Before signing a contract with Relapse Records and setting the course for their future, the band released a number of EPs on their own. With the publication of their first studio album, "Guilty of Everything," in 2014,... read full bio
Brothers Diarmuid and Brán Mac Gloinn, who live in Dublin, make up the Irish folk duet known as Ye Vagabonds. They have already won more RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards than any other artist, including Best Track and Best Group and have been referred to as "being at the fore of a new wave of Irish folk". The brothers played onstage... read full bio
One of R&B's most captivating storytellers is Yaya Bey. The singer/songwriter skillfully navigates life's challenges and happy times via music by combining ancestral powers with her own self-actualization. Bey's latest album, "Remember Your North Star", portrays this emotional rollercoaster via a soul-satisfying blend of hip-hop, soul, jazz, reggae and afrobeat. The album's lead hit, "keisha," finest exemplifies the artist's talent for storytelling.... read full bio
Wayne Snow's music, which mixes neo-soul, alternative pop, soultronica and jazz with a modern take on the sun-kissed, soulful feelings of his native country, has an irresistible warmth. His passion and appreciation for Afrofuturism, as well as his musical background and childhood in Nigeria listening to singers like Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Sade and Marvin Gaye, all evident. It's an essential... read full bio
Future.exboyfriend, the creation of Tyler Harris, delves into the complex fabric of human emotions and spins a tale that includes themes of loss, love, and reflection within the context of catchy, DIY electro-pop. Harris's position as the lead vocalist of the indie-pop group Mojave Nomads helped him establish his musical identity as a known presence in the local scene. Future.exboyfriend, which... read full bio
A passion of event planning (Dusk DNB) in their hometown and years of friendship brought the Toulouse-based group "Visages" together. The four members of the ensemble are Valentin, Etienne, Tom and Kevin. Each member contributes their own skills and point of view, which ideally complement one another. Their productions exhibit a broad spectrum of diversity, ranging between soulful drum and... read full bio
The Portico Quartet founder and double-bassist Milo Fitzpatrick's latest project, Vega Trails, joins saxophonist Jordan Smart (Mammal Hands, Sunda Arc) in a highly potent duet that unites two fascinating players. The goal of the endeavor was to highlight the bass and melody in all of their unadulterated glory. Milo Fitzpatrick engaged himself in music with space and sparsity during Lockdown, including... read full bio
The London-born band Tropic Gold has established itself as a dynamic force that blends hard-hitting rock music with a compelling fusion of atmosphere and intensity. They create a sound that deeply connects with fans by working together to push the genre's boundaries. Tropic Gold's musical journey is one that is marked by originality and ingenuity. The band expertly combines subtle melodies,... read full bio
As a pioneer of electronic music, Debby Friday creates rich audio environments that enthrall listeners around. Friday was reared in Montreal after being born in Nigeria, and in 2018, she moved to Vancouver to begin her musical odyssey. In 2018, she released her first EP, "Bitchpunk," giving listeners a taste of her unique sound universe. Her second EP, "Death Drive," was... read full bio
Kasimyn, a co-founder of Gabber Modus Operandi, developed Hulubalang as a solo project that served as a sonic outlet for processing intense feelings. Hulubalang's debut album "Bunyi Bunyi Tumbal" explores the turbulent history of Kasimyn's Indonesian birthplace during Dutch colonization and was inspired by a yearning to express grief through music. The title of the record, which translates to "synthetic... read full bio
When Ryan Larkins was 12 years old, he began a fantastic songwriting journey after being enamored with Music City during his pre-teen years. His growing love for music inspired him to often sing and play the guitar in his neighborhood church, developing a distinctive baritone voice. Early performances like this served as a beacon, catching the interest of Nashville's music... read full bio
