Foals are a rock band from the United Kingdom who formed in Oxford in 2005 and use the stylized name FOALS. Yannis Philippakis, who was born in Greece and plays both guitar and lead vocals for the band, Jack Bevan, who plays drums and percussion, and Jimmy Smith, who plays rhythm guitar, make up the band's current lineup. They are... read full bio
Dead Can Dance is an Australian music project that formed over thirty years ago in Melbourne by Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard. They have a very unique sound and style of music, which has been described as African polyrhythms, Gaelic folk, Gregorian chant, Middle Eastern mantras and even art rock. They have released eight studio albums, three live albums and... read full bio
The success of the Swedish elecropop duo Icona Pop has been explosive since the release of their major hit track, “I Love It.” The music of Icona Pop is influenced by kinetic synthpop/dance beats and the electro house style. Their music is supposed to hit all the highs and the lows, to truly resonate with their audience and invoke emotions... read full bio
Founding Bon Jovi member Richie Sambora has spent almost three decades as an integral part of one of the worlds most beloved bands. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, he has created some of the most instantly recognizable guitar sounds and penned many of the greatest rock anthems in a generation. Richie's solo projects have given him the opportunity... read full bio
When you come from a place called Flat Lake, Alberta, it’s pretty tough to get noticed. For Brett Kissel, it’s pretty tough to be ignored. The young singer/songwriter has been THE country music story in recent years – winning three awards at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards – for CMT Video of the Year (""3-2-1"") and Interactive Artist... read full bio
What ever spark was ignited in Michael Flatley at conception or birth has grown into a mighty and many tongued fire. A concert flautist and dancer whose grace and athleticism have bought world championships as well as a Guinness Book world record for tapping speed - all of these things mark out and amplify the special talent that burst out... read full bio
"Lamb of God (sometimes abbreviated as LOG) is an American groove metal band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1994 (as Burn the Priest), the group consists of vocalist Randy Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell, and drummer Chris Adler. The band is considered part of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal movement. Since its formation, Lamb... read full bio
The young soulful singer, John Newman was born and raised in Settle, Yorkshire, Northern England. He found his voice and sound when he was 16 years old. His love for music led him to attend Leeds College of Music. The next step in John’s musical journey was move to the city of London. There, he was signed to Island Records... read full bio
"Two Door Cinema Club’s story began with three 15-year-olds at school in a town just outside of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Vocalist/guitarist Alex Trimble and bassist Kevin Baird studied music together; guitarist Sam Halliday was a friend of Alex’s. The trio initially formed a rock band with a drummer, but after his departure, the remaining members realized that they weren’t enjoying... read full bio
Rob Garza and Eric Hilton make up the well-known electronic music group Thievery Corporation. The team is well known for their broad musical taste, and their works have included elements of dub, acid jazz, reggae, Indian classical, Middle Eastern, hip-hop, and Brazilian music, including bossa nova. "Lebanese Blonde," one of their most well-known songs, has been on the soundtracks of... read full bio
Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper and member of the Los Angeles based hip hop collective Odd Future. He was widely recognized and critically praised for his debut mixtape, Earl. On August 20, 2013, Earl Sweatshirt released his debut studio album, Doris. He is a member of the Los Angeles hip hop collective OFWGKTA.... read full bio
James Arthur is a singer and songwriter from England. After winning the ninth season of The X Factor in 2012, he gained notoriety. After the final, Syco Music published his debut single, a rendition of Shontelle's "Impossible," which debuted at the top of the U.K. Singles Chart. The most popular winner's single in the show's history, it has since sold... read full bio
Kumail Nanjiani is a tireless Los Angeles-based writer, actor, and comedian. He has been seen performing stand-up on Conan, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with David Letterman, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. His comedy special Beta Male was on the ""best of the year"" lists for Vulture, Village Voice, and the Onion AV Club, and it was chosen... read full bio
James Blake is an English electronic DJ and singer/songwriter from London, England. He also goes by the name Harmonimix when he is releasing remixes. His self-titled debut was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, which put him on the map instantly. His second full-length album, Overgrown, won him the Mercury Prize and helped him receive his first Grammy nomination at... read full bio
El Tri is Mexican Rock en Español band from Mexico City, fronted by Alex Lora. The band is a spinoff of Three Souls in My Mind, and dated back to the late 1960s. Considered pioneers in the formation of Mexican rock music, they play rock and roll, acoustic rock, blues-rock, and blues. Among their greatest hits -after their Three Souls... read full bio
Julia Michaels is a renowned singer and songwriter who is behind many of the hits for artists like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Hailee Steinfeld. She began her songwriting career when she was just a teenager, partnering with Joleen Belle and multi-Platinum selling songwriter Lindy Robbins to write “Fire Starter” for Demi Lovato and “Miss Movin’ On” for Fifth Harmony.... read full bio
Lawrence is a soul-pop duo made up of brother sister pair Clyde Lawrence and Gracie Lawrence. Their latest LP ‘Breakfast’ is a fusion of old-school and new-school sounds to create an album with the same energy and sound as their popular live shows. Growing up in lower Manhattan the pair started singing and writing songs at a very young age.... read full bio
Indie folk band, The Head and the Heart have landed prestigious festival slots at Sasquatch Music Festival and Coachella, on top of opening slots for Vampire Weekend, The Walkmen, Dr. Dog, Dave Matthews, The Low Anthem, The Decemberists, Iron & Wine, My Morning Jacket, and Death Cab For Cutie. After being named by Seattle’s City Arts Magazine as “Seattle’s Best... read full bio
Paul Scheer has extensive experience in comedy. From starring in ‘The League’ to hosting the podcast ‘How Did This Get Made’, Scheer has been recognized by viewers on a national level. He got his start performing live for comedy venues like Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Collaborating with comedians Rob Huebel and Aziz Ansari, Scheer made several short films. Their sketches... read full bio
Yukimi Nagano (singer), Erik Bodin (drummer), Fredrik Kallgren Wallin (bassist), and Hakan Wirenstrand make up the core members of the band Little Dragon (keyboardist). The band first got together in Sweden, but their big break came when they acquired a record deal with a small independent label based in the United Kingdom called Peacefrog Records. Rolling Stone rated their album... read full bio
