The breezy, cheerful indie pop of the German four-piece band Rikas, which features Beach Boys harmonies, is more reminiscent of Southern California than Stuttgart. The group has performed over 300 concerts throughout Europe in recent years, including festival performances at Germany's Fusion Festival and MS Dockville, as well as support slots with Milky Chance, Alt-J, and Alice Phoebe Lou. Consequently,... read full bio
Thomas Gabriel developed an early interest in music after spending time touring with his grandparents, Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, when he was a child. Gabriel pursued substance addiction in addition to adhering to his family's musical tradition. His addictions resulted in an extensive arrest record and a number of years in prison. He was prompted to resume his exploration of... read full bio
BRIDGE, a Brooklyn-based DJ, cultural curator, and storyteller, utilizes her profound appreciation for House and Disco music to create sets that celebrate self-expression and exude pleasure. She is renowned for providing unforgettable, high-energy experiences that captivate both the emotions and the body, earning her the title of the Queen of Vibes and a rising star in New York City. BRIDGE, a... read full bio
An emotional fascination that is reflected in her creative process is the hallmark of Portuguese electronic music artist BIIA. She embarks on a voyage of self-expression that integrates various technological methodologies. These are stories that are both energetic and hard-hitting, and they can be accompanied by raw, hard 90's beats and peculiar sounds, with occasional pops of various genres. Her... read full bio
BombayMami was reared in Switzerland, the UK, and India. She was born in Switzerland and currently resides in London. Her unusual music creates a strong aural and visual environment by fusing pop and R&B with Indian classical music, creating a unique sound that combines both of her cultural heritage.... read full bio
Conrad Taylor, a producer and DJ from New York City, is a dual citizen of German and American descent. At a young age, he began composing music and learned the piano, which significantly influenced his dynamism and genre-fluid approach. Conrad's political tenure commenced with his election as one of the youngest elected officials in the history of the United States.... read full bio
HILLS is an electronic music duo that is rapidly becoming one of the most promising emerging acts in the global dance music industry. Founded by two lifelong friends, the project combines melodic techno and tech house to produce a distinctive sound that is intended to evoke both emotional depth and peak-time club enthusiasm. In their inaugural year, the pair achieved a... read full bio
LA based singer and rapper Roman Ray Leal aka rommulas uses the Spanish language and Mexican ancestry in his music something that many hispanic artists avoid doing in order to obtain mainstream notice. his spanish is far from excellent, but his attempt at mixing english and spanish rap is paving the way for more hispanic influence in the underground sector.... read full bio
The tale of Shallipopi starts in Benin. To be fair, according to Bini oral pedagogy, every story begins in Benin, since the 825-year-old kingdom is said to be the world's origin. Crown Uzama, also known as Shallipopi, began releasing music in 2016, following in the footsteps of his younger brother Zerrydl, who did the same in 2015, according to an... read full bio
Before moving to Los Angeles, KELS lived in Atlanta for three years. She is originally from Pittsburgh and went on a 52-show U.S. tour solo, without the backing of management or labels, and she became a major sensation. During her eight-month tour, her fan base increased fivefold, and they even chipped in to cover the costs. In addition to headlining the... read full bio
Classical voice training and an unwavering sense of artistic identity both influenced Toronto-born R&B singer-songwriter Haley Smalls, who also happens to be a self-taught recording engineer. Her music resides at the confluence of retro R&B, hip-hop, subtle synthwave, and Caribbean influences. The prodigy Haley, whose parents are of Bajan and European-Canadian descent, was born and raised in Toronto. At the... read full bio
Covering Massive Attack's "Teardrop," which is included on the soundtrack of "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man," was the initial official release by The Girl In The Year. "The most sublime, beautiful interpretation of that song that anyone has ever done"—that is what Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja said when asked to rate the music. With that, the song was officially approved. Mama... read full bio
Alex Nevsky is a singer-songwriter from Quebec. He gained fame after participating in the Granby International Song Festival, where he reached semi-finals. He also took part in the Francouvertes contest where he reached the finals. His debut album De lune laube was released on Audiogram and received two nominations at the Gala ADISQ (Revelation of the Year and Best... read full bio
The Living Legends hip-hop crew is a group of independent creators who collaborate together to create a unique, raw form of music. The group began their hip-hop journey under the name Mystik Journeymen and got their start throwing Underground Survivors shows. Their career together took off at this point, and the group toured around the world with self-made funds. The... read full bio
Canadian indie rock band Broken Social Scene is a musical ensemble that includes as few as six and as many as nineteen members. The band, formed by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning consists of members that play in various other groups and solo projects, mainly hailing from Toronto. The group's sound blends aspects of its members' respective musical ventures, and... read full bio
Grandaddy is a 5-piece indie rock band comprised of Jason Lytle, Jim Fairchild, Kevin Garcia, and Tim Dryden. Formed in Modesto, California, the band started out with a sound influenced by punk artists such as Bad Brains and Suicidal Tendencies. The band’s debut cassette is entitled Complex Party Come Along Theories, which spawned the singles “Taster” and “Could Be Love.”... read full bio
Frdrik Durand, known as SNAILS, is an electric dance music DJ and producer. His music is unlike anything youve heard before, containing guttural bass, spastic synthesizer sounds, and 808s. Durands music is hardcore dubstep and trap. His collaborations with arists such as Flux Pavillion and Skrillex led him to fame. Durand has performed at EDC Las Vegas, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Ultra... read full bio
Shungudzo is the stage name of Alexandra Shungudzo Govere, a Zimbabwean American musician and reality television star. She gained global recognition for two reasons: first, she was the first black female gymnast to compete for Zimbabwe in artistic gymnastics at the All-Africa Games; second, she co-founded the Kijana Project, which helps AIDS children. Later, she became well-known in the media... read full bio
Marcus Miller's M2 Wins Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album M2, a new Marcus Miller recording from Cleveland-based Telarc International, has received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. One of the most critically acclaimed albums released in 2001, M2, was produced by Marcus Miller and featured performances by a roster of luminaries that included Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis,... read full bio
There is more to El Mato an un Policia Motorizado than just the well-known Argentine alternative band.They now serve as the global representatives of Latin American rock. From the moment you hear them for the first time, their songs have such an epic vibe. by using sincere and truthful lyrics and interpreting noisy-melodic rock (also known as post-punk or synth-pop)... read full bio
