For the past six years, Jyoty has been known throughout the world as the voice of Saturday morning on Rinse FM thanks to her unmatched talent as an interviewer and music picker. The DJ, who was born in Amsterdam and now calls London home, has worked incredibly hard to establish herself as one of the underground's most beloved characters. Her debut... read full bio
Jubel, a Swedish duet, has established and perfected their distinct crossover sound. The fact that both artists are proficient in every area of production, songwriting, performance and DJing makes their combined abilities so effective. Victor is the main songwriter and performer of all instruments and Sebastian Atas serves as the band's lead vocalist and primary producer. Their distinctive dance-meets-pop sound is reminiscent... read full bio
Lyrics like “Tour” and “Black Widow” have been blasting through speakers and causing heads to bob for years, all thanks to Macky Gee. Hailing from Medway, Kent, this British drum and bass producer has been entertaining the masses for a number of years with his unique sound. After starting DJing six years ago, Macky Gee quickly found a natural progression into... read full bio
Cardiff-born Gwenno Saunders is a sound artist, DJ, radio host and vocalist. She received positive reviews for her debut EP, "Ymbelydredd" and more recently, "Chwyldro" and "Golau Arall" — a run of singles preceding her debut album, "Y Dydd Olaf" (The Last Day). In Brighton-based conceptual pop band The Pipettes, Gwenno was a writer and performer. More recently, she toured as a... read full bio
Mariah Angeliq, born Mariah Angelique Pérez, is an American singer known for her unique blend of reggaeton and RnB. Born on August 7, 1999, in Miami, Florida, to a Cuban father and Puerto Rican mother, she was named after two of her biggest musical inspirations, Mariah Carey and Aaliyah. Growing up, Spanish was her first language, but she quickly picked... read full bio
Mando Diao is a legendary alternative rock band from Borlänge, Sweden, known for their unique sound and style that has captured the hearts of fans all over the world. The band consists of Björn Dixgård on vocals and guitar, Carl-Johan Fogelklou on bass, Jens Siverstedt on guitar, Daniel Haglund on keyboard, and Patrik Heinkipieti on drums. The band got their big... read full bio
The trio of electronic music producers Charlesthefirst, Supertask and Potions is behind Lab Group. Lab Group is an ever-evolving aggregate for the trio's combined creative efforts, born out of an initial self-titled tour. The project started as a means for the core trio to collaborate, but it has since evolved into a curatorial effort that includes some of their favorite producers.... read full bio
Meg and Dia are an indie rock duo composed of sisters Meg and Dia Frampton. The sisters hail from Draper, Utah, and have been making music together since their early years. Their debut album, "Our Home is Gone," was released in 2005 and received critical acclaim for its clever lyrics and infectious melodies. The album features fan-favorite tracks such as "Monster"... read full bio
He is a mystery, Klaus Blatter. Although he has had a significant impact on the evolution of electronic music, the Dortmund native has not earned much praise for his efforts. He was the driving force behind significant occasions that altered the course of music history, but his name is not included in the canon. His ardent followers refer to him... read full bio
Klangkuenstler's earliest nightclub encounters in Munich were what originally exposed him to electronic music; he was raised in the most southern part of Germany. He relocated to Berlin in order to pursue his growing enthusiasm for intense bass and drum lines. Motivated by the variety of music and clubs in the German capital, Klangkuenstler quickly made a name for himself as... read full bio
Manchester-based Producer, cartoonist and cross-genre picker Mr. Scruff (Andy Carthy) enjoys playing lengthy DJ sets and on occasion, B2B sets with other similarly passionate and wide-eared DJs. His DJ sets can include everything from hard-edged electro, house, new wave, techno to deep soul, funk, reggae, jazz and latin frequently in one night. He takes his mixer, effects, records, wires and a sound engineer. He occasionally travels... read full bio
Matti Antero Kristian Fagerholm, popularly known as Michael Monroe, is a Finnish rock musician born on June 17, 1962. His father was a famous Finnish radio personality and reporter. Monroe was first exposed to rock n' roll when he saw Black Sabbath's Paris performance on television. At the time, some of his favourite bands included Alice Cooper, The New York... read full bio
Paul Conversano, better known by his stage name Ravenscoon, is a DJ and electronic music producer from San Francisco, who blends experimental bass music with death metal, hip-hop and punk rock influences. His distinctive southern flare and Atlanta background combine with throbbing dreamy bass lines and trippy arpeggios to produce music that is both wholly original and instantly recognizable. His original compositions and immensely successful... read full bio
Olan's music, which she performs as a producer, DJ, singer and multi-instrumentalist, is just as intriguing and difficult to describe as she is. Olan, who was born Luzana Flores in Georgia to a Dominican mother and a Puerto Rican father, credits her early musical training in the church. She spent her adolescence polishing her bass, guitar and songwriting abilities while listening to Paramore in... read full bio
Galore is the producer, writer and vocalist Marylou Mayniel's first audacious declaration as Oklou. The mixtape brilliantly captures emotional reorientation and rebirth through a blend of low-key pop grandeur, skillful production intimacy, emotionally charged songwriting and eccentric creative inquiry. The making of the album turned into a succession of epiphanies for Mayniel. Galore is a powerful creative statement that channels the complete spectrum of... read full bio
Nyxen, a Sydney resident who was born in Tokyo, has had a fast-paced career thus far. Nyxen has gathered over 16 million streams, sold out her first headline national tour and performed at some of the biggest festivals in the nation with an ever-expanding repertoire of explosive electronic music and a devoted fanbase in tow. With her understated, powerful vocals and atmospheric... read full bio
The EP Fresia Magdalena by Berlin-based Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis was released on the Ninja Tune brand Technicolour. Following her breakthrough EP Sarita Colonia, which earned her recognition from The Observer, DJ, Mixmag, Gorilla Vs. Bear and inclusion in this year's NME 100, the EP continues to refine her distinct sound by combining well-chosen samples with a joyful sense of personality and... read full bio
Dylan Ragland (Party Favor) and Ricky Mears (Nitti Gritti) created SIDEPIECE. SIDEPIECE has already amassed some of the most prestigious accolades in dance music, including a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording, the top-supported dance record globally and platinum and gold certifications in a dozen different nations for their breakthrough single "On My Mind." The duo has quickly established itself as one... read full bio
The five-track debut TROJAN HORSE EP by Colorado-based musician Sebastian Paul offers a varied look at his skills as a producer, singer and songwriter. Sebastian's release on Mad Decent combines futuristic and vintage soundscapes, sprinkled with wacky samples, electric guitar frills and rumbling bass. TROJAN HORSE is both far away and all too close. Sebastian's distinctive sound is anchored by the mobile isolation... read full bio
Salvatore Ganacci, a Swedish DJ and producer, is now widely recognized for his explosive energy and experimental flair. His hard-hitting and experimental style has earned him millions of streams and iconic international performances and his blend of big room, dancehall and contemporary pop music has significantly set him apart from his Swedish peers. It was a pivotal year for Salvatore and his original production... read full bio
