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
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
