After launching with System At It, Charlie Hinton and Otto Balfour of the duo CRASHFACE went on to release other tracks via Spotify and an EP called Heavy Infectious. Punk and hardcore rock/metal are combined in the duo's music, which draws inspiration from groups like BRING ME THE HORIZON and NINE INCH NAILS. CRASHFACE has been influenced by bands like... read full bio
The members of the electronic-pop group LOWES are Evie on vocals, Luke and Jamie on production and many instruments. Emotional and joyful, the band's music is infused with an honesty that makes it both strong and sensitive. The influence of LOWES on music may be traced back to the song Awake At Night, which was posted on Soundcloud and ignited the... read full bio
Over time, Grooverider has almost entirely come to represent the London drum'n'bass scene. A DJ with over three decades of experience spinning everything from extreme breakbeat and hip-hop to acid house and soul jazz. From drum'n'bass's early origins in jungle techno and hardcore up to modern forms like ambient and techstep, Grooverider has tracked the genre's development. Grooverider, a resident DJ... read full bio
Five-piece band THE MCCHARMLYS from Santa Ana are now dominating the scene with their sophisticated fusion of doo-wop, surf, beat and 60s-style rock 'n' roll. The band, which has been praised by LA Weekly as "an absolute joy" for its ability to evoke vintage sounds while incorporating a modern edge that appeals to punk, new wave and rockabilly enthusiasts, has received praise from... read full bio
Monty is a musician that doesn't require much of an introduction. He is known for his wide variety of fast-paced, extremely skillful dubstep, halftime and drum & bass. Monty represents 1985 Music, the cutting-edge label cultivated and maintained by Alix Perez, with releases on important labels including Critical Music, Invisible and Flexout Audio. His initial release, the "Hold Me Back EP," paved... read full bio
Producer Andrea Tirone, who was born and bred in Turin, created Mind Enterprises as his artistic and musical fantasy world. Tirone draws inspiration from the era's effervescent, synth-driven Italo, which was characterized by groovy, disco-adjacent basslines, mesmerizing drum rhythms and interplanetary keyboard odysseys. Tirone mocks materialism and caricatures the idiocy of the 1980s through his tongue-in-cheek humor-infused visual work. He is more... read full bio
Nihiloxica is a project that employs a dark, techno-sensible prism to concentrate the full power of Uganda's old Bugandan drumming culture on the modern dance floor. The cross-continental band, comprised of UK musicians Spooky-J & pq and members of the Nilotika Cultural Ensemble, was founded by them and was nurtured in Kampala by renowned label Nyege Nyege Tapes. They explore the... read full bio
The new long player "Crystal Vision" by electronic legend Nathan Fake was released on his own Cambria Instruments label and incorporates joint efforts with Wizard Apprentice and Clark. Fake was able to just continue perfecting his art and express himself non-literally because this was music that was created for the purpose of music alone and was free of angles, agendas and themes.... read full bio
Scott Cook, an artist from Alberta, moved into a minivan after quitting his job as a kindergarten teacher in Taiwan. Since then, he has supported himself as a troubadour by travelling virtually nonstop across Canada, the US, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and other countries. He performs an average of 150 gigs and 12 summer festivals annually, and along the way,... read full bio
Martyn Joseph is a wholly original and astounding artist. Rip apart what you believe you know about singer-songwriters. He produces a performance for a single guy and a guitar that is dynamic, captivating and impassioned. Whether speaking to 200 or 20,000 people, he consistently disperses the gathering. His powerful and moving songs have the unusual capacity to speak directly to the heart.... read full bio
According to the narrative, Lilli Lewis shouldn't have existed. The fact that Lewis now earns a livelihood singing with the same lungs is a privilege she never takes for granted since when she was born, her mother was informed that her baby would likely not survive due to lung problems. Although Lewis has given up trying to pin down her... read full bio
The group has performed at festivals including Bluedot, ArcTanGent, Supersonic, Lytham and Desert Fest while touring widely in support of their first album, "How To Let Go." They have supported artists like Zeal & Ardor, Polyphia, Cellar Darling and Tides of Man. Their most recent project, which was created by talented musicians, filmmakers, designers and soundtrack artists, expands on the post-rock foundation of the... read full bio
Sextet FORLORN enter a powerful and fiercely competitive environment. Fortunately, this group has an absolutely jaw-dropping sound. FORLORN are a very distinctive sounding band that walk a fine line between the metallic ferocity of metalcore and hardcore and the delicate sections of post rock. It's a fascinating combination and FORLORN might have already been doomed by the blending of these two disparate components,... read full bio
Doss has long been considered an artist worth gushing over by those in the know. Even though she has only released a small number of singles and remixes over the past seven years, the producer and DJ has steadily established a reputation as one of the most in-demand and sought-after tastemakers to emerge from New York's club scene and she has... read full bio
From a Second Story Window is an American progressive metalcore band that was founded in the border region of Ohio and Pennsylvania. They used intricate rhythms, unusual keys and two different vocal styles (both loud black metal yells and low death metal growls). Their live performances are dramatic and are often distinguished by blinding white lighting and Will Jackson's almost possessed stage presence. All... read full bio
Butterscotch, a groundbreaking vocal percussionist virtuoso, has permanently altered the music industry by aggressively challenging gender and musical social constraints. Her adventure began in the heavily male-dominated underground beatbox battle scene, where she broke down stereotypes and became the first female beatbox champion in history. When she gave a ground-breaking performance on America's Got gift, earning a third-place finish on... read full bio
It's hardly surprising that Sprints' songs sound so colloquial. Since their first song The Cheek, the Dublin four-piece—bassist Sam McCann, guitarist Colm O'Reilly and drummer Jack Callan—have been known for their gripping lyrics. The title tune of their EP, A Modern Job, is about defying social norms. Sprints, who made their SXSW debut and are at home on stage and draw inspiration for their... read full bio
French artist, singer and DJ producer Notre Dame originally gained notoriety in the early 2010s. At a very young age, he began to produce, fusing many musical styles. After some time, he made the decision to concentrate on electronic music and develop his own sound. The live performances of his varied music are equally well-known. Notre Dame makes an effort to... read full bio
Paleman, a Manchester native who studied jazz at Trinity College of Music and Chetham's School of Music, has quickly risen through the ranks since breaking out of the UK's thriving post-dubstep scene. He immediately rose to prominence as one of the most innovative and creative DJs and producers. His career began with a number of albums on Swamp81, then he worked... read full bio
The most intriguing and exciting endeavor in the European modern jazz scene is Okvsho. The two brothers from Zurich, Switzerland (Georg & Christoph Kiss) that make up Okvsho let their initial musical experience in beat-making and electronic music to influence them. Okvsho originally came to the notice of a larger audience with the Boyoom Connective release of their "Traphouse Jazz EP"... read full bio
