Born in London, producer and DJ Charlie Baker, better known by his stage name Breaka, adopted his persona after working long shifts in front of dub sound systems at subdub concerts and entertaining student audiences at home parties. It should come as no surprise that his characteristic sound features distinct percussion rhythms and powerful bass lines given his background as... read full bio
Ardalan, a Tehran native, discovered at a young age that he had an unusual affinity for music. Ardalan was first enthralled by classic jazz and rock as well as traditional Iranian music, but as he grew older and lived back and forth between Iran and California, his tastes started to change. Ardalan's collection of mixtapes featuring rare musical jewels such as... read full bio
Josh Teed is a technical, flexible, and classically educated musician. His compositions honor some of his electronic influences, like Govinda, CloZee, and Charlesthefirst, while remaining distinctive and aptly displaying his extensive proficiency with instruments. At the infant age of three, he began playing the violin, and at the age of nine, he won the Florida Fiddle Championship. During his live performances,... read full bio
Bulgarian musician, producer, and DJ Sariel Orenda investigates the relationship between emotion and sound, mood and feeling, melody and condition of being. His music takes the listener on a voyage across many languages and civilizations with the overarching goal of reuniting them with their most authentic selves. In addition to live concerts, where he combines live looping guitars, vocals, and... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Grace Gardner, who resides in Austin, published her debut EP, "Peach." The singer previewed the songs "Acrobatics," "Parcel," and "Designated Driver" during her Houston performance as Ella Jane's opening act. The small-scale event gave Gardner the chance to introduce her music to a large audience. Gardner writes honest, painful, and empathetic songs. She expresses emotions that many find difficult... read full bio
The youthful composer, Nohelys Jimenez, was raised in a modest home surrounded by music and culture. He was born in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. Her upbringing in an area that encouraged dancing and lyricism at every step. As the boys and young men honed their combat rap skills, she would navigate through the cyphers, observing and scrutinizing. After seeing an interview... read full bio
Fred Huurdeman and Adriaan de Koning are the driving forces behind Sinister Souls. Based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, they use influences from Breakcore, Techno, Rave, and Drum 'n Bass to produce their own brand of filthy Dubstep. Since they began, Sinister Souls has already accomplished a number of significant goals. From performing at festivals like Q-Base and Qore 3.0 in the... read full bio
Since their formation in high school, Vancouver's Winona Forever have surfed a wave of musical curiosity and chemistry that no one could have predicted. fanbase a period of formative years spent traveling Canada and packed Vancouver's hardy DIY venues, the band's hit Keep Kool accidentally led to a worldwide fanbase. While they awaited the release of Feelgood, the sophomore album... read full bio
DORA was born into a family with a rich creative legacy, and she immediately displayed her innate musical aptitude. She grew up listening to music in her home, including songs by Kendrick Lamar and Ella Fitzgerald. Following her accomplishments as a Lead Singer in the Creative Junior Big Band and running a profitable YouTube covers channel, DORA launches her solo music... read full bio
Chinese-Australian composers Mindy Meng Wang and Sui Zhen came together impromptu one chilly afternoon in Naarm, Melbourne. Origin of You, their first joint album, is centered on the ongoing transformation of a person's conception of identity and self—coming to grips with one's identity, origins, and future. It is about being born, living, and dying. It also deals with transitions: from... read full bio
Currently residing in the UK, Liang Lawrence is a singer-songwriter. Within weeks of its publication, her debut EP, "Letters to Myself," had received over a million plays. Before turning 18, Liang lived in eight different countries, and music drew her in as a source of stability and grounding from a young age. She discovered in music a means of expressing... read full bio
Renowned electronic musician RAfeeki is credited with influencing the deep house sound for ever. He is from Colorado City, California, which is known for having a flourishing music culture. Thanks to his ability to craft intriguing beats and melodies, RAfeeki has developed a reputation for generating evocative and deep electronic soundscapes. A diverse array of musical styles serve as the inspiration... read full bio
Pronounced "mūse," MVSE is a rapidly rising electronic music producer, DJ, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His musical compositions are inspired by his adventurous spirit and lifelong experiences as a musician. His distinctive sounds are produced by fusing a variety of synthetic sounds with organic and natural elements to produce hauntingly beautiful tunes. With his groundbreaking smash singles Unbroken and Die In Your... read full bio
Presenting Pageant Mum, a band that will quickly become well-known as they dominate the music scene and become the new band that everyone is talking about. Their angular driven guitars, feisty, genuine lyrics, and post hardcore punky angst leave no trace. When you combine this with an incredibly tight drum and bass pairing, you get the Pageant Mum effect, which leaves... read full bio
Acclaimed as the queen of Japanese hip-hop, Awich embodies everything that makes the genre so essential to culture. Over the course of her boundary-pushing career, the Okinawan-born artist has struck a balance between cutting-edge musicianship and forward-thinking storytelling, a fierce devotion to her homeland and heritage—a Japanese prefecture whose troubled history and near-mystical beauty have served as an endless source... read full bio
Within the first few years of her career, Xia Brookside had already competed in five different countries, making her a well-travelled champion when she joined NXT UK. Being the daughter of British wrestling icon and WWE Performance Center instructor Robbie Brookside, she too had an impressive background. Along with squabbling with people like Isla Dawn, Jinny, and Kay Lee Ray, Brookside... read full bio
Vanessa Craft works as a social media influencer, cosplayer, and professional actress. Austin Romero's wife, Vanessa, has incorporated her love of pop culture, video games, and movies into a number of her employment endeavors. She used to be a Disney Princess at Walt Disney World in Orlando. She enjoys traveling, making appearances at comic events, seeing a broad range of... read full bio
Currently competing as Steph De Lander, Stephanie De Lander is an Australian professional wrestler of Maltese heritage. Her stint with WWE under the Persia Pirotta moniker in the NXT brand is what made her most famous. Before joining WWE and becoming a part of the NXT brand, De Lander first made her name in the Australian independent circuit. She was let... read full bio
Vast released Look Mom... No Hands, his solo first record, after resigning from his position as chief Ox man. A variety of guest emcees made appearances on Vast's solo debut, including MF Doom, Aesop Rock, Sadat X of Brand Nubian, and Vordul Mega. A who's who of underground producers, including Madlib, RJD2, Blueprint, Ayatollah, and Da Beatminerz, was also included... read full bio
Tiago was raised in Lisbon, Portugal, but his passion for music eventually brought him to Berlin. Here he began his association with the Baschtelzen group, creating, planning, and operating stages at Fusion & Garbicz Festival. He also performed frequently in some of the city's most prestigious venues. After that, he took a bold move to Bali, where he helped create the... read full bio
