Mint Field's sound is organic, vast and haunted by specters that lie behind rhythms, where Estrella's angelic voice inspires a supernatural world of beauty and melancholy. The band is made up of Estrella Sanchez (vocals, guitar) and Amor Amezcua (drums, synthesizers). According to the band, Pasar De Las Luces, their newest album and debut for Innovative Leisure Records in Los Angeles, is "a... read full bio
Wolf Parade, a Canadian indie rock band, won over reviewers with their complex, dynamic music that was influenced by a wide range of genres. They also saw an unexpected amount of financial success. They consistently wrote catchy songs with pop hooks that made it clear they had spent a lot of time listening to 1980s new wave music. However, they also... read full bio
One of the most popular vocalists and songwriters of her generation is Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Aoife O'Donovan. She co-founded the bands I'm With Her and Crooked Still, released three critically acclaimed solo albums, performed on The Goat Rodeo Sessions with Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile and contributed for ten years to the radio variety shows "Live From... read full bio
Hannigan first gained attention as a mysterious, angelic-voiced singer who accompanied Damien Rice on harmonies. They collaborated for seven years, but the full scope of her abilities wasn't made clear until the release of her solo debut, Sea Sew. The self-released album, a joyful kaleidoscope of love songs, laments, sea shanties and glockenspiels with a hand-stitched Lisa cover, was a huge hit... read full bio
Joey Verrando aka HE$H has carved out his own route in the dynamic world of bass music, proudly representing Dallas and enjoying continuing success. With his unmistakable unique sound, marked by an aggressive production technique and influences from dirty south hip-hop, HE$H joins the table alongside today's dubstep heavyweights. He is renowned for his innate capacity to control crowds. Excision's North American... read full bio
Mod Sun is a multi-talented artist who has made a name for himself in the music industry with his unique blend of pop-punk, hip-hop, and alternative rock. Born Derek Ryan Smith in Bloomington, Minnesota, Mod Sun's career began as a drummer in various punk bands before he transitioned to making his own music. He released his first album, "Hippie Hop,"... read full bio
Kareem Weaver is a co-founder and the executive director of FULCRUM, an organization that collaborates with stakeholders to enhance students' reading performance. He is the second vice president and chair of the education committee for the Oakland NAACP and the upcoming movie The Right to Read will highlight his advocacy. Once the Western Region Executive Director of New Leaders, Mr. Weaver was... read full bio
Glenn Haussman is the most well-known supporter, pundit, instructor and consultant in the hospitality sector. The International Hospitality Institute awarded him the top global social media influencer in the hospitality industry and his podcast No Vacancy Live was rated the best in the industry. For his relentless efforts in uniting the hotel sector amid the Covid issue, he also got the Leadership... read full bio
Isaac Waddington, a singer-songwriter who now resides in London and is originally from Portsmouth, has a classical music background. He spent his formative years singing with the Chichester Cathedral Choir and was awarded the renowned "BBC Young Chorister of the Year" award. Isaac has drawn musical inspiration for his new EP, Dirty Mile, from some of his most important musical role... read full bio
Christopher Dragon, an Australian conductor, is both the Colorado Symphony's Resident Conductor and the Music Director of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra. He was an Assistant Conductor when he began working with the Colorado Symphony in the season. Dragon had the chance to collaborate closely with Principal Conductor Asher Fisch during his three years as Assistant Conductor with the West Australian... read full bio
The Southeast Symphony & Chorus in Los Angeles and the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra both employ American conductor Anthony Parnther as its music director and conductor. The Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Chineke! Orchestra, Simfnica de Barcelona I Nacional de Catalunya, Jacaranda — Music at the Edge, Hear Now Music Festival, Mann Center Festival Orchestra, Pittsburgh Microtonal... read full bio
Together with Marc Anthony and India, Victor Manuelle became one of the most influential figures in the New York salsa scene during the mid-1990s. Gilberto Santa Rosa served as Manuelle's mentor and albums like Victor Manuelle and A Pesar de Todo frequently placed at the top of the tropical charts. Starting with Decisión Unámine, he added executive production and songwriting credits... read full bio
The experimental musician and Grammy-winning producer Adrian Quesada is best known for being a co-founder of the seven-time Grammy-nominated psychedelic soul band Black Pumas. Quesada, a native Texan, has a rich musical background that includes producing and singing in funk, soul, psychedelic and various Latin music projects. His most recent works include Jaguar Sound, an instrumental album that pays homage to... read full bio
Susie Benchasil Seiter is a well-known orchestrator, conductor and composer for live performances, computer games, movies and television. She recently finished co-composing the drama limited series Thai Cave Rescue on Netflix. Seiter is widely known for orchestrating and leading the wildly popular Evanescence: Synthesis and Lindsey Stirling's Orchestra symphony concert world tours. Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions and The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the... read full bio
David, an Oxford University graduate, has achieved success with the Classical Brit Award-winning band Only Men Aloud, performing at events such as the Royal Variety Performance, the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special and the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympics. David has established himself as one of the top conductors of Film with Live Orchestra, having led productions such as La La... read full bio
Amy Wadge is one of the UK's most prolific, current, Grammy winning songwriters. She has produced numerous singles and collaborated on songs with both well-known and up-and-coming artists, including Janelle Monáe, Keith Urban, James Blunt, Ella Henderson, Labrinth, Niall Horan, Ben Haenow, Jamie Lawson, Birdy, Marlon Roudette, Dua Lipa, Zak Abel, Jason Mraz, Jessie Ware, Joel Adams, Rebecca Ferguson, Aquilo, Ms. Dynamite, LeAnn Rimes,... read full bio
Katie Noonan, a five-time ARIA Award winner, has established herself as one of Australia's most diligent, adaptable and productive artists. The Herald Sun named Katie one of the best Australian singers of all time. Over the course of her career, she has created 21 albums, achieved seven times platinum record sales and received 28 nominations for ARIA Awards in a variety of... read full bio
Israeli musician, actor and transplant Ninet Tayeb resides in Los Angeles. The visceral rock'n'roll of the singer-songwriter fits in with America's passion of guitar-based, carnal intensity. Ninet is one of Israel's greatest stars back home. She has performed there with acts including Cyndi Lauper, Jesus & Mary Chain and Alanis Morissette. She won the inaugural season of Israel's version of American Idol, Kochav... read full bio
Co-founding partner and Bonobos' CEO is Andy Dunn. According to Dunn, Bonobos was created with the goal of demonstrating how the world had changed and how you could now create a brand online. They intended to demonstrate how the Internet will take the lead in providing excellent customer service, telling stories and conducting business. At Stanford University, Dunn and his co-founder, Brian... read full bio
Mike Watt, one of the most important players in West Coast punk rock, originally rose to prominence as the Minutemen's distinctive bassist. Watt was an excellent bassist who is almost as well-known for his methods as for his playing. Watt has collaborated with a wide spectrum of artists, from Sonic Youth to Kelly Clarkson. Musically, his basslines are a diverse... read full bio
