Horrendous was born in the early months of 2009. Weaving webs of filthy riffs through the air of the rehearsal area, the band emerged from a dismal environment, fascinated and completely obsessed with the old school. During the summer, a demo called Sweet Blasphemies was written and recorded. The band's myspace page offered CD-R copies of the demo for sale. Horrendous joined... read full bio
Xiu Xiu was born on a dance floor; entered the club by itself and left by itself. Jennifer Lopez, the first Xiu Xiu song, was recorded that evening. Every song in the album would always be about specific incidents in the band members' personal lives, the lives of those close to them, and the social and political issues that shape and... read full bio
Indian duo Baalti, located in San Francisco, is skilled in enhancing vintage South Asian tracks to become dance floor hits. Mihir Chauhan and Jaiveer Singh started Baalti as a way to experiment with vintage Indian recordings and international sounds that they thought were absent from dance music. They found and developed their own distinct style over the course of several late-night... read full bio
Barny Fletcher is a rising pop sensation with unquestionable charisma. He made his breakthrough with the singles "Christ Flow" and "Blu Skyes," which paved the way for his highly anticipated debut album, CANVAS2033, and its sequel, BOZO. Following the releases, BBC Radio 1's "Introducing Playlist" offered support, which resulted in a coveted performance spot at the BBC Introducing Stage during... read full bio
His distinctiveness, catchy melodies and lovely falsetto voice best describe his music. He had begun writing music as early as elementary school. With the intention of making music his profession, he chose to study at a Tokyo institution. His performances have delighted the crowd ever since he made his debut. Vicke Blanka has been touring internationally this year, with over 5,000 people... read full bio
DJ and producer Nicky Elisabeth was reared in Belgium after being born in the southern Netherlands. At the age of sixteen, she began to sing, and by the time she was eighteen, her love for music had grown to include DJing. Nicky was living in Amsterdam, where she was surrounded by the techno culture and had access to the hub... read full bio
Before she could even speak, Royale Lynn was singing, so she gave up riding her pony and moved to Nashville with a guitar. Billboard described the country music artist as "a ferocious newcomer with ceiling scraping vocals" and she has amassed millions of views on social media by herself. Additionally, Billboard designated her as one of its "Emerging Artists." Six million... read full bio
Although Thantifaxath has never been easily listened to or approachable, they appear to have taken a step in the direction of both a more intense and clear sound in this instance. They have abandoned many of the noisy inspirations that typified their previous work and are now more focused on their discordant death edge. They resemble Portal, if Portal were... read full bio
Originating from the isolated island of Tasmania, Psycroptic have gradually established themselves in the congested modern metal scene. Psycroptic avoids trends and uses a wide range of musical influences, both extreme and otherwise, to create a sound that is all their own: a perfect fusion of brutality, intensity and rhythm. Psycroptic defies categorization, distinguishing themselves from the mob and bringing something new... read full bio
The musical development of Mental Cruelty since their 2014 debut is just remarkable. These Germans started out playing brutal slam with a deathcore twist, but swiftly shifted into cookie-cutter symphonic deathcore before regaining their footing by putting amazing songwriting first and adding more melodic embellishments. They appear to have undergone yet another evolution, with their core of Lorna Shore and... read full bio
Formerly known as Shaman, Korpiklaani is a folk metal band from Finland. Korpiklaani translates to "Backwoods Clan" from Finnish. "Korpi" signifies "dark old forest" when pronounced. In biology, it describes the appearance of a boreal forest on moist moraine soils, with a thick covering of moss serving as undergrowth and dense spruce growth. Korpiklaani started with folk music before turning metal,... read full bio
The folk-noir band Balaklava Blues are fighting on the cultural front lines of Ukraine's democratic and liberation movement. Balaklava Blues plays with many folk traditions and Ukrainian polyphony.They combine eons-old polyphonic customs, individual narratives, sounds from revolution and conflict, and striking visuals that fuse traditional themes with modern manifestations of trauma, vulnerability, and power. Their multimedia live presentation is passionate and... read full bio
Airshow is a jamband that is destined to take off and become everyone's top priority. Childhood best friends Steve Gallagher (guitar/vocals) and Cody Chelius (mandolin/vocals), who had formed in Reading, Pennsylvania, expanded their wings and moved to Nashville. They started their rapid ascent to the top of Nashville's jamband scene when they met Bill Baker (bass/vocals) and John Rodrigue (drums/vocals), and... read full bio
Ben Morrison of The Brothers Comatose and Erika Tietjen of T Sisters came together to form the intriguing folk duo TERRIER. Their artistic adventure together began during the difficult days of the pandemic, when creativity and resiliency were most required. They were partners in life as well as on stage. As fate would have it, the concept for TERRIER began to... read full bio
Ariel Engle, the newest vocalist for Broken Social Scene, is known as La Force. La Force's sound is nighttime electronic pop with captivating vocals by Engle over a powerful arrangement. She makes a lasting impression on Broken Social Scene's electrifying live performances with her flowing, powerful lead vocals on the oblique hymn "Stay Happy" and the soaring "Gonna Get Better,"... read full bio
Tech-House musician Enzo is Burning has gained recognition for his unique style of basic Tech-House and his viral edits. Enzo has experience with a variety of music projects. He studied music theory and production in Brighton in the past, and he has fronted bands and played guitar in a variety of genres, from Neo-Soul to Punk Rock. His career as... read full bio
Although Dre Ngozi is best known as a DJ, she is also a multi-talented artist, producer, host, and curator. born and raised in Canada, Dre, who is of Trinidadian and Nigerian descent, is renowned for her ability to move fluidly across a variety of genres, including dancehall, hip-hop, afrohouse, global club, house, and electro. At nine years old, she was... read full bio
CHASER is an upbeat punk rock band that was founded in the center of the Southern California punk scene. They are passionate, vivacious and melodious. Their emotionally charged and contagious performances leave you yearning for more. Mike LeDonne on vocals, Jesse Stopnitzky on bass and vocals, Bill Hockmuth on guitar, and Davey Guy on drums make up CHASER, a group of close... read full bio
Adelaide is a Texas-born performer currently residing in Los Angeles. Her career has taken her to several venues, recording studios, and television networks. She joined the Mariachi Divas, who have won two Grammy awards, after earning a bachelor's degree in jazz studies from Texas State University and a master's degree in Afro-Latin music from Cal State LA. She departed the... read full bio
Renowned for their surreal musical arrangements and electrifying live performances, The Dillinger Escape Plan formally broke up after three incredible farewell gigs at New York City's Terminal 5. The band is set to make a comeback in commemoration of the record that started their remarkable journey, following years of undying fan support, an endless stream of reunion requests, and many reissues.... read full bio
