Megan had heard about God all her life, but she wasn't really sure who He was. When she was eighteen and began going to church regularly, her faith took on a significant significance in her life. A producer messaged Megan on Instagram, wondering if she would be interested in trying out for American Idol. Although she was first apprehensive,... read full bio
The Kilans are an indie rock band that came up in the Salt Lake City scene and are well-known for their raw sound and powerful live performances. The band is composed of David Wiseman on drums, Jacob Schultz on lead guitar, Cooper Brezoff on bass, and Jack Ongman on vocals and rhythm guitar. It all began when Jack and Jacob... read full bio
Australian metalcore group Ocean Sleeper, headquartered in Rural Victoria, is known for their thunderous riffs, guttural yells, and epic choruses. After bursting into the underground scene with the release of Breaking Free, the group released the long-player Don't Leave Me This Way, solidifying their status as one of Australia's best-kept secrets. The band, Karl Spiessl (vocals), Ionei Heckenberg (guitars/vocals), Stan Liagourdis... read full bio
Grade 2 exposes a new generation to the raw power of classic punk. Their second CD on Tim Armstrong's storied Hellcat Records is a pounding tour de force that combines the unwavering punk spirit with the cry of modern injustice, individual identity, and Gen-Z adolescent grievances, as expressed by three lads who have punk in their veins. After honing... read full bio
Denitia, a Texas native now living in Nashville, has dabbled in a variety of musical genres, but her album Highways, a "alt-country ramble" that is "deeply tuneful, light on its feet, and shot through with melancholy," led her back to country music, her gold standard for songwriting. Denitia participated in Black Opry and WXPN's residency, was named an Artist... read full bio
Larry Wilcox is an American actor, producer, and director best known for starring in the television series, CHiPS as Officer Jonathan “Jon” Baker. Before his acting career, Wilcox enlisted in the United States Marine Corps with which he served thirteen months in Vietnam. He received five campaign stars and two meritorious promotions before being discharged as a Sergeant. Soon after,... read full bio
The Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for Fox News, Trey Yingst, takes viewers on an exciting tour of some of the world's most dangerous regions. With direct experience covering conflicts in Gaza, the Ukraine, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other regions, Yingst provides unmatched perspectives on the harsh reality of war, the suffering of those impacted, and the unwavering pursuit of the truth... read full bio
Situated equidistantly between boosted Americana and rustic roots-rock, Jason Scott & the High Heat craft a broad, vibrant sound that surpasses the customs of their Oklahoma City origin. The sound of a true band grounded in groove, grit, and its own distinct spirit—too loud for folk music, too textured for Red Dirt—led by a songwriter whose unique background—a Pentecostal upbringing,... read full bio
Italy's Mola di Bari is the birthplace of Sante Sansone. He has always been captivated by music and DJing, even as a young youngster. The inspiration struck when he was fifteen years old. He had a strong desire to choose and present his music to everyone, and because of his charisma and intense devotion, people began to follow him. Equipped... read full bio
Taylor Burns, Joel King, and Ricky Young—all former lead singers of other bands—formed the American country rock group The Wild Feathers in Nashville, Tennessee. After the band's first record was released, drummer Ben Dumas joined. Former member of Apache Relay, a band that had opened for The Wild Feathers, Brett Moore is a multi-instrumentalist who started touring and recording with... read full bio
Anna Papalia is a professional influencer, keynote speaker, and CEO of Interviewology. She has more than 1.9 million social media followers. She has experience working for major corporations including Cigna and Lincoln Financial. She also spent 12 years as a professor at Temple University's Fox School of Business, where she gathered data and identified the four types of interviews.... read full bio
Torsten Gross is a maverick in every sense of the term who relishes the challenge of saying "no." Even though he has been a C6 quadriplegic since the age of 15, he still answers "yes." Due to this motivation, he was able to finish 12 marathons in 12 months and embark on a new endeavor: driving a race vehicle with... read full bio
Muroki, a Kenyan-New Zealander, has made Berlin his home with the goal of introducing his soulful indie-funk-pop combination to European listeners. His third EP, Timezones, was recently released on Benee's Olive Records label. His single "Love Cocoon" peaked at number one on the Triple J Australian chart. You can watch his incredible cover of Tame Impala's "Borderline" for Triple J's renowned... read full bio
AEROBICA, which began as a monthly club night for 200 people in Santiago, has grown to become one of the most popular events in the underground scenes of Chile and Latin America. The long-running festival is well-known for prioritizing the dancers, its mission to build welcoming spaces for women and the LGBTQ community, and its unwavering support of other Latin American... read full bio
Kamixlo was the founder of the renowned underground group Bala Club. He created an inclusive business with Bala club nights, featuring a distinctive cross-genre post-club music style for the after-hours crowd. Demonico EP, his debut commercial release, was released under Visionist's Codes X Pan label. After releasing two more EPs under his own Bala Club label, Kami released his debut album... read full bio
The 25-year-old vocalist Zacardi Cortez has one of the most talked-about voices in gospel music these days. In this era of auto-tune stars, Cortez's powerful voice and spine-tingling vocal stunts have elevated James Fortune & FIYA's radio hits "I Believe" and "The Blood" over the last six years, making him one of the industry's most sought-after vocalists for live performances... read full bio
Leading futurist and innovation strategist Nikki Greenberg works to get businesses ready for a tech-enabled future. In order to match their companies with the increasingly digital manner that people live, work, and interact today, she assists CEOs in reimagining their industries. She has worked for Fortune 500 companies in senior roles. Most recently, she was the Head of Technology Strategy... read full bio
Former members of the heavy underground band Damad joined forces with Savannah College of Art and Design student Laura Pleasants to form Kylesa, a band that plays guitar. The only surviving original members of the group are composers and visionaries Phillip Cope and Pleasants. Initially forming as a combination of punk, metal, and sludge, Kylesa rapidly started incorporating psychedelic aspects into... read full bio
Frank Zappa and Frank Sinatra are evoked in equal measure by the spirit of Greep's progressively frenzied and covert soliloquies, with a dash of Scott Walker thrown in. The jazz-funk exercise that is the instrumental title tune is suitable for both the opening theme of a Broadway musical and a TV show's soundtrack. Excitement and expectation are created by the wah-wah... read full bio
As Surf Trash gets ready to release their next album, "The Only Place I Know," the excitement is growing. Their music promises a sonic experience that encapsulates the spirit of their live performances, resonating with the echoes of their tried-and-true authenticity. Prepare to explore the next phase of Surf Trash's musical journey as they immerse themselves in the waves of... read full bio
