London-based, Northern-born, the well-known music photographer and DJ Cicely has captured images of some of the greatest figures in the UK underground, including Skepta, Big Zuu and Novelist. Her images have been displayed on billboards all across London, including in places like Leicester Square and Euston. Additionally, CICELY has produced photography for brands including Nike, Vans and Footasylum. She used her time studying... read full bio
The Bamboos, a nine-piece Melbourne band led by Lance Ferguson, have gone a long way since their founding. They created waves globally and were rapidly recognized as one of the best funk and soul bands of our time after being initially influenced by the instrumental raw funk of the late '60s and early '70s. However, The Bamboos have shown that... read full bio
Jackyl is an American rock and roll band. Jackyl’s sound has been described as a combination of hard rock, heavy metal and Southern rock. Their music has also sometimes been categorized as glam metal. The band is probably best-known for its song “The Lumberjack”, which features a chainsaw solo by lead singer Jesse James Dupree. Dupree would rev the chainsaw’s... read full bio
Few bands could combine the high gloss of sophisticated, jazz-influenced pop with the carefree breeziness of the developing new wave as effectively as Haircut 100 in the first half of the 1980's. They were able to combine cheerful vocals, sax solos, skittering guitars, funky breakdowns and horn parts to create a sound that quickly drew in listeners. Even a challenging second album,... read full bio
Nancy Gibbs is a skilled journalist, academic, and well-known authority in the fields of public policy and the media. She is the director of the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics, and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and bears the title of Edward R. Murrow Professor. She plays a crucial role in influencing the conversation surrounding media, politics, and... read full bio
MY BABY is a Dutch-New Zealand dance music group that focuses on roots and rock. Psychedelic riffs and rises are combined with blues and slide guitar to create their sound. They have an authentically heavenly voice with a raw, sincere and haunting rhythms. The rawness of rock and punk, the comforting tones of roots and blues, a hint of EDM and a powerful beat... read full bio
Podcast presenter, producer and editor Jody Avirgan owns Roulette Productions, his producing firm. He acts as story editor and executive producer for a variety of projects and is the host of the Radiotopia programs This Day In Esoteric Political History and Good Sport from the TED Audio Collective. Recent projects he worked on include Adam McKay's Death at the Wing from Hyperobject... read full bio
In the fields of customer experience and sales strategy, Matt Dixon is a highly experienced and significant individual. He plays a crucial role in developing cutting-edge solutions that foster successful customer interactions as the Chief Product and Research Officer at Tethr, a top provider of consumer analytics. Dixon's best-selling books, which have become required reading for experts in the area, showcase... read full bio
Erica Falls, a soul singer and composer, attributes her distinct vintage sound to her upbringing in New Orleans' 9th Ward, where her parents exposed her to Whitney Houston, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone and Sarah Vaughan. She adopts a sassy, soulful tone that evokes a bygone period whether she's performing live or recording in the studio. With... read full bio
Jenna Wortham is a journalist, author, podcaster and cultural icon. She is a thought leader at the nexus of technology, culture and identity, providing captivating and perceptive commentary to captivated audiences across media. She is a staff writer for the New York Times Magazine and co-edited the highly acclaimed graphic anthology Black Futures. Editor Jack Silverstein called her "one of the most savvy and... read full bio
Mark Nepo, a poet, philosopher and spiritual guide, has had a profound influence for more than forty years as "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time," "a consummate storyteller" and "an eloquent spiritual teacher." With more than a million copies sold, Mark's #1 New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening, has stirred and inspired readers and searchers all... read full bio
At age 8, William learned to swim and could freedive to a height of 15 meters, but he didn't start taking his sport seriously until much later. He first completed his studies in Italy with Umberto Pelizzari and other members of the Italian Apnea Academy, where he also contributed to the establishment of Apnea Academy International by providing the textbooks... read full bio
Upstate New York's Catskills-based recipe developer Alexis deBoschnek worked as the Senior Test Kitchen Manager at BuzzFeed's Tasty before turning freelance, where her program, Chef Out of Water, frequently went viral. She has submitted recipes to Tasting Table, Chowhound, The Kitchn, Food52 and The Kitchn. To the Last Bite, her debut cookbook from Simon & Schuster, was hailed by publications including TIME,... read full bio
ONIPA are the result of a passionate partnership between some of the biggest names on the UK live scene and longtime friends Kweku of Ghana and Tom Excell (musical director of Nubiyan Twist). The five-piece live act consists of Finn Booth (Nubiyan Twist) on drums, KOG on vocals, balafon and percussion, Tom on guitar, percussion and electronics, Dwayne Kilvington (Wonky Logic) on synthesizers and MPC. We No... read full bio
A mother and Paralympic legend, Alana Nichols is a multi-talented athlete with a desire for pushing both herself and other people to their limits. Her love of athletics and adventure has propelled her since a young age and she always rises to the challenge of life's difficulties. Alana, a talented athlete and intense competitor, swiftly adapted to adaptive sports after sustaining... read full bio
The current kings of Ghanaian highlife music have returned! Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band's sophomore album, "Obiaa," is being released through Strut with pride. The record, once again produced by Kwame Yeboah and Ben Abarbanel-Wolff at Lovelite Studio's analogue headquarters in Berlin, is a passionate journey into the heart of Ghana's native highlife music that honors Pat Thomas, the... read full bio
Raz Olsher and Afla Sackey have a link that supports their dynamic and natural musical chemistry. Their music is a seamless fusion of electronic and African elements that is full of soul, life and entrancing rhythms. Raz, owner of Fossil Studios and a native of Tel Aviv, is a multi-platinum, award-winning producer. Along with a wide spectrum of solo electronic music projects,... read full bio
PVT is a worldwide organization, but insiders refer to them as Pivot. Their first four albums were published to widespread acclaim and they are an outfit that has embraced technology at every step. Their music is rough, innovative and confrontational. They have toured extensively, both independently and as the opening act for groups such as The Arctic Monkeys, Gary Numan, Warpaint, Bloc... read full bio
Pigeon, a five-piece band, bursts onto the scene with their explosive first EP Yagana. The group was born out of an accidental post-pub jam session in Margate. The seamless transitions between Afro-disco, grunge, no wave and jazz on the tunes make the band's interconnected symbiotic relationship clear right away. Falle Nioke, a singer from Guinea, is supported by a talented ensemble that... read full bio
Ten years after the unexpected death of his father Simon Jeffes, Arthur Jeffes established the Penguin Cafe by putting together a brilliant and diverse collection of musicians to play the legacy of the legendary PCO music. With the captivating ideology of the Penguin Cafe always in his mind, Arthur, a gifted composer in his own right, immediately started to produce fresh... read full bio
