As a true bridge between the worlds of pop and dance music, Hot Chip have become recognized alongside other British legends like Pet Shop Boys and Depeche Mode throughout the years. Their discography is full of songs that have the power to both move people's bodies and touch their emotions. The eleven songs on Freakout/Release, which follow a stunning four-night... read full bio
British indie-electro bands HMLTD blend punk, synth pop and other elements into a throbbing, grinding brew while incorporating experimental embellishments. The group, previously known as Happy Meal Ltd., was founded in London and featured the flamboyant vocalist Henry Spychalski in addition to the guitar duo James and Duke, bassist Nico and drummer Achilleas. They created an androgynous, gender-bending look that garnered a lot... read full bio
The Heavy Hours follow up on their critically praised Wildfire EP, which they released in the midst of a pandemic with Gardens, a full-length album that further demonstrates their own brand of warm-hearted, open-armed alternative music. Several years ago, before the group had management, an agent or a record label on their side, the Cincinnati-based foursome recorded Gardens. Each member took a week... read full bio
Californian trio Heavy Gus blurs the borders between rough garage band fare, hazy surf and dreamy indie rock on their compelling full-length debut, Notions. They were inspired by the harsh beauty and bittersweet loneliness of the high desert. The compilation is lean and sparse, powered by distorted guitars and a driving rhythm section and the performances are loose and organic to match.... read full bio
Harry Teardrop is a blossoming star, like a flower growing from a crack in the sidewalk. Teardrop creates his own rock music from the comfort of his New York City bedroom, mixing nasty guitar riffs with percussion that are dance and rap-inspired and catchy hooks to create an entire band on his laptop. Bill Evans, Nat King Cole and Billie Holiday are... read full bio
FUR, who still call the seaside town where they were formed just over four years ago home, might not have anticipated this quick rise, but their drive and tenacity have been there since Day One, when Murray began to look for undergraduate flatmates solely based on their musical abilities. Once he had located the others, they started to write songs that combined... read full bio
The Faim might not be familiar to you yet. They recently inked a global contract with BMG Music, which you might not be aware of. You might not be aware of the fact that renowned L.A. producer John Feldmann (Blink 182, The Used, All Time Low) was so enthralled by their recordings that he personally invited them to L.A. to... read full bio
Jonathan Wilson produced Father John Misty's Pure Comedy, which received a Grammy nomination and touring arenas all over the world with Pink Floyd icon Roger Waters (for whom he also provided a guitar solo on the acclaimed Is This The Life We Really Want album). Wilson also received a lot of praise for his collaboration with Karen Elson on her sophomore album... read full bio
The Swedish rock duo Johnossi, winners of a Grammy and a platinum record, is back and this time they're bolder and bigger than ever. The huge rock/pop choruses of Johnossi's cosmos are incredibly easy to get lost in. "Air Is Free," their most recent hit, is no exception. Ossi's thunderous drumming and John's notable guitar riffs remain the foundation of... read full bio
Kaizers Orchestra, a Norwegian sextet, creates cathartic rock tunes that significantly reference Tin Pan Alley dirges and Eastern European folk music. The band, comprised of Jan Ove Ottesen and Geir Zahl on vocals, guitar and oil barrel, Helge Risa on pump organ, Yvind Storesund on accordion and bass, Terge Vintersten on guitar and percussion and Rune Solheim on drums, was founded in... read full bio
It's hard to realize that Mystery Jets' debut album, Making Dens, was released ten years ago. Mystery Jets were always the most difficult to categorize of all the acts that emerged in The Libertines' Fagin-like wake. A Syd Barrett-inspired group operating out of their Thameside refuge on Eel Pie, the South London island that gave birth to the British R&B... read full bio
The group Mother Mother's whirlwind decade included over 3.2 billion streams and views, over 27.7 million monthly listeners on digital platforms, 5 million Shazam searches and sold-out tour dates all over the world. The band's members are Ryan Guldemond, Molly Guldemond, Jasmin Parkin, Ali Siadat and Mike Young. The much awaited follow-up to the popular song "Hayloft," "Hayloft II," debuted in the top... read full bio
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
