ARTIST PROFILES

Searching for new artists is a passion that is the air I breathe. This indie classical pianist has an interesting forte. Hania Rani from Gdansk, Poland is a composer, pianist, and singer. Although she is classically trained and studied music at the Music School Feliks Nowowiejski in Poland she is not above composing electronic music. She has been playing and composing for the past twenty years and says music is her passion. Hania Rani grew up with music playing in her home. H

This British newcomer has been making quite a splash on the indie music circuit. Singer-songwriter, Aziya started playing guitar at the age of 10 and was musically influenced by the music of Tame Impala and Led Zepplin. This 21-year-old knows what she wants and she is going after it. She is not only a singer-songwriter but is also a model. She made her debut last year when she released her single, Slip which got her attention from Billboard and Vogue. She wants to be well-rou

This alternative rock band from Manchester, England has been playing the club circuit throughout England. The founders of the band, Charlie Woods, (vocals, guitar) and Jake Macleod, (bass, guitar) have known each other since they were 14 years old and have been writing music since then. They bonded over their love of such bands, New Order, The Maccabees, Foals and have a psychic connection that is scary. They both grew up in musical families with Charlie Woods grandfather who

This alternative rock band from Brighton, England has been making music in and around England and it's time to break out of the shell. The band members have known each other for years when they were playing with other bands so it felt familiar when they decided to become a band. Lead singer/guitarist, Lizzy B. Phillips, guitarist Chris Ostler, bassist Tommy Taylor, and drummer Alex Woodward have been together since 2014. The band not only makes music but also has causes they

You never know where you are going to find a good rock band and this one comes from Beirut, Lebanon. Lazzy Lung first started with just Canadian singer-songwriter, Allan Chaaraoui in 2006 as a solo artist but then it became a revolving door of musicians but then in 2012, they released their debut album, Strange Places. The album received critical acclaim and they got to do a regional tour. Since then musician and producer Allan Chaaraoui who is the leader of this outfit has b

Erika De Casier wants everyone to know that she just wants to do her thing. Since her debut album, Essentials in 2019 she has been making the rounds in the music industry. Born in Portugal and raised in Denmark, she started listening to music at the young age of 4 and it was R&B from such 90's artists as, Brandy, Usher, Destiny's Child, and many others. She definitely loved the funk part of the music and has incorporated that type of groove into her music. She has lived in ma

The indie rock and roll scene has been bursting at the seams with bands and singers from all over the world. This exciting alternative rock band, Young Rising Sons has been on the scene for quite some time now. They hail from Red Bank, New Jersey, and the band formed around 2010 when childhood friends, drummer Steve Patrick and bass player, Julian Dimagiba started making music together in and around their hometown of Red Bank, NJ. They were hanging out one night in NYC at a

Who says Rock is dead! Over the years rock has gone through many changes from 50's swinging sounds, 60's flower power and psychedelia, 70's epic rock anthems, 80's punk, and heavy metal through the 90's grunge rock and beyond. These days rock music has been combining both heavy metal aspects and alternative music and Black Smoke Trigger is one such band. They hail from Napier, New Zealand and they say their musical influences have been Alice In Chains, Audioslave, and Guns a

In keeping with the British invasion as it were, this British singer-songwriter from Grantham, England has risen to popularity because of her association with singer Lewis Capaldi. At the tender age of 20, she has been writing and performing for quite some time. As a matter of fact, she is still in school and studying at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. She released 3 singles last year in preparation for her debut EP, Falling Asleep At The Wheel. The EP was released i

Keshi, aka Casey Luong, is a singer-songwriter from Houston, Texas. He first started playing music at age 13 and learned to play guitar. Music took a backseat for a while and he became a registered nurse. It was while working as a nurse that he decided to start shifting gears with his music. In 2017 he took on the moniker of Keshi and began recording demos and experimenting with different beats. Before long his excitement with a newfound freedom of expression, his music beg

Omar Apollo has a laid back sound that makes you feel relaxed and in the groove. He was born Omar Velasco in Hobart, Indiana. He got his first guitar at age twelve from his parents and grew up listening to such diverse artists as Pedro Infante, Los Pachos, The Beatles, Neil Young and more. Omar Apollo sings in both English and Spanish and has been winning audiences ever since. He grew up singing in the church choir and learned how to play guitar by watching YouTube videos. He

Natives of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, vocalist/guitarist Adi Elcida Hernandez and bassist Ernesto Paez formed Modern Mimes around 2014. The “future goth” duo released its debut album, Wake Up, in 2017 and has been gaining fans ever since through additional recordings, performances, and videos. The video for “Love Hate” was directed by Carla Forte and first seen on Blank TV and several film festivals. The pair also received a great deal of attention for its cover of "I Don’t Wanna Be

There is a distinct buzz surrounding Newcastle, UK’s The Pale White. The trio (with brothers Adam and Jack Hope (vocals & guitar and drums, respectively) and their friend Tom Booth on bass) has become critical darlings of the UK music press after releasing only a handful of singles and two EPs. After issuing singles, “That Dress” and “Second Place” in 2016, the group released an eponymous EPin 2017. Reviewing the track “Downer,” NME raved, ”The Pale White are jam-packed with

British singer-songwriter Freya Ridings leaped onto TV viewer’s radar in a big way when her song “Lost Without You’ was featured on the UK’s Love Island. Growing up in a creative family certainly paved the way for her rise. Her father is actor-musician Richard Ridings, and it was from him she initially learned to play guitar. Her first single, Blackout,” was released in 2017, followed by a live album, Live at St Pancras Old Church, and the “Lost Without You” EP: came later t

Heartbreak can often be an impetus for creativity.  After a romantic relationship came to an end, Montreal singer Ada Lea spent 180 days documenting her feelings in a journal. That daily regimen of introspection eventually morphed from prose to lyrics, resulting in her debut album what we say in private, released last month. Pitchfork raves, “an innovative brand of indie rock that’s both fiery and introspective.” Like so many musicians, she began her musical journey in high s

Roseaux is a collective of Paris musicians and DJs. Begun by Emile Omar in 2012 with Alex Finkin and Clement Petit, the first project released was the eponymous full-length album, featuring Aloe Blacc. Since then, they have continued to release singles over the years with different guest vocalists, including, Blick Bassy Ben L’oncle Soul Anna Majidson, and others. Omar Emile is a DJ, former program director for Radio Nova in Paris and founder of Fanon Records. Alex Finkin

Hailing from San Antonio, Femina X is a four-piece alternative Latin group that melds tribal, Caribbean, and electronic beats into a groove uniquely its own. Comprised of vocalist Daniela "ZaaZaa" Riojas, violinist Darian Thomas, Alex Paul Scheel on keyboards and guitar, and bassist Jeff Palacios. The group released its debut, Multiverse, which earned it fans outside the San Antonio music scene. Its follow-up, Kiva, hit in 2018. Recorded during a period in which Riojas was de

The four piece punk band Getrz hails from Swindon in South West England. Honing its tuneful, punk-tinged sound, the group has been touring throughout its hatvie stomping grounds and getting attention. Split Milk raved about the band’s performance in a live review, proclaiming, “These boys pack the show with energy and great interaction – start to finish…” Going from opening to headlining in a short time, the band has released an eponymous debut. The latest single, “Bite,” has

Vocalist and guitarist Matthew Caws is best known for his tenure with Nada Surf, though he’s also been part of the duo Minor Alps with Juliana Hatfield. John Davis was the frontman for Superdrag and the Lees of Memory. The two met when their bands toured together in 1996. Following countless tours, recordings and collaborations, the two are finally coming together. After crossing paths once again, they teamed up to record and self-release “We Are in the Wild and We Are Hom

Combining soul and folk in her music, Derry’s Bridie Monds-Watson crafted her stage name as a blend of both words. At age 13, she began playing guitar and began distributing her demos online and performing at open mic nights at a local bar. In a few short years, she was touring with Tegan And Sara and Chvrches and recording her first EPs. Signed to indie label Rough Trade, she released Before We Forgot How to Dream in 2015, earning praise from many corners, including a place