In their twelve years together, Tonic Sol-fa has established itself not only as the most in-demand vocal group in the Midwest, but also as one of the most successful independent acts in America. In addition to substantial CD sales of its own independent releases (1,000,000 copies sold and counting),...

In their decade-plus career, Circa Survive have continued to challenge themselves and test the boundaries of musical genres. With each album they’ve gone outside their musical comfort zone, jumping between post-rock, psychedelic, prog, post-hardcore and shoegaze, creating a sound that’s uniquely the...

In the wake of her stellar 2015 album debut and two GRAMMY nominations, Andra Day has critics bowing down -- and she's more than worthy of the praise. Few soul and R&B singers have arrived on the scene in recent memory with as much promise, personality, and effortless style as Day, whose incredible ...

In the past decade, 50 Cent has established himself at one of the world’s highest selling rappers. Born Curtis Jackson III, from the South Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York, he learned how to rap under Run DMC’s DJ Jam Master Jay in the late 1990s. After putting out the underground single How...

In the midst of a highly successful world tour, MIAMI HORROR have announced what will likely be their last Australian shows for 2011.The June/July Summersun Tour will end a snowballing run of dates across the globe. Including incredible showcase performances at South By South West in Austin, Texas, ...

In the late '80s, singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega carved a small but potent niche for herself with a relaxed, poetic brand of alt-pop. Nuanced, witty songs like \"Tom's Diner\" and \"Luka\" drew heavily on folk traditions, earning her popularity in alternative circles that she continues to enjoy toda...

In the decade since Canadian electro icon Tiga released his pioneering 2006 debut album Sexor, he has become one of the most sought-after producers and remixers in electronic music. His legendary DJ sets contain only the most cutting-edge sounds and his performances are just as impressive, adding li...

In the annals of pop music history, 2013 will forever be known as the year of Miley Cyrus. Facing unprecedented levels of public scrutiny over her racy image, her appropriation of hip hop culture, and even her haircut, the former Disney star still managed to come out on top, releasing her fourth stu...

In the 1970s, Sammy Hagar made his first appearance in the American rock and roll scene with the band Montrose. Since then, he has launched a hugely successful solo career, which led to his most prominent role as the lead singer of the group Van Halen. This role eventually led him to be inducted int...

In November 2013, Counting Crows released their seventh album Echoes of the Outlaw Roadshow, a live recording from their recent stint as headliners on the Outlaw Roadshow festival tour. The album reflected the band's pristine sets on the tour, which treated ticket buyers to Adam Duritz's hau...