In less than five years, pop singer Justin Bieber rose from being a Canadian kid posting videos of himself singing on YouTube to, in 2012, being named the third-most powerful celebrity in the world by Forbes magazine. That same year, he'd released his third consecutive No. 1 studio album, Believ...

In just three years, Dutch DJ-producer Afrojack has gone from virtual unknown to one of the biggest and best electronic dance music producers in the game. He continued to prove himself in 2013 with a grueling tour schedule that has taken him across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, includin...

In just a few short years, Texan DJ and crunkstep producer Crizzly has gone from being an internet upstart to a staple in the sets of big-name DJs like Diplo and Skrillex. Indeed, bangers like Crizzly's remixes of AJ Hernz' \"Snap Back Swag\" and Waka Flocka Flame's \"Hard in Da Paint\" are perfect ...

In just a couple short years, buzzed-about producer Giraffage has gone from whipping up trippy tracks in his San Francisco bedroom to performing for massive crowds at EDM festivals across the world. It's all thanks to his growing online fanbase, which boomed after he dropped a wildly popular 2007 re...

In July of 2012 Robeto Tapia released his latest album El Muchacho, which ranked well with Billboard, earning the No. 1 spot on the Hot Latin Albums and Regional Mexican Sales charts. Tapia is well suited for the gig, as his live concerts are renowned for his incredible vocal performances. Ticket ho...

In its 2013 poll, DJ Mag named Dash Berlin the No. 10 DJ in the world. It’s his fourth year on the list, owing both to his stellar production in the studio, with songs featuring emotionally powerful melodies that transcend the barriers between progressive and trance, and his amazing energy in live p...

In certain serendipitous cases, a band’s name perfectly encapsulates their essence, and heavy metal rockers In This Moment are a case in point - the sheer power and immediacy Maria Brink’s vocals make it difficult to be anywhere else. Simultaneously vulnerable and snarling, Brink’s emotional growl i...

In case the name left any shred of doubt, let's be clear: alt-rock outfit the Presidents of the United States of America are out to have fun. Rising to fame with hilariously quirky songs like \"Kitty\" and \"Lump\" from their self-titled 1995 debut, the band brought a welcome dose of Dada to the tra...

In an age of immediacy, the idea of waiting sounds hopelessly outdated. But that said, there is something to be said about anticipation. Such is the case with Maxwell's new album. Yes, after an extended hiatus, the sexy ambassador of soul has returned with a brand new look and a fresh yet delici...

In a great line-up of Aussie rock ‘n’ roll, two of the land’s most iconic bands join forces for the special It’s Time To Rock ‘n’ Roll tour. Ol’ 55 and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons have both left an indelible print on the Australian music landscape and inspired up-and-coming artists for decades. Comi...