Two-time GRAMMY-nominated Vermont singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is known for his multi-platinum breakthrough album Stick Season and its chart-topping title track. He has amassed billions of streams and founded the mental health non-profit The Busyhead Project.
Originating in Maryland, O.A.R. formed thirty years ago and achieved multiplatinum success with over 1 billion streams. Known for selling out Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks, they have released albums since 1997's The Wanderer and founded the Oceans Calling Festival.
Train, an American pop rock band from San Francisco, formed in 1993. Known for melodic arrangements blending acoustic and pop-rock styles, their hits include "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" and "Hey, Soul Sister," both RIAA Diamond-certified. They earned three Grammy Awards and two Billboard Music Awards. With albums like "AM Gold," Train has sold over 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide.
Grammy-winning Philadelphia DJ, producer, and turntablist Jeff Townes is known as half of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince alongside Will Smith. He pioneered the Transformer scratch, executive-produced Jill Scott's multi-platinum debut, and released solo albums including The Magnificent.
Born in Austin, Texas, rapper Nelly rose to fame with his diamond-certified 2000 debut album, Country Grammar, and chart-topping hits like Hot in Herre and Dilemma. He formed the St. Lunatics, earned multiple Grammy Awards, and later released the country-rap album Heartland.
Formed in Oakland by producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy, Grammy-nominated R&B vocal group En Vogue debuted in 1990 with Born to Sing. Known for hits like Hold On and My Lovin, the multi-platinum quartet earned widespread acclaim for blending diverse musical styles.
Founded by brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, the GRAMMY-nominated, multiplatinum rock band The Black Crowes is known for hits like She Talks to Angels and Hard to Handle. Their landmark releases include the 5x-Platinum Shake Your Money Maker and Billboard #1 album The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion.
Formed in Sacramento in 1991 by John McCrea, Cake is best known for their 1996 hit The Distance from the platinum-selling album Fashion Nugget. Their genre-mixing geek rock style combines deadpan vocals, wry satire, and Vince DiFiore's trumpet.
Weezer, formed in Los Angeles in 1992, is an American rock band known for alternative rock, power pop, and geek rock. They blend guitar-shredding with grunge intensity. Popular songs include "Buddy Holly," "Island in the Sun," and "Say It Ain't So." Notable albums include the "Blue Album," "Pinkerton," and the "SZNZ" EPs. They've sold over 35 million albums worldwide and collaborated with artists like Lil Wayne and AJR.
Modest Mouse is a Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum band known for their breakthrough 1997 album The Lonesome Crowded West. They released the album The Golden Casket in 2021, produced with Dave Sardy and Jacknife Lee.
Ed Roland is the frontman and chief songwriter of rock band Collective Soul. Known for sharp rock riffs and storytelling, the band marked three decades of music making with the double LP Here to Eternity, recorded in a California home once owned by Elvis Presley.
Formed in 1996 in Southern Maryland, Good Charlotte is best known for their albums Good Charlotte, The Young and The Hopeless, Cardiology, and Good Morning Revival. After playing locally across the DMV, the band signed a record deal with Epic Records in 1999.
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Michelle Branch debuted with 2001's The Spirit Room, featuring hits like Everywhere. She won a Grammy collaborating with Carlos Santana on The Game of Love and formed the country duo The Wreckers with Jessica Harp.
Formed in Annapolis, Maryland in 2008, Bumpin Uglies is a band known for an unwavering DIY ethos and relentless touring. Their dynamic sound blends reggae, punk, ska, and folk. Their discography includes Go Folk Yourself, Mid-Atlantic Dub, and Lyrics Over Everything.
Formed in New York by frontman Brendan B Brown, Wheatus is best known for their iconic debut single Teenage Dirtbag, which sparked a massive TikTok trend with billions of views. Over 25 years, the band has self-released six studio albums across various genres.
The 502s, a beach folk band from Florida, are known for upbeat banjo-driven songs like "Just A Little While" (100M+ streams) and energetic live shows.
Nashville-based artist Mat Kearney is an experienced troubadour who recorded and produced his seventh studio release, Mat Kearney, at his own Black Barn home studio after a decade of honing his recording craft.
Originating from Maryland, the beach rock band Ballyhoo! blends pop punk, reggae, and rock. For over two decades, they have toured internationally and shared stages with acts like 311 and Reel Big Fish. They released their tenth album, Bad Summer, produced by John Feldmann.
The Colorado alt-rock group The Fray rose to multi-platinum fame in the early 2000s with their emotional sound. They are best known for their hit single How To Save A Life. The band has earned four Grammy nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, and multiple Billboard Top 10 hits.
Formed in Boston in 1990, power pop band Letters to Cleo is best known for their 1995 hit single Here and Now. Led by powerhouse vocalist Kay Hanley and guitarist Greg McKenna, the group released albums including Aurora Gory Alice and Wholesale Meats and Fish before initially breaking up in 2000.
Natasha Bedingfield is a multi-platinum pop singer-songwriter best known for early 2000s hits like Unwritten, These Words, and Pocketful of Sunshine. Her songs have been featured in major films and TV, and Unwritten entered the Spotify Billions Club.
A popular and premier outdoor winery concert series in Australia that hosts international superstars and local legends, offering an experience of good food, fine wine, and live music in magnificent locations.
Marcy Playground formed in mid-’90s New York City by Minneapolis natives John Wozniak and Dylan Keefe with Ohio-raised drummer Dan Rieser. Signed to Capitol, their 1997 self-titled debut went platinum on the hit single Sex and Candy.
Born David Nesta Marley in Kingston, Jamaica, Ziggy Marley is a reggae star who led the Melody Makers. Their Grammy-winning Conscious Party (hit "Tomorrow People") and One Bright Day broke through; his solo Fly Rasta also won a Grammy.
Glasgow-based U.K. indie rock band blending rock, dance and post-punk. Broke through with 2004 smash “Take Me Out” and Mercury Prize-winning, platinum-selling debut Franz Ferdinand. Won 2005 Brit Awards; collaborated with Jane Birkin and Sparks (FFS).
Australian indie folk artist Vance Joy, born James Keogh, gained fame with the hit "Riptide." Known for his Bon Iver-style songs, he’s released albums like "Dream Your Life Away" and "Nation of Two," featuring tracks like "Mess is Mine" and "Lay It On Me."
Oceans Calling is a multi-day music festival originating in Ocean City, Maryland, conceived in partnership with the band O.A.R. It celebrates diverse genres including rock, indie, alternative, and pop, drawing nationally recognized artists. The festival is known for its unique beachfront setting, offering live music alongside culinary experiences and boardwalk attractions. It has become a major success, recognized as a significant music event.
BEL, also known as Isabel Whelan, is an LA-based indie pop artist. Her debut album, "Holy Grail," released in October 2025, showcases shimmering indie-pop and diaristic lyricism, exploring themes of hope and resilience. A UCLA alumna, BEL is currently touring, bringing her dynamic live show to audiences.
Born in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, Winston Rodney, aka Burning Spear, is a roots reggae icon known for dread roots classics like Marcus Garvey and hits “Joe Frazier (He Prayed)” and “Marcus Garvey.” Calling Rastafari won a Grammy in 1999.
Rock musician Lenny Kravitz blends soul, rock, and funk. The writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has won four consecutive Grammy Awards, setting a record for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. He has released 11 studio albums.
Vampire Weekend, formed in 2006 at Columbia University, blends indie rock with Afro-pop, ska, and more. Known for hits like "A-Punk," they won a Grammy for "Modern Vampires of the City." With chart-topping albums like "Contra" and "Father of the Bride," they've collaborated with Ariel Rechtshaid, Danielle Haim, and others, shaping indie music since the 2000s.
Formed in Akron, Ohio in 1973, new wave band Devo is best known for their 1980 hit Whip It and iconic energy dome hats. Merging social satire with robotic rhythms, they gained mainstream success with Freedom of Choice before evolving into an influential cult band.
Blind Melon, formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, drew from classic rock influences like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Led Zeppelin. Known for hits like "No Rain," they achieved platinum status and two Grammy nods. Collaborated with Axl Rose on Guns N' Roses projects. Tragedy struck when lead singer Shannon Hoon died of a drug overdose in 1995, halting the band's ascent. Blind Melon reunited in 2006 with new singer Travis Warren.
Born on the U.S. West Coast, Andrew McMahon led Something Corporate & piano-pop Jack’s Mannequin; hit “The Mixed Tape”; Everything in Transit (Billboard #37); collab Tommy Lee.
New Jersey power pop band formed in 1995. Broke through with 2003 hit "Stacy's Mom" and gold album Welcome Interstate Managers. Debut LP arrived in 1996. Co-founder Adam Schlesinger earned a Grammy nod for That Thing You Do!; died in 2020.
