BottleRock Napa Valley, founded in 2013, is a celebrated festival blending diverse music genres, from rock to pop and hip-hop, with the region's gourmet food, fine wines, and craft beers. Known for its unique Culinary Stage showcasing celebrity chefs and musicians, it offers a distinctive cultural experience in the heart of wine country.
Formed in Chicago in 1988, alternative band The Smashing Pumpkins have sold over 30 million albums worldwide and won two Grammy Awards. Known for iconic releases like Siamese Dream and diamond-certified Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, they shaped modern music culture.
Sheryl Crow is a Grammy-winning roots-rock singer-songwriter born in Kennett, Missouri. Rising to fame in the 1990s with hits like All I Wanna Do and If It Makes You Happy, she is known for multi-platinum albums including Tuesday Night Music Club and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Formed in Washington D.C. by Eric Hilton and Rob Garza, electronic duo Thievery Corporation blends trip-hop, dub, bossa nova, and world music. Known for albums like The Mirror Conspiracy and The Cosmic Game, they collaborated with artists including David Byrne.
Formed in Los Angeles, indie rock outfit The Airborne Toxic Event pairs orchestral strings with literary lyrics. Propelled by the breakthrough hit "Sometime Around Midnight," the Mikel Jollett-led band delivers cathartic soundscapes across albums like "Hollywood Park" and "Glory."
Formed in East Los Angeles in 1973, Los Lobos blends rock, blues, Tex-Mex, and folk influences. They achieved mainstream fame with their 1987 chart-topping cover of La Bamba and released acclaimed albums like Kiko and the Grammy-nominated Native Sons.
American singer and songwriter Pete Yorn is known for playing most instruments on his records and helping usher in the late 90s singer-songwriter resurgence. His acclaimed 2001 debut, musicforthemorningafter, went Gold. He has released eleven solo studio albums, co-founded The Olms, and recorded duets with Scarlett Johansson.
Canadian pop singer and songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen burst onto the international scene in 2012 with her blockbuster hit Call Me Maybe, which topped charts in over 47 countries and earned two Grammy nominations. Her critically acclaimed albums include Kiss, E MO TION, and Dedicated.
British pop band Bastille achieved global breakthrough success with their chart-conquering 2013 debut album Bad Blood, featuring the international hit Pompeii. Known for cinematic pop, they have sold over 10 million records and collaborated with Marshmello on the 2018 global hit Happier.
Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius features vocalists Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, alongside Dan Molad and Peter Lalish. Known for engaging live shows and otherworldly vocals, the group has collaborated with Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, Harry Styles, and The Killers.
Nile Rodgers is a New York-born musician, songwriter, and producer best known for co-founding the disco band Chic, which scored chart-topping hits like Le Freak and Good Times. He later produced iconic albums and tracks for David Bowie, Madonna, and Daft Punk, earning multiple Grammy wins and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson, known as Tove Lo, is a Swedish singer-songwriter celebrated for her raw, electropop sound and honest lyrics. Hailed as "Sweden's darkest pop export," she is known for hits like "Habits (Stay High)," "Talking Body," and "Cool Girl." Her acclaimed album "Dirt Femme" showcases her unique style. Tove Lo has earned multiple Swedish Grammis and received Grammy nominations, also collaborating with artists such as Flume and Alesso.
Grammy-winning soul singer Leon Bridges emerged from Fort Worth, Texas, celebrated for his throwback 1960s sound. Seeking to expand his style, he collaborated with British trio Jungle members Josh Lloyd-Watson and Lydia Kitto on the album Happiness Anytime and single Your Love Is Electric.
Formed in Derby, England in 2012, British rock band The Struts feature Luke Spiller, Adam Slack, Jed Elliott, and Gethin Davies. Known for the hit Could Have Been Me, they have released three albums, collaborated with major artists, and opened for rock icons like The Rolling Stones and Foo Fighters.
American hitmaker Post Malone blends rap and pop with unique vocals and pained lyrics. Broke out with 2015’s quintuple-platinum “White Iverson” from Stoney, scored chart-toppers “Rockstar” and “Psycho,” and earned a Grammy nomination for Beerbongs & Bentleys.
Formed in California in 1969, War is an eclectic funk group that blends soul, Latin, jazz, and rock. Initially collaborating with Eric Burdon, the band scored major hits in the 1970s such as Low Rider, The Cisco Kid, and Why Can't We Be Friends?.
American rapper and producer Warren G is best known for his 1994 multi-platinum smash Regulate, recorded with Nate Dogg. Over a three-decade career, he has sold millions of records worldwide and expanded into the culinary arts.
Luke Combs is a country artist born in Charlotte and raised in Asheville, North Carolina. He rose to fame with his 2017 debut album This One's for You and hits like Hurricane. Known for albums including What You See Is What You Get and Growin' Up, he has won Country Music Association awards and earned Grammy nominations.
Caamp, an American folk band from Ohio, formed by childhood friends Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall, creates authentic folk-rock and Americana. Known for Meier's raspy vocals and Westfall's banjo, popular songs include "Vagabond" and "All the Debts I Owe." Albums like "By and By" and "Lavender Days" have achieved chart success, with "Copper Changes Color" released in 2025. They earned an Americana Music Association nomination.
Starcrawler is a five-piece rock band from Los Angeles known for explosive live shows. The lineup features frontwoman Arrow De Wilde, guitarists Henri and Bill Cash, drummer Seth Carolina, and bassist Tim Franco. They have opened for major acts like Jack White and My Chemical Romance.
The Stone Foxes are a San Francisco rock band anchored by brothers Shannon and Spence Koehler. Evolving their sound from indie-roots-rock to a fuller style, the group released the EP Gold and is celebrated for their energetic live shows.
Formed in Hamburg in 2015, MEUTE is a techno marching band that blends driving techno with brass music using exclusively acoustic instruments. Known for viral hits and global tours, they released the all-original album KOSMOS, celebrating over a decade of band history.
The Wrecks, an LA-based pop rock band from Thousand Oaks, CA, blend alternative, indie, and pop-punk with infectious hooks and raw lyrics. Known for hits like "Favorite Liar" and albums such as "Infinitely Ordinary" and "Sonder," their DIY ethos has earned them a devoted fanbase and over 400 million streams.
Hailing from Fort Worth, Texas, alternative rock band The Unlikely Candidates formed in high school. Known for a genre-blending style, they have toured with acts like Fall Out Boy and The Offspring, and their music has been featured on television shows like American Idol and Ray Donovan.
Yung Gravy is a Minnesota rapper known for blending trap beats with retro pop and doo wop samples. He achieved viral success with tracks like Mr. Clean and landed his first Hot 100 hit with Betty (Get Money). He has released albums including Sensational and Marvelous.
Moonalice is a Bay Area ten-piece band blending psychedelic soul and rock-tinged Americana. Led by Lester Chambers and featuring veterans like Pete Sears and Barry Sless, the group connects rock history with a modern family tree of generational legends.
Cleveland-born Joshua Karpeh, known as Cautious Clay, is a multi-instrumentalist fusing R&B, indie pop, and jazz. His soulful songwriting is heard on hits like "Cold War" and "Wildfire." He has collaborated with John Mayer and John Legend, and Taylor Swift interpolated his work. Albums include "Deadpan Love," "Karpeh," and "The Hours" trilogy, which completed in 2026.
Long Beach trio half•alive fuses kinetic indie pop, funk, and alt-rock with expressive dance choreography. Propelled by their viral single "still feel.", the band delivers slick, groove-driven records like "Conditions of a Punk" and "Persona," pairing soulful rhythms with visual art.
Little Stranger is an alt indie hip-hop duo from Philadelphia, now based in Charleston, SC. Composed of best friends Kevin and John Shields, the group blends melodic singer-songwriter vocals with energetic hip-hop to create a unique sound. They have gained millions of streams and performed at major festivals including Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza.
Grammy-winning blues artist Christone Kingfish Ingram is acclaimed as a 21st-century guitar hero from the Delta. Known for his breathtaking guitar playing, powerful vocals, and personal songcraft, he blends classic blues with rock, funk, R&B, and pop on albums like Hard Road.
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.
East Forest is the ambient, neoclassical, and electronic project of composer and producer Krishna-Trevor Oswalt. Active since 2008 with over 30 albums, he is known for the 2019 release Music for Mushrooms, which became a 2024 feature documentary, and the acclaimed track Sit Around the Fire with Jon Hopkins and Ram Dass.
Teddy Swims, born Jaten Dimsdale in Conyers, Georgia, is an American singer-songwriter blending R&B, soul, country, and pop. He rose through viral YouTube covers before breaking out with the soulful smash "Lose Control."
Rochester-born singer-songwriter Danielle Ponder left a criminal justice law career in 2021 to pursue music full-time. Her debut album Some of Us Are Brave led to TV appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live and festival performances at Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza.
KennyHoopla, born Kenneth La'ron Beasley in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Wisconsin, is an American indie rock and pop-punk artist known for his genre-bending sound. Popular songs include "How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" and "Estella." He has collaborated with Travis Barker and released EPs like "Conditions of an Orphan" (2025). His music blends alternative, new wave, and electronic elements.
Milan-born Italian rapper and singer-songwriter J-Ax (Alessandro Aleotti) co-founded the influential hip-hop group Articolo 31. He is known for fusing rap with pop, rock, and electronic styles, delivering charismatic and socially critical lyrics. His successful solo career includes popular songs like "Maria Salvador" and albums such as "ReAle". J-Ax earned an MTV Europe Music Award for Best Italian Act and has collaborated with many notable artists.
Formed in Staten Island, New York, Wu-Tang Clan emerged in 1993 with debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and the hit single "C.R.E.A.M." Their hazy, menacing hardcore sound helped make Wu-Tang Forever a 1997 chart-topping success.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, Duran Duran have sold over 100 million albums and scored hits like Hungry Like the Wolf, Rio, and Girls on Film. Their accolades include two GRAMMY Awards, two BRIT Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Phantogram is a duo of lifelong friends Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel. Since their 2010 debut Eyelid Movies, they’ve built a genre-bending sound, formed Big Grams with Big Boi, and earned over a billion streams plus multi-platinum, platinum, and gold singles.
Tom Odell is an English singer-songwriter, known for his emotionally raw piano ballads and indie pop. Born in 1990, he gained fame with his debut album "Long Way Down" and global hit "Another Love." He won a BRITs Critics' Choice Award and an Ivor Novello Award. In 2025, he released his seventh studio album, "A Wonderful Life," and a new single "Over" in 2026. He is currently touring internationally.
Lizzo is a 4x Grammy and Emmy-winning singer, songwriter, rapper, and actress. Known for her chart-topping hits Truth Hurts and About Damn Time, she made history as the first Black woman to win Record of the Year at the Grammys since 1994.
Japanese Breakfast’s fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), is the band’s first proper studio release. Produced by Grammy winner Blake Mills and tracked at Sound City in Los Angeles, it’s led by frontwoman and songwriter Michelle Zauner.
Monophonics are a psychedelic soul band blending heavy soul and warm psychedelic rock textures. Led by vocalist/keyboardist Kelly Finnigan since 2018. Their fifth album, Sage Motel (2022, Colemine), earned nods from NPR Music, KCRW, BBC and Shindig.
Mikael Temrowski, known as Quinn XCII, is a singer-songwriter from Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He blends pop, hip-hop, reggae, and electronic styles. Known for hits like "Straightjacket," "Kings of Summer," and "Love Me Less," he has amassed over 4 billion streams. His albums include 2025's "Look! I'm Alive" and 2024's "Mustard Mike's." He has collaborated with artists such as Chelsea Cutler and Big Sean.
Particle Kid is singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist J. Micah Nelson. Rolling Stone dubbed him a “trippy troubadour.” He’s backed Neil Young, collaborated with John Doe, Tinariwen and the Flaming Lips, and released the double album Time Capsule.
Sudan Archives is Brittney Parks, a self-taught avant-garde violinist blending R&B, hip-hop and experimental electronic music with hypnotic string loops and West African fiddling. She broke out in 2017 with Come Meh Way and released albums Athena and Natural Brown Prom Queen.
Álvaro Díaz is a Puerto Rican urban-alt rapper best known for his debut album Felicilandia and sophomore album Sayonara. He has received multiple diamond, platinum, and gold certifications, won a Europe Music Video Award, and collaborated with artists like Tainy, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro, and Feid.
New York-born blues stylist and storyteller Taj Mahal (born Henry St. Claire Fredericks) blends country-blues with Caribbean and global sounds. His 1968 debut and Giant Step built his reputation; he won Grammys for Señor Blues and TajMo with Keb’ Mo’.
Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban artist Cimafunk blends funk, Latin, and electronic music. Known for his 9-piece band La Tribu and energetic performances at Coachella and Lollapalooza, he debuted with Terapia in 2018 and released El Alimento in 2021.
Texas-born Sloan Struble, aka Dayglow, is a multi-platinum indie pop artist known for catchy hits like “Can I Call You Tonight.” He’s praised for vibrant sound, sold-out tours, & major festival shows.
Jean Dawson, born David Sanders in San Diego and raised between Tijuana and Southern California, is a Mexican-American experimental pop musician. Known for his genre-defying sound blending hip-hop, punk, and alternative rock, he has released albums like Pixel Bath and Glimmer of God. Dawson earned a Grammy for his contributions to Beyoncé's COWBOY CARTER and collaborated with artists including A$AP Rocky and SZA. He is celebrated for his unique artistic vision and introspective storytelling.
Gainesville, Florida guitarist Mike Campbell co-founded Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, co-writing many hits and co-producing albums. He wrote Don Henley’s “Boys of Summer,” joined Fleetwood Mac’s 2018 World Tour, and leads The Dirty Knobs.
The Alive, a rock band from California, launched in 2018, blends hard rock and classic rock with influences from Sabbath, Nirvana, and Idles. Known for their energetic live shows, they have performed at festivals like BottleRock Napa and Lollapalooza Chile. They have collaborated with artists such as Eddie Vedder and released music including the album "Turned Up To Destroy" and the song "Emancipated."
Mama Said is a Northern California-based rock band with a retro sound inspired by late '70s and early '80s classic rock. Fronted by Latifa Reeves and Jennifer Knight, they deliver sultry vocals layered with vintage guitar solos and heavy drum beats, creating timeless tracks.
Detroit rock band Mac Saturn blend Motown grooves, soulful swagger & high-energy shows; hits “Diamonds” and “Mr. Cadillac” (millions of streams); album Hard To Sell.
Maude Latour, a Dutch-American artist born in Sweden, creates "dorm room" pop with cosmic themes. Raised globally, she's known for "One More Weekend," praised by NPR and The New York Times. A Columbia philosophy grad, her shows include Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits, capturing pop's essence with thoughtful lyricism.
The National, formed in Brooklyn by Cincinnati natives in 1999, blend indie rock, Americana, and chamber pop. Known for hits like "Bloodbuzz Ohio," they've won a Grammy and collaborated with Taylor Swift, Bon Iver, and Sufjan Stevens.
Paris Jackson, born in Beverly Hills, California, is a model, actress, and singer known for her alternative folk and rock sound. Her discography includes the album Wilted and singles like "Let Down" and "Lighthouse". She has collaborated with artists such as The Struts and Caamp. Jackson accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award for her father at the Grammys.
Joey Valence, from Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, is a rapper and producer known for his work in the high-energy hip-hop duo Joey Valence & Brae. Their retro-inspired sound blends old-school boom bap, breakbeats, and punk influences, often drawing comparisons to the Beastie Boys. Popular tracks include "Punk Tactics" (RIAA Gold certified) and "Double Jump". The duo has released albums like Punk Tactics, No Hands, and HYPERYOUTH, and collaborated with artists such as JPEGMAFIA and TiaCorine.
Arden Jones is an American rapper, singer, and multi-instrumentalist from Marin County, California. Known for his lyric-based rap-pop crossover style, he blends hip-hop, pop, and alternative with infectious hooks and relatable lyrics. Popular songs include "Parallel Parking", "mr. sunshine", and "horror story". He released a series of "age tape" EPs and has collaborated with artists like Bankrol Hayden and B-Lovee. Jones is recognized for his prolific songwriting and capturing California summer vibes.
Beach Weather is an indie-rock, alt-pop, and synth-driven band known for their viral hit Sex, Drugs, Etc. They blend nostalgic 2000s alternative with modern dream pop, chillwave, and retrowave, creating a cinematic yet intimate sound with shimmering guitars and warm analog synths.
Great Northern (Rachel Stolte & Solon Bixler) craft driving post‑punk dance beats, lush fuzz and powerful vocals—an elusive, mystery‑led sound.
Oke Junior, a hip-hop artist from Oakland, crafts smooth, melodic tales. Featured on ESPN and NFL Network, he partners with UnitedMasters, representing the West Coast.
The Dirty Knobs, formed in Los Angeles in 2000 by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Mike Campbell, deliver guitar-forward rock with 60s, blues, and country influences. Known for Campbell's acclaimed guitar work, they have released albums like "Wreckless Abandon," "External Combustion," and "Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits." Collaborations include Chris Stapleton, Lucinda Williams, and Graham Nash.
