Toronto rock band The Beaches—sisters Jordan and Kylie Miller with Leandra Earl and Eliza Enman-McDaniel—broke through with Blame My Ex. Platinum single “Blame Brett” hit #1 on Canada’s Alternative Radio for 15 weeks and topped 115M+ streams.
Formed in 1995 by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a solo project before becoming a major alt-rock band, Foo Fighters are known for hits like This Is a Call and Big Me. They earned multiple Grammy Awards and a 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
TALK is the musical project of Canadian artist Nicolas Durocher, who broke through in 2021 with the viral hit Run Away to Mars. He won the 2024 JUNO Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and released his debut album, Lord of the Flies & Birds & Bees.
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."
Chelsea Cutler is a singer, songwriter, and producer known for her handcrafted lo-fi soundscapes and relatable lyrics. Starting in her college dorm room in 2017, she has accumulated over 3 billion streams, headlined global tours, and earned a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
Irish-born Niall Horan, self-taught guitarist and former One Direction star, sold 80M records worldwide. Solo albums like Platinum-certified "Flicker" with hit "Slow Hands" and "Heartbreak Weather" topped charts. Known for heartfelt music and global tours.
Blue Light Bandits is an independent rock band from Worcester, MA, influenced by 70s soul and R&B. Formed by Dan DeCristofaro and Ethan Bates, the group includes drummer Simon Adamsson and saxophonist Ian Katz. Since their 2014 debut, they have released two full-length albums and amassed over 5 million Spotify streams.
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.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, a legendary New York indie rock trio, are known for hits like “Maps” and “Zero,” blending raw emotion with powerful energy and memorable collaborations.
Oakland-born singer-songwriter Celisse blends hard-rocking, blues-tinged music with soulful vocals. A multi-instrumentalist, she is known for captivating live performances and collaborations with artists like Joni Mitchell, Alicia Keys, and Lizzo. Her debut album is anticipated.
Zolita is a multi-hyphenate songwriter and filmmaker who studied filmmaking at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Known for narrative-driven music videos, she broke out with the viral “Somebody I F*cked Once” Trilogy (2022) and album Queen of Hearts.
Born in Boston with roots in Puerto Rico, New Mexico & Argentina, bilingual indie-folk singer-songwriter Alisa Amador won the Tiny Desk Contest with the first Spanish song; praised by NPR; collabs Gaby Moreno, Madison Cunningham; toured with Hozier & Brandi Carlile.
