Led by James Murphy, LCD Soundsystem blends disco grooves and post-punk styles. Emerging in 2002 with the single Losing My Edge, the band released acclaimed albums like Sound of Silver and American Dream, which topped the Billboard charts. Their track Tonite won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2018.
Compton-born Steve Lacy, guitarist for The Internet, crafts alternative R&B and funk. His Grammy-winning album "Gemini Rights" featured the chart-topping "Bad Habit." Known for his unique production style and collaborations with Kendrick Lamar and Solange, he continues to shape modern music.
Born Jamie Smith in Putney, British producer and beatmaker Jamie xx is best known as a member of the Mercury Prize-winning group the xx. As a solo artist, he released the acclaimed albums In Colour and In Waves, and has collaborated with major artists including Drake, Rihanna, and Florence + the Machine.
Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist Taja Cheek leads L’Rain, blending experimental and soulful sounds with collaborators. Known for albums like "Fatigue" and "I Killed Your Dog".
GRAMMY-winning producer, songwriter, and musician James Blake blends soul, electronica, hip-hop, and alt-R&B. Known for his visionary production, he has collaborated with Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar, and Travis Scott on major albums.
New Jersey-born vocalist and songwriter Fousheé blends R&B, folk, punk, and indie electronica. She is best known for her viral 2020 hit Deep End and for co-writing Steve Lacy's number one pop hit Bad Habit. She has released albums including softCORE and Pointy Heights, and collaborated with artists such as Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty, and James Blake.
Chaz Bear is the Bay Area artist behind Toro y Moi. His eighth studio album Hole Erth (2024) pivoted into rap-rock, hyperpop, and Y2K emo; Unerthed (Hole Erth Unplugged) revisits the songs with guitar, piano, drums, and strings.
Montreal's Reset blends punk rock with metal accents and pop hooks. Known for 90s classics, original guitarist Phil Jolicoeur now joined by Gopal Devanathan and Gilbert Vallerand.
Bristol post-punk band IDLES’ album TANGK (“tank” w/ a hint of “g”) turns their sharp, cathartic guitars toward love, joy and gratitude—boldest yet.