Arath Herce is a singer-songwriter and producer, originally from Veracruz. Initially discovered during a chance encounter with Mexican actor/composer Leonel García in a restaurant, Herce was recording at Hollywood’s Sage and Sound studio under the production of Jake Gosling (Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, James Bay) and Áureo Baqueiro (Natalia Lafourcade, Alejandro Fernández) and shooting music videos directed by multi-GRAMMY-winner Natalia Lafourcade. But behind all that, there are years of solo work and an insatiable passion for the classics. An amazement at the everyday, small things in life permeate Balboa’s songs, which, under a surface of classic rock and folk with roots in the 70s, sound like pages torn from a personal diary. His debut album Balboa (2021) was released the same day as its stripped-down companion album, Balboa Naked (2021), recorded live two years later and filmed at Sony Music Studios.

A Los Angeles-based rock band comprised of Colie Hutzler, Beepus, and Bardo, Beauty School Dropout have been turning heads since 2002 with their heavy guitar tones, charging drums, sticky melodies, and relatable and timeless emotional lyrics. Their debut album, We Made Plans And God Laughed, released in 2022, garnered over 14 million streams and featured an amazing list of collaborative efforts, including blink 182’s Mark Hoppus on “Almost Famous.” The album found the band working with hitmakers like Andrew Goldstein, All Time Low’s Alex Gaskarth, Inverness, Slush Puppy, Ryan Follese, Nash Overstreet, and Dan Book. 2023 has the band hitting the ground hard. From performing at their first official GRAMMY event, releasing new music, a 36-date US tour with JXDN before hitting the road with blink-182 for 11 dates including MSG, followed by a European tour with Maggie Lindemann and Stand Atlantic, to a crushing summer festival run, Beauty School Dropout shows no signs of slowing down. A follow-up album to We Made Plans and God Laughed, will drop later in 2023.

Having started out touring in the Texas and Oklahoma Red Dirt scene, Austin Meade’s music overflows with soulfulness. He was a drummer for years, but Meade found his voice when he began playing guitar as a teen in his pastor father’s church. Now the frontman of his own band, his music rolled out with two releases in 2014, his first EP Long Ways To Go followed by his first full-length album Chief Of The Sinners. His next EP Heartbreak Coming came in 2016 with a couple of singles to announce his commencement on the Texas Music Chart, followed by his second LP Waves in 2019. In 2021, Meade introduced his third LP Black Sheep including the hits “Happier Alone,” “Cave In,” ‘Dopamine Drop,” and “Deja Vu.” Meade has since released his anticipated fourth LP, Abstract Art Of An Unstable Mind, further showcasing his ability to blend genres into a groovy yet fresh rock sound.

Christian Gates is a 20-year-old musician from Southern California. He found early success on TikTok and was first recognized professionally when his song “Lost” began to gain traction, amassing millions of streams on Spotify. From there, his remix of “Overwhelmed” by Royal & The Serpent went viral - eventually being released via Atlantic Records. While continuing to hone his craft, his release “Numb” sparked a fire that would catapult Christian from an internet presence to a marquee-selling artist. To date, “Numb” has garnered 100M streams on Spotify. In late 2021, he aligned with ONErpm and together released the singles “Dangerous State of Mind,” “Arson,” and “Never With You Again” in preparation of his debut EP Why Do I Hear Breathing? His first show at the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles was sold out and featured special guests such as Travis Barker, Landon Barker, phem, and more. Here in 2023, Christian is continuing to build his catalog, perform in major markets, and expand his presence within the industry.

Born in Annapolis, MD, Isabel LaRosa was always surrounded by music. Her father, a jazz musician, regularly took her to jazz clubs for open mic nights, where he played the saxophone and her brother played guitar. She often sang alongside them. Isabel began writing songs with her brother, and from there, a creative duo was formed. The two still write and produce music together. At just 18 years old, she has already made a name for herself, releasing a steady stream of songs, including the viral sensations “HAUNTED” and “HEARTBEAT.” Isabel’s greatest success, to date, came with the streaming hit “i’m yours,” released in 2022, and has since amassed 250+ million streams, 15+ million long-form video views, and 770+ million short-form video views.

Kidd Kenn is finally growing up. The Chicago rapper, named in homage to his idol Nicki Minaj, broke out when he was just a high school freshman putting twists on street hits from his hometown, most virally FBG Duck’s “Slide.” He built on the hype with a string of projects—Childish, Child’s Play, and Problem Child—that lean into the image of a precocious rascal flinging spitballs and texting your boyfriend from the back of the bus. Kenn’s new EP on 4th and Broadway/Def Jam Recordings, Grown, fashions a new mold. He’s rapping with the wisdom and self-understanding of an adult.

Hemlocke Springs (aka Isimeme Udu, or Naomi) earned a master’s degree in medical informatics at Dartmouth but has since found creative fulfillment and rising success through her music – a distinctive blend of idiosyncratic pop that’s accrued millions of streams and admiration from names like Grimes, Steve Lacy and Toro y Moi. Born in Raleigh to Nigerian immigrant parents, she initially gained attention with a triptych of songs released on TikTok, while she was simultaneously taking advanced classes in Machine Learning. Her first viral hit was in 2022 with the beguiling “Gimme All Ur Love,” with a second hit, “Girlfriend,” following later that year. Her latest single, the retrophilllic “Sever the Blight,” is only further increasing appetites for a debut LP, expected soon.

Somadina is making music for herself. Part of the global generation of women where literally anything and nothing is simultaneously possible, Somadina is finding her way one song at a time and cutting straight to the point. Her music is a tribute to the multiplicity of coming of age in a culture of metamodernism. As she puts it - “We’re living in a world where female power is celebrated and encouraged, while also vilified and constantly redefined - just to make it that little bit more elusive and unobtainable!”

Annie DiRusso is a Nashville based indie-rock artist born in NYC. Blending buzzing garage rock guitars and high-energy performances with a pop-infused flair, Annie has quickly turned casual listeners into hardcore fans. After supporting Sara Kays and SAMIA, she concluded her first headline tour in June, selling out most of the dates, and supported Declan McKenna for his sold-out tour. Annie has also recently opened for HAIM, beabadoobee, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Djo, The Backseat Lovers, and Peach Pit. 2023 brings her first multi-song project and more touring.

Raised on the pop-punk bands of the early 2000s and rooted in the storytelling of folk singer/songwriters, Sands combines upbeat melodies with honest, self-reflective lyrics. In November of 2020, she leaked a song called “Dress” that she wrote about Harry Styles. Within hours, the song became an anthem for thousands (now, millions) of listeners across the globe. At 18, the electric-blue-haired singer/songwriter made a plan to take a year off of school before attending Berklee College of Music. She never went back. She then dropped 7 singles and has since added to her catalog with captivating songs her fans can’t get enough of.

Bright and bold with a powerful voice, TALK is a modern rockstar inspired by luminaries like Elton John, Freddie Mercury, and Guns N Roses. Growing up with a cinematographer father and a brother on Broadway, TALK was built for the spotlight and launched his career with his debut EP, Talk to Me, in 2021. The set earned praise from American Songwriter, People, Complex, and more, and preceded his recent signing to Capital Records and Range Music. His latest single, “Run Away to Mars,” became a massive worldwide success and has led to increased anticipation for his full-length debut, which is expected to drop this year.

TiaCorine is an innovative and genre-bending artist who’s exploded out of Winston-Salem, NC, thanks to her eclectic style and captivating sound which combines elements of Hip-Hop, Alternative Rock, and Pop music. Tia first broke out in 2020 with the release of her single “Lotto.” She rolled that into her first EP, 34Corine, which also featured the track “Mine” and garnered critical acclaim. After seeing the EP’s success, Tia followed up with an extended version, The Saga of 34Corine, adding 5 new tracks including “Luigi” (feat. Kenny Beats). Before long, her first project quickly earned her cosigns from a diverse array of artists including SZA, A$AP Rocky, Rico Nasty, and Mike Epps. Last year, TiaCorine released her highly anticipated debut full-length, I Can’t Wait, which included “FreakyT,” cementing herself as a major name in rap. Today, “FreakyT” has racked up over 16 million streams, catapulting Tia from cult favorite to international superstar.

Hailing from Fort Wayne, IN, Mexican trio Los Aptos has captured the hearts of millions of listeners with striking tunes that speak to the extensive complexities of life. And with the band’s members yet to enter their 20s, they’re only getting started. The cutting-edge group took shape when Juan Ortega and Jonathan Rivera started playing music together as high schoolers. Inspired by the exploding regional urban movement, in 2019 they decided to start posting covers of hits by acts such as Junior H, which brought the pair significant attention online. The duo went viral, and by 2020, Los Aptos was born. As principal songwriter, Ortega penned the group’s first original tracks in 2020, drawing inspiration from ‘80s rock and alternative pop, all while maintaining a distinct connection to the band’s Mexican roots. Two of those initial compositions—“Eres Tú” and “Enamorado”—have seen stunning success on digital platforms since their release, with the latter racking up more than 30 million Spotify streams to date.

With an attic to jam in and time to kill, Arcy Drive—a band comprised of friends Nick, Pat, Brooke, and Austin—found their scratchy and spirited sound. Playing what they call “attic rock,” the quartet first shared their music via hometown performances and along the way developed a knack for playing live before embarking on their first US tour in a renovated school bus. Countless dive bars and music halls later, their Barefoot Tour landed them a cult following. In 2022, they released their first single, “Roll My Stone” (which is approaching two million streams on Spotify alone), along with a live album titled Attic Sessions. They’re back on tour now and are excited to share their soulful and grungy sound with their fans.

Inspired by the radiant California music he was raised on and powered by beguiling songwriting, Windser (a.ka. Santa Cruz-born Jordan Topf) is an indie rock musician who finds beauty in joyful memories and painful loss, in the littlest experiences and the life-altering events. Windser’s debut EP, Where the Redwoods Meet the Sea, was released in the fall of 2022. Previous to this, he supported tours with Alt-J & Portugal The Man, Cannons, Alex Lahey, Ripe, Beach Weather and has joined Mackelmore on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Dick Clark’s Rockin’ NYE and Jimmy Kimmel Live. He also joined Mackelmore for two shows at the historic Fenway Park and Banc of California Stadium. With over 45M streams to date and +11M streams on Windser’s most streamed single, “Memory,” it is safe to say this breakthrough artist has an exciting road ahead of him.

Danielle Ponder left her successful day job working as an attorney in the public defender's office in her hometown of Rochester, NY to devote herself full-time to sharing her powerful voice with the world. In 2021, she performed at the Newport Jazz Festival where her set was hailed as one of the stand-out performances of the event. 2022 was a banner year for Danielle with appearances on Late Night with Seth Meyers, CBS This Morning, tours with Marcus Mumford, Amos Lee, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, and Leon Bridges. In 2022, Danielle released her debut album, Some of Us Are Brave. Written and recorded over three years, the album is a an original, shiver-inducing mix of pop, R&B, blues, rock, and trip-hop topped by Ponder's celestial voice -- an instrument that swings from melancholy depths to hurricane force wails. Danielle continues to advocate for criminal justice reform and has been an influential leader in the Black Lives Matter movement in Rochester, NY.

At just 20-years-old, Aidan Bissett has perfected the art of twisting heartbreak into exhilarating music. Since breaking through with a series of self-produced singles in 2020—and signing to Capitol Records—the Los Angeles-based artist has earned a global fanbase drawn to his guitar-driven alt-pop and confessional yet carefree songwriting. 2022 saw Bissett release his EP, I’m Alright If You’re Ok, featuring “Tripping Over Air,” which has earned over 24M streams alone. With his latest triumphs including tours with Claire Rosinkranz, Lauv, and Valley, Aidan will embark on his first headline tour later this year.

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Ari Abdul has forged her own dark alternative pop. Her Ecuadorian mom loved Latin music while her Costa Rican/Palestinian father introduced her to classic rock. Rounding everything out were her brothers who were all about hip-hop and metal. She took up electric guitar at 14 and started playing grunge songs inspired by Nirvana. She had friends in choir, but that wasn't the direction she saw herself going. It wasn't until LaRosa's mom encouraged Abdul to create her own music in July 2021 that lit the spark to share her voice with the world. Combining visual and stylistic influences, Ari has cultivated a mysterious edge to her artistic endeavors. Earlier this year, she released her debut single “BABYDOLL” followed by the sped-up version “BABYDOLL (Speed).” Both versions garnered viral success with over 83M global streams, 400M TikTok views, and 420K TikTok creations.

Harry Edohoukwa’s music explores identity and consequence through a fusion of hip-hop, funk, blues, rock, and reggae. Childish Gambino meets The Doors in Jamaica, his incandescent, burning-flare stage presence led the Austin Chronicle to name him a ‘Must See Artist at SXSW 2019’. He has toured with BLK Odyssy, opened for Omar Apollo at his ACL afterparty, as well as performed at Houston’s White Oak Music Hall supporting the Black Pumas.

Hailing from Mobile, AL, The Red Clay Strays are forging a new path with their spellbinding, genre-bending brand of tunes. Inspired by the vibrant heyday of southern music, while also ushering in a new era of rock-and-roll, Brandon Coleman (lead vocals/guitar), Drew Nix (vocals/electric guitar/harmonica), Zach Rishel (electric guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass), and John Hall (drums), blend their unique individualities and influences to create a sound with a rare sincerity. After spending the past six years cutting their teeth in the Gulf Coast music scene while simultaneously running the roads discovering who they are and where they belong, The Red Clay Strays are taking the world by storm with their music, one performance at a time.

Big Boss Vette is a rap artist hailing from St. Louis, MO, who takes a fresh and fiery approach to hip-hop. Her airtight bars, slippery melodies, and irresistible hooks set her apart. After achieving viral buzz in high school, Vette released a series of anthems, including “Outside” and “Snatched” (with a remix featuring Saucy Santana and Flo Milli). In 2022, the latter set TikTok on fire, racking up 2 billion views across half-a-million recreates by everyone from Kylie Jenner and Khloe Kardashian to Halle Bailey and JT of City Girls. She turned up at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher and starred in the 2022 Hip-Hop Awards edition of BET’s Rate the Bars, in addition to earning high-profile syncs on HULU’s The D’Amelio Show and HBO’s EMMY-nominated Insecure. She also launched her own online series, Big Boss Vette Show. She joined Nick Cannon on the “Future Superstar Tour” at sold-out venues coast-to-coast and graced the bills of 2023 festivals like Rolling Loud. After generating tens of millions of streams, her forthcoming debut album drops later this year.

Josh Fudge is a 20-year-old Oklahoma City-born singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who paints from a broad palette of alternative, indie, and pop. He started playing piano at the age of four. Five years later, he was busking as a street performer with a tiny keyboard and amp, earning up to $200 in cash. Drawing inspiration from everyone from Billy Joel to Mac Demarco, he bought a guitar, a bass, drum set and an arsenal of analog synths. Sharpening his songwriting, he locked into an “aggressive release strategy” throughout 2020. He reached new heights with 2021’s “FEEL LIKE.” It debuted on Spotify’s coveted New Music Friday playlist and generated more than 3 million Spotify streams.

Singer/songwriter Madeline Edwards released her debut album, Crashlanded, in November 2022 via Warner Music Nashville. All 12 songs were co-written by Edwards, including standouts like “Mama, Dolly, Jesus” and “Too Much Of A Good Thing,” as well as fan-favorites like “The Wolves” and “Hold My Horses.” Since breaking onto the scene with a performance at the 55th Annual CMA Awards, Edwards has been recognized as an Artist to Watch by American Songwriter, Country Now, Spotify, Pandora and Amazon. The CMT “Next Women of Country” honoree was also selected as a member of the YouTube Black Voices Class of 2023, having previously been named both a Billboard “Rookie of the Month” and Apple Music “Riser of the Month.” California-born and Texas-raised, she has earned praise from People, NPR, Southern Living, The Tennessean and more for transcending boundaries by incorporating jazz, soul, Gospel and country influences into her sound. Her remarkable rise has included high-profile performances, like joining Alanis Morrisette for a rendition of “You Oughta Know” at the 2023 CMT Music Awards with Ingrid Andress, Lainey Wilson and Morgan Wade.

Born in the small town of Vanadzor, Armenia, Rosa Linn worked hard to turn her musical dream into reality. A trilingual singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Linn creates an unfiltered brand of conversational pop. Picking up piano and guitar, she wrote songs as a method of “self-expression” as a kid. She spent countless hours making music on her own and performing locally. During a festival gig in Armenia, she attracted the attention of the NVAK Collective. With NVAK in her corner, she introduced her signature style via “King” [with Kiiara]. She achieved a mainstream breakthrough with “SNAP.” Representing Armenia at the Eurovision Song Contest, the song exploded worldwide, going gold in the United States and cracking the Billboard Hot 100. She made her late-night television debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden where she delivered a powerhouse rendition of “SNAP,” accompanied by musicians on traditional Armenian instruments. Plus, Ed Sheeran tapped her as the opener for his 2023 +-=÷x Tour. Generating over 1 billion streams and earning widespread acclaim, she continues to progress on a series of 2023 singles.