Singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Ernest Greene, Jr. is better known professionally as Washed Out. Dubbed ‘the godfather of Chillwave’ by Pitchfork, he has spearheaded a musical movement that blends modern technology with songs that incorporate nostalgic feelings of ‘70s and ‘80s music. Initially, he earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and was intending to find a job as a librarian. Instead, he began producing songs in his home studio. After working [...]

Veteran singer, songwriter, and musician Jim Lauderdale is an American icon. A major inspiration to Bluegrass, Country, and Americana artists that have followed in his wake, Lauderdale may not have scaled the heights of the Billboard charts as an artist, but his influence has loomed large ever since he first came to prominence in the late 1980s. However, his musical journey began many years before he landed his first record deal. Raised on Country Music [...]

Post-hardcore band Dayseeker was formed in Orange, California in 2012. Founded by Rory Rodriguez (vocals), Alex Polk (guitar), Gino Sgambelluri (guitar), Andrew Sharp (bass), and Mike Karle (drums), the group immediately began working on a series of demos, many of which were for songs that would eventually end up on their debut album. The band’s demos and live performances caught the attention of InVogue Records, who immediately signed the band. The group released their debut [...]

Formed in El Segundo, California in 2004, Metalcore band The Ghost Inside was founded by vocalist Jonathan Vigil, bassist Tyler Watamaruk, guitarists Josh Navarro and Ryan Romero, and drummer Anthony Rivera. Originally calling themselves A Dying Dream, the group released their first EP, NOW OR NEVER, in 2005.  The following year brought the departure of Romero, Navaro, and Watamaruk and the release of a new version of their NOW OR NEVER EP on the Mediaskare [...]

Flatbush, Brooklyn-born rapper, singer, and producer Barrington Hendricks is better known by his stage name, JPEGMafia. After moving to Alabama and then Louisiana, he enlisted in the US Air Force and served a tour of duty in Iraq. During this entire journey, he became interested in music, first branching out into production. His unique style of creating beats confused other rappers so he began laying down raps on his own production. While stationed in Japan, [...]