Although he didn’t come to prominence in the US until the early 2000s, British singer / songwriter David Gray had already released several critically acclaimed albums in the UK before he finally connected with American audiences in 2000 with the album WHITE LADDER. His catalog already included his debut album, A CENTURY ENDS, which was released in 1993 and made the Top 30 in Ireland. The album was followed a year later by FRESH, which [...]

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that several of our talented label artists have earned well-deserved nominations for the upcoming Grammy™ Awards! Join us in celebrating their incredible achievements and the outstanding music that has captivated audiences worldwide. Stay tuned for Grammy™ night on February 4, 2024, where we'll be cheering on our nominees and the magic they've brought to the music scene! Here’s the full list of AMPED nominees for the 66th Annual [...]

Coming to prominence in the late 1980s as singer and songwriter of Alt-Rock trio Blake Babies, Juliana Hatfield has since become a critically acclaimed solo artist and has collaborated with numerous bands including The Lemonheads, Some Girls, Minor Alps, and The I Don’t Cares. However, her musical journey began years earlier while growing up in Boston, Massachusetts. Always interested in music, her life-changing moment occurred when she first heard Los Angeles-based Punk band X. Pursuing [...]

When some folks think about the band Missing Persons, more than likely they’ll cast their memories back to the beginning of the 1980s when the band’s songs were staples on ‘New Wave’ radio and their videos were frequently played on MTV and on local video shows across the US. Songs like “Words,” “Destination Unknown,” “Mental Hopscotch,” and “Give” still receive play on retro radio shows and the band is fondly remembered for these hits… and [...]

Heavy Metal band Bad Wolves formed in Los Angeles, California in 2017. Founded by vocalist Tommy Vext (Divine Heresy / Westfield Massacre), guitarists Doc Coyle (God Forbid) and Chris Cain (Bury Your Dead / For the Fallen Dreams), bassist Kyle Konkiel (In This Moment / Scar the Martyr), and drummer John Boecklin (DevilDriver), the group were initially brought together to perform music that Boecklin had been writing since 2014. The group released the singles “Learn [...]

Originally from the college town of Claremont, California, singer/songwriter John Darnielle formed the Mountain Goats in 1991. The Mountain Goats have evolved, matured, and experienced many changes over the years. A lot of talented folks have passed through the Goats’ ranks as members or collaborators – including Kaki King, John Vanderslice, Annie Clark, Franklin Bruno, and many others – but Darnielle has remained the band’s only constant member. The group came to prominence with the release of the [...]

Born in Dublin, Ireland, Glen Hansard is an Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician. He began his musical journey at the age of 13 when he left school and became a busker on the streets of Dublin, singing songs for spare change. After many years of perfecting his craft, he formed a group by the name of The Frames in 1990. The following year, the group released their debut album, ANOTHER LOVE SONG. However, Hansard [...]

Although Alternative Rock band The Drums is now a musical solo project for singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Johnathan ‘Jonny’ Pierce, the origins of the group began in Brooklyn, New York in 2008. Pierce and guitarist / keyboardist Jacob Graham, the duo initially came together as Electropop act Goat Explosion. After the band’s split, Jonny Pierce formed Elkland, another Electropop outfit who released one album, GOLDEN, in 2005. After Elkland’s split, Pierce reunited with former Goat [...]

Formed in Toledo, Ohio in 2009, Citizen is an Alt-Rock band founded by vocalist Mat Kerekes and brothers Nick Hamm (lead guitar) and Eric Hamm (bass). All three had exited their previous band, The Sound of Glory (where Kerekes played drums) and formed Citizen a short time later. The band also included rhythm guitarist Ryland Oehlers (who exited the band as a full-time member in 2020) as well as drummers Mike Armstrong (2009-2012), Cray Wilson [...]

Formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 2015, Slow Pulp is an Indie / Alt-Rock band formed by Alex Leeds (bass / vocals), Henry Stoehr (guitar), and Teddy Matthews (drums). The group began to create a buzz with the release of EP1 in 2015. However, the group’s sound gelled with the addition of singer / guitarist Emily Massey, who made her recording debut on EP2 in 2017. The buzz around the band began to grow into a [...]