"The West Coast is the Best Coast," says Bethany Cosentino (the lead singer and founder of Best Coast) about the origins of their name. Amassing an ever-widening fan base with their distinctly laid-back, sunny style and beach-friendly pop appeal, the band is quickly becoming a favorite of musicians, critics and casual listeners alike. With a ...

A psychedelic rock band in the tradition of the 13th Floor Elevators, Quest for Fire is an amalgamation of four members with ties to influential garage and metal bands of the past. Their trippy, long-form songs and solo-based jams evoke memories of classic underground blues-rock from the '70s. The Toronto-based quartet will be appearing at this ...

JBM [Jesse Marchant] was one of 2009's most highly regarded artists. His rise, unlike many, was largely based on introspection and a strong musical foundation. A classical guitarist from the age of seven, JBM brought that diligence and musical depth to songwriting--a path he never truly expected to walk, but one that so many are glad he did. His ...

LoveLikeFire aren't big on being likened to other bands, but their ethereal and driving sound has prompted comparisons to some of the most influential alternative and indie rock acts of this generation. A group with modest beginnings, LoveLikeFire self-released their first two EPs, funded four national tours on their own and became the first group ...

Dave Nada and Matt Nordstrom, the Washington DC DJ duo known as Nadastrom, bring an infusion of heavy bass and high energy to the house music culture. Over four years, two EPs with Dubsided Records, and countless remixes, the pair have made their presence felt by rocking clubs, selling out vinyl copies of their records, and peaking in the #1 ...

Aptly referred to as a cross between Leonard Cohen and Patsy Cline, Amelia Curran is a highly-regarded performer and songwriter from eastern Canada. Her introspective and evocative lyrics have earned her the reputation of being the heir apparent to a line of gifted performers from her native Newfoundland. Curran's 2009 release, 'Hunter, Hunter,' ...