Ghengis Tron The enigmatic trio known as Genghis Tron weaves an ocean-sized orchestra from just a few instruments and machines. Their vivid palette of sound and texture, giant riffs and frenetic beats make perfect sense next to haunting vocal melodies and moments of subtle beauty. In their hands, machines pulse and polar opposites fit together seamlessly.
High On Fire High On Fire re-emerges to conquer the masses with their signature brand of brazen metal. Matt Pike's unmistakable guitar playing and throaty war cry lead the charge, while Des Kensel's massive drumming takes on a new life and pushes the beast onward more urgently than ever.
Flyleaf A&M/Octone artists Flyleaf's self-titled debut album has been certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of one million copies. Texas-bred Flyleaf has already spawned two powerful singles, "I'm So Sick," and "Fully Alive," both of which were played on major market active rock radio, modern rock radio, MTV 2 and Fuse.
Robyn What Robyn really represents is the story of one ass-kicking little blonde woman who blasted through the industry B.S. and made a startling, profound, honest pop music all of her own. It is music with one message. Be your own star.
Yakuza Staying deeply rooted in a genre all its own, Chicago's Yazuka exists lies on a metal base with progressive flair, while somehow also incorporating elements of jazz, world beat, and post-rock ambience.
Monte Negro Monte Negro, a bilingual Los Angeles based rock band, digests healthy portions of Jane's Addiction, The Cure, The Clash, and the Sex Pistols. The group combines sophisticated taste influences with unique combinations of flavor, and stews it all together with time and a pinch of luck.
Ready The Jet Ready the Jet live and play in Los Angeles. A power-trio that plays power-pop, their songs are about the day-to-day heartbreaks and joys of living in their sprawling, confusing city. Ready the Jet's ambition is to be as gratifying … and as fleeting … as a sonic sugar cube.
Charlotte Sometimes As a performer, Charlotte Sometimes is flippant and seductive. As a songwriter, she gravitates toward the shadier elements in life, like spiders and Valium ("Sweet Valium High"), using the eclectic imagery to dissect the dynamics between women and men.
Paramore Paramore, the rapidly emerging pop-punk quintet from Tennessee, has been building a near-deafening "next big thing" buzz. Driven by riveting live shows and the undeniable charisma of their front woman, 18-year-old Hayley Williams, they have captivated an increasingly rabid following.
Does It Offend You, Yeah? Does It Offend You, Yeah? sounds dance but acts rock. They're definitely not your typical skinny, subway tanned scenesters but regular kids interested in kicking your ass with synths and Marshall stacks. Underground clubs have been pummeled by tracks from Does It Offend You, Yeah since 2006.
Walter Meego Walter Meego is not a dude, but a duo—Justin Sconza and Colin Yarck, the heart and soul (respectively) of Walter Meego. Along with third band member Andrew Bernhardt, the group intuitively understands the subliminal power of synthy, salacious bass. Effervescent pop is Walter Meego's specialty, and it flies out of speakers like a Pegasus riding a cheetah.
Airbourne Airbourne's sweat-soaked rock 'n' roll isn't looking to change the world by abolishing Free Trade, but simply provide the ultimate soundtrack to the biggest all-night rock party there is.
De Novo Dahl De Novo Dahl, an eclectic psych-pop crew, is poised to take its creativity to strange new heights. Mixing electronic layers with sparer vintage garage-rock sounds, DND arrives at a modern, completely engaging axis of experimentation and catchy songcraft.
Chiodos With a widely eclectic formula and agility in switching sonic gears, Chiodos maintains and builds audiences as diverse as the music they make. The group's incendiary live shows have reaped them an ever-bulging fan base drawn to their distinct fusion of emo, classic rock, hardcore, and progressive metal.
