The formation of up-and-coming indie folk group Trampled by Turtles can be traced to the theft of Dave Simonnet’s equipment in 2003. Left with just an acoustic guitar, Simonnett chose to form a new band in a new direction of style.

Lana Del Rey describes herself as a self-styled “gansgsta Nancy Sinatra”.  This attitude belies the Lake Placid native Lizzy Grant’s choice of stage name and the personality she seeks to impart to her music.

The Magnetic Fields is just one of a few outlets for frontman Stephen Merritt’s inspired songwriting. The indie-pop outfit recorded six eclectic albums starting in 1993, only breaking into mainstream recognition with 1999’s three-disc 69 Love Songs. 

The sounds of multi-instrumentalist Yann Tiersen are anarchical and break the constraints of form, yet each of his tracks have poignant and emotional melodies. Tiersen quickly abandoned the academy training of his early childhood, smashing his violin and adopting the electric guitar instead.

April was a great month for The Lumineers. In addition to releasing their hotly anticipated eponymous debut, they've played a tong of sold out shows across the US. Their open-hearted melodies, simple but raw lyrics, and rousing acoustic folk have earned them comparisons to Mumford and Sons, The Civil Wars, and the Avett Brothers.

Becoming a music titan has huge implications-- just ask John Mayer.  The singer songwriter requires no introduction; his personal history, his personal life and especially his personal relationships are all rather public, thanks to the enormous media attention that the 34-year-old attracts. 

Contemporary Blues Artist of the Year '06, 07, 09
Sweet Soul music is alive and kicking!

Almost every record you know that was a 1960s radio hit had a secret weapon — a crew of L.A. backing musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." This group, which included the likes of Glen Campbell, Hal Blaine and Carol Kaye, helped artists ranging from the Partridge Family to the Beach Boys make great-sounding albums.

Joachim Cooder is no stranger to collaborations.  Nor is he new to scoring soundtracks.  Yet, Cooder’s newest project combines his past experiences in an expected way.  Son of legendary guitarist Ry Cooder, Joachim’s passion for drums came from watching a band mate of his father’s, Jim Keltner. 

Neal Casal is a hot commodity.  In fact, most fans of American rock love his guitar work whether they know his solo music or not.  Primarily a solo artist and guitarist for Ryan Adams’ backing band, Neal Casal’s career was built on country rock sensibilities and tireless out put.