Artists
After six years as independent artists and label owners, the group’s latest project, Nappy Dot Org, which stands for Nappy Roots.Organized Noize, a collaboration with the legendary Organized Noize collective, has allowed them to once again approach an album strictly as… (Read More)
Nas is hip-hop’s poet laureate, the flashpoint for all the love, hate, respect, controversy and consciousness heaped upon the genre. His debut album, Illmatic, is considered by many to be hip-hop’s high water mark. On songs such as “Memory Lane” and… (Read More)
Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley
What we’re about to do right now is go back. Back to a time when rap’s greatest hits were created in basement soundrooms, not corporate boardrooms. When dancehall and hip hop music was all about moving the crowd not "moving units…. (Read More)
Atlanta-based sleaze rockers Nashville Pussy were led by the husband-and-wife duo of singer/guitarist Blaine Cartwright and guitarist Ruyter Suys; joined by bassist Corey Parks (the sister of NBA star Cherokee Parks) and drummer Jeremy Thompson, the group (named in reference to… (Read More)
The first things you notice are the voice and the space. That voice belongs to Nathaniel Rateliff, a man who’s earned the twang and hard-knock weariness that shines through on his Rounder debut. The space comes courtesy of producer Brian Deck… (Read More)
Nathaniel Rateliff + The Wheel
Whatever you do, don’t ask the members of your favorite group why they start side projects. The answer is always the same old cliche: “We have all these songs that don’t fit with our main band, blah blah blah.” The Wheel… (Read More)
There comes a time in his life when each and every man needs to express himself, and for Nathen Maxwell that time has come. For the past thirteen years Maxwell has been leaving his heart on stage as the bassist for… (Read More)
Nathen Maxwell and the Original Bunny Gang
There comes a time in his life when each and every man needs to express himself, and for Nathen Maxwell that time has come. For the past thirteen years Maxwell has been leaving his heart on stage as the bassist for… (Read More)
“Change don’t come in a day,” sings Natty on his song “Change.” The singer from North London has long since swapped his hoodie for dreadlocks, and possesses a thoughtful take on what it is to be young in the inner city… (Read More)
100% independent Roots, Rock, Reggae, Dancehall, Dub, and more—this is the unique blend of music that is NATTY NATION. 2008 marks their 13th anniversary of keeping the positive messages of their unique indigenous Wisconsin reggae beats throbbing through the heartland, sharing… (Read More)
-New album ‘VocalPlay’, out in March 2010 -feat. 14 new songs incl. duets with Michael Buble and Xavier Naidoo -‘Special Guest’ on the Michael Buble World-Tour 2010 For Naturally 7, the turning point came in the fall of 2007. From quiet… (Read More)
Naughty By Nature pulled off the neat trick of landing big, instantly catchy anthems on the pop charts while maintaining their street-level credibility among the hardcore rap faithful; one of the first groups to successfully perform such a balancing act. The… (Read More)
Producer/songwriter/guitarist Neil Giraldo has been teamed with his wife, Pat Benatar, since the launch of her career. A talented artist, writer and producer, he has helped mold her unique sound and has worked with a variety of other artists as well… (Read More)
Alternative singer/songwriter Neko Case (also of The New Pornographers) won a steadily growing cult audience for her smoky, sophisticated vocals and the downcast beauty of her music. Born in Alexandria, VA, Case moved around often as a child, spending the largest… (Read More)
A multi-talented “youngster”, Nellie McKay is already a seasoned performer/singer/songwriter/raconteur who peppers her live shows with acerbic and witty banter in between self-penned songs—and a well-placed standard or two—from her ever-growing repertoire. She never performs a song the same way twice… (Read More)
Neon Indian is Alan Palomo, the Mexican-born, Texas-raised, 21-year-old synth-wizard who learned his production chops as part of Ghosthustler and honed them as VEGA. In October 2009 Neon Indian released his critically heralded debut album, Psychic Chasms, nearly anonymously and drew… (Read More)
They sing; they make people dance; they were born outstandingly beautiful, they are future fashion icons. They are on the lips of everyone who knows. So who exactly are NERVO?? NERVO are Mim and Liv Nervo. Twin sisters; soulmates and soon… (Read More)
Neutral Boy is a punk band traveling with Hell;s Belles. They double up as Hell’s Belles Techs. (Read More)
Nevermind- Nirvana Tribute Band
Based in Chicago Illinois… Nevermind is a 3-piece tribute to one of rock history’s most well known grunge band: NIRVANA. This trio of siblings is a veteran group that formed in 1991 during the rise of the Seattle “grunge quake”. Nevermind… (Read More)
New Kingston is a young vocalist/instrumentalist group, that consists of three brothers. Tahir a.k.a. SLIM, the youngest member on keyboards/vocals. Courtney on drums/vocals and Stephen a.k.a SUKI, the oldest on guitar/vocals. This group fuses their reggae sound with modern [op, jazz… (Read More)
In the late 1990’s, guitarist and producer Eddie Roberts was running a club night in Leeds called “The Cooker.” When The Cooker moved into a new venue with a second floor in 1999, there was space and the opportunity to put… (Read More)
San Francisco rockers New Monsoon have been storming across the nation, transforming audiences into dedicated fans with their exhilarating marriage of world rhythms and rock bravado. New Monsoon’s vibrant percussion and acoustic and electric instruments come together in an irresistible blend… (Read More)
Newton Faulkner believes in accidents. A bona fide pop star at home in his native U.K.—where radio presence, great press and a thrilling live show drove Hand Built By Robots to the top spot on the album-sales chart upon its release… (Read More)
Somewhere in London a musician carries the keys to the musical kingdom. In his Technicolor sonic scope are all kinds of sounds, from rock to country to soul to pop. Nothing is off limits, as long as it has a groove… (Read More)
Upon hearing the unique and refreshing sound of Nicki Bluhm, it becomes immediately clear why she is in the midst of a breakout year. Nicki has filled a void in music with her brand of vintage-tinged rocking country soul — music… (Read More)
It all started when five hard-rockin’ kids from the San Francisco Bay Area joined forces in the early 80s to form Night Ranger. Like no other 80s rock band, Night Ranger both epitomized and transcended the sound and style of that… (Read More)
Nik Freitas is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist living in Los Angeles, CA. A self taught musician and engineer, Nik records and plays everything on his albums. He has released 4 records since 2002, the most recent being ‘Sun Down’ in 2008… (Read More)
Nina’s newest CD entitled, “24 Off The Board” showcases Nina’s raw, intimate and explosive voice, as well as her catchy melodic yet thought provoking lyrics and music. She has independently written, recorded and released five CDs; “Guilt and Honey”, “Bootleg”, “Shades”… (Read More)
