AJR started to become popular with their track "Weak", which they wrote in a few hours and released 16th September 2016, that was made Platinum in 5 countries, including the US, and Gold in 4 more. It has more than 500 million Spotify streams.

They followed this up with their album The Click, released 9th June 2017, featuring the single Weak as well as "Drama" and "Sober Up", the latter of which features Rivers Cuomo. The album reached no. 1 on Mediabase's alternative singles chart the following year. An extended "Deluxe" version of the album was released 21st September 2018, including an acoustic version of Pretender, a track they worked on with Steve Aoki and Lil Yachty.

California native, Ashe has been turning heads with her balance of modern-day pop writing and vintage vocals. A graduate in composition & production from world renowned Berklee College of Music, Ashe gained international exposure as a songwriter and jazz vocalist. She quickly gained notoriety in the electronic space after collaborating with the likes of Louis the Child, Whethan, Shaun Frank, Ben Phipps, Party Pupils, Big Gigantic and co-writing the Demi Lovato single “You Don’t Do It For Me Anymore”. Ashe accumulated more than 316M streams, 9 #1 Hype Machines in a row and had multiple tracks featured on Spotify’s Viral Charts (US, UK, Spain). Ashe's solo career kicked off with her first single "Used To It", released in 2017 via Mom+Pop Music, accumulating 14.6M streams.

Her subsequent EP The Rabbit Hole was premiered by Milk, who dubbed the record “a strong foundation for what will undoubtedly be a repertoir of music that insightfully explores emotion and the ups-and-downs of the human experience.” The Rabbit Hole has garnered over 18M streams. Live performances include Coachella with Big Gigantic and tours alongside The Chainsmokers, Shaun Frank, Whethan, LAUV, Louis the Child, Lewis Capalidi, Hobo Johnson, Quinn XCII and more.

Ashe made her splash in 2019 with the two part release, Moral of the Story: Chapter I and II. Ashe was selected as one of Amazon’s 2019 Artists to Watch, had a major sync in Taco Bell advertising and received press support from The New York Times, Teen Vogue and more. The single “Moral of the Story” was featured in the Netflix original film To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, which launched Ashe’s career into pop mainstream.

Following the momentum from Moral of the Story: Chapter I and II, Ashe reached new heights with two stunning collaborations: “Moral of the Story” (feat. Niall Horan) and “Till Forever Falls Apart” with FINNEAS. As “Moral of the Story” was co-produced and co-written by FINNEAS, it’s no surprise they teamed up to work on “Till Forever Falls Apart". With widespread positive critical reception, the two went on to perform the collaboration on American Idol, the TODAY Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Sirius XM, and other notable programs.

Ashe released her debut album Ashlyn in 2021. With editorial support from Rolling Stone, Variety, Clash, Billboard, Stereogum, and other outlets, Ashlyn delivered the most poignant performances from Ashe while the world was watching. She turned the page to another chapter of her story with new singles “Another Man’s Jeans” and “Hope You’re Not Happy.” Hinting a larger body of work was to come with the release of “Angry Woman,” Ashe shook things up and announced her sophomore album Rae. On Rae, which includes the pop ballad “Shower With My Clothes On” and carefree tracks “Emotional” and “omw,” we hear Ashe simultaneously embodying her most confident and vulnerable self yet. And oh, by the way - the only collaboration on Ashe’s sophomore album? None other than her lifetime hero Diane Keaton, who duets with Ashe on “Love Is Letting Go”.

Irreverent Canadian singer/songwriter bbno$ ("baby no money") blends hip-hop, R&B, and electronic influences into a catchy and hypnotic mix. Emerging in the late 2010s, he scored a viral hit in 2019 with the Y2K-produced single "Lalala," which was certified platinum and charted across Europe, Australasia, and the U.S. A frequent collaborator with kindred spirit Yung Gravy, as on 2020's Baby Gravy 2, bbno$ has continued to release inventive albums like 2020's Goodluck, Have Fun and 2021's Eat Ya Veggies.

Los Angeles-based electronic trio Cheat Codes deliver floor-filling, radio-ready bites of pop-friendly house in a vein similar to the Chainsmokers, Seeb, and Sigala. They built a steady following in the late 2010s with hit singles such as "Sex" with Kris Kross Amsterdam, "Feels Great" with Fetty Wap and CVBZ, and "No Promises" with Demi Lovato. The latter track became their first U.S. Top 40 and was certified platinum in the U.S., Australia, and across Europe. Maintaining their presence on the Dance charts, they issued a steady stream of singles, many of them appearing on their EPs Level 1 and 2. In 2021, the group released the first two volumes of their three-part debut full-length, Hellraisers, Pt. 1 and Pt. 2.Cheat Codes

After hitting the big time with pioneering future bass albums such as the self-titled Flume (2012) and Skin (2016), double-platinum selling producer Harley Streten established himself as one of the most successful and celebrated artists in electronic music.

Leah Kate always knew she was destined to become a pop star. While the road to success had its fair share of bumps, with determination and self-confidence, Kate turned her dreams into reality. After gaining viral success on TikTok with her song “Fuck Up The Friendship,” Kate doubled down on penning infectious pop songs that not only hit hard but portray a powerful message and presence. With high-profile tours supporting artists such as Chase Atlantic and Madison Beer, and the recent radio success of her latest single “10 Things I Hate About You,” Kate is headed for the stars.

LeAnn Rimes is an American country singer-songwriter, actress, and author. She is best known for her rich vocals similar to country music singer Patsy Cline, and her rise to fame at the age of 13, becoming the youngest country music star since Tanya Tucker in 1972.

Rimes made her breakthrough into country music in 1996. Her debut album, Blue, reached Number 1 on the Top Country Albums chart and was certified "multi-platinum" in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album's lead single of the same name (originally intended to be recorded by Patsy Cline in the early 1960s) became a Top 10 hit. With immediate success, Rimes attained widespread national acclaim for her similarities to Cline's vocal style. When Rimes released her sophomore studio effort in 1997, You Light up My Life: Inspirational Songs, Rimes went more towards country pop material, which would set the trend for a string of albums that would be released into the next decade.

Belgian producer Lost Frequencies has achieved massive international success with his sunny yet wistful dance tracks, remixes, and collaborations. Beginning with his 2014 breakout hit "Are You with Me," a tropical house track based on a country song by Easton Corbin, he's topped the charts in his home country five times, and released more than a dozen tracks that have been certified gold, platinum, or diamond. The song appeared on his 2016 full-length Less Is More, along with other major hits like "Reality" (featuring Janieck Devy) and a cover of Haddaway's "What Is Love." 2019's Alive and Feeling Fine included further smashes like "Crazy" (with Zonderling) and "Melody" (featuring James Blunt). After releasing the EP Cup of Beats in 2020, Lost Frequencies scored further hits with 2021's "Rise" and "Where Are You Now" (with Calum Scott), and 2022's "Questions" (with James Arthur).

A sleek-toned indie pop band with a warm West Coast sound, lovelytheband broke through in 2017 with the single "Broken." The song took off online, and by the following year they had landed on top of the Billboard Alternative Songs Airplay chart.

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Formed in West Hollywood in 2016, lovelytheband feature former Oh Honey member Mitchy Collins along with guitarist Jordan Greenwald and drummer Sam Price. The band debuted in July 2017 with the Christian Medice-produced "Broken," a sprightly and infectious single that quickly racked up over three million digital streams. Signing with Another Century Records, lovelytheband released their debut EP, Everything I Could, in September of that year and joined Vance Joy and AWOLNATION on tour. In April 2018, "Broken" was still going strong and hit number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs Airplay chart. That August, lovelytheband returned with their full-length debut album, Finding It Hard to Smile. Once again produced by longtime collaborator Christian Medice, the album included "Broken" as well as the single "These Are My Friends." The group toured hard over the next two years across North America and Europe before releasing their follow-up, Conversations with Myself About You, in August 2020.

Multiplatinum recording artist MAX has been labeled a “Young Pop God” by GQ, named a “top popstar to watch” by Billboard and was nominated for “Best New Pop Artist” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Since the breakout success of his full-length album Hell’s Kitchen Angel, MAX has garnered more than 2.5 billion streams and has toured the world multiple times over. He yielded an inescapable smash with “Lights Down Low,” which generated over half a billion streams globally and is certified triple platinum in the US, platinum in Canada and gold in Holland and Australia. It soared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart reaching No. 7 at Top 40 radio, No. 1 on Shazam and No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Radio Airplay chart. As the track took off, MAX delivered seismic renditions of it on The Late Late Show with James Corden, LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, Good Morning America and TRL.

Milky Chance is a German musical duo comprising of singer and songwriter Clemens Rehbein and DJ/producer Philipp Dausch that combines folk/reggae/jazz and more with electronic beats. Their first singe 'Stolen Dance' (2013) was an immediate worldwide hit, quickly followed by their debut album Sadnecessary. Since then the band has released three more albums, and are now working towards a new album with Synchronize being the first single. We spoke with both Clemens and Philipp about their immediate success, what drives them, the business side of music, Trip Tape and doing covers, their creative process, and a lot more!

Noah Cyrus is an American singer and actress. Her debut single ‘Make Me (Cry)’ released on 15th November 2016 and created a stir on music charts around the world. Her debut album is due to release later in 2017 titled ‘NC-17’. She is the youngest daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus and younger sister of pop singer, Miley Cyrus. Noah may have earned fame at three with a recurring role in the television show ‘Doc’ but her most memorable performance as a child voice actor and singer has been the English version of the Japanese animated film ‘Ponyo’ in 2008. Though she is still a teenager, Noah has made quite a name for her philanthropic activities and campaigned for PETA against the use of animal dissections in high schools. Noah also featured alongside electronic DJs ‘Marshmellow’ and ‘Ookay’ in the song ‘Chasing Colors’ which hit radios on 14th April 2017 and peaked at the number 31 spot of the ‘US Dance/Electronic Songs Billboard 2017 Music Chart’.

In 2014, Porter Robinson was 22 years old when he released one of the most important electronic albums of our time. That album is called Worlds and it turned the electronic music scene on its head. With a decade passed, the album has stood the test of time, landing many 'Best Of The Decade' lists from critics and hailed by fans as an iconic, game-changing album.

Fast forward to 2017, when Robinson returned under a new moniker, Virtual Self. The project earned him his 1st Grammy nomination and lead the path to launching his new self-curated festival Second Sky, which sold out 30K tickets in less than a day leaving thousands more on the waiting list. This feat was all the proof he needed to know that his fans stand by and support his journey as he continues to grow as an artist.

In 2021, Porter Robinson released his sophomore album Nurture. Having led with singles “Get Your Wish” “Something Comforting” “Mirror” “Look At The Sky” and “Musician,” the highly anticipated album, over six years in the making, has 14 tracks total. The album received high praise from fans & media alike, solidifying Robinson as a dynamic artist whose work reflects the ever-evolving human behind the name. A true masterpiece, Nurture is an eloquently produced body of work that conveys a sense of contentment and newly-found inner peace.

Growing up in Chicago – after hopping between New York, Haiti, Oklahoma and Miami – SEB has come a long way from free-styling over beats ripped from YouTube with his middle school rap group. Returning to New York for college, he interned at the iconic Electric Lady Studios where brief brushes with artistic giants spurred SEB on to seriously consider his artist project and make the move to LA.

Firmly in his own lane, SEB is inspired by emotionally charged songwriters like Kurt Cobain and Joni Mitchell, and other boundary-breaking artists like Tyler the Creator, Kid Cudi and Grimes. In a recent interview with Spindle Magazine, SEB explained “the fact that I’m black makes it hard for people to just call my music pop.” Adding “the whole point of my artist’s existence, right now, is fighting for the idea that a single black artist, who can write and produce their own music, can stand right next to a Taylor Swift or Harry Styles.”

Since releasing debut single “Boys Don’t Cry” in 2020, SEB has been connecting with fans worldwide and garnering critical acclaim from tastemakers in the UK, US, Europe and beyond. His debut EP IT’S OKAY, WE’RE DREAMING released on July 30, 2021 with lead singles “Coney Island”, “THEY DON’T LIKE ME” and “seaside_demo” (80MM+ streams) as a bonus track. The EP explores some of SEB’s darkest truths as he questions how the past shapes who he is today – complete with an enthralling visual world inspired by cult movies Gummo and Donnie Darko.

SEB’s release at the end of 2021,“god of the sunsets”, serves as a formal introduction to the character SEB debuted in the lyrics of IT’S OKAY, WE’RE DREAMING (as hinted at in his recent “All Eyes On” feature for SPIN), lending further context to the world established on his last project and paving way for the new music to come.

While “god of the sunsets” bridged the divide, SEB’s first single of 2022 “fuck it, i’m the man” fully introduces the second persona in SEB’s three-act project. While SEB views IT’S OKAY, WE’RE DREAMING as Act I, the second act can be defined by “fuck it, i’m the man”’s roaring statements on confidence, family, and finding your own groove. Alternatively, Act II faces some of SEB’s challenges with toxic behaviors and self-doubt, introduced in the second single “SAVE ME”. Both themes thread throughout SEB’s upcoming project IT’S OKAY, WE’RE DREAMING II: don’t worry, i’ll be fine, out now.

Shaggy emerged in the early '90s as the biggest crossover success in dancehall reggae. Not only did he become the genre's most commercially potent artist in the international market, he managed to sustain a lasting career over the coming decade thanks to wildly popular albums like 1995's breakout Boombastic (featuring the chart-topping singe of the same name) and 2000's multi-platinum Hot Shot. Perhaps in part because he wasn't based in Jamaica, he never really needed to have it both ways; virtually ignoring the hardcore dancehall crowd, Shaggy's music was initially geared toward good times, a friendly (if horny) persona, and catchy party anthems. While he wasn't shy about lifting hooks wholesale from pop hits of the past, he also had fairly eclectic tastes, giving his records a musical variety lacking from other dancehall stars. As a result, Shaggy became one of the scant few reggae artists to top the album and pop singles charts in America, not to mention numerous other countries where he's had even greater success. His approach seemed to work and he remained both busy and relevant heading into the next decade, landing another major hit with "Church Heathen" from his 2009 album Intoxication and continuing to nurture his collaborative spirit, recording with friends like Rayvon and RikRok as well as releasing an album with the legendary Sly & Robbie in 2013's Out of Many, One Music. In another unusual crossover, he collaborated with Sting on the 2018 duo album 44/876, before returning to solo work with 2019's Wah Gwaan?!

A Canadian singer and dancer, Tate McRae makes emotive, intimate alternative pop. Following her viral emergence in 2017, she released her debut EP, 2020's All the Things I Never Said, featuring the Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell co-write "Tear Myself Apart." She had her first Billboard Top 20 hit with "You Broke Me First" from 2021's Too Young to Be Sad EP. McRae delivered her debut album, I Used to Think I Could Fly, the following year.

Award-winning performer and Grammy-nominated songwriter Tove Lo crafts raw, confessional pop shaped by her love of grunge and the pristine sounds of her Swedish homeland. The way her 2013 single "Habits (Stay High)" swung between joy and despair and frankly depicted drug use and sex made it a distinctive, relatable, multi-platinum hit and a fitting introduction to her uncensored style. She followed it with more uninhibited, confessional music: Her 2014 debut album, Queen of the Clouds, and 2017's BLUE LIPS upheld her reputation for confronting the darker side of love and relationships with thoughtful, provocative, and catchy songwriting.