A Greek bassist ducked into a little bar in New York’s Alphabet City and heard the Eastern Mediterranean and Southern Balkans pouring across the packed room. The clarinet was keening and singing, and he knew every tune.

Jesse Boykins III is a singer / songwriter with a timeless sound. He is the creator of a new approach to music he calls “World Soul” in which he shares a point of view that crosses all genres, generations and cultures.

Brooklyn-based quartet, Lake Street Dive enjoyed a whirlwind end to 2012 when their video for "I Want You Back" became an internet phenomenon landing half a million views. It all started with an admiring tweet from Kevin Bacon that took off in dramatic fashion. Now, with more and more fans discovering their exuberant and exhilarating sound, they are poised for a breakthrough. Known for their infectious blending of influences, Lake Street Dive is a band with jazz at its heart, combined with a passion for pop, R&B, soul, and a healthy dose of the Beatles and British Invasion bands.

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NIGHTMARE AIR is a rock trio from Los Angeles, California, fronted by the dynastic duo Dave Dupuis (guitar, vocals) and Swaan Miller (bass, vocals).

The bands debut studio album will be released March 19, 2013 on Saint Marie Records as well as Vinyl Junkie Recordings in Japan.

If it was ever true (and it probably wasn't), that whole idea of a slacker persona existing in the Pacific Northwest has gone stale. Just ask Nü Sensae, the Vancouver-bred punk trio who can't seem to sit still.

Since forming in 2007 as the core duo of menacing bassist Andrea Lukic and octopus-armed drummer Daniel Pitout, the group has essentially devoured anything that has crossed its path, doing multiple laps around North America and releasing top-shelf DIY punk records that hit the elusive sweet spot between grunge's most aggressive freakouts and hardcore's best songwriting.

‘No Ceremony are impressing more and more by the minute and it’s becoming nigh on impossible to ignore ... you hear the recent material, you watch the arty videos and you see something of genuine substance.’ This Is Fake DIY

‘While waiting to find out more, we console ourselves with the few pieces posted on Youtube. Vague, fluid, fascinating, phosphorescent, these little lights in the night are as enigmatic and their discrete author(s).’ Les InRocks

New Ivory is a three-piece band hailing from London. They’re made up of Mickey (vocals , lead guitar ), Alessandro ( bass ) and Andy ( drums ). They formed a band in 2008 and played several gigs across Europe. In 2010 they recorded their first EP which gained critical success. Dim Mak ultimately signed the band. They’ve just hit the studio to record their first complete album which is going to be released by the end of 2012. New Ivory is from remote parts unknown to the soul, from past to present sounds of distorted countenance-reflected from thoughts and emotions.

Danish singer/songwriter Naja Rosa\'s sound may be reminiscent and with the spirit of the Rock-ish Blues 60s and 70s, but unmistakably renews a classic blend of rhythms to make them relevant to new ears of today. Similar to the moody sound of a Tarantino soundtrack, giving remembrance to the likes of Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin her vocals are deep, soulful and pure. These strong, melodic songs can take you from a rockin\' and rollin\' crazy Saturday night to a bluesy Sunday.

Born in Bristol UK, Jamie N Commons moved to Chicago with his family when he was six and it was there that he developed a deep love for the American music. The first gig his father took him to was the Allman Brothers: \"I have strong memories of strange-smelling smoke and the guy next to us howling like a wolf.\" recalls Jamie. Now the 24 year old singer counts Elvis Costello among his fans.

IRONTOM emerged at the beginning of the year with an intent on forging a presence for themselves on the Los Angeles music scene. With influences ranging from Led Zeppelin to the Arctic Monkeys, the music exhibits a variety of styles and sounds on top of a classic sensibility for song writing. IRONTOM brings a big show. With a sound that is focused and certain, and songs that truly captivate their growing followers, the band is no commemoration of rock and roll but rather a confident new incarnation of it.