John Holt started singing as a young boy, appearing in talent shows at age 12, and releasing his first single at the age of 16. Like many Jamaican singers of his generation, he was strongly influenced by American R&B, and his smooth, soulful crooning…

Columbias Andrea Echeverri is best known as the outspoken leader of the Grammy-winning Latin alt-rocktrip-hop outfit Aterciopelados shes also a Latina who sideswipes stereotypes by leaning more toward Cat Power than Christina Aguilera musically For a…

Originating from Brighton, England, this all-female indie rock outfit was formed in 1998 when Verity Susman (keyboards/guitar/vocals) and Emma Gaze (drums) began rehearsing together. An early version of Electrelane began performing locally, and it wa…

Scottish indie-pop stalwarts the Trash Can Sinatras were founded outside of Glasgow in 1987 by singerguitarist Frank Reader the brother of ex-Fairground Attraction singer Eddi Reader guitarists John Douglas and Paul Livingston bassist George McDaid a…

As much an art project as an actual band, Fischerspooner is the brainchild of Casey Spooner and Warren Fischer, two New York City-based multi-media artists. Drawing heavily on 1980s U.K. synth and dance pop, Fischerspooner plays infectious club music…

b. Essex, England. Singer-songwriter Imogen Heap could hardly have enjoyed a more prestigious live debut - performing four songs, backed by friends Acacia, between sets by the Who and Eric Clapton at the 1996 Prince's Trust Concert in London's Hyde P…

In the early 1990s, Polly Jean Harvey's music was a bracing post-punk battle cry, staking out new territory for female alt-rock artists without resorting to didactic feminism. Over time, Harvey has grown more subtle and moody, embracing a more expans…

Madonna is arguably the most popular female pop singer in American musical history. Although she began her career in the late 1970s as a dancer and as drummer for new wave group the Breakfast Club, Madonna has touched upon many different styles throu…

The Gorillaz is Blur frontman Damon Albarn's hip-hop/electronica cartoon concept band. While real-life participants have included such luminaries as Dan the Automator, Danger Mouse, Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, De La Soul, and Shuan Ryder, the Gorillaz…

Gabriel Rene and Mei-Lwun Yee started experimenting with hip-hop back in 1989 They were soon joined by Gabriels sister Gina Rene With the addition of keyboardist Andy Caldwell the band moved from a simple dance music perspective to experimental elect…

Chicane is the group name for British trance musician and remixer Nick Bracegirdle who first attracted attention under the name Disco Citizens with the Top 40 UK hit Right Here Right Now in 1995 Changing to Chicane he reached the British Top 20 in la…