John Keenan is an independent artist from Arizona by way of Great Bend, Kansas. With a career spanning over two decades, Keenan is known for his lyrical intensity, philosophical honesty, and refusal to conform. “Wreckage Of The Past” is his most personal and politically charged project to date.

Born and raised in Chicago, J. Eden grew up surrounded by the city’s diverse musical culture, where hip hop, soul, house, and dance music collide. Originally known as Jay Smoove, his early years in music were spent honing his lyrical craft and performing locally, laying the foundation for the versatile artist he would later become.

James Vickery bares his soul in "JAMES.," a bold, self-titled album that redefines his sound. From the cinematic strings of “Hotel Lobby” to the woozy beat of “Higher,” each track showcases his exceptional voice—one he nearly lost due to a life-threatening ear condition. Diagnosed with cholesteatoma at eight, Vickery was left deaf in one ear, but a vocal coach helped him discover his gift.

J.mar, hailing from Spearwood, Australia, is the creative force behind the captivating original single "Dark Days." Collaborating with Megaman Media as the producer, J.mar infuses his music with a unique blend of raw storytelling and sharp wordplay. Born in Madagascar and raised in Perth, J.mar brings a fresh perspective to Aussie hip-hop, combining the gritty essence of Western Australia with his Malagasy roots.

John Jenkins, a veteran of John Peel sessions and ’80s post-punk with The Persuaders and Come in Tokio, has carved a path as a leading singer-songwriter in the UK folk, country, and Americana scene. A master of melody and understated lyricism, his critically acclaimed albums showcase evocative storytelling and deft musicianship, earning him widespread praise from the music press.

Nashville-based, Pennsylvania-grown country Americana artist Judy Paster breathes life back into the timeless roots music genre. She has become known for her strong spirit and distinctive style, reminiscent of popular 70s singer/songwriters, with a contemporary edge.

Jeff Dwyer was born on May 14, 1946, in Union City, NJ, not far from Hoboken, the birthplace of Frank Sinatra. Jeff’s father, Gerald, sang several times on the local radio station. Jeff remembers his father, who died when Jeff was 11, as having a pleasant light baritone/tenor voice. Jeff used to sing with his father and at age 8 had his first solo in his grade school, singing “White Christmas” as a boy soprano.

Dutch-Indonesian musician Jaivy is a true jazz aficionado who is a triple threat in the world of music; the pianist, producer, and independent artist has been engrossed in music from a young age and has impressively developed his skill set over a long stint in the music scene. Growing up in a music-centered family, Jaivy had a rich musical diet in his childhood with a focus on the sound of 60s and 70s music.

Jermaine Mickey is a Washington, D.C.-born singer, songwriter, and founding member of the R&B group II D Extreme, known for hits like “Cry No More” and “Up On The Roof.” From touring globally to performing on Soul Train and BET, Jermaine brings decades of soul and passion to every note.

Josh Orange is an Australian folk rock band formed in 2004. Founding members Gordon Burke and Andrew Wass had been playing together for a few years, jamming at parties and generally hanging out together in an apartment they shared in Sydney’s Inner West suburb of Glebe. The band recorded their first album, "Big Day Tomorrow," in 2005 with their great friend and bandmate Baline Munnings on bass guitar and Alex Miller on drums.

Jon Parratt is a composer and recording artist based in Sydney, Australia. Inspired by nature, life, and family.

What do you get when you combine acoustic-driven, folk-inspired melodies with gritty electric guitar riffs and undeniable, hook-filled choruses? That’s the signature sound of J. Michael & the Heavy Burden. Hailing from the Ann Arbor/Detroit area, JMHB has carved out a distinct identity in the Alt-Americana and roots rock scene, known for delivering high-energy live shows fueled by infectious grooves and genre-blurring arrangements.

Jonny Corralitos grew up in a teepee he shared with his brother, living off-the-grid on a commune in Corralitos, CA—the rural Santa Cruz Mountain idyll nestled among towering weed fields and even taller redwoods. He picked up a guitar at age ten and never looked back.

Jernej Zoran, hailing from Novo mesto, Slovenia, brings a rich musical background to his latest release, "Angels With Broken Wings." Influenced by legendary artists like Pink Floyd, Queen, and The Beatles, Zoran's journey in music began with his love for the guitar sparked by the film "Rattle and Hum."

Joseph Kuhl is an independent musician and a survivor of Hurricane Helene, September 2024. During the 12-day power outage that followed, he found himself trapped in the dark—trees blocking his doors and covering his roof—waiting for friends to come help. With nothing but his dobro in hand, he turned to music to process the experience.

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Josh Jensen grew up in eastern Washington, raised on the likes of Grand Ole Opry greats Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and Charley Pride. Soon enough he and his cousins were performing for the family, which led naturally enough into forming bands of his own. Hannah Wyatt is an indie-folk singer/songwriter with a dark Americana edge.

James Zero is a Pennsylvanian singer-songwriter and emo musician born in the late 1900s. After surviving the worst global pandemic known to man, he set out on a quest to create some of the greatest music the world had ever known. In 2021, he released his CPMA-nominated debut album, "Oceans (& Other Bodies of Water)," to tens of thousands of streams and critical acclaim. This experience led to him becoming stronger.

Jamie Alimorad's unique, vocal-centric, genre-fusing music has propelled him to worldwide acclaim. Originally from Harrison, NY, Alimorad pursued his degree in music technology at Northeastern University, where he began his career as a solo artist. He quickly became one of Boston’s most popular college acts, culminating with Alimorad being selected by the university and his class to perform the National Anthem on Northeastern Night at Fenway Park.