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Parlor Greens is an instrumental trio from Ohio that plays soul jazz and deep funk. (Tim Carman: drums, Jimmy James: guitar, Adam Scone: organ). Parlor Greens' sound is vintage, drawing inspiration from the legacies of 1960s organ-guitar-drums masters. The band's debut album, In Green / We Dream, was released in 2024. The album was recorded at Colemine Records' new studio in Loveland, Ohio. Read more on Last.fm

Scritti Politti are a musical group that was formed in 1977 in Leeds, England, being primarily a vehicle for singer-songwriter Green Gartside (born Paul Julian Strohmeyer on 22 June 1956, Cardiff, Wales). Initially a left-wing-inspired post-punk rock act, the band developed into a more new wave and mainstream pop based project in the early to mid-80s (following two heavy lineup changes). The group's most successful album, 1985's 'Cupid & Psyche 85' Read more on Last.fm

Angélica Garcia is an American singer-songwriter currently based in Richmond, Virginia. She has released three studio albums: Medicine for Birds (2016), Cha Cha Palace (2020) and Gemelo (2024). Her song "Jícama" became widely known when US President Barack Obama selected the track for his 2019 year-end list. Born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in El Monte in the San Gabriel Valley east of the city. Garcia studied creative writing at Cooperative Arts High in New Haven Read more on Last.fm

One-man band that consisted only of Patrick Keel. Keel was previously a drummer in several Austin, TX bands before creating this synthesizer outfit. Read more on Last.fm

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Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, known professionally as Lorde (born 7 November 1996 in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand), is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. Taking inspiration from aristocracy for her stage name, she is known for her unconventional musical styles and introspective songwriting. Lorde expressed interest in performing at local venues in her early teens. She signed with Universal Music Group (UMG) in 2009 and collaborated with producer Joel Little in 2011 to start recording music. Read more on Last.fm

Garbage is a Scottish and American alternative rock band formed in 1993 in Madison, Wisconsin. The band's line-up consisting of Scottish singer Shirley Manson (vocals) and American musicians Duke Erikson (guitar, bass, keyboards), Steve Marker (guitar, keyboards), and Butch Vig (drums, production) has remained unchanged since its inception. All four members are involved in the songwriting and production process. Garbage has sold over 17 million albums worldwide. Read more on Last.fm

HAIM (pronounced HY-am, meaning "life" in Hebrew) is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles. The band consists of three sisters: Este Haim (bass guitar and vocals), Danielle Haim (lead vocals, guitar, and drums), and Alana Haim (guitars, keyboards, and vocals). In addition to their primary instruments, each member is proficient in several others. The group's pop sound on their studio work stands in contrast to the more rock-based music of their live shows. Read more on Last.fm

Resident Trailer Trasher, garbage collector, and all round purveyor of perfidy. Hannah Holland has hosted a series of infamous raves at venues such as a medieval prison, an ex transvestite brothel, a boat chugging up the Thames and disused Quick-Fit garage, as well as weekly nights in the heart of Shoreditch. When asked to describe her sound, a punter opines: "it's a seedy vein of electrotrash, electro, and filth. Formidable." Sites: Discogs and Phobos.Apple.com (podcast blog) Read more on Last.fm

Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American songwriter and musician. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and resided for a significant portion of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he first gained popularity. His primary instrument was the guitar, but he was also proficient at piano, clarinet, bass, drums and harmonica. Smith had a distinctive vocal style characterized by his "whispery, spiderweb-thin delivery" and use of multi-tracking to create vocal harmonies. Read more on Last.fm