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Anna Erhard is a Swiss-born, Berlin-based indie pop singer-songwriter known for her witty, observant storytelling and deadpan delivery. She first gained recognition as a member of the folk band Serafyn before launching her solo career. Erhard's music is characterized by a blend of jangly guitars, lo-fi electronics, and lyrics that find humor and depth in everyday absurdities. Her sound has been compared to artists like Courtney Barnett, Wet Leg, and Kurt Vile Read more on Last.fm

Peggy Gou (in Korean: 페기 구, Incheon; 3 July 1991), real name Kim Min-ji (김민지), began her musical career back in 2016, when she released her first EP, The Art of War, through the Rekids record label. Since then, she has managed to release several albums. She has also collaborated with artists such as Jimpster, Maurice Fulton or Tornado Wallace, among others, which has placed her music close to the Olympus of electronic music. Although her beginnings go back a few years. Read more on Last.fm

There are various artists who use this name. 1. Michael Louis Diamond (born November 20, 1965),[1] known professionally as Mike D, is an American rapper, musician, and music producer. He is a founding member of the hip-hop group Beastie Boys. In 2026, he began performing and releasing music solo under the stage name Mike D 5D. 2. Mike D is a rapper based out of Houston, Texas, who along with Clay Doe, Fat Pat and Mr. 3-2, formed the rap group Southside Playaz. Read more on Last.fm

Rakim (pronounced rah-KIM) (Born William Michael Griffin Jr. on January 28, 1968 in Long Island, New York, USA) is an American rapper and pioneer of the musical genre of hip hop. He is consistently cited as one of the most skilled (and top amongst the most influential) MCs of all time due to his exceptional flow and complex lyrical craftsmanship, he revolutionized hip-hop lyricism with his complex flow, elaborate metaphors and rapid delivery. Together with Eric B, he released a number of classic albums between 1987 and 1992. Read more on Last.fm

My New Band Believe is the project of English multi-instrumentalist Cameron Picton, also known under the alias Camera Picture. He was a founding member of the experimental rock band black midi, playing with the group until its disbandment in August 2024. Picton's debut track under the My New Band Believe moniker was 'Lecture 25' in March 2025. The full-length album, My New Band Believe, followed in April 2026. Read more on Last.fm

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Porij (as in porridge) is a British four-piece band that blends house, garage, new wave and lo-fi pop. Comprising Eggy (vocals and keys), Tommy (vocals and guitar), Jammo (bass) and Tom (drums), the four were sharing university halls and studying popular music together at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Having tentatively started to make beats, it was when a friend’s band pulled out of a live show that they were asked to step in with only a week to write a setlist. Read more on Last.fm

Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was a British singer, songwriter, musician, and businesswoman. She was known for her contralto vocals, autobiographical songwriting, and fusion of genres including soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. Winehouse’s music, style, and public life made her an influential figure in popular culture. Born in Enfield, London, to a Jewish family, Winehouse grew up in a jazz-influenced household. She was Read more on Last.fm

Several artists/groups: 1) Merrill Nisker (born 1966 in Toronto), better known as Peaches, is an electroclash artist whose songs are mainly focused on sexuality 2) A swedish kids band formed by Tåve and Isabelle in 2000. Their music is sing-a-long disco/pop tunes. The band is now on hiatus. 3) An all-female group from New Zealand, active in the late 1990s, containing several members from the group When The Cat's Been Spayed. 4) Peaches Lavon known from Peaches & Bobo Read more on Last.fm

The Strokes is an American indie rock band, known for their distinctive sound and cultural impact, particularly in the early 2000s. Members Julian Casablancas (vocals), Nick Valensi (guitar), Albert Hammond Jr. (guitar), Nikolai Fraiture (bass), and Fabrizio Moretti (drums) Formation The founding process of The Strokes was a serendipitous convergence of childhood connections and a shared musical vision. Julian Casablancas, Fabrizio Moretti, and Nick Valensi, childhood friends with varying musical experiences, came together in the late '90s. Read more on Last.fm