Artists
M. Ward is a Portland, Ore.,-based songwriter whose music seems to occupy a place that is uniquely “out of time.” A place that bridges the gaps between the roots of various American musical traditions—folk, country, blues and rock. M. Ward is… (Read More)
Ambient shoegaze-pop group M83 is the project of 28-year-old France-based musician Anthony Gonzalez. Up through 2005, Gonzalez collaborated with his pal Nicolas Fromageau, crafting spaced-out synth-powered compositions. But when the two mutually split, Gonzalez went pop, releasing last year’s excellent, slow-growing… (Read More)
Mac Nguyen has been filming and editing since high school. Started with a skateboard filming background, now translated into a event video producer. Check his work on vimeo.com! (Read More)
Maceo Parker: his name is synonymous with Funky Music, his pedigree impeccable; his band: the tightest little funk orchestra on earth. Everyone knows by now that he’s played with each and every leader of funk, his start with James Brown, which… (Read More)
A disciple of Lee “Scratch” Perry, Mad Professor was one of the leading producers in dub reggae’s second generation. His Dub Me Crazy albums helped dub make the transition into the digital age, when electronic productions started to take over mainstream… (Read More)
Born on May 13, 1945 in New London, Connecticut, Magic Dick arrived in post-war America to the Atomic Bomb, World Peace, Bebop and Rhythm & Blues. Dynamic change and growth in the arts and technology would be the hallmark of this… (Read More)
Jason Molina is not one to settle. Throughout his musical career of 12 plus years under his given name, Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co., he has lived in 9 different locations and has had a dozen different backing bands on… (Read More)
Main Flow is arguably one of the most skilled and ambitious MC’s to have ever blessed the culture of Hip-Hop. Starting at the age of 5, Main Flow has been rhyming nearly his whole life. After honing his skills during high… (Read More)
The highly anticipated full-length collaboration from Cincinnati/San Diego rhyme vet MAIN FLOW (MOOD) and Boston beat smith 7L (7L & ESOTERIC, ARMY OF THE PHARAOHS,). Includes the hit singles “Where I’m From” and “Forever” and features vocal contributions from Queensbridge legend… (Read More)
Maiz is a Chicano Reggae band created by the collaboration between the B-Side Players, Revelations and now drummer of Slightly Stoopid. The two bands came together out of mutual respect for each others music and recorded the Album Alimenta tu Espiritu… (Read More)
Voted by Guitar Player Magazine as one of the top 3 guitarists in America, MAKANA is an international rising star. His six albums and multiple world tours have captivated global audiences, showcasing a diversity of style ranging from his roots as… (Read More)
Native San Diegan comedian Mal Hall has come a long way in a period of short time. With five years of performing as a comedian, Mal has worked with headliners Jim Breuer, Alonzo Bodden, Anjelah Johnson, Ian Edwards, and Bobby Lee… (Read More)
To kill a mockingbird is the first CD release by British teenage blues band The Malchicks. The controversial cover art and black-roots, blues repertoire gives you a sense that this young band belie their years and their heritage by facing… (Read More)
If Manganista were a shirt, it would have a large collar, many bright colors, and be found rather easily on a rack at a local thrift store. The shirt would fit well, and make the wearer feel as though they are… (Read More)
To truly uncover the blinding majesty that is manuok, one must first delve into at least 400nm to 700nm of the electromagnetic spectrum—the unwavering band of light, the unbreakable sound, the pungent smell. During WW4’s initial strike and following festivals*, manuok… (Read More)
Broussard has toured with giants – Maroon 5, Dave Matthews Band, Willie Nelson, O.A.R. and Bonnie Raitt, among others. He has honed his writing chops through collaborations with some of the top song craftsmen in the business. He has won ovations… (Read More)
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn has been obsessed with pop music for as long as he can remember: "I was hooked from day one. My older brother had a band that rehearsed in our basement, so I heard Bacharach, The… (Read More)
Marc Ford formerly of the Black Crowes
Guitarist Marc Ford, who is best known for performing and recording with The Black Crowes and Ben Harper, began his career with the blues-rock outfit Burning Tree in the late 1980’s. A power trio featuring Ford on guitars and vocals… (Read More)
Wild, loud, and delightfully mischievous is what you’ll get from this white trash talking Louisiana native. Through stories of personal adventures Marc captures the characters of his life with a cunning perception. His fans describe him as charismatic, charming and fun… (Read More)
With a rallying cry of “JOY NOW!” MarchFourth Marching Band throws itself and the audience into a swirling volcano of high-energy music and spectacle. What began as a Fat Tuesday party on March 4, 2003 in Portland, Oregon has since become… (Read More)
Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter Marcia Ball’s new CD, Roadside Attractions mixes equal parts simmering soul fervor and rollicking Crescent City piano. Over the course of her 30-year career, Ball’s infectious, intelligent and deeply emotional songs have won her a loud and loyal… (Read More)
San Diego is a special city for many reasons. We have the warmest water and most pristine beaches on the West Coast. We have beautiful mountains and scenic deserts within driving distance. Everyone wants to take a vacation here in our… (Read More)
Marcus Eaton plays the acoustic, but not like you might expect. He rapidly shifts between frantic fingerpicking and strumming, clean acoustic sounds and swirling, looped effects. His music fits firmly in the post-modern musical relativism that has become the norm among… (Read More)
There are a lot of “firsts” happening for Maren Parusel and her band as they set off on dates across the U.S. this summer. This is the band’s first Full Length recording, First National Tour, First song in a movie Soundtrack… (Read More)
The first time Maria Taylor’s graceful voice was heard through our speakers, we knew it was love at first listen. On Azure Ray’s 2001 debut, she sang with a knowledge and a weariness that made us trust and believe her words… (Read More)
Los Angeles based punk band “The Bronx” – aptly named after the left coast borough – has for the last 6 years redefined what punk means, sounds like, and doesn’t look like. After 3 self titled full lengths, countless tours all… (Read More)
Mariachi Garibaldi is the performing ensemble from Southwestern College, the first school in the world to offer a college degree in mariachi music. Students study mariachi performance, music theory, instrumental and vocal technique, mariachi history, as well as general education requirements… (Read More)
MEX hits the stage blending Tejano music with RockNRoll and six hired guns who look like they’ve seen more miles than money. When is the last time you’ve heard Johnny Thunders or The Ramones played on accordian with the guitar back… (Read More)
