Built to Spill were one of the most popular indie rock acts of the '90s, finding the middle ground between postmodern, Pavement-style pop and the loose, spacious jamming of Neil Young. From the outset, the band was a vehicle for singer/songwriter/guitarist Doug Martsch, who revived the concept of the indie guitar hero just as Dinosaur Jr.'s J... [+] Read More

Conceiving captivating melodies constructed in between rock's tuneful impressions and soothing compositions of alternative pop, Aveo eventually enlightened the independent rock scene. Comprising a three-piece lineup, led by guitarist and vocalist William Wilson, along with Mike Hudson (bass) and Jeff MacIsaac (drums), Aveo formed in Seattle at... [+] Read More

Los Angeles natives Steven Scott, Alex Church, and Brian Canning were asked to play an art opening in Los Feliz Village by a mutual friend in early 1998. The three musicians performed together for the first time at the gig, and decided to maintain the working relationship. Soon adding keyboardist Shana Levy and drummer Brent Turner, the band... [+] Read More

The best fiction is always based in some truth, even if the truth hasn’t happened yet. 17 year-old rapper K-Smith has already lived a life that has entertained millions. The nephew of box office superstar and Grammy Award winning MC, Will Smith, K is intimately acquainted with the character his uncle popularized on television. “I’m the real... [+] Read More