Aussie imports Sick Puppies have been around for a decade, but are one of the hottest new rock acts to this continents' ears this year. Revving up for its stint opening up for Breaking Benjamin, the band stopped by the studio for a glimpse into its most recent album, "Dressed Up As Life."
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British born Kirsten Price brought her sultry sound to the Billboard Studios where she played us her tune, "Fall." Tell us what you think! Email us at underground@billboard.com. You can also email Danielle Flora at danielle@billboard.com.
Brooklyn is hundreds of miles from Jamaica, but Screechy Dan doesn't need proximity to reggae's birthplace in order to pump out his sunny summer reggae tunes.
This Connecticut native stopped by the Underground studios to perform the song Message for a Million Lives off his latest album Art for Sale.
Postmark Twain may sound like a band name straight out of American history text books, but this young duo from New Jersey has a definitively modern sound; the rock group stopped by to share some new tunes with us.
Star of Legally Blonde the musical, Laura Bell came from Broadway to Billboard Underground to give us a taste of her unique rockabilly sound. Tell us what you think! Email us at Underground@billboard.com. You can also email Danielle Flora at Danielle@billboard.com.
Rap artist Jon Hope stopped by the Underground to perform his song "Mother Mary" and give us his perspective on Hip Hop.
Chicago rock band Company of Thieves has an old soul, but brought their newest tunes to the Billboard studio this week. Tell us what you think! Email us at Underground@billboard.com. You can also email Danielle Flora at Danielle@billboard.com.
Band of Thieves gave us a taste of their sweaty rock sound by playing us their single "Woman." Tell us what you think! Email us at Underground@billboard.com. You can also email Danielle Flora at Danielle@billboard.com.
Internet senation Gavin Mikhail stopped by the Underground studios to play his tune "Brave." Tell us what you think! Email us at Underground@billboard.com. You can also email Danielle Flora at Danielle@billboard.com.
Vocalist Sylvia Tosun has recorded with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, was produced by engineers for U2 and Celine Dion and now has swung by the Billboard studios to share some music from her recent album, "Jump In."
Smooth-voiced Jeremy James has shared the stage with artists like India.Arie, Musiq and Floetry. Now, the young songwriter gets the spotlight in the Billboard studio.
Aussie imports Sick Puppies have been around for a decade, but are one of the hottest new rock acts to this continents' ears this year. Revving up for its stint opening up for Breaking Benjamin, the band stopped by the studio for a glimpse into its most recent album, "Dressed Up As Life."
Chicago-based Plain White T's are anything but plain. These young rockers dropped by to perform "Hey There Delilah" from their Hollywood debut "Every Second Counts."
John Vesely, aka Secondhand Serenade, came from almost nowhere starting in 2004 and has gone on to sell thousands of tracks on his own through popularity on MySpace and PureVolume.
Guitarist Gilby Clarke has played with Guns 'N Roses, the MC5 and, most recently, Rock Star Supernova. Billboard caught up with the veteran artist on his own in our studio for a taste of his song "Tijuana Jail".
New York five-piece Jupiter One has filled clubs on the East Coast for nearly four years. The band recently joined Billboard in our studio to share their out-of-this-world new wave-influenced tunes.
Singing since the age of six, Russ delivers a decidely funk edge to his rock. He was a special guest of the Billboard Underground series in New York and has received widespread media exposure through his work.
Norwegian singer/songwriter Kate Havnevik has been featured on episodes of "Grey's Anatomy," sung with Royksopp and has been helped along by star producer Guy Sigsworth. Recently, Havnevik dropped into the Billboard studios to give us a taste of her latest album, "Melankton," released in the U.S. in March
Originally from Finland, Janita now calls New York home. Her sultry sound and powerful lyrics deliver a groovy club-like experience.
This rockin' four piece act from the Washington D.C. area has created a name for themselves regionally and is now poised for the next steps in what promises to be a strong upward career trajectory.
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