Longtime friends Matt Hudson (guitar and vocals) and Gene Stovall (vocals, the new addition to the band), alongside with Dave Holloway (keyboards), Will Bagget (bass) and Anthony Reid (drums), form the Chicago-based band Scientific Map. Their cross-genre album. Rust Belt Soul, is the result of Gene and Matt’s experience throughout the year living on the Rust Belt.

The crew of Spills and Jesse Abraham are known for crucial antics throughout the Brooklyn scene. What comes across as scattered and unnecessary can be made into a strong argument for inclusion into greatness.  Depending upon where one lands in position, likeness is based on stylistic preference. Like butter, or not?

The boys from Charlottetown are back with a follow-up to the Polaris Prize nominated sophomore album, “Little Jabs” (2007). Two Hours Traffic’s third full length, “Territory” confronts heavier themes and contains witty lyrics.

Emerging as the latest Hip Hop live band on the precipice of mainstream excellence, Philadelphia Slick has returned with "Oil", an effort surely to up heave the rap status quo.  Fronted by lyricist Noesis, Philadelphia Slick has taken an innovative approach to the discussion of societal ills amongst constant motivation and musical stamina.