Here it is, our annual Hot 100 list of unsigned performers who delivered something special onstage this year. Contributing nominations to 2014’s list were MC staffers as well as freelance writers, club bookers, A&R reps, music attorneys and other industry pros nationwide. To enquire about a review for your band in 2015, check out http://www.musicconnection.com/reviews/get-reviewed.
Each Artist below is listed in alphabetical order and includes the following: Artist Name, Genre, Hometown and Website.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Alexis Keegan
Pop
Los Angeles, CA
http://alexiskeegan.com
Aloha Radio
Indie Rock
Orange County, CA
http://aloharadioband.com
Amanda Lamb
Country
Orange County, CA
http://amandalambmusic.com
Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats
Blues/Rock
Asheville, NC
http://ashevilleriverrats.com
Anthony Starble
Singer/Songwriter/Pop
Los Angeles, CA
http://anthonystarble.com
The Antics
Post-Punk
Skillman, NJ
http://wearetheantics.com
Aradia
Electronic/Pop
Seattle, WA
http://aradiamusic.com
Basic Shapes
Electro-Pop
Brooklyn, NY
http://basicshapesband.com
Bear Hands
Indie Pop
Brooklyn, NY
http://bearhandsband.com
Beth Donnelly & Doug Feller
Opera/Classical/Crossover
Tualatin, OR
http://jeremiahproductions.com
Bhavana Reddy
Indie Rock/World (India)
Los Angeles, CA
http://bhavanareddy.com
Big Monsta
Blues/Rock/R&B
Huntington Beach, CA
http://fb.com/bigmonstaband
Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket
Funk
Lynn, MA
http://bigoldirtybucket.com
The Black Moods
Classic/Alternative Rock
Tempe, AZ
http://theblackmoods.com
Blue Tofu
Electronica/Pop/Indie
Maumee, OH
http://bluetofu.com
Brian Whelan
Rock
Los Angeles, CA
http://brianwhelanmusic.com
Cartographer
Rock/Alternative
Los Angeles, CA
http://cartographermusic.com
Casey Wickstrom
Blues/Rock/Slide Guitar
Los Angeles, CA
http://caseywickstrom.com
Characula
Indie Rock/Horror
Hollywood, CA
http://characula.com
Cheryl Barnes
Jazz/Pop
Los Angeles, CA
http://cherylbarnes.com
Chris Rivers
Hip-Hop
Bronx, NY
http://chrisriversmusic.com
Cloud
Pop Rock
Temecula, CA
http://cloudisaband.com
Cody DiGerolamo
Indie Rock
Los Angeles, CA
http://codydigerolamo.com
Craymer
Electro-Pop
Seattle, WA
http://craymermusic.com
Dankrupt
Reggae Rock
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.dankruptmusic.com
David Choi
Singer/Songwriter
Los Angeles, CA
http://davidchoimusic.com
Demrick
Hip-Hop/Rap
Los Angeles, CA
http://iamdemrick.com
Dessy Di Lauro
Neo-Ragtime
Santa Monica, CA
http://dessydilauro.com
D.O.G.S.
Grunge/Alternative
Tokyo, Japan
http://reverbnation.com/dogs
Dragondeer
Psych/Blues
Denver, CO
http://dragondeer.com
Eliza Neals and the Narcotics!
Blues Rock
Ferndale, MI
http://elizaneals.com
Ellen Bukstel
Acoustic/Power Folk/Singer/Songwriter
Southwest Ranches, FL
http://ellenbukstel.com/site
Eric Slater
Alternative Rock/Singer/Songwriter
Los Angeles, CA
http://ericslater.com
Funktapuss
Funk
Hyannis, MA
http://fb.com/funktapussband
G-Eazy
Hip-Hop
Oakland, CA
http://g-eazy.com
Galvanized Souls
Alternative
Ventura, CA
http://galvanizedsouls.com
Grandhorse
Indie Pop
Portland, OR
http://grandhorsepdx.com
Honey Locust
Chamber Folk
Nashville, TN
http://honeylocustmusic.com
Honor By August
Rock
Washington, DC
http://honorbyaugust.com
Hoodie Allen
Hip-Hop
Old Bethpage, NY
http://hoodieallen.com
Hornbuckle
Blues/Rock/Soul
Denver, CO
http://hornbucklemusic.com
Humble Tripe
Orchestral Folk
Durham, NC
http://humbletripe.com
Huxlee
Alternative Folk
Los Angeles, CA
http://huxleemusic.com
Insect Surfers
Instrumental Soundtracks, Surf
Los Angeles, CA
http://insectsurfers.com
Jackstand
Rock
Livonia, MI
http://jackstandband.com
Jimmy Z and the Ztribe
Blues
Gardena, CA
http://ztribe.com
Joanna Beasley
Christian/Indie/Pop
Niles, MI
http://joannabeasley.com
Joseph Eid
Americana/Folk-Pop
Los Angeles, CA
http://josepheidmusic.com
JTronius Qwazar
Soul/R&B/Funk
Sherman, TX
https://fb.com/pages/JTronius-Qwazar/153775031300788
Kate Callahan
Singer/Songwriter
Hartford, CT
http://kate-callahan.com
Kings of Carnage
Commercial Heavy Metal
Los Angeles, CA
http://kingsofcarnage.com
Kingston & Vice
Garage Rock
Long Beach, CA
http://kingstonandvice.com
KIVEN
Hard Rock
Los Angeles, CA
http://kivenmusic.com
Kylie Hughes
Singer/Songwriter
Malibu, CA
http://kyliehughesmusic.com
Kylie Odetta
Indie Pop/Singer/Songwriter
Greensville, SC
http://kylieodetta.com
The Last Born Sons
Modern/Classic Rock/Country
Toledo, OH
http://lastbornsons.com
Lecrae
Christian Hip-Hop
Atlanta, GA
http://lecrae.com
Louie Bello
Pop/R&B
Hyde Park, MA
http://louiebello.com
Mae Edwards
Spiritual Pop
Los Angeles, CA
http://maeedwards.com
Mana Hardcore
Singer/Songwriter
Tokyo, Japan
http://manahardcore.com
Mark Mackay
Country
Hollywood, CA
http://www.markmackayofficial.com
Max and the Moon
Alternative
Chino Hills, CA
http://maxandthemoon.com
The Moderates
Alt. Rock
Long Beach, CA
http://themoderatesband.com
Molly Roth
Pop/Soul
Los Angeles, CA
http://mollyrothmusic.com
Mora Mora
Rock
Los Angeles, CA
http://moramoratheband.com
Moxy and the Influence
Rock
Orange County, CA
http://moxyandtheinfluence.com
Mrs. Skannotto
Alternative Ska/Rock
Rochester, NY
http://mrsska.com
Nalani & Sarina
Pop/Rock/Soul
Central New Jersey
http://nalanisarina.com
Obsidian Silence
Hard Rock Prog Band
Pasadena, CA
http://obsidiansilence.com
Ostrich Run
Alternative
Anaheim, CA
http://OstrichRun.com
The Phil Celia Band
Americana/Roots
Newbury Park, CA
http://philceliamusic.com
Polaris Rose
Alternative Rock
Los Angeles, CA
http://polarisrose.com
Project Steiger
Shredding Metal
Los Angeles, CA
http://steigermusic.com
The Record Company
Rock/Roots/Blues
Los Angeles, CA
http://therecordcompany.net
Riddle The Sphinx
Alternative
Los Angeles, CA
http://riddlethesphinx.com
Rio & The Rockabilly Revival
Roots/Rock n’ Soul/R&B
Detroit, MI
http://rioandtherockabillyrevival.com
Sandman Negus
Hip-Hop
Los Angeles, CA
http://sandmannegus.com
Sex Helicopter
Rock
Los Angeles, CA
http://soundcloud.com/sexhelicopter
Shadows Entwined
Metal
Los Angeles, CA
http://reverbnation.com/shadowsentwined
Sierra West
Folk Rock
San Diego, CA
http://sierrarocks.com
Small Leaks Sink Ships
Indie/Progressive/Rock
Tempe, AZ
http://smallleaks.com
Smoke Season
Electronic/Folk Americana
Los Angeles, CA
http://smokeseason.com
Stacy Burk
Country Pop
Van Alstyne, TX
http://stacyburkmusic.com
Stars in Stereo
Rock
Los Angeles, CA
http://starsinstereo.com
STASH
Pop/Dance
Los Angeles, CA
http://danceSTASH.com
Sylvia Juncosa
Female Guitar Shred
Los Angeles, CA
http://sylviajuncosa.com
TAN
Pop
Los Angeles, CA
http://tanofficial.com
Tarra Layne
Pop/Southern Rock
Los Angeles, CA
http://tarralayne.com
Taylor Locke
Rock & Roll
Los Angeles, CA
http://tlatr.com/?p=1588
Ten Ton Mojo
Rock/Blues
New York, NY
http://tentonmojo.com/index
Tin Scribble
Progressive Rock
Wyandotte, MI
http://tinscribble.com
The Tins
Indie/Pop/Rock
Buffalo, NY
http://thetinsmusic.com
Trapdoor Social
Indie/Alternative
Los Angeles, CA
http://trapdoorsocial.com
V2
Rock
Santa Rosa, CA
http://VSquared.rocks
Viktoria Tocca
Adult Contemporary/AAA
Stockholm, Sweden
http://viktoriatocca.com
Vinyl Soul
Latin Soul/Hip-Hop/R&B
Hollywood, CA
http://vinylsoulmusic.com
weareTheBigBang
Alternative Soul
Los Angeles, CA
http://thebigbangmusic.com
Whiskey of the Damned
Celtic Rock
New York, NY
fb.com/whiskeyofthedamned
White Light Messenger
Alternative/Pop Rock
Los Angeles, CA
http://whitelightmessenger.com
Zip-Tie Handcuffs
Punk Rock
Boston, MA
http://ziptiehandcuffs.bandcamp.com
