Fans of Joanna Burns can count on a multilayered entertainment experience. Between her piano pop-driven deput EP and album and a number of dramatic projects she has on the go, the versatile Burns has managed to show serious crossover appeal while sticking to her musical theater roots. Profile after the jump!

The Hics almost walked away with a Worldwide Award this year, and that was before the band even had a single, so you can imagine how quickly buzz is going to spread now that its alluring debut single, “Cold Air,” has been released. Profile after the jump!

His parents met while on tour, his first toys were mostly instruments, and his family had a music room as opposed to a living room when he was growing up. A career in music was written in the stars for trumpeter-turned-artist Tutu Sweeney. Profile after the jump!

Driven to outdo its award-winning debut album, The Romantic Era joined forces with some high-profile names when working on its latest release. The result is the band’s popiest material yet. Profile after the jump!

19-year-old Daniela Brooker has racked up some major experiences in her tender years, and they’re all about to culminate with the release of her upcoming debut album. Profile after the jump!

Arc & Stones may have released only two songs so far, but those songs provide all the convincing we need to start touting the bluesy rock band as Brooklyn’s next great contribution to indie music. Profile after the jump!

Aptly named to reflect the diverse heritage of its members, Raheem Cohen has cultivated a sound that’s just as eclectic as the Silver Lake neighborhood in which it was formed. Profile after the jump!

If there were a sonic bridge linking the 80s to an undisclosed speculative future, it would sound a lot like MOTION CNTRL. Profile after the jump!

With over 100,000 miles of touring and a songwriting/production certificate from the Berklee College of Music under his belt, Justin Klump has been aggressively honing his talent over the last several years. Judging by the early buzz surrounding his new EP, “Sticks & Stones,” all of those hours logged are paying off. Profile after the jump!

From Leona Lewis-esque ballads to quirky Mika-like tunes, Franklyn Hill’s catalog covers virtually all components of the pop spectrum. Profile after the jump!