Joseph Arthur (born September 28, 1971) is an American singer-songwriter and artist from Akron, Ohio, United States. He is best known for his solo material, and as a member of Fistful of Mercy and RNDM. Combining poetic lyrics with a layered sonic palette, Arthur has built his reputation over the years through critically acclaimed releases and constant touring; his unique solo live performances often incorporate the use of a number of distortion and loop pedals, and his shows are recorded live at the soundboard and made available to concertgoers immediately following the show on recordable media.

Arthur was discovered by Peter Gabriel in the mid-1990s, and signed to Gabriel’s Real World label as the first North American artist on the label’s roster. Arthur released his debut album, Big City Secrets (1997), and follow-up, Come to Where I’m From (2000), on Real World before signing with various independent labels between 2002 and 2006. He established his own record label, Lonely Astronaut Records, in 2006, and released two studio albums, Let’s Just Be (2007) and Temporary People (2008) with backing band The Lonely Astronauts. Arthur subsequently returned to performing and recording as a solo artist, releasing The Graduation Ceremony in 2011 and the double album, Redemption City in 2012.

In 2013, Arthur started a Pledge Music campaign to fund the release of his tenth studio album, The Ballad of Boogie Christ. The album was released on June 11, 2013.

Arthur is also an acclaimed painter and designer. His artwork has graced the sleeves of his entire discography; the sleeve design for his 1999 extended play Vacancy was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package.

Caroline Aiken (born August 8, 1955) is a singer and guitarist from Atlanta, Georgia whose work spans genres, from folk to blues to rock. Aiken has released seven albums and performed with Bonnie Raitt and the Indigo Girls.  As a songwriter and educator she leads a variety of workshops for musicians and songwriters, “Caroline’s performances, direct and sincere, are known for emanating a high level of infectious energy, and those that have heard her perform live leave wanting more. Her genre spans many styles, from rock/blues/folk/country to piano ballads to finger style guitar picking–all accompanied by her rich and soulful voice. Caroline is an accomplished and diverse musician, being at home on both guitar and piano. Victory Music in Seattle raved about Caroline’s “sensual voice, expert guitar, and masterful songwriting.”

Ludwig Göransson (born September 1, 1984), also known under the stage name Ludovin, is a Swedish composer best known for his work on US TV sitcoms Community, Happy Endings, and New Girl, as well as composing the music for 30 Minutes or Less and collaborating with Donald Glover on the Childish Gambino albums Camp and Because the Internet. He also released a free EP How to Find a Party on his website under the pseudonym Ludovin. In 2012 Ludwig Göransson produced HAIM’s debut EP and helped establish the band with a brand new sound on the song “Forever”. He also produced two songs on HAIM’s debut album Days Are Gone.
He composed the score to the critically acclaimed drama Fruitvale Station, based on the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Oscar Grant on January 1, 2009. The film won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience awards in the Dramatic category at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, also taking home the Avenir Prize and Un Certain Regard awards at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2013, he composed the music for the movie We’re the Millers.
In August 2013, Göransson signed a management deal as a composer for Jay-Z’s label, Roc Nation.
He continues to tour with Childish Gambino, and is writing the music for Donald Glover’s new tv series, Atlanta.

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