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Downtown music
Downtown music, or the Downtown scene, is a community of experimental musicians in Lower Manhattan, New York, active from the 1970s and centered on the Knitting Factory.
Downtown New York and loft-era jazz ensembles
Downtown New York and loft-era jazz ensembles were artist-run avant-garde groups of the 1970s Lower Manhattan lofts and the 1980s–90s downtown scene around the Knitting Factory.
Doyle (band)
Doyle is the American horror metal band of ex-Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein and Cancerslug singer Alex Story, formed around 2010, with the albums Abominator (2013) and Doyle II: As We Die (2017).
Dr. Dog
Dr. Dog: Philadelphia indie rock band formed in 1999 by Scott McMicken and Toby Leaman, known for harmony-driven psychedelic pop; albums include Easy Beat, Shame, Shame, and the 2024 self-titled record; ended touring in 2021.
Dr. Feelgood (band)
Dr. Feelgood: British pub rock/R&B band formed 1971 on Canvey Island, Essex; original lineup Brilleaux, Wilko Johnson; live album Stupidity hit UK No. 1 in 1976; "Milk and Alcohol" 1978; still touring with Kane, Russell, Morris, Mitchell.
Dragon (band)
Dragon is a New Zealand rock band formed in Auckland in January 1972, led by Todd Hunter and fronted by his brother Marc Hunter; hits include April Sun in Cuba, Are You Old Enough?, and Rain. ARIA Hall of Fame 2008, NZ Music Hall of Fame 2011.
Dragon Pony (드래곤포니)
Dragon Pony (드래곤포니) is a South Korean rock band formed by Antenna in 2022, which debuted September 26, 2024 with the EP POP UP; members born in dragon and horse zodiac years, later releasing Not Out and Run to Run.
Drain Gang
Drain Gang is a Swedish music collective from Stockholm formed in 2013, consisting of Bladee, Ecco2k, Thaiboy Digital, and producer Whitearmor, known for heavily Auto-Tuned cloud rap.
Dream (American group)
Dream was an American teen pop girl group formed in 1998, signed to Bad Boy Records; members Holly Blake-Arnstein, Diana Ortiz, Ashley Poole, and Melissa Schuman scored the 2000 No. 2 Hot 100 hit "He Loves U Not" and the platinum album It Was All a Dream. Not the Japanese pop group, the-Dream, or NCT Dream.
Dream Street
Dream Street: American teen pop boy band formed 1999 in New York by Baldonieri and Lukow, featuring Jesse McCartney; Gold debut album, 2002 parent lawsuit, disbandment, and 2023 revival.
Drive Like Jehu
Drive Like Jehu: San Diego post-hardcore band (1990-1995) with Rick Froberg and John Reis, formerly of Pitchfork. Released Drive Like Jehu (1991) and Yank Crime (1994) on Interscope; disbanded 1995, later influential on At the Drive-In and Hot Snakes.
Drive-By Truckers
Drive-By Truckers, Southern rock and alternative country band from Athens, Georgia, founded 1996 by Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley; known for Southern Rock Opera (2001), American Band (2016), and constant touring.
Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys, Celtic punk band formed in 1996 in the Boston area (Quincy/South Boston) by Ken Casey, Mike McColgan, and Rick Barton; known for "I'm Shipping Up to Boston," Hellcat Records debut Do or Die, the Claddagh Fund, and labor and political activism.
Dru Hill
Dru Hill: American R&B group formed 1992 in Baltimore as 14K Harmony, renamed after Druid Hill Park; members Sisqó, Nokio, Jazz, Woody; hits "Tell Me," "In My Bed," "Enter the Dru" (1998).
Drug Church
Drug Church is an American hardcore punk/alt-rock hybrid band formed in 2011 in Albany, New York, fronted by Patrick Kindlon of Self Defense Family; albums include Paul Walker, Cheer, Hygiene, and Prude (2024) on Pure Noise Records.
Drum Corps International
Drum Corps International (DCI), founded 1971-1972 by 13 corps, is the North American governing body for competitive drum and bugle corps, running a summer tour of nearly 100 events culminating in the World Championships in Indianapolis.
Dschinghis Khan
Dschinghis Khan: German Eurodisco group formed in Munich in 1979 by producer Ralph Siegel for Eurovision, where it placed 4th; hits "Dschinghis Khan" and "Moskau" sold millions worldwide.
Dubstar
Dubstar are an English synth-pop and dream pop act formed in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne in 1991 by Steve Hillier and Chris Wilkie, with singer Sarah Blackwood. Hits "Stars" and "Not So Manic Now"; albums Disgraceful, Goodbye, Make It Better; since 2018 a Blackwood-Wilkie duo.
Duran Duran
Duran Duran, English new wave/synth-pop band formed in Birmingham in 1978 by Nick Rhodes and John Taylor; 100 million albums, two UK Number 1 singles, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2022.
Dust Brothers
The Dust Brothers are the Los Angeles production duo Mike Simpson and John King, formed 1985, known for Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique, Beck's Odelay, and the Fight Club score; distinct from the British duo briefly using the same name.
Dvsn
Dvsn (pronounced "division") is a Toronto alternative R&B duo of vocalist Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85 (Paul Jefferies). Formed 2015, OVO Sound signees known for Sept. 5th, Morning After, and A Muse in Her Feelings; later signed to So So Def/HYBE.
E Street Band
The E Street Band, formed in Belmar, New Jersey in late 1972, is Bruce Springsteen's longtime backing band, known for Clarence Clemons, the 1999 reunion, and 2014 Rock Hall induction.
Eagles (band)
The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971 from Linda Ronstadt's backing band (Frey, Henley, Leadon, Meisner), signed by David Geffen to Asylum Records; creators of Hotel California and the best-selling US album, Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975.
Eagles of Death Metal
Eagles of Death Metal, also EODM, is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Palm Desert, California by Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme; known for tongue-in-cheek riff-rock, four albums including Peace Love Death Metal, and the 2015 Bataclan attack.
Ear (band)
Ear (stylized ear) is an American electronic duo of Jonah Paz and Yaelle Avtan, formed 2024 at Bard College; laptop twee act behind "Nerves," The Most Dear and The Future (2025), and A24 Music's Rumspringa (2026).
Early music ensembles of the Danish national scene
The early music ensembles of the Danish national scene are professional Danish groups performing medieval, Renaissance, and baroque repertoire on historical instruments, led by Concerto Copenhagen.
Early music ensembles of the Iberian revival
Early music ensembles of the Iberian revival are Spanish and Portuguese groups performing medieval, Renaissance, and baroque Iberian repertoire on historical principles from manuscript sources.
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire: American funk, soul, and R&B band founded in Chicago in 1969 by Maurice White; hits "Shining Star" and "September" (1978); over 90 million albums sold; Rock Hall 2000.
EarthGang
EarthGang (EARTHGANG) is an Atlanta hip-hop duo of Olu (Johnny Venus) and WowGr8 (Doctur Dot), formed in 2008, signed to Dreamville in 2017, part of Spillage Village, known for Mirrorland, Ghetto Gods, and the independent Perfect Fantasy.
East 17
East 17: English boy band formed 1991 in Walthamstow, London, named after postcode E17; members Mortimer, Harvey, Hendy, Coldwell; 1994 Christmas Number 1 Stay Another Day; 18 million records sold.