A classically trained opera singer and a former opening act for Chuck Berry, with influences ranging from Little Richard to PJ Harvey, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alex Winston isn't the easiest artist to pigeonhole. After moving to New York from her native Detroit, she began performing at various clubs, supported Ted Nugent on his U.S. tour, and teamed up with Chris and Drew Peters (Black Eyed Peas) for her debut EP, By the Roots, in 2007. She has since released several EPs including 2010's The Basement Covers, a collection of interpretations of tracks by Mumford & Sons, the Rolling Stones, and Jack Peñate, and 2011's Sister Wife, produced by the Knocks (Ellie Goulding). Winston delivered the full-length King Con in 2012. ~ Jon O'Brien