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Meet Gotye, Australian Import & Sonic Archivist

Mixing colors from both ends of music's historical spectrum, Gotye creates emotional precision-pop.

Fitz & The Tantrums "Work It Out" At CCMAs

As the house band at the 17th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards, Fitz & The Tantrums kept Hollywood grooving all night long!

Music SEEN: Scars On 45

We nabbed some candid moments of You Oughta Know artist Scars On 45 around the city and VH1 when they came to play.

Watch A VH1 DIVAS Online Exclusive!

Catch a special performance of "He Said I Can" by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, brought to you by Wendy's.

The Grammys Love 'You Oughta Know' Artists

Told you so! Our VH1 You Oughta Know artists scored 22 Grammy nominations. Check out who, now!

Get To Know Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

Dive deep into this gritty nine-piece soul collective and their Motown throwback sound.

MUTEMATH Tackles Alicia Keys' Fallin'

Hear the New Orleans natives put a jazzy spin on the R&B hit & more for You Oughta Know Live.

Music SEEN: Spend Time With Dawes In NYC

VH1 followed Dawes for a day of Music Seen as they got good coffee, performed at our offices, & more.

Artists on the rise

  1. Gotye Gotye

    Hailing from Australia, Gotye is a sonic archivist, mixing colors from both ends of music's historical spectrum to create emotional precision-pop.

  2. Scars On 45 Scars On 45

    Scars on 45 is a quintet from Leeds, England, that combines the gentle melodic intensity of Snow Patrol or Keane with the added allure of co-ed vocals.

  1. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

    A nine-piece act full of gritty gospel sounds, funk and soul.

  2. MUTEMATH MUTEMATH

    New Orleans alt-rock collective with a jazzy, groove-driven sound.

  1. Dawes Dawes

    Warm, stripped-down, Americana band with a vintage feel.

  2. Ximena Sariñana Ximena Sariñana

    Former telenovela star crosses language barriers, keeps her edgy, soulful sound

  1. Foster the People Foster the People

    L.A. pop-rock trio are more than good looks & nice kicks

  2. Lissie Lissie

    Heartfelt, quirky and natural indie-folk singer whose less is more.

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About You Oughta Know

  1. There's a ton of music out there, but You Oughta Know is here to make sorting through all the noise easier. You'll find out everything you need to know to start appreciating the latest batch of singer/songwriters, rockers and divas right here. So, take a sec to get acquainted with the best artists you haven't heard yet -- or get reacquainted with past You Oughta Know hotshots like Adele, Leona Lewis and Regina Spektor. Plus GRAMMY-nominated (and winning) VH1 You Oughta Know best new artists like Mumford & Sons and John Legend. Betcha find something you dig.

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YOK Live

  1. Scars On 45: YOK Live Performance Video: Scars On 45: YOK Live Performance

    Posted 11/29/11 12:00 AM EST

  2. MUTEMATH: YOK Live Performance Video: MUTEMATH: YOK Live Performance

    Posted 10/14/11 4:23 PM EST

  3. Dawes: YOK Live Performance Video: Dawes: YOK Live Performance

    Posted 9/01/11 10:00 AM EST

  4. Ximena Sariñana: YOK Live Performance Video: Ximena Sariñana: YOK Live Performance

    Posted 8/01/11 12:00 AM EST

  5. Foster The People: YOK Live Performance Video: Foster The People: YOK Live Performance

    Posted 6/28/11 12:00 AM EST

  6. Lissie: YOK Live Performance Video: Lissie: YOK Live Performance

    Posted 5/16/11 1:38 PM EST

  7. The Civil Wars: YOK Live Performance Video: The Civil Wars: YOK Live Performance

    Posted 5/05/11 12:00 AM EST

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YOK Blog

  1. Ximena Sariñana Set to Perform for CoachellaXimena Sariñana Set to Perform for Coachella

    Posted 2/7/12 9:00 AM EST

  2. Dawes Make an Appearance on NBC's 'Parenthood'Dawes Make an Appearance on NBC's 'Parenthood'

    Posted 2/7/12 12:00 PM EST

  3. Foster The People Top ARIA Album ChartFoster The People Top ARIA Album Chart

    Posted 2/6/12 12:50 PM EST

  4. Gotye Performs at the El Rey TheatreGotye Performs at the El Rey Theatre

    Posted 2/3/12 1:00 PM EST

  5. MUTEMATH's Drummer Talks Writing Lyrics for the BandMUTEMATH's Drummer Talks Writing Lyrics for the Band

    Posted 2/3/12 1:00 PM EST

  6. Scars on 45 Scheduled to Perform at Mar-VA TheaterScars on 45 Scheduled to Perform at Mar-VA Theater

    Posted 2/2/12 2:00 PM EST

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