DYNAMYTE

Artfully fusing classic R&B, sassy/sultry neo-soul and infectious pop, fast emerging indie powerhouse Dynamyte’s legal surname is too awesome for words but also a super long and hard to pronounce mash of Greek letters (Marisa Kouroubacalis). Luckily, the Boston bred, recent L.A. transplant didn’t have to reach far for her explosive artist moniker. From her childhood days as a badass second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a gymnast, and a vocalist and drum prodigy with Michael & Marisa – the high profile, constantly touring duo she had with her brother – she’s always been an unbridled swirl of energy. Not surprisingly, she got the nickname “Dynamyte” the first time she ever set foot in a studio to record.