Performers

Celebrating 20 years of “Hello, good friend.” The Rocket Summer will perform the seminal sophomore album as well as an additional set of songs from each album to date. Dubbed “a master of creating anthems” by Paste Magazine and named by Alternative Press as “100 artists you need to know”, […]

In 2008, the members of Frontside came together with a common goal – to create music that would not only be catchy for any listener, but would also satiate their urge to add a more technically impressive element to their songs. To this day they continue to put forth a

It takes only 10 seconds for Tamara Lindeman to pull us to the floor on Humanhood, the seventh and most arresting album she has ever made as The Weather Station. “I’ve gotten used to feeling like I’m crazy—or just lazy,” she sings at the start of “Neon Signs,” her voice

Willow Avalon, a rural Georgia native whose first word was “Elvis,” grew up surrounded by gospel and country music. She began playing piano in church and taught herself guitar at age 12, quickly turning to songwriting as a means of escape and salvation. At just 15, she left home and

Chris Holloway (Collapsis, Queen Sarah Saturday) teams up with Mike Ivanitch (Gravity’s Pull, The Mad Starlings) and Ryan Pickett (Collapsis, Queen Sarah Saturday) to perform haunting versions of Holloway’s songs from a career that has spanned decades. Originally from Durham, Chris lived in Chapel Hill throughout the 90’s writing, playing

The Tubs’ second album, Cotton Crown, sees the Celtic Jangle boyband venture into darker, more personal territory while continuing to hone their highly addictive brand of songcraft. It’s a true level up album which sees the band expand their sonic palette to take in a kaleidoscopic range of influences: everything

The Wedding Present performing ‘Bizarro’ in full – together with other classics from their extensive repertoire In 2025, The Wedding Present will be playing a series of concert dates in North America to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the release of their classic major-label debut long-player, Bizarro [“Simply unbeatable” –

The New Orleans-based Hot 8 Brass Band draw on the traditional jazz heritage of their hometown, alongside more modern styles, including elements of funk, hip hop, rap, and its local variation, “bounce.” The collective earned a win in the 64th Annual Grammy Awards 2022 for their feature on John Batiste’s

Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Katelyn Tarver fearlessly dives into life’s complex questions through her music. Her sophomore album, released early 2024, offers a captivating and meditative account of navigating her early thirties, delving into the troubles that are often kept hidden: imposter syndrome, struggles with self-worth, fear of the unknown, and

Since he released his first album a decade ago, singer-songwriter Donovan Woods’ blend of folk, country and pop has resonated with audiences all over the world. In recent years, the acclaimed, award-winning singer-songwriter has seen his profile grow with his breakthrough album, Without People. Touring behind (2020’s) Without People saw

There’s one artist, activist, and wielder of radical love whom I’ve witnessed three-dimensionally embody the totality of what it means to live, celebrate, and memorialize Black queerness. She’s not a triple threat; she’s a trifecta of hope. She’s not just multifaceted; she’s committed to multiple aspects of the struggle and

Cloud Cult’s philosophical lyrics and indie-chamber-rock sound has been lauded by critics as “insane genius” (Pitchfork) and “an invocation of the lifeforce” (New York Times). Hailed as one of the Top 10 Green Bands by Rolling Stone, Cloud Cult has a history of bucking the mainstream music industry in favor

For decades, Kathleen Edwards has been a cornerstone of North American roots music. Since making her debut with 2002’s Failer, she’s spent the 21st century occupying the grey area between genres, swirling together her own mix of alt-country, folk, and heartland rock & roll. It’s a sound that has earned

Human existence depends on using music to make a statement and inspire change. These days, that call to change sounds like the fusion of a brass band, heavy rock and powerful vocals from a group called Brass Against. Led and curated by Brad Hammonds, Brass Against began in 2017 when

Extremely bad ass hooky fun time rock from Durham, NC

Other echoes inhabit the garden. Shall we follow? Quick, said the bird, find them, find them, round the corner. Through the first gate, into our first world, shall we follow The deception of the thrush? Into our first world. There they were, dignified, invisible, moving without pressure, over the dead

Hailing from Asheville, North Carolina, Town Mountain is the sum of all its vast and intricate influences — this bastion of alt-country rebellion and honky-tonk attitude pushed through the hardscrabble Southern Appalachian lens of its origin. “For us, it’s all about the interaction between the audience and the band —

A generational talent, Ayoni is a dynamic singer, songwriter, producer, instrumentalist from Barbados making waves across the music industry. With her soaring, soulful Pop/R&B vocal stylings, Ayoni has garnered millions of streams and has received widespread acclaim from prominent publications such as OnesToWatch, The Fader, Essence, V Magazine and more.

X-Cops was the first side project from Gwar. It consisted of Gwar members and their extended “family” of musicians, as each member of X-Cops was, or had played in Gwar at some point. Each member of X-Cops performed in a police uniform and had their own character. X-Cops came out

Jesse Welles is a musician in a living tradition; whether he is canonized within his lifetime or without, he doesn’t much seem to care: he just keeps moving. Already an underground rock n roll influence, Welles disappeared and re-emerged a folk wordsmith; a quick witted bard on acoustic guitar, his

Reggie Watts is an internationally renowned Musician/Comedian/Writer/Actor who most recently starred as the bandleader on CBS’s The Late Late Show with James Corden. Using his formidable voice, looping pedals, and his vast imagination, Watts blends and blurs the lines between music and comedy, wowing audiences with performances that are 100%

There’s cover songs, and then there’s the many ways Leah Wellbaum and Will Gorin have flipped their favorite tracks over the past 15 years. Not just with their longtime band Slothrust either. The Sarah Lawrence grads first bonded over the blues, a way to apply the progressive lesson plans of

Salami Rose Joe Louis is an genre traveler multi-instrumentalist female producer and a signee to Flying Lotus’s Brainfeeder label. She produces and records pretty much exclusively on her beloved Roland MV8800, nicknamed “Funfunfun”. Her debut record with Brainfeeder, ‘Zdenka 2080’, is a critically acclaimed, conceptual sci-fi epic that earned a

H.C. McEntire is a musician, songwriter, composer, producer, and writer. Born and raised in the Appalachian foothills of Green Creek, NC, she currently lives in Durham, NC.

“Shirlette Ammons is a Black queer southern truth teller. She is a poet and musician who has also served as producer on Emmy and Peabody award-winning TV & film projects. She is also an identical twin who hails from a tiny, wonderfully-named pocket of eastern North Carolina earth called Beautancus.”

At the beginning of 2022, Sylvan Esso packed up and headed west. Cramming the contents of a recording studio into their Prius, Nick Sanborn and Amelia Meath drove from their home in Durham, North Carolina to Los Angeles, where they set up a makeshift studio in a small rental house

Vansire is the chillwave-inspired project of multi-instrumentalists Sam Winemiller and Josh Augustin. After meeting on their high school’s drumline they began making music in the summer of 2015. Since then, they have released three albums, two EPs, and one live album as well as a slew of singles in the

One of the most captivating vocal talents to emerge in recent years, Natalie Jane makes the most intimate emotions feel larger-than-life. Thanks to massive hits like “AVA” and “Seven”—both featured on her 2023 debut EP Where Am I? (Capitol Music Group/10K Projects)— the New Jersey-raised, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter has amassed

Mellow Swells is a band from Durham, NC that blends atmospheric soundscapes with soulful melodies and airtight grooves. Known for their captivating live performances, the group fuses elements of indie, r&b, electronic, rock and ambient music. Mellow Swells aims to bring depth and serenity to every listeners musical journey.

Nashville’s anti-establishment rock artist, Justin and The Cosmics, released their “anti-debut” album, Cool Dead, on August 18th, 2023 with a subsequent release, Dead Cool, consisting of 4 track demos and B-Side recordings of the original album. Justin and The Cosmics’ music expands across decades, from Roy Orbison to Iggy Pop,

Carsie Blanton writes anthems for a world worth saving. Inspired by artists including Nina Simone and Randy Newman, her songs encompass a wide range of genres, from sultry pop to punk-tinged Americana. Whether alone with her electric guitar or fronting her four-piece “handsome band,” Carsie delivers every song with an

Malegría, Reyna Tropical’s long-anticipated debut full-length album, is at once a vibrant arrival and an electrifying bridge. The portmanteau, born from a 1998 Manu Chao song by the same name, is akin to bittersweet and blends the Spanish “mal” which means “bad” and “alegría” which means “happiness.” It marks Reyna

For over 20 years, ‘America’s Funnyman’ Neil Hamburger has worked every imaginable stage, from New York’s Madison Square Garden and the UK’s Reading Festival, to a Hollywood cemetery, Tasmanian pubs, and an abandoned monkey cage in a decrepit Catskills zoo. He has performed countless headlining American, Australian, British, and Canadian

Tim Heidecker makes music to be understood. While the multi-hyphenate comedian and songwriter was on tour in 2022—his first time performing his own material with a full band every night—he noticed a recurring response to his lyrics among his devoted fanbase. “Especially people my age, maybe a little younger,” he

The Cincinnati native released Phases II in December 2019 following his critically acclaimed major-label debut, Platinum Fire. Arin Ray is an accomplished writer whose craftsmanship can be heard in various contemporary works from Chris Brown to Nicki Minaj. Showcasing his powerful vocal range over a medley of hip-hop, jazz, and

I’d rather see Mic Harrison and the High Score perform than just about any band on the planet. That’s not just because Mic and the guys have a couple of road cases full of great songs or they’re journeyman musicians who’ve been a part of some of the best bands

After 23 years as a recording artist, singer-songwriter Chris Knight remains boldly empowered to make music that always delivers the unflinching truth. In fact, the man raised in Slaughters, Kentucky uses a simple, direct barometer to regularly check his muse: “If I can’t believe myself, I won’t sing the song.”

WHO IS COOL COOL COOL? Cool Cool Cool blends the best of Funk, House and R&B to create a sound that is truly unique. With dynamic female-led vocals, a tight horn section, swirling synths and a rhythm section that lays down a wicked groove, this band knows how to deliver

Love Songs For Loners by Michael Paul Lawson is a richly narrative-driven album blending classic country and dark folk. Produced by Ken Coomer, it explores themes of identity, place, and resilience, capturing the emotional landscapes of Lawson’s journey through life with raw, heartfelt storytelling and a diverse sonic palette.

What began as something to do while there was no surf has become so much more for Zach Stephenson and Billy Fleming aka Hockey Dad. In 2013 the two, who have been friends since early childhood started jamming in their parent’s garage because there were no waves. With Zach on

Sungazer is an international Future Jazz duo featuring YouTuber / bassist Adam Neely and drummer Shawn Crowder. Originally formed in Brooklyn, NY in July of 2014, Sungazer has brought their unique blend of hard-hitting Jazz Fusion, 8-bit, Progressive Rock and EDM to audiences in the U.S. and Europe. Sungazer explores

Everything Yes is an American jazz fusion band spearheaded by the drummer Zack Graybeal, known famously as ZackGrooves on his platforms, Sean Reeser, prolific composer, producer and tenor sax master & Cole Sipe, composer, sound engineer and magistral bassist. This powerhouse of a band brings a fresh take on the

Generally associated with hallucinations and dead rats, singer-songwriter and pianist Will Wood has been described as something of a recluse, quote “because I told my publicist to.” Wood’s dramatic songwriting is characterized by a sense of humor that whiplashes between too dry to detect and aggressively absurd, as well as

Sug Daniels is a Delaware born, Philadelphia based, singer-songwriter, story teller, and producer who is using the tools around her to capture the emotions of an era. Daniels’ work is as colorful, vulnerable, and charismatic as her personality. She thoughtfully combines elements of folk, rock, and soul alternatives to create

As they began working on a new batch of songs, Adeem the Artist was busy thinking about the way a lifetime of experiences can pile up in a person’s brain. “Traumatic events and warm events leave psychological imprints — there’s this pattern to it,” says the Knoxville, Tennessee-based performer. “Different

Hailing from small Canadian town of LaSalle, ON just a stone’s throw away from Detroit, Michigan, and shortly thereafter relocating to the Detroit area, Autumn Kings is best described as the offspring of Linkin Park and Fall Out Boy. What started as a serendipitous encounter while both working in a

Alt-rock singer and songwriter Tilian Pearson incorporates elements of electropop into lush, melodic rock anthems under his solo moniker, Tilian. After founding the post-hardcore group Tides Of Man in the late 2000s, he took the lead vocalist role in the psychedelic, screamo powerhouse, Dance Gavin Dance in 2012. Since then,

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Blanko’s forthcoming album is titled “Entelechy” (defined by Webster’s dictionary as a “realization of potential”). Indeed, & as an album mission statement, this might be Joe Hall’s 10 year post Hammer No More the Fingers national to hyper-local “buzz & fizzle” fulfillment on the intrinsic songwriting & musical talents possessed

For the first time in more than 20 years, George Huntley is bringing his songs back to the stage with his All-Star band consisting of Scott Carle (Dillon Fence), Andrew Branan (Cage Bird Fancier), Tom Mills (Johnny Folsom 4) and Alex Lawhon (The Roman Spring). BIO: Hailing from Raleigh, George

Sister Ray, the project of Edmonton-born songwriter Ella Coyes, was conceived out of necessity; a self-designed vehicle built to examine trauma with unflinching honesty. Armed with a voice that soars and scrapes in equal measure, Coyes converts first-person recollections of big, complicated love into universally potent allegories. Raised on the

Small crush began in Logan Hammon’s bedroom when she was 13 years old, writing songs on her dad’s old guitar and recording covers on garageband. In her sophomore year of high school, she found some friends in jazz band class to help fulfill her dream of playing her songs in

Led by the lyrical craftsmanship of singer, guitarist, and songwriter Clint Roberts, the distinctly Appalachian, old-time sound of Asheville’s Holler Choir combines haunting harmonies, stirring string compositions, and heart-wrenching ballads, yet hardly conforms to a stereotypical genre. Call it a confluence of old-time, Americana, and bluegrass, but, by its own

A season of drastic change is what brought SUSTO frontman Justin Osborne to the band’s fifth full-length LP, My Entire Life [New West Records]. There was a divorce, difficulties re-building his band after the pandemic, and the pain and helplessness of witnessing family members struggle with addiction and mental illness.

Multinational Salsa Band, Conjunto Breve, was founded by their leader, percussionist Brevan Hampden in 2012. Members of the band come from all walks of life, from all areas of the world, including Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Venezuela, The United States of America, and more. This band mixes the sounds of New

American pop artist Large Brush Collection is a skilled native of Austin. Their music, which has a lively and distinctive vibe, is classified as indie pop. The engaging melodies and contagious beats that Large Brush Collection produces are sure to get listeners moving. They draw inspiration from a variety of

Ax and the Hatchetmen came to party. The Chicago based rock and roll band’s shimmering three guitar attack, earthy rhythms and blistering horns have gained them a loyal following nationwide. Formed in 2018, the camaraderie and musicality between the long-time group of friends is apparent the moment they take the

Fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist, Ron Pope, carved his niche in the digital era’s early days with his breakout hit, “A Drop in the Ocean,” which has amassed over 1 billion streams, earning platinum status in the US, alongside double platinum status in Sweden. His prolific songwriting is a natural

Drug Church are a glorious contradiction. They’re an unabashedly aggressive band that writes hooks you can’t stop humming–too poppy for the heavy crowd, too heavy for the poppy crowd. Their frontman is a singer who rarely sings, delivering lyrics that revel in the darkest corners of the human condition but

Greywind are an alternative emo rock duo frm Ireland formed by siblings Steph and Paul O’Sullivan. The Greywind story is a potent reminder that a whole new world of possibilities could be waiting just a few clicks away. Rewind a few years and an aspiring band had one option: to