Performers

Action/Adventure shouldn’t be here. At least, that’s what the Chicago-based five-piece seem to think. They’re wrong – very wrong – but that’s the overriding theme of their debut album. That’s partly why they named it Imposter Syndrome – because when the band signed to Pure Noise Records, they couldn’t quite […]

Based out of Benson, Minnesota, emotionally charged screamo/math rock unit Tiny Moving Parts was formed around the talents of Dylan Mattheisen, William Chevalier, and Matthew Chevalier while the trio was still in high school. The band issued its debut EP, Moving to Antarctica, in 2010, followed by the Kind of

Emotional Contracts, the latest full-length album from Deer Tick, catalogs all the existential casualties that accompany the passing of time, instilling each song with the irresistibly reckless spirit that’s defined the band for nearly two decades. Before heading into the studio with producer Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Spoon, Sleater-Kinney),

Modern salsa from North Carolina.

Coming off from a record-setting international tour for the nine person Psychedelic Latin Fusion ensemble, – having shared the stage with Grammy Award winning acts like Kabaka Pyramid, Proyecto Uno, and legend Mavis Staples, with performances at stages such as the Grassroots Festival Circuit, The Smithsonian, a featured artist at

Nick Sanborn is a Grammy-nominated artist, multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and producer based in Durham, NC. He’s best known for his work as half of the electronic duo Sylvan Esso, and for his solo work under the moniker Made of Oak. His producing credits include acclaimed releases from Mountain Man, Flock of

The name Etran de L’Aïr translates to “the Stars of the Aïr,” the mountainous region of Northern Niger. They are based in the town of Agadez, an urban center of the desert, and a city reknowned for the production of music – in particular the electric guitar and the so-called

Anchored by a mutual predisposition for unpredictability, Quarters of Change fuse together a signature hybrid of nineties-style alternative hooks, crunchy space rock soundscapes, and strutting seventies grooves. After piling up millions of streams, selling out shows, and inciting critical applause, the New York City quartet — Ben Acker [guitar, bass,

After a 15 year hiatus, Sunset Rubdown announces their new album “Always Happy To Explode” to be released on Spencer Krug’s own label Pronounced Kroog on September 20th, 2024. The new release will be supported by a North American tour running from October 10th to October 30th, 2024. Twenty years

The project of producer Will Wiesenfeld (also of Geotic), Baths specializes in intricate, beat-heavy electronic pop.

Lane Moore is an award-winning writer, actor, comedian, and musician. She was hailed by the The New York Times as “ingenious. The way she manipulates tone and pace reveals an artist supremely confident in her form.” She is the host of I Thought It Was Just Me podcast on Patreon.

Over the course of her twenty five year career, Susan Werner has earned a reputation as “one of the most innovative songwriters working today” (Chicago Tribune). With formidable chops on guitar (she began playing at age 5) and piano (she was a guest on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz), along with

Anna Shoemaker is a NY-based, Philly-born, singer/songwriter. The budding alt-pop artist became a SoundCloud sensation with her viral mashup of Kendrick Lamar’s “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” and Chance the Rapper’s “Cocoa Butter Kisses,” which she recorded on her bedroom floor. The song now has over 800K streams and caught

Mia Joy has had music in her bones her entire life. Raised in a spiritual home to Musician and Poet parents, Mia has been singing since she was a baby and joined the Chicago Children’s Choir at a young age. Mia’s brand of ethereal pop is equally indebted to 90s

Structured to unfold like a dream, the debut album by NOIA combines an array of languages – Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, English – and traditional sounds from her childhood in southwestern Europe to process her personal transformations over the past two years while living between NYC and Barcelona. Gisela Fullà-Silvestre formed

Growing up just a block away from The Notorious B.I.G., watching him go from local corner boy to rap superstar, Skyzoo couldn’t help but dream big. The Brooklyn, NY native saw life in all of its “heaven and hell” juxtaposition, being from the infamous home of both Jay-Z and “Do

The Brooklyn-based emcee earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years. “I’m a touring artist. I’m an artist that’s internationally known. I’m not just a local artist at this point in my career. I’m cognizant of

Gentle and wild, Ha Vay is here to sweep you into an adventure. The singer grew up in the redwood forests and misty beaches of Northern California, raised in a diverse family of storytellers. She strives to make timeless music rooted in the art of storytelling with a unique and

New York’s Sarah Kinsley is fascinated by creating imaginary worlds and alternate realities. She tries to conjure these with her music, but it requires the unlocking of one’s imagination to really go there. Sarah encourages you to try it though. We all need an escape. To that end, Sarah’s first

Korine is a Philadelphia based duo consisting of members Morgy Ramone and Trey Frye. The pair blends new wave nostalgia, early emo, and punk with a modern pop sensibility, contrasting upbeat rhythms against sullen, emotionally evocative lyrics.

John Early is a comedian who wrote, executive produced, and starred in his own episode of Netflix’s The Characters. He has appeared on TV in Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, 30 Rock, Broad City, Difficult People, High Maintenance, Love, and Animals and in the films Other People,

BRYE IS HAVING A PHENOMENAL YEAR In January of 2023 she single handedly sparked a movement on tiktok and reels with her body positivity anthem “Diet Culture,” amassing millions of streams on Spotify alone. Her debut album “RECOVER” is leaning into the hype. With soft rhythmic production, and melodies begging

It’s human nature to look back, and to try to make sense of that which has gone by. For the luminous indie folk duo of Joshua Lee Turner and Allison Young, it’s a question not only of what should be relinquished, but also what might be worth taking with you.

Emma Harner is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Nebraska. Emma’s Instagram Reels and Tik Tok have exploded over the past few months, starting with a cover of Manchester Orchestra’s “The Gold” that gained over 4M views on Reels and earned praise from Noah Kahan, Dodie, Orla Gartland, Andy Hull,

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Dense, digital psychedelia & polyrhythmic pop experiments.

Fractured, collage-like tracks equally influenced by golden-age rap, early industrial, and gritty, abstract post-punk.

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Creating and Solving Problems with Modular Synths An action group is an assemblage of people who get together to solve a task, then disband once it’s been completed. For this project, a revolving door of collaborators jump in to solve a “musical problem.” Modular synthesizers are at the heart of

“Weird and spasmodic punk with synths that sits more on the Screamers side of things (vs. the Devo side of things). This is heavier than any of the modern classifiable “synthpunk” releases I’ve heard recently, with a fair amount of seemingly modern hardcore influences throughout, but it works well. You

When the onset of the pandemic brought about the dissolution of the band he’d fronted since eighth grade, Joe P found himself in isolation with time to step out and experiment on his own. From the refuge of his New Jersey basement studio, he threw himself into writing, recording and

Don’t Know What You’re In Until You’re Out, the second full-length record from Philadelphia band Gladie, opens with a contemplative instrumental called “Purple Year.” Along with acoustic strumming and a late-night wall of cricket-chirps, cello and gentle horn runs set a dewy, moonlit stage before second track and single “Born

Over the past two decades, Cursive has become known for writing smart, tightly woven concept albums where frontman Tim Kasher turns his unflinching gaze on specific, oftentimes challenging themes, and examines them with an incisively brutal honesty. 2000’s Domestica dealt with divorce; 2003’s The Ugly Organ tackled art, sex, and

The Tailspins are a band with influences of Pre-War Jazz, Jump Blues, Swing, 1950s Rock, & elements of Calypso, with all-original music. They have recently released their debut E.P. with their label, Nu-Tone Recordings. They have been quickly garnering interest from industry personnel including Jack White, who invited them to

After crisscrossing the nation for the last half-decade looking for a home, Pokey LaFarge found himself in Mid-Coast Maine. Upon arriving, the Illinois-born singer/songwriter/actor pursued a major life change, working 12-hour days on a local farm—a turn of events that catalyzed an extraordinary burst of creativity and redefined his sense

Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades, and an artist who can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo (like he did as the lead guitarist for The Black Crowes in 2013). A road warrior and musician’s musician, Greene’s new

Started in late 2022 by Philadelphia native producer / songwriter Jacob Decoteau, Thorne is a modern day exploration of dance music from the y2k era. Pulling cultural influences from classic house, garage, and jungle among many others, Thorne carries them into the present-day with glossy synths, infectious grooves, and innovative

Musician Dani Artaud is blurring the lines between fantasy and reality with her solo project, Snowblood. Forever growing and evolving, Snowblood is an amalgam of Dani’s current state of mind. Crafting music unlike any other, Snowblood isn’t afraid to tap into other worldly inspiration to create a unique sonic galaxy

‘Catpack’, from Los Angeles trio Phil Beaudreau, Jacob Mann and Amber Navran (of Moonchild). Phil Beaudreau plays trumpet, sings and produces in Catpack. Dr. Dre, Justin Bieber, Lalah Hathaway, The Game, and Travis Barker are just a few of the names the Los Angeles producer, writer and recording artist has

For nearly three decades, WHY? have thrived in subverting expectations. Across seven unpredictable and adventurous studio albums, the band led by Cincinnati songwriter Yoni Wolf has stretched the fringes of psychedelic pop, hip-hop, and electronic music. No matter the genre experiments and thematic departures, their discography is remarkably consistent, anchored

Oakland-born, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Tim Atlas infuses his indie pop music with influences from R&B, jazz, and more. Atlas grew up surrounded by music, joining marching band, jazz band, and drumline while also teaching himself guitar. After graduating with a degree in photography,, Atlas caught a major break after he

slenderbodies returns and invites you to immerse yourself in their fourth album, “the sugar machine” out this september. The indie pop duo, comprised of Max Vehuni and Benji Cormack, have spent the last two years exploring the wistfulness of lost youth, and the fleeting moments we pursue to try to

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Emergency & I, The Dismemberment Plan is playing a handful of shows in their current hometowns of Washington D.C., Richmond, VA and Durham, NC and the Best Friends Forever festival in Las Vegas, NV. Our schedules don’t align much these days, so these will

Michael Lemmo is an LA-based jazz guitar rockstar. He just released his first full-length rock blues album; “Blue Comet”. Though his personal foundational guitar and songwriting heroes are Jeff Buckley, Lindsey Buckingham, and Eddie Van Halen, Lemmo plays guitar and sings in very much the tradition of Eric Clapton and

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Beginning his career in 2015 with a few singles and his debut EP Mountains, Oliverse instantly gained support from some of the Dubstep world’s biggest names. Notorious Canadian Dubstep artist Excision, founder of renowned festival Lost Lands (Ohio), played Oliverse’s ‘Wormholes’ track regularly for over a year, putting the young

Grown from the green, buggy, grass in the Philadelphia suburbs and raised by the buzzing New Jersey and Philadelphia DIY scenes, Gabi Gamberg (aka Daffo) has been gigging from the moment they picked up a guitar. Equal parts artistry, introspection, and bombastic expression of sheer creative will, their 2023 EP

After years of uncertainty including label disputes, unpaid royalties and a surprise (and successful) album drop,And she is ready to make some noise. Her new album Let Me Do One More is three years in the making and Tudzin’s most defiant and accomplished record to date. Let Me Do One

Shirt, the new album from Aaron Maine aka Porches, is part angsty fantasy, part confessional melodrama – a rock album that oscillates between reality and make-believe to reflect both the innocence of suburban youth and the frayed reality of adulthood. A fusion of chaotic impulses, insatiable desires, and a perpetual

Independent pop/alternative artist, Natalia Taylar, strives to create a sonic safe place for anybody that comes across her craft. The small-town East TN native moved to Nashville in July of 2019. Natalia’s main objective is to “give a voice to those that don’t know how to articulate exactly how they

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the band’s roots stretch from the wide-open expanse of Arizona to the tangled urban jungle of New York City, created by front woman Julia Lauren Bullock and featuring guitarist Jake Ohlbaum, bassist Kyle Talbots and drummer Rob Bodley.

Singer Cassadee Pope is a powerful performer with a style that straddles anthemic emo and pop-punk, as well as country. The winner of the third season of NBC’s The Voice, Pope initially got her start with the band Hey Monday. Her debut solo album, 2013’s Frame by Frame, reached number

Sparkbird is the project of singer-songwriter Stephan Nance (they/them). Their music has been featured by Obscure Sound, Good Music Radar, Rock the Pigeon, Homoground, the National Audubon Society, and Birding Magazine. Their breakout single “November,” described as “a masterpiece of contemporary musical artistry” by Sinusoidal Music, surpassed 1 million streams

With vivid storytelling, poetic wordplay, genre-defying productions, and a beautifully unique voice, Madilyn Mei (she/her) has quickly become known for her innovative indie-folk twist on the bedroom pop genre. Having released her debut album, 2 EPs and countless singles in just over 2 years – all of which written and

COR DE LUX grew out of the music scene of North Carolina’s Outer Banks in 2018. The band found each other over a by chance conversation about a love of music between its two founding members (guitarist Tim Lusk, and guitarist and vocalist, Dawn Moraga) while Moraga waited for a

2oo7 is a black indie duo based in Atlanta, creating music that is equally reminiscent of The Cure as it is The Internet. Singer-songwriter, DivineDevine, whose influences range from Taylor Swift to Tracy Chapman, and producer, instrumentalist, Shai Nowell, come together, blurring the lines of genre, to give us a

Harley Poe is a folk punk band from Kokomo, Indiana. Originating from the members of Christian punk band Calibretto 13 after it disbanded, the band has released 14 albums, including Satan, Sex and No Regrets, which was voted best album of 2012 by Rue Morgue. Described as “murder folk” and

Hey there, this is Shawn James. I’ve had way too many writers think they could sum me up & relay what I’m about from an hour long conversation so they could write my “bio” but I’ve had it. Screw that. I’ll tell it in my own words. I was born

Old Suns is a four-piece rock band from Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Formed in 2022 and inspired by sounds of the ’90s and today, they have developed a sound that is both familiar and fresh. Their latest self-titled EP is available for streaming on all platforms.

Carver Commodore is an alternative rock band from the modest town of Florence, Alabama. The band is composed of guitarist and vocalist Payton Pruitt, guitarist Phillip Blevins, drummer Noah Freeman, bassist David Smith, and multi-instrumentalist Clayton Christopher. In contrast to the “swampy, soulful sound” that put their hometown on the

In the messiness of daily life, one rule rings true above all else: artistry always beats mastery. No amount of fine technique or studied precision can match the release of real feeling, the genuine thrill of human bodies and spirits finding each other in the heat of the night. On

Nyokabi Kariũki 🔊 (she/her) is a Kenyan composer, sound artist and artistic researcher. Her sonic imagination is ever-evolving, spanning from classical contemporary to experimental electronic music, explorations in sound art, pop, film, (East) African musical traditions and more. She performs with the piano, voice, electronics, and on several instruments from

Originally the solo project of Brendan Dyer, his relocation from Connecticut to Los Angeles saw the band expand to include collaborator Yarden Erez. After signing to Dangerbird Records, 2019 saw the band on tour with Swervedriver & DIIV, and in 2021 they released their acclaimed EP Wish Goes On. To

“Destructo Disk is a punk band from Richmond, VA. Most known for their wits, charm, and playing every show like it’s their last.”