The Afters were formed as vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Joshua Havens and guitarist/backing vocalist Matt Fuqua, who were co-workers at a Starbucks in Mesquite, Texas began performing for customers at the local coffee shop. They grew in popularity and continued to build their fan-base, as the two began to perform at local clubs in the Dallas area. After being discovered by a Nashville... read full bio
Indie rock band Car Seat Headrest began as a solo endeavor for frontman Will Toledo. He released twelve albums on Bandcamp, all while building up a strong social media following, before signing to Matador Records five years later. All of his early work was self-produced and recorded with a lo-fi style, establishing himself as a prime example of the DIY... read full bio
SafetySuit is an alternative/pop rock band comprised of Doug Brown, Dave Garofalo, Jeremy Henshaw, and Tate Cunningham, and they are based out of Nashville, Tennesee. Their debut album Life Left to Go was well-received, as it reached number five on the Billboards Top Heatseekers chart, and the track Stay reached number one on the VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown; the... read full bio
Garage rock and indie band Twin Peaks got their start playing together during high school, and the founding members are Cadien Lake James, Connor Brodner, Jack Dolan, and Clay Frankel. Their debut album entitled Sunken was self-recorded in James basement. After graduating from high school, James, Dolan, and Brodner headed to Olympia to attend Evergreen College, but they decided school... read full bio
Ben Kweller is a former member of the Sugar Metal band Radish. He has performed several times at Austin City Limits, most memorably with a severe bloody nose the entire set one year. Hes also appeared at Australian festivals like Chill City, East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival, and West Coast Blues & Roots Festival, and co-headlined a tour... read full bio
Lucy Rose is a singer, musician, and songwriter from England who got her musical beginnings playing drums with her school orchestra. She played her piano at home and began writing songs at a young age. She bought a guitar and taught herself to play it; at 16, she started writing songs. However, she kept her material secret until later in... read full bio
Kate Berlant is an actor, stand-up comedian, and writer. The New York Times dubbed her as a ‘magnetic improvisational comic’ and TimeOut LA named her as one of nine comedians to watch. Publications such as Rookie, Esquire, and Los Angeles Magazine have featured this notable comedian. She has performed at festivals such as the New York Comedy Festival. Her television... read full bio
Agoria first got hooked on electronic dance music upon listening to Kevin Saundersons Good Life on his towns local radio station in France. He started DJing and organizing parties, gaining popularity and eventually producing his own tracks. Agoria has released a total of four albums, which all showcase his talent for creating deep, melodic techno. He has also remixed artists... read full bio
Ben Frost is an Australian composer and producer. His music can be described as experimental electronic; Frost creates minimal and instrumental work. Influenced by classical minimalism, punk rock, and black metal, his sound is unlike anything you’ve heard before. Much of Frost’s music is used in films- it has appeared in ‘Sleeping Beauty’, the Icelandic drama ‘The Deep’, and British... read full bio
Geographer is Mike Denis moniker, a synthetic pop and indie band based in San Francisco. After happening upon a synthesizer, Deni started to create sounds that became his first full-length album, Innocent Ghosts. Performing at open mic nights in San Francisco at notable bars and other venues led Deni to meeting cellist Nathan Blaz and drummer Brian Ostreicher. The two... read full bio
Jarle Bernhoft, who goes by stage name Bernhoft, is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. Originally from Norway, Bernhoft has built his career internationally. A solo act and performer in bands like Explicit Lyrics and Span, the artist has received recognition for a multitude of musical pursuits. For the first time, he appeared at Glastonbury Festival and was featured on BBC... read full bio
Eryn Allen Kane is an up-and-coming vocalist. After releasing some solo work, Kane was contacted by Prince to collaborate. They worked together to create the song, Baltimore, which led Kane into stardom. Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Alabama Shakes, and more influence the R&B singer. Eryn Allen Kanes purpose is to create a timeless sound that... read full bio
Titus Andronicus is a band composed of Patrick Stickles, Liam Betson, R.J. Gordon, and Chris Wilson. Artists like Neutral Milk Hotel and Pulp inspire their music. Titus Andronicus performs punk-y art rock, providing a new take on rock music. Their first album has received critical acclaim from Pitchfork magazine, Rolling Stone, and others. They have performed at the Coachella Valley... read full bio
The Rural Alberta Advantage is an indie rock band from Canada. They have been acclaimed by publications like Spin Magazine, Pitchfork, The New York Times, and Rolling Stone. Their songs have been nominated for Juno Awards, the Polaris Award, and have won the CBC Music Prize for Best Independent Artist. Their sound has been described as acrobatic and critics have... read full bio
OOIOO, a Japanese band, started their group on accident. When asked to do a photo shoot as a fake band for a magazine, founder Yoshimi P-We gathered her friends. After a successful shoot, Yoshimi and her friends decided to make the band a real thing. Their sound is experimental, delivering a mix of tribal, psychedelic, and rock elements to listeners... read full bio
Saul Williams is a rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, poet, and actor. Williams blends poetry and hip-hop in his music, in order to create an authentic sound in every track. The artist’s career began as an open mic poet. He later landed a documentary film ‘SlamNation,’ which followed Williams’ career participating in the Nuyorican Poets Slam team. This led to his... read full bio
Session Americana is a Boston folk rock band. They perform an eclectic show for audiences around the world, giving listeners a one-of-a-kind musical experience. Their stages are filled with microphones and vintage instruments like the organ, parlor guitar, and mandocello. The members of the band give the tracks an improvisational feel, making each performance genuine and timeless. The band is... read full bio
San Fermin is comprised of talented artists Allen Tate, Charlene Kaye, Rebekah Durham, John Brandon, Stephen Chen, Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Tyler McDarmid, and Michael Hanf. Their music is intense and intoxicating, giving audiences a unique experience with each performance. The bands songwriting is poetic, delivered by intimate but powerful vocals. Brilliant beats and ferocious strings give each track depth and raw... read full bio
World Party is an alternative rock band from London, the solo project of artist Karl Wallinger. Wallinger started World Party after leaving band The Waterboys. He debuted his solo act with the album Private Revolution, which achieved hits in the United Kingdom, Private Revolution and Ship of Fools. The song Ship of Fools garnered acclaim in countries like Australia, New... read full bio
Sonder is a trio made up of Atu, Dpat, and Brent Faiyaz. Their music consists of minimal beats, vocal harmonies, and a futuristic take on traditional R&B music. Its been said that their music sounds like going back in time to the 90s. After starting, the trio released three singles that seemed to rack up over a million views overnight... read full bio
