Sylvan Esso, the Durham, NC electropop duo of Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, blends folk harmonies with electronic soundscapes. Known for "Coffee" and "Hey Mami," their Grammy-nominated albums like "What Now" and "Free Love," along with "No Rules Sandy," showcase their distinctive style. They are celebrated for captivating live performances and diverse collaborations.
Jeff Tweedy is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer born in Belleville, Illinois. He rose to fame as bassist for Uncle Tupelo, helping pioneer alt-country, before forming the influential indie rock band Wilco in 1994, earning Grammy Awards for A Ghost Is Born.
Courtney Marie Andrews is a singer, poet, and painter known for her album Valentine, co-produced with Jerry Bernhardt. Influenced by Lee Hazlewood and Fleetwood Mac, the lush, tape-recorded album explores complex love and loss through tracks like Everyone Wants to Feel Like You Do.
Formed by singer and songwriter Jeff Tweedy out of the remnants of Uncle Tupelo, indie rock band Wilco evolved from alt-country roots into an eclectic, critically acclaimed ensemble. Their notable releases include Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and the Grammy-winning reissue package.
The 400 Unit is an American southern rock and Americana band originating from the Muscle Shoals, Alabama area, led by singer-songwriter Jason Isbell. Formed in 2009, the group serves as Isbell's primary backing band and is widely recognized for their acclaimed collaborative albums, including the Grammy-winning records The Nashville Sound and Weathervanes.
Founded in Baltimore in 2010 from Teeth Mountain, experimental rock band Horse Lords features Sam Haberman, Owen Gardner, Max Eilbacher, and Andrew Bernstein. They have released ten albums across their career and relocated to Germany in 2021.
Chicago trio Horsegirl, featuring Nora Cheng, Penelope Lowenstein, and Gigi Reece, crafts a distinctive blend of post-punk, indie rock, and shoegaze. Known for their dynamic live shows and DIY spirit, they debuted with "Versions of Modern Performance" (2022). Their acclaimed 2025 album, "Phonetics On and On," produced by Cate Le Bon, further solidified their unique sound.
Poetic, sunset-tinged songwriter exploring life’s fleeting moments and grief (loss, hope, fading friendships); finds beauty in imperfection and the temporary, like pottery.
