Ben Quad with Footballhead, Riley, and more

RILEY (also performing as Riley Music) is a rising Glasgow-born singer-songwriter known for her "country-pop" sound. She describes her music as "yeehaw pop," blending contemporary Nashville-style country with pop storytelling. RILEY cites Taylor Swift as a major inspiration, particularly for her business acumen as an independent artist. Other influences include Kelsea Ballerini, James Taylor, and Joni Mitchell.

San Diego trio Aren’t We Amphibians creates joyful, chaotic emo anthems from life’s struggles. Lifelong friends Joshua Talbot and brothers Brandon and Tyler Cunningham craft cathartic, memorable tunes on their debut Parade! Parade!.

Ben Quad, from Oklahoma City and formed in 2018, delivers evolving emo, pop-punk, post-hardcore, screamo, and country styles. Albums include "I'm Scared That's All There Is" (2022) and "Wisher" (2025). Popular songs are "You're Part of It" and "Painless." Signed to Pure Noise Records, they are known for introspective themes with a hopeful outlook, collaborating with artists like Sam Canty and Nathan Hardy.