Bleachers is an American rock band formed in 2013 by Grammy-winning musician Jack Antonoff. Known for their indie pop, new wave, and alternative rock sound influenced by 80s/90s cinema, they gained fame with hits like "I Wanna Get Better." Their fifth studio album, "everyone for ten minutes," is set for release in May 2026, and they are currently touring.
The Japanese House, the project of Bain, broke out in 2015. Known for elevated pop music featuring singles like Sad To Breathe and Boyhood, Bain released the album In the End It Always Does, written during a 2021 creative burst.
Samia Najimy Finnerty, an American singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, crafts indie pop and indie rock with vulnerable insights and honest storytelling. Known for captivating vocals and introspective lyrics, her notable albums include "The Baby" (2020), "Honey" (2023), and "Bloodless" (2025). Popular songs include "Pool" and "Honey." She earned an Obie Award for acting.
Bartees Strange, born in Ipswich, England, and raised in Mustang, Oklahoma, is a Baltimore-based musician. He is celebrated for his genre-bending sound, fusing indie rock, R&B, soul, country, hip-hop, and punk. His acclaimed albums include "Live Forever," "Farm to Table," and "Horror." Strange has collaborated with artists like Jack Antonoff and toured with Phoebe Bridgers and The National. He is recognized for pushing musical boundaries and exploring themes of identity.
Grace Ives, a Brooklyn-born American singer-songwriter, creates engaging synth-pop and electronic music. Recognized for her distinctive vocals and catchy, compact songs, she appeared on Stereogum's "Best New Bands" list. Her albums include "2nd," the Pitchfork-acclaimed "Janky Star," and "Girlfriend." Ives' work explores themes of relationships and introspection.
Been Stellar is an indie rock band based in New York City, formed in Michigan. Signed to Dirty Hit, their sound blends post-punk and shoegaze. Their acclaimed debut album, Scream from New York, NY, released in 2024, features songs like "Pumpkin" and "I Have the Answer." The band is recognized for capturing the essence of New York.