Glixen and Starling

Glixen, a Phoenix shoegaze band, blends influences like Björk and My Bloody Valentine. Founded in 2020 by Aislinn Ritchie, they’ve toured with Interpol and DIIV. Their EP, "She Only Said," gained national attention. Produced by Jack Endino and Sonny DiPerri, they capture a modern, intense sound.

Starling, a Los Angeles-based alternative band established in 2024, creates a vulnerable and enthralling rock sound blending grunge, shoegaze, and songwriter styles. Led by Kasha Souter Willett, the group is known for deeply personal, DIY music that explores themes of modern isolation. Their discography features the EPs "2324" (2024) and "Forgive Me," (2025), and singles such as "I Can Be Convinced" and "Anti-sonata" (2026).