Golden States with Channel Tres, Brijean, and more

Channel Tres, from Compton, blends West Coast rap with house and funk. Known for hits like "Topdown" and collaborations with Tyler, The Creator and Tinashe, he's praised for his rhythmic, innovative style.

Born in Maryland, Panda Bear (Noah Lennox) shaped indie rock with his unique blend of reverb vocals and sample-based songwriting, drawing influences from the Beach Boys and hip-hop producers. Known for 2007's influential "Person Pitch," he has collaborated with Daft Punk, Sonic Boom, and more. With albums like "Buoys" and "Sinister Grift," he combines electronic production and vulnerable lyricism, receiving critical acclaim and a Grammy with Daft Punk for "Random Access Memories."

San Francisco's Tycho, led by Scott Hansen, crafts ambient soundscapes blending electronic beats with visual art. Known for hits like Dive, Awake, and the GRAMMY-nominated Epoch and Weather, he's collaborated with Zac Brown, Rory O'Connor, and Saint Sinner. Tycho’s remixed tracks by Odesza, Maggie Rogers, and more.

Producer and songwriter Ernest Greene, aka Washed Out, from South Carolina, pioneered chillwave with "Feel It All Around." Known for dreamy synths and mellow vibes, he blends dream pop, electronica, and hip-hop, working with Ben Allen and Cole M.G.N. His albums, like *Within and Without* and *Paracosm*, showcase his evolving yet laid-back sound.

Lakeland, FL's Kaelin Ellis blends funk, hip hop, electronic, and jazz. A multi-instrumentalist and producer, he's worked with Lupe Fiasco, Logic, and EXO. A NAACP Image Award nominee, his music has featured on HBO Max, Netflix, and Amazon. Ellis has collaborated with brands like Disney and Apple and gained a following on Twitch. He’s toured with Sango and played at festivals like SXSW and Gasparilla.