Hotel Fiction and Trash Panda

Hotel Fiction is an indie rock band from Athens, Georgia known for their genre-fluid sound blending indie, pop, folk, and rock. Formed by Jade Long and Jessica Thompson in 2019 at UGA, they gained recognition with "Astronaut Kids" and continued success with the album *Soft Focus* and EP *Enjoy Your Stay*. Collaborating with flipturn, they've been featured on Spotify's editorial lists. Touring with artists like The Beaches and Beach Fossils, they've become a notable presence in the indie scene.

Trash Panda, formed by Patrick Taylor in 2015, blends neopsychedelia, soul, indie rock, and pop. Known for exploring modern dating and existential themes, the band gained a global cult following with hits like "Things Will Never Change" and "Doin' Fine Today." After a hiatus, they returned in 2022, embarked on their first nationwide tour in 2022, and headlined in 2023.