Iron & Wine and Sunny War

Sunny War, born Sydney Lyndella Ward in Nashville, revitalizes folk and blues with modern themes. Known for tracks like "With the Sun," she built a following after battling substance abuse and relocating to Venice Beach. Her self-released album "Worthless" and EP "Can I Sit With You" earned critical acclaim. Sunny occasionally plays in her punk band Anus Kings and has been praised by LA Weekly.

Iron & Wine, led by Sam Beam, hails from South Carolina and is known for intimate indie folk with albums like "The Creek Drank the Cradle" and "Our Endless Numbered Days." Beam's versatile style ranges from lo-fi to polished sounds, collaborating with artists such as Calexico, Band of Horses' Ben Bridwell, and Jesca Hoop. His work often touches on introspective and political themes, earning critical acclaim. Notable tracks appeared on soundtracks like "Garden State." The band's music continues to evolve, maintaining Beam's rich vocals and engaging lyricism.