Kassie Krut with Chanel Beads and Macula Dog

Chanel Beads, the project of American musician Shane Lavers, originated in Seattle and is based in New York City. Known for a distinctive blend of Indie Pop, Dream Pop, and experimental electronic music, Lavers crafts complex, melancholic sound collages with sentimental lyrics. Notable works include the album Your Day Will Come (2024) and songs like "Police Scanner" and "Ef." He collaborates with Maya McGrory and Zachary Paul, and has supported Lorde.

Kasra Kurt’s electronic side project Kassie Krut became a trio after Philadelphia band Palm split in 2023. Kurt moved to New York with Palm bandmate Eve Alpert and producer Matt Anderegg, who made Palm’s final record, to form the new lineup.

NYC experimental duo Macula Dog's Orange 2 blends Breezy EP's dynamics with pop structures. Crafted in lockdown, it uses bold vocal manipulations and new techniques.