Kyle Falconer with The Castros, Sergeant, and more

Midwest-based folk duo The Castros blend heartfelt, folky tunes with Spanglish and diverse influences from Costa Rica to Newark, Ohio. Songs include My Dear, Forgive Me, Pumpkin Pie, and Secret Song; featured at TEDx Columbus and on PBS WOSU.

Kyle Falconer, from Dundee, Scotland, is known as The View's lead vocalist and a successful solo artist. His indie rock style blends with electro-acoustic and alt-pop. He achieved a Mercury Prize nomination with The View's debut album and won a Scottish Music Award for Best Album. His solo work includes acclaimed albums, with collaborations featuring artists like Peter Doherty and Justin Hawkins. He also runs a songwriting retreat in Spain.

West Lothian, Scotland band Dictator fuses hip hop, funk, jazz & indie—boom-bap beats, samples and swagger; backed by BBC 6 Music, supported Young Fathers.