Mdou Moctar and Golomb

Mdou Moctar, hailing from Niger, is known for his Tuareg protest music. His acoustic album, *Tears of Injustice*, recorded in Brooklyn, reflects Niger's political turmoil.

Golomb is a Columbus, Ohio three-piece band known for its deep personal chemistry, featuring spouses Mickey and Xenia Shuman and Xenia's brother, Hawken Holm. Their music blends experimental rock, alternative shoegaze, and classic rock, drawing comparisons to My Bloody Valentine and Pixies. They released their self-titled debut album in 2022 and 'The Beat Goes On' in 2025. Popular songs include "Real Power" and "Staring".