Formed in Mesa, Arizona, in 1993, alternative rock and power pop band Jimmy Eat World became a leading emo-scene act. They achieved mainstream success with their 2001 platinum album Bleed American and its hit single The Middle, alongside acclaimed albums like Clarity and Futures.
Two-time GRAMMY-nominated Vermont singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is known for his multi-platinum breakthrough album Stick Season and its chart-topping title track. He has amassed billions of streams and founded the mental health non-profit The Busyhead Project.
Formed in 2016, Mt. Joy features Matt Quinn, Sam Cooper, Jackie Miclau, Sotiris Eliopoulos, and Michael Byrnes. The band released three acclaimed albums: Mt. Joy, Rearrange Us, and Orange Blood. In 2024, they sold out venues like Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks Amphitheater.
🇬🇧 RAYE: British singer-songwriter blending pop/R&B; “Escapism.” UK #1, 8 UK Top 20 singles, 5B Spotify streams; Ivor Novello + record 6 BRITs (2024).
Canadian twin sisters Tegan and Sara have sold over a million albums, earning seven Gold certifications, three Juno Awards, and a Grammy nomination. Beyond music, they wrote a bestselling memoir adapted into the TV series High School and established a foundation supporting 2SLGBTQA+ people.
Ben Harper is a versatile songwriter spanning pop, reggae, soul, blues, rock, funk and folk. He has released 18 studio albums, sold over 16 million records, and won 3 Grammy Awards. Songs include Yard Sale with Jack Johnson.
Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette achieved international superstardom with her 1995 alternative rock blockbuster Jagged Little Pill, featuring hits like You Oughta Know and Ironic. A multiple Grammy and Juno Award winner, she has maintained a decades-long career.
John Mayer is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Emerging with 2001's triple-platinum Room for Squares, he expanded from acoustic pop-rock into blues, soul, and adult contemporary across chart-topping albums like Heavier Things and Continuum.
Trey Anastasio is a guitarist, composer, and songwriter best known as a co-founder of the improv rock band Phish. Alongside his extensive work with Phish, he has pursued diverse solo projects, collaborated with artists like Les Claypool, and notably substituted for Jerry Garcia in the Grateful Dead's 2015 Fare Thee Well concerts.
Lord Huron, known for their enchanting mix of indie and folk rock, made waves at Whispering Pines with instruments galore. Their heartfelt themes of life and loss resonate deeply, captured poignantly in their album "Long Lost."
Joy Oladokun, born in Casa Grande, Arizona, is a queer Black singer-songwriter blending folk, R&B, rock, and pop. A daughter of Nigerian immigrants, she crafts vulnerable songs on identity and social justice. Her albums include "Proof of Life" and "Observations from a Crowded Room," with "Hope Is A Heavy Thing" also part of her discography.
Formed in 1987 in Tempe, Arizona, Gin Blossoms blended 1980s jangle pop with 1990s alt-rock. They achieved massive success with their 1992 double-platinum debut album New Miserable Experience, featuring hit singles like Hey Jealousy and Found Out About You.
Cleveland-born Joshua Karpeh, known as Cautious Clay, is a multi-instrumentalist fusing R&B, indie pop, and jazz. His soulful songwriting is heard on hits like "Cold War" and "Wildfire." He has collaborated with John Mayer and John Legend, and Taylor Swift interpolated his work. Albums include "Deadpan Love," "Karpeh," and "The Hours" trilogy, which completed in 2026.
Formed by two lifelong friends rooted in the Texas Hill Country, the folk-rock duo Briscoe expanded their American roots sound with their album Heat of July. Produced by Grammy-nominated Brad Cook, the record features guest musicians from Bon Iver and Houndmouth.
Philadelphia band that started with free shows in Rittenhouse Square, drawing huge crowds and selling out its first headlining club gig. Went on to sell out headlining shows, play Lollapalooza and Newport Folk Festival, and support Portugal. The Man.
Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine gained online recognition before releasing albums including Give Me a Minute, five seconds flat, and Older, featuring the Platinum hit ceilings. She expanded to screen and stage, making her film and Broadway debuts.
Formed in Brooklyn, Sammy Rae & The Friends deliver an exuberant blend of jazz-pop, classic rock, and funk. Led by Samantha Bowers, the brass-infused collective is celebrated for energetic shows and anthems like "Kick It to Me," cemented by their studio album "Something for Everybody."
Sheryl Crow is a Grammy-winning roots-rock singer-songwriter born in Kennett, Missouri. Rising to fame in the 1990s with hits like All I Wanna Do and If It Makes You Happy, she is known for multi-platinum albums including Tuesday Night Music Club and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Canadian pop singer and songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen burst onto the international scene in 2012 with the blockbuster hit Call Me Maybe, which earned two Grammy nominations and topped charts in over 47 countries. Her acclaimed synth-pop album E*MO*TION featured collaborations with Sia and Dev Hynes.
London-born Suki Waterhouse is an English actress, model, and indie pop singer. Known for her dream pop sound, popular songs include "Good Looking" and "Moves". She released albums "I Can't Let Go" and "Memoir of a Sparklemuffin". Waterhouse also gained acclaim for acting in "Daisy Jones & the Six" and modeling for Burberry.
Formed in Liverpool, indie rock trio The Wombats deliver hook-laden post-punk pop driven by witty, satirical lyrics. Renowned for anthems like "Let's Dance to Joy Division" and "Greek Tragedy", the band scored a UK number-one album with "Fix Yourself, Not the World" and released "Oh! The Ocean".
Formed at New York City's Barstool Sports, Pup Punk delivers nostalgic, high-energy pop-punk. Featuring media personalities Frankie Borrelli and PFT Commenter, the outfit is known for rowdy live sets and tongue-in-cheek original singles like "My Real Girlfriend" and "Jane."
Nathaniel Rateliff grew up in rural Missouri playing music in church and later moved to Denver. He released multiple solo albums and EPs before forming Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. His album And It Was Still Alright serves as an homage to his late friend and producer Richard Swift.
Vacations is an Australian indie rock band from Newcastle, formed in 2015. They craft "woozy guitar pop" blending indie, jangle, and lo-fi styles. Popular songs include "Young" (2x Platinum US) and "Telephones" (Platinum US). Notable albums are "Changes," "Forever in Bloom," and "No Place Like Home." The band boasts over a billion streams and has performed on US television.
Jensen McRae is a singer-songwriter known for her sharp, evocative lyrics. She recorded her second album, I Don’t Know How But They Found Me!, in North Carolina with producer Brad Cook, featuring contributions from musicians associated with Bon Iver and Hippo Campus.
Brooklyn duo Matt & Kim (keys/vocals + drums): high-energy dance-punk/pop. Broke out with viral “Daylight”; known for bold videos. Sidewalks Top 40; collabs incl. Santigold & Mark Hoppus.
Margo Price is a Nashville-based country artist who broke through with her debut solo album, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter. Her music draws on classic country, with truth-telling songs written from “the intellect and the gut.”
Irish artist Hozier, from Wicklow, rose to fame with "Take Me To Church." Known for soulful music, he achieved critical acclaim with albums like "Wasteland, Baby!" and "Unreal Unearth," earning multi-platinum sales and a Grammy nomination. His global success includes topping charts and billions of streams, but Ireland remains his heart’s home.
Maryland-born Maggie Rogers, GRAMMY®-nominated artist known for EP "Now That The Light Is Fading" & "Heard It In A Past Life." Famous for sold-out tours and hits like "Surrender."
Dispatch, a leading independent rock band known for hits and activism, has eight acclaimed albums, sold-out MSG shows, huge world tours, and a 110K-fan Boston concert.
Ben Harper is a versatile songwriter spanning pop, reggae, soul, blues, rock, funk and folk. He has released 18 studio albums, sold over 16 million records, and won 3 Grammy Awards. Songs include Yard Sale with Jack Johnson.
Incubus, a renowned alternative band from Los Angeles, featuring Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, and more, are celebrated for hits like "Drive" and iconic albums like "Morning View." With over 23 million albums sold and numerous Top 5 Billboard 200 debuts, they are known for boundary-pushing sound and rapturous live shows, including their Hollywood Bowl performance.
Sudan Archives is Brittney Parks, a self-taught avant-garde violinist blending R&B, hip-hop and experimental electronic music with hypnotic string loops and West African fiddling. She broke out in 2017 with Come Meh Way and released albums Athena and Natural Brown Prom Queen.
White Reaper, a rock band formed by Tony Esposito, Ryan Hater, Hunter Thompson, Nick & Sam Wilkerson, rose with albums like "White Reaper Does It Again" & hit "Might Be Right". Known for electric live shows & opening for Pearl Jam.
Vancouver-based indie rock band Peach Pit debuted with Sweet FA (2016), followed by albums You and Your Friends (2020) and From 2 to 3 (2022). Known for dreamy, guitar-driven songs with introspective lyrics, psychedelia, and classic pop touches.
Texas-born Sloan Struble, aka Dayglow, is a multi-platinum indie pop artist known for catchy hits like “Can I Call You Tonight.” He’s praised for vibrant sound, sold-out tours, & major festival shows.
Oceans Calling is a multi-day music festival originating in Ocean City, Maryland, conceived in partnership with the band O.A.R. It celebrates diverse genres including rock, indie, alternative, and pop, drawing nationally recognized artists. The festival is known for its unique beachfront setting, offering live music alongside culinary experiences and boardwalk attractions. It has become a major success, recognized as a significant music event.
The New Respects, a Nashville-based family band, blends pop, soul, and rock & roll. Influenced by Aretha Franklin and Led Zeppelin, their 2017 EP "Here Comes Trouble" featured the hit "Trouble." Featured in Rolling Stone's "10 New Artists You Need to Know," they've toured with ZZ Ward and Switchfoot.
The Dirty Knobs, formed in Los Angeles in 2000 by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Mike Campbell, deliver guitar-forward rock with 60s, blues, and country influences. Known for Campbell's acclaimed guitar work, they have released albums like "Wreckless Abandon," "External Combustion," and "Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits." Collaborations include Chris Stapleton, Lucinda Williams, and Graham Nash.
Gainesville, Florida guitarist Mike Campbell co-founded Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, co-writing many hits and co-producing albums. He wrote Don Henley’s “Boys of Summer,” joined Fleetwood Mac’s 2018 World Tour, and leads The Dirty Knobs.
Australian indie rock band Last Dinosaurs, led by brothers Lachlan and Sean Caskey with Michael Sloane, have toured worldwide and played festivals like Lollapalooza and Corona Capital. Albums include In a Million Years, Wellness, Yumeno Garden, and KYORYU.
An acclaimed multi-city independent music festival known for its strong representation of queer, female, and non-binary artists, held annually at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.
Hemlocke Springs, born Isimeme Udu in North Carolina to Nigerian immigrant parents, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Known for her unique blend of alternative, bedroom, indie, and synth-pop, she gained recognition with "Girlfriend" going viral. Her debut EP, "Going...Going...Gone!", was followed by her debut album, "The Apple Tree Under the Sea". She is celebrated for her quirky, self-produced style.
