Pigeon Pit and Cheap Dirty Horse

Olympia, WA's Pigeon Pit, led by Lomes Oleander, is a folk-punk project known for its raw, DIY sound and "maximalist journaling" songs. They explore themes of self-acceptance, queerness, and political struggle, blending psychedelic country and pop punk. Popular songs include "Nights Like These" and "Milk Crates." Albums like "Crazy Arms" and "Leash Aggression" showcase their distinctive style. They have appeared on NPR's Tiny Desk.

Cheap Dirty Horse, a 6-piece queer-trash folk-punk band from Nottingham, UK, mix banjo, accordion, and electric guitar. They write about theft, trans rights, and octopuses.