LCD Soundsystem is a dance-punk project driven by James Murphy, co-founder of the DFA label. Known for hits like Losing My Edge and Daft Punk is Playing at My House, they released acclaimed albums including Sound of Silver and the chart-topping American Dream. Their song Tonite won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2018.
Born Jamie Smith in Putney, British producer and beatmaker Jamie xx is best known as a member of the Mercury Prize-winning group the xx. As a solo artist, he released the acclaimed albums In Colour and In Waves, and has collaborated with major artists including Drake, Rihanna, and Florence + the Machine.
Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist Taja Cheek leads L’Rain, blending experimental and soulful sounds with collaborators. Known for albums like "Fatigue" and "I Killed Your Dog".
Dijon Duenas is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his alternative R&B, neo-soul, and folk-infused sound. After his start in the duo Abhi//Dijon, he released his critically acclaimed debut album "Absolutely" in 2021, followed by "Baby" in 2025. He's also a Grammy-nominated producer and actor, recognized for hits like "The Dress" and "Many Times." He continues to create and perform his genre-bending music.
Bartees Strange, born in Ipswich, England, and raised in Mustang, Oklahoma, is a Baltimore-based musician. He is celebrated for his genre-bending sound, fusing indie rock, R&B, soul, country, hip-hop, and punk. His acclaimed albums include "Live Forever," "Farm to Table," and "Horror." Strange has collaborated with artists like Jack Antonoff and toured with Phoebe Bridgers and The National. He is recognized for pushing musical boundaries and exploring themes of identity.
Known as the Queen Diva, New Orleans native Big Freedia brought bounce music to the national mainstream. She released albums like Just Be Free and Central City, starred in reality TV, and contributed vocals to hits by Beyoncé and Drake.
Bristol post-punk band IDLES’ album TANGK (“tank” w/ a hint of “g”) turns their sharp, cathartic guitars toward love, joy and gratitude—boldest yet.
American indie artist Clairo, born in Atlanta, blends soft rock, '70s soul, and R&B. Known for viral hit "Pretty Girl," she collaborated with Rostam and Jack Antonoff.
Montreal's Reset blends punk rock with metal accents and pop hooks. Known for 90s classics, original guitarist Phil Jolicoeur now joined by Gopal Devanathan and Gilbert Vallerand.
