St. Vincent is the musical project of Annie Clark, who debuted with the 2007 album Marry Me. Known for her innovative sound, she has won multiple GRAMMY Awards, including Best Alternative Album for her self-titled release, MASSEDUCTION, and Daddy's Home.
Spoon is a Texas-made rock band formed by frontman Britt Daniel. The quintet recorded their tenth album, Lucifer on the Sofa, in their hometown of Austin, marking their first hometown recording in over a decade.
Austin, Texas-born Shakey Graves, aka Alejandro Rose-Garcia, known for his innovative musical experiences, engages fans with unique releases. He creates immersive adventures, including personalized CDs and exclusive digital tracks, allowing fans to explore his music.
Arlo Parks is an artist who collaborated with producer Baird, along with Paul Epworth, Buddy Ross, and Andrew Sarlo, on her third album, Ambiguous Desire, following her 2024 New York tour.
Infinity Song is a New York City soft rock band of siblings Abraham, Angel, Israel, and Momo Boyd, known for tight harmonies and guitar riffs. Signed to Roc Nation by JAY Z in 2016, the group released their debut album Mad Love in 2020 and scored hits like Haters Anthem.
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.
Formed in Los Angeles by frontman Ian Shelton, Militarie Gun fuses melodic hardcore aggression with razor-sharp power-pop hooks. Renowned for anthems like "Do It Faster" and standout albums like "Life Under the Gun" and "God Save the Gun," the band crafts an intensely cathartic punk sound.
Hermanos Gutiérrez is a critically acclaimed Swiss-Ecuadorian instrumental duo formed by brothers Estevan and Alejandro. Their distinct style blends Latin sounds, surf music, western flourishes, and melancholia. They collaborated with producer Dan Auerbach on the album Los Ojos Del Cóndor.
Formed by five VCU jazz alumni at Jellowstone studio, Butcher Brown is a genre-blending band fusing jazz, hip-hop, funk, soul, and rock. Known for their album KingButch, they have toured with Kamasi Washington, played major festivals, and performed a 2021 NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
Based in Chicago, the four-piece band Ratboys blends bubbly power-pop and post-country. Known for their sixth studio album, Singin to an Empty Chair, and the acclaimed 2023 release The Window, the group worked with co-producer Chris Walla.
CMAT (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) is an Irish indie and country pop musician known for her humorous, emotionally literate songs. She has released three acclaimed albums: "If My Wife New I'd Be Dead" (2022), "Crazymad, for Me" (2023), and the Mercury-nominated "Euro-Country" (2025). A bisexual icon, she's celebrated for her unique style and engaging live performances, and has been nominated for International Artist at the 2026 BRIT Awards.
McKinley Dixon is a Southern storyteller whose instrumentally rich albums explore joy, grief, and perseverance. He broke through with For My Mama and Anyone Who Look Like Her (2021) and followed with Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? (2023).
Chaz Bear is the Bay Area artist behind Toro y Moi. His eighth studio album Hole Erth (2024) pivoted into rap-rock, hyperpop, and Y2K emo; Unerthed (Hole Erth Unplugged) revisits the songs with guitar, piano, drums, and strings.
Atlanta rapper and activist Killer Mike (Michael Render) debuted with 2003’s Top Ten album Monster after work with OutKast. He co-founded Run the Jewels with El-P; RTJ4 hit the Billboard 200 Top Ten. His 2023 album Michael won three Grammys.
Ethel Cain, born Hayden Silas Anhedönia in Tallahassee, Florida, is an American singer-songwriter known for her ambient, Southern Gothic, and indie rock music. Her acclaimed 2022 debut, "Preacher's Daughter," garnered a cult following. In 2025, she released "Perverts" and "Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You." She is the first transgender artist to reach the Billboard 200 top ten and is currently touring.
Formed by New Zealander Ruban Nielson, Unknown Mortal Orchestra fuses lo-fi psych-rock and soulful funk. Famous for hits like "Hunnybee" and the Silver Scroll-winning "Multi-Love", the project shapes hook-heavy fuzz and breezy grooves on standout albums like "V".
NYC punk-chic, discodelic funk band Say She She—vocal trio Piya Malik, Sabrina Mileo Cunningham & Nya Gazelle Brown—fuse disco, psych & protest on “She Who Dares,” “Disco Life.”
Pacific Northwest-born Pete Droge is a singer-songwriter known for his warm, autobiographical rock and Americana. He rose to fame with 1994’s Necktie Second, shared stages with Tom Petty and Neil Young, formed The Thorns with Matthew Sweet and Shawn Mullins, and collaborated with Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard. His heartfelt lyrics and understated delivery shine in his acclaimed solo work and projects with wife Elaine Summers.
