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Ben Lee

7 concerts

Ben Lee, an Australian singer/songwriter, began his career at 14. Known for his indie-pop style, he has collaborated with Ben Folds, Ben Kweller, and Tom Robbins. His music features in films, TV, and ads, earning ARIA awards and a Cannes Gold Lion. He co-runs WEIRDER TOGETHER with his wife, Ione Skye, creating music and podcasts.

Thee Sacred Souls

19 concerts

Thee Sacred Souls, a young band from San Diego, is known for their soulful sound and exquisite craftsmanship. With millions of Spotify listeners, they've impressed celebrity fans like SZA and Alicia Keys. Their NPR Tiny Desk performance was a hit, marking them as rising stars in just two years.

Kassa Overall

5 concerts

Kassa Overall, born in Seattle, is a Grammy-nominated musician known for blending avant-garde jazz with hip-hop. His acclaimed works include "I THINK I’M GOOD" and "Go Get Ice Cream and Listen to Jazz." On "ANIMALS," his innovative style shines with collaborators like Danny Brown and Nick Hakim, merging jazz and rap with orchestral strings. He's studied with icons like Billy Hart, and his music explores deep themes of identity and freedom.

The Beths

43 concerts

The Beths, an indie band from New Zealand, are known for catchy, introspective rock. Led by Elizabeth Stokes, they've earned critical acclaim and global fans for albums like *Expert In A Dying Field.* Their work explores life's cyclical struggles with sharp lyrics and engaging melodies.

Y La Bamba

5 concerts

Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos of Y La Bamba, born in Portland, explores love, identity, and healing in "Lucha." Known for candid takes on Mexican American themes, the album, born from COVID-19 isolation, reflects struggle and growth, marking a poignant phase in her career.

Thundercat

7 concerts

Thundercat, aka Stephen Bruner, is a GRAMMY-winning bassist-singer known for genre-spanning collaborations. His album "It Is What It Is" won a GRAMMY; he’s worked with Tame Impala, Flying Lotus, and more. Recognized for tracks like "Them Changes," he’s appeared on TV, in film, and fashion, embodying a vibrant style inspired by the cartoon he adores.

Lil Yachty

13 concerts

Lil Yachty, born Miles McCollum in Mableton, blends feel-good positivity with his unique "bubblegum trap" style. Known for hits like "Minnesota" and "One Night," his collaborations span artists like Drake, DRAM, and James Blake. With two Top Ten albums and a Grammy nomination for "Broccoli," Yachty extends his influence from trap to rock and ambient music with albums like Let's Start Here and Bad Cameo. His creative evolution continues with ventures like Concrete Boys and notable collaborations such as with Carly Rae Jepsen.

Black Country, New Road

27 concerts

Black Country, New Road, spawned from a Wikipedia name generator and Brixton's Windmill scene in 2019, merges post-rock and jazz-inflected post-punk. Hailed as "the best band in the world" by The Quietus, they boast high praise from NYT, NPR, and The Guardian.

Laufey

33 concerts

Raised in Reykjavik and D.C., Laufey blends jazz, classical, and pop in hits like "Street by Street." With 5B streams, sold-out shows, awards, and collaborations with Norah Jones and Jon Batiste.

Digable Planets

7 concerts

Digable Planets, formed by Ishmael Butler, Mary Ann Vieira, and Craig Irving, fused jazz and hip-hop with hits like "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)." Their debut album, "Reachin'," won them a Grammy for Best New Duo or Group. Known for their laid-back jazz-rap style, they released the acclaimed "Blowout Comb" and toured with live musicians.

The Budos Band

27 concerts

The Budos Band, with hits in genres like Afrobeat and Ethiopian music, splits from Daptone, releasing Frontier’s Edge under Diamond West Records, showcasing autonomous, explosive sound evolution.

Soul Glo

1 concert

Soul Glo, a hardcore punk band, crafted their album *Diaspora Problems* from 2016-2021 in an unfinished warehouse, working closely with Epitaph Records and engineer Evan Bernard.

Tash Sultana

4 concerts

Tash Sultana, a trailblazing Australian multi-instrumentalist, is known for their creative artistry, authenticity, and sold-out global tours. They've headlined major festivals and achieved billions of streams, cementing their status as a top influential artist.