Ty Segall and Passion Pit

Ty Segall, born in Orange County, is renowned for defining garage punk, venturing into folk-rock and heavy metal. Known for energetic and eclectic releases like "Freedom's Goblin," Segall collaborates with key figures like Mikal Cronin and White Fence. His versatile discography spans acoustic ballads and synth-heavy tracks, earning acclaim with albums like "Emotional Mugger" and collaborations such as "Joy." Notable achievements include a self-titled album reaching Billboard's Top Independent Albums chart. Segall's strong melodic frameworks and creative restlessness define his innovative musical journey.

Boston-based Passion Pit, started by Michael Angelakos as a gift, gained fame with the hit "Sleepyhead." Albums like 'Manners' and 'Gossamer' charted globally. Known for energetic indie pop and emotional openness, they've headlined major shows and festivals.