Devon Gabriella is an acoustic indie pop singer that brings a soft tone and sentimental lyrics that intertwine impeccably and evoke feelings of longing and heartbreak.
She approaches pop music through a singer/songwriter lens with strong lyricism and emotional value with her music laced with an element of sweetness and sadness. (newmusicmuse)
Red Lotus is known for his unmatched versatility, effortlessly mastering genres like rap, pop, folk, country, R&B, and EDM.
Coma Cinema is committed to fighting entropy by the alchemy of art, bringing thoughts to life in Cothran and his listener’s minds with a spirit of deep gratitude for those who have listened to and shared his music for many years.
Coma Cinema remains independent and happily obscure in an ever dulling world.
Mike Doughty is an American singer, songwriter, and author best known as the founder and frontman of Soul Coughing. This year, Mike Doughty returns to the stage for a solo tour, presenting stripped-down, intimate performances that span his Soul Coughing legacy and prolific solo work, reaffirming his place as one of alternative music’s most distinctive and enduring voices.
Tripping Daisy quickly establishes themselves as one of the most dynamic and innovative forces in the alternative and psychedelic rock scenes.
The band has carved out a distinctive sound that resonated with fans and critics alike.
Tripping Daisy remains a vital and inspiring chapter in the history of alternative rock, continuously inviting new generations to experience the magic of their music.
Catherine McCafferty is an actor, writer, comedian, and the host of viral digital series, PRETTY GAY, exclusivity on Patreon and produced by Sam Reich (DropOut TV) and Elaine Carroll (Very Mary-Kate).
Catherine can be seen in the queer high school rom-com CRUSH on Hulu, as well as indie horror feature AMERICAN CARNAGE starring Jenna Ortega.
the Irish band had become masters at creating haunting noise rock, Katie Ball’s bewitching vocals swirling amongst the sounds like smoke. Their music is defined by a maelstrom of dark industrial noise and dreamy textures, explored themes of grief and longing, with imagery of being submerged deep underwater and gasping for air.
Ana Roxanne is a works at the interzone of electric meditation, dream pop, and ambient songcraft.
Her inspirations span the secular (R&B divas of 1980’s and 90’s) and the spiritual (Catholic choral traditions in which she was raised), synthesized into a uniquely intuitive sonic language, equal parts atmospheric and ancient, healing and hermetic.
Ike Dweck stands poised to become one of the most compelling new voices in modern indie-folk:
Brooklyn-born and raised, rising independent singer-songwriter Ike Dweck is building a reputation for deeply personal lyrics and unflinching introspection. Since debuting in 2023, he’s continued to shape a sound that blends raw vulnerable folk with a modern, aggressive rock, inviting listeners into the heart of his experiences.
Anna Ash writes songs of profound, startling, sensuous insight. Call it country, call it rock’n’roll, call it pulling off the road somewhere between Silver Lake and Bakersfield just to roll a cigarette, kick at the gravel, and brood. She’s released four full-length albums, but has become widely known due to the success of her version of Lucinda Williams’ “Righteously,” which was an outtake from her 2016 album Floodlights.
What happens when two artists defined by independence decide to share the reins? Particularly in the realm of electronic music, so often crafted in the privacy of a bedroom or a solitary studio, collaboration can feel like an exercise in ceding control. For Brothertiger and Hotel Pools, this exercise proved surprisingly easy.
Months of swapping ideas from opposite coasts gradually yielded Paradigms, a joint album that finds the two veteran artists melding their signature sounds into a dreamy electronica confection. Over seven hypnotic songs, Brothertiger’s entrancing vocals float in a rich mist of layered synths, creating an ethereal sonic atmosphere that feels simultaneously calm and climactic.
At its face, this sound may not be unfamiliar to fans of either artist. Hotel Pools, the moniker of Portland-based artist and producer Ben Braun, has been a stalwart presence in the vaporwave scene since 2018, and Brothertiger’s John Jagos has amassed a cult following for his masterful electronic production. Their affinity for synths isn’t the only thing they have in common — after demoralizing experiences with traditional record labels, both artists opted to go fully independent and release music directly to their fans.
“Just start experimenting,” says Ben. “That’s what’s fun, and that’s what’s going to make good music.”
“Ape gigs are like lunar eclipses — rare enough not to be missed” says the Pop Music Poobah Joel Selvin.
Ape really has to be seen to be heard. They are the only band in the world that features a live tiki carver as part of the band, with the tiki carving percussion as part of the music and the resulting tiki as part of the show.
This show will benefit The City Surf Project (CSP) which has introduced over 3000 youth to surfing.
Surfing engages youth with the natural world, boosts self-confidence, and improves social and emotional learning skills, and builds community.
A Concert and Conversation with Hrishikesh Hirway and Special Guest:
Hrishikesh Hirway is a singer, songwriter, and producer. He released his first albums under the name The One AM Radio.
He’s composed for film and TV, and is the producer/instrumentalist in Moors, a project with Lakeith Stanfield.
He’s also the host and creator of Song Exploder, a podcast and Netflix series where musicians take apart one of their songs and break down the creative process behind it.
From Dad-Rock to Hip-Hop, Your Neighbors is finding a foothold in the music world by throwing anything and everything at the wall, and hoping something will stick.
Katelyn Tarver has never shied away from the truth — even when it hurts. On her third full-length album, Tell Me How You Really Feel (Nettwerk), the Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and actress chronicles the raw process of self-reinvention after the end of her decade-long marriage, turning heartbreak into hard-won clarity.
The result is an intimate collection of indie pop confessional that feel like overheard conversations — honest, unguarded, insightful, and deeply human.
With Tell Me How You Really Feel, Katelyn Tarver invites listeners into her most personal chapter yet — one defined by truth, transformation, and the courage to begin again.
Izzy Escobar is a songwriter and artist from Massachusetts whose raw, emotive voice cuts straight to the heart. Known for her fearless creativity and commanding stage presence, Izzy blends a rich vocal tone with deeply personal lyricism, creating a sound that’s as powerful as it is intimate.
Hannah Cohen’s fourth full-length album Earthstar Mountain, is a keepsake of Cohen’s time in the Catskills, built over the course of 2020-2024, as blurred, shimmering memories come into focus to produce a collage of echoes and sonic souvenirs.
Featuring contributions from Sufjan Stevens, Clairo, Sean Mullins, Liam Kazar, Oliver Hill and more, Earthstar Mountain is a love letter to the Catskills and in the interconnectedness of all things: in her past, present, future and alternative selves, in her friends––here and gone––and in the mountain that peers through her windows.
Eloquently blending synth – folk, moody pop, club beats, and soaring vocal harmonies, Babes In Canyon crafts music that is eminently engaging and very much of the moment.
Born of a spontaneous writing session during a winter storm blackout, the band wandered naturally into the land of heavy beats, lyrics with an element of storytelling, and synth – folk instrumentation with a twist.
Lush and astutely layered, what began as an exploration of the outer edges of Americana has evolved into a cohesive, enchanting artistic statement.
At just 17 years of age, Brisbane singer-songwriter and alt-folk/alt-pop artist, has an innate sense of storytelling.
Her introspective, poetic lyrics forge intricate wordplay and vivid metaphors that delve into deep and sometimes sombre themes.
This, coupled with energetic hooks, cinematic swells and uplifting melodies, produces a sound that is layered with complexity, is thought-provoking, and speaks to those navigating life’s chaos, offering solace in shared experiences.
Arts Fishing Club is more than just a band; they are storytellers, explorers of the human condition, and purveyors of living life boldly.
The boldness that compelled such an adventure is felt in AFC’s electrifying live shows where the band weaves the raw energy of rock and the introspective lyrical honesty of folk to create a sound that is timeless and refreshingly original.
With the arrival of their debut EP Life and Life Only, The Heavy Heavy immediately filled a longtime void in the musical landscape, delivering a soulful breed of rock & roll untouched by modern artifice.
After spending the past two years on the road and in the studio, The Heavy Heavy now draw listeners even deeper into their dreamworld with their long-awaited debut album One Of A Kind.
Sam Yo’s journey from the bright lights of London’s West End—where he made history as the first Thai actor to play the King of Siam in The King and I—to teaching fitness to millions around the world in his present role as a Peloton instructor has taught him a great deal about how to find stillness anytime and anywhere.
But the foundation of his teachings stems from his time living as a Buddhist monk in a Thai monastery, and he continues to share this ancient wisdom with audiences around the world.
Step into the night with Austin Giorgio.
Lose yourself in an evening of dark romance, where familiar songs pull you in and new ones from Chronicles of the Darkest Hour and (confessions) ignite the fire.
Be among those who will share the final hours of this tour. The story unfolds. See you there
KG is hitting the road this spring/summer with the Kyle Gass Company, a 3 – piece acoustic assault playing favorites from his bands over the years, as well as some tasty covers, followed by a meet and greet at the merch booth every night!
Come for the jams, stay for the hang!
This run Kyle will be joined by John Konesk y, who has played with Kyle for 25 years in various projects including Tenacious D, and Sean Gardner, guitarist and songwriter for Columbus based Mt Air, who Kyle has been touring with the past year.
Comedian and unlicensed therapist Therapy Gecko (also known as Lyle Forever or simply just “Geck”) is hitting the road again in 2026 for his 4th tour of Therapy Gecko live.
The audience will get the chance to converse with the gecko live on stage as they share their problems, dreams, and any other weird stuff in the recesses of their mind. Mixed in with personal stories from Lyle’s experience as a world trotting reptile, it will be a beautiful, interactive, and unpredictable journey into the unknown.
Purple reign, live on stage 💜 Don’t miss A PRINCE CELEBRATION: @anthonyxfamily brings the magic, the funk, the legacy.
In the echo chamber of pop’s polished perfection, Syd Taylor has made a decidedly imperfect, deeply personal noise.
With After the Fact—her debut, self-produced solo album, out —Syd Taylor introduces herself on her own terms:
Just Syd, a guitar, an open heart, and a belief that imperfection is its own kind of clarity.
(The Nuance Magazine)
Channeling experimental psychedelic cabaret dreampunk into their amoebic performance alter-ego, Bay Area sonic hodgepodge Grooblen’s healing work braids themes that are reflective, surreal, pensive, and whimsical.
Known for his work in the “hopecore” genre, Flawed Mangoes creates emotional, guitar-driven instrumental tracks that blend ambient cinematic electronic soundscapes with intimate melodic loops.
He gained massive online recognition for his viral, uplifting TikTok content that is surreal to experience live.
Camp Blu blends indie, surf, and post-punk influences with reverb-soaked guitars and punchy rhythms to create a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh.
Their high-energy tracks are driven by melodic hooks and evocative vocals that swing between yearning and defiance—perfect for both the chaos of a live show and the introspection of a solo car ride
Leah Kate is a billion-streaming pop artist who broke through with her certified Platinum single “10 Things I Hate About You,” a Top 15 U.S. Pop Radio hit, the most added song at Top 40 during its impact week, and a UK Top 40 hit. She has headlined tours worldwide and joined bills alongside artists like Madison Beer, Chase Atlantic, and Anne-Marie.
Leo is reinventing Brazilian music by blending traditional genres with influences from diverse cultures. His music has garnered over 10 million plays on Spotify. Leo’s captivating performances have sold out concert halls across Europe and Brazil. In 2024, he achieved second place in the traditional Portuguese Song Festival, becoming the first Brazilian to reach the final. Leo is currently working on his sixth album, featuring songs recorded live in different parts of the world.
The Moonkiller Grand National Tour sold over 8,000 tickets across 24 shows — covering 12,000 miles of North American road. People flew in from overseas. Some followed the tour to two, three, four cities. It was, by any measure, a thing that happened — and that people chose to make happen.
We’re doing it again. Tighter. Sexier. Musically-er… Funniest..est-er(?) than before*…
Also, Internationally**
The same people who were there last time already know. The question is whether you’ll be among them this time…
*subject to interpretation, not legally binding.
**USA and Canada, this technically counts
FKA Plum, Plummet’s emotionally direct sound draws as much from ambient music and noise as it does from more familiar forms of alternative rock. Based in Oakland, the trio communicates intensity through minimal arrangements, duration, and dynamics.
Their debut record, No Offering (April 2026), finds autobiographical songs of memory and struggle submerged in extended drones and reverberant space.
Fai Laci blends the urgency of punk and the stomp of glam with the theatricality of classic rock, all bound together by the band’s sharp swagger and Luke Faillaci’s boundless charisma.
The album includes such bangers as the decadent “Sarasota” and the jittery new wave “Headlights,” each a showcase for their inventive guitars and nimble rhythm section.
Confident and surprisingly diverse, with brazen rockers and bruised-heart ballads, Elephant In The Room instantly catapults Fai Laci to the forefront of alternative rock and beyond.
Singer-songwriter Olive Jones has a unique way of making us feel heard through her music.
With her gorgeous soul and blues-influenced sound, not to mention her stunning voice, this future star draws you into her world, as though she’s singing for you and you alone.
Her debut album, “For Mary”, encapsulates these talents into one cohesive work, placing her at the forefront of a British soul renaissance.
Domani Harris has emerged as one of Atlanta’s most distinctive voices in modern hip hop, known for his introspective lyricism, soulful production choices, and commitment to authenticity.
Born and raised in Atlanta, he has steadily carved out his own identity separate from legacy through consistent, high quality releases and intentional artistic growth
Jena Malone brings a deeply personal, experimental spirit to the stage: Performing live, she blends beautiful vocals with catchy textures and intimate storytelling, creating a dreamy, atmospheric sound that often feels improvised and raw.
Metalachi was born over a decade ago as the result of a night of tequila-fueled mariachi debauchery and wild abuelitas screaming for the popular metal and mariachi songs of their youth;
the resulting love child has had the power to remove bras and bring smiles to many people in the subsequent years, with performances ranging from iconic venues such as The Viper Room and Whiskey A Go-Go to Heavy Montreal Festival, Monsters of Rock Cruise, Netflix is a Joke with Burt Kreischer, and even a nationally airing AT&T commercial.
Maddie Jay is a producer/artist and multi-instrumentalist.
She released her first self-produced EP Mood Swings in 2020, CMYK in 2021, and her debut LP I Can Change Your Mind in 2025 which CBC has described as “vibrant, DIY Pop.”
She truly feels she is at her best when sitting in her studio surrounded by Casio synths, drum machines and guitars, twisting knobs and pouring her heart into her computer.
Once every millennia, the forces of nature and the stars above, align to give the human race a gift from the Gods. For this chapter in our existence, that gift is The Psycodelics.
The group embodies and glorifies Black American Music. Elements from Funk, Blues, Gospel, Jazz and R&B leave crowds in awe with sounds that hit you like a freight train.
Their high energy show is undeniably a must see performance. Capturing audiences at Peach Fest, Joshua Tree Music Festival and Jam Cruise the delics are already booked for New Orleans Jazzfest, Winnetka Music Festival, Portland Waterfront Blues Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Festival d’ete de Quebec and more to come.
Resurfacing like cicadas, L.A.-born Atta Boy has never been in a hurry. Instead, responding to some strange seasonal instinct when it comes to recording, their unique, beguiling, comforting, and yet aching blend of pop-Americana seems to arrive in waves, well-formed, fully-gestated, yet hungry and soul-searching.
Mixing indie influences with coffee-shop confessionalism, the quartet first found each other in the hazy days of high school.
Get ready for a comedy show that’s truly out of this world. Friendlyjordies is diving deep into the UFO phenomenon. Not with the tired “anything unidentified that flies is a UFO” bit, but with actual ALIENS. Yes, he genuinely believes the U.S. government is hiding alien spacecraft, and he’s risking over a decade of hard-earned credibility to convince you. Why? Because if it’s true, it’s the coolest thing ever—and not, at least you’ll have a laugh watching him unravel.
Sam Taggart is an LA-based (by way of Brooklyn) queer comedian, actor, and writer. Taggart’s comic endeavors are unapologetically, and hilariously, gay (BK Mag). He is also the co-host of chaotic podcast StraightioLab.
Sam was selected as a member of the Comedy Central Digital Creators Program in 2020, he performed at Comedy Central’s Clusterfest as part of their UpNext showcase, and was named one of Vulture’s Comics You Should and Will Know in 2021.
Since 2016, Vacation Manor combine an artful blend of eloquent lyricism, alternative experimentation, indie rock energy, and unassuming pop appeal. The duo—Nathan Towles [guitar, vocals] and Cole Young [drums]—have earned acclaim from American Songwriter, Atwood, and more. Now, they pull fans deeper into their embrace on their 2025 EP [Nettwerk].
Meet Me @ The Altar is here to dismantle rock music’s stereotypes riff by riff. The band has reignited the genre with their refreshing mix of earworm pop melodies, blazing guitar riffs, and punk attitude.
Their latest EP, Worried Sick, is a cathartic, reflective body of work that finds the band reenergized and returning to their easycore roots. Co-written and produced by Mike Green (Paramore, 5 Seconds of Summer, Pierce The Veil) and featuring heavy-hitting riffs, propulsive drums, searing lyrics and soaring vocals, Meet Me @ The Altar prove once again why they’re a force to be reckoned with.
Just Surrender erupted out of New York in 2003, sharpening its sound in the clubs, basements, and late-night corners of the city with a relentless DIY drive.
What began as a local spark quickly turned into a full-blown blaze as the band hit the road without looking back—touring nonstop alongside scene heavyweights like Bayside, Hawthorne Heights, Metro Station, Bowling For Soup, Yellowcard, A Day To Remember, Four Year Strong, Paramore, and All Time Low.
But after years of momentum, label politics and industry complications forced the band into an unexpected hiatus.
Now, after time away from the noise, Just Surrender has returned—seasoned, hungry, and with something unmistakably left to prove.
The Charities are a West Coast band that blends soul, funk, and jazz. With a tight rhythm section, smooth melodies, and crisp background vocals, their music captures diverse influences while staying grounded in a modern style.
The band’s sound reflects the energy of Southern California, offering a dynamic, straight-ahead approach to music that emphasizes authenticity.
Dark-pop provocateur, Daniel Virgil Maisonneuve, professionally known as Sub Urban is a Taiwanese American singer, songwriter and producer most known for his RIAA double platinum-certified hit, “Cradles”. Since his breakout hit, Daniel has continued to innovate his electric sound, imbuing macabre theatrics with distinctive timbres and undeniably addictive hooks
Boys Go To Jupiter is most definitely a band. But it feels like something else. A friend you can just talk to for hours. A story that hooks you from the very first word. Or three Brooklyn twenty-somethings who really, really love a great song.
A whirlwind of influences and genres, their captivating sound is grounded in strong storytelling and powerful live performance. Blending joyful indie-pop, dreamy soul, lush folk and sugary punk, the Brooklyn-based band delivers.
Darkness and light, aggression and gentleness, ecstasy and reflection: these dualities define Slow Magic’s third and strongest project to date, Float.
An expansive and inventive compendium of modern electronic pop, the enigmatic producer’s latest spans a multitude of genres and moods resulting in a listening experience that makes for its own journey.
Friqtao, the Paris-born, UK-based pianist known for turning train station pianos into impromptu stages, has struck a chord with nearly 4 million TikTok followers, morphing pop, and hip-hop piano renditions into viral performances.
With his signature beanie and headphones – now synonymous with his brand – Friqtao is ready to embark on a new chapter in 2025.
He is set to continue releasing music and step into live performance, eager to connect with the fans who’ve followed his journey online.
Influenced by his Paris-London upbringing and love for a diverse range of genres, Friqtao’s music blends personal and innovative sounds, shaped by everything from Michael Jackson blasting in his childhood home to discovering trailblazers like Avicii and XXXTENTACION in later years.
Taking 90s US college rock influences and the majesty of Sufjan Stevens as the start point, her band are now known for euphoric music that breathes life into rock from a Gen Z perspective.
Stereogum summed her up perfectly when saying “There’s a bit of Pixies and Snail Mail and The Beths in there, and maybe some Lomelda and Lucy Dacus and Built To Spill. You know, that really fcking good sht.”.
With each release, Lime Garden continue to further their reputation as ‘ones to watch’ – with a host of tips behind them from NME to The Independent, BBC 6music to KEXP, and even Johnny Marr to Hayley Williams.
Maybe Not Tonight sees four young women band together to find their own conviction in unsteady circumstances, producing their most intoxicating and luminous material to date.
As IAN SWEET prepares for an exciting new chapter in her decade-strong discography, 2026 promises to be Medford’s most realized songwriting era to date.
IAN SWEET’s music has been streamed millions of times worldwide and has been praised by the likes of The FADER, KEXP, The New York Times, NPR Music, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Stereogum, and elsewhere.
