Multi-instrumentalist and composer Aaron Martin expertly combines his many talents to construct movements both pensive and powerful.

Aaron Martin Bandcamp

The young freak-folk rockers construct raw, lo-fi punk pop gems reminiscent of sounds heard booming out of garages in the '90s.

The Adaptation Bandcamp

The songs of Alex Rose are the alluvium left on the edges of a stream, soil made of tiny specks of harmony, melody, and churning lyrical turns.

Alex Rose Bandcamp

Greek-American guitarist, composer and international performer, Andreas Kapsalis may have you believing he has more than just two limbs producing the myriad rhythms and melodies flowing from his guitar.

Andreas Kapsalis site

With a backbone of Balkan street-band energy, Black Bear Combo weaves crooked dark melodies between its huge rhythmic footprints.

Black Bear Combo Bandcamp

Baltimore-based electronic music iconoclast and composer of such documentaries as Rat Film (T/F 2017) and Time Trial, Dan Deacon will use his sonic talents to DJ The Blue Note dance floor into oblivion.

Dan Deacon Bandcamp

The freshest DJ in Atlanta, Hourglass' style ranges from future beats and house to dancehall, Afrobeats, Latin, hip-hop, Top 40, and everything in between.

DJ Hourglass site

The room quakes when DJ Scales blitzes the dance floor with his distinctive blend of future bounce.

DJ Sunspots mines through crates of forgotten wax to unearth an arresting collision of primal beat and unassailable melody; a bounty of dancefloor splendor.

Expressive beats beaming with positive vibes, dubs turbo brings vintage hip-hop & deep grooves to the party.

Folk transcends traditional elements as psychedelic singer-songwriter Ryan Stier croons to the waves of a 12-string guitar and synthesizer.

Extravision Bandcamp

Brooklyn-based one-man band builds clean electropop jams on a foundation of R&B, funk, and soul that will force a smile on a your face and your feet on the dance floor.

Gibbz Soundcloud

A powerful synthesis of electronic sound and Afro-Caribbean language, ÌFÉ is a bold new project from Puerto Rico-based African-American drummer/producer/singer Mark Underwood, aka Otura Roso Mun, that has the whole world taking notice.

ÌFÉ Bandcamp

Fresh off its widely revered release "C’est la Vie," It's Me: Ross is taking the Midwest by storm with a brand of rock that would roll in any era.

It's Me: Ross Bandcamp

Utilizing his prowess of the acoustic guitar, Jacob Luecke paints lush portraits of a wide-open America, evoking visions of sweeping plains and rolling hills and winding country roads.

Jacob Luecke Soundcloud

Dominican-born Jarina De Marco is a musician, singer, songwriter, and visual artist whose sound embodies a multiethnic future that transcends all categories and borders. Best known for her work on the Broad City soundtrack, the electronic music visionary will be gracing The Fest with a DJ set at Friday night's refr@ction dance party.

Jarina De Marco Bandcamp

Descending from north of the border, Toronto representative Jaunt crafts dreamy soundscapes with its lush and catchy melodies that will surely leave you floating in smooth nostalgia.

Jaunt Bandcamp

Experimental and entrancing sounds constitute Jon Bap's off-kilter fusion of soul and R&B, whether they be polyrhythmic guitar loops or abstract sound collages.

Jon Bap Bandcamp

Gently braided melodies overlie an ocean of warm sentiment in Lomelda's acclaimed 2017 release, Thx. Adept guitarwork, tasteful melodic punctuations, and haunting vocals culminate in an otherworldly experience.

Lomelda Bandcamp

A project that simultaneously appreciates and rejects its genre tags, Loose Loose delves deep into the worlds of jazz, neo-soul, and hip-hop, only to expand into a unique musical setting of its own.

Loose Loose Bandcamp

Bare, lo-fi indie rock with a timbre of a shaking leaf falling into a stiff glass of warm whiskey and tea.

Maxito Lindo Bandcamp

Blending elements of R&B and jazz, this Nebraska-born project highlights songstress Mary Lawson's exploration of soulful tradition with a robust full band.

Mesonjixx Bandcamp

Philadelphia-based musician Murayama uses synthesizers and flute and help from their friends to build the richest of soundscapes, invoking the ruminant wanderings of earthward waters.

Murayama Bandcamp

A true student of the game, Newark’s own Nadus creatively fuses traditions of Jersey club & Chicago footwork to bring any dance party up to breakneck speed.

Nadus Soundcloud

A prolific songwriter hailing from Fairfield, Iowa, Naioti captures the mystery of the plains in electronic melodies packed with nostalgia and tinged with longing.

Nicholas Naioti site

A Columbia folk icon whose music remains as classic as it is relevant, Noah Earle's acoustic guitar tells a quintessential Midwestern story of love, longing, and life on the farmland.

Noah Earle site

Peter Collins weaves organic melodies of love and compassion through his heavenly combination of soulful guitar and pitch-perfect vocals.

Peter Collins Soundcloud

The St. Louis rapper weaves her poetry expertly through producer Namesake.’s warm sonic landscape with an easy, melodic delivery.

pinkcaravan! Soundcloud

Taking its name from the Arkansas River that flows through its native Colorado, this group of talented musicians plays a heartfelt brand of Americana that draws from country, folk, and blues influences.

The River Arkansas Bandcamp

Though not one to wear a crown, Samuel James is the unofficial King of the Buskers. His incisive blues and storytelling are the pure essence of songwriting.

Samuel James site

Warm '90s alt-rock with pop sensibilities and punk aesthetic, Shady Bug satiates with a lasting sweetness. Songwriter Hannah Rainey delivers on quality with minimalist lyricism.

Shady Bug Bandcamp

Commanding vocals, tight riffs, and surfy undertones make new-wave indie trio The Slaps a joyous listening experience. A spirit of frivolity lightens often hefty themes, inviting listeners to ride the wave of thoughtful jubilation.

The Slaps Bandcamp

Clear melodies, raw emotion, and sparse orchestration lend themselves to a timeless quality on Soccer Mommy's 2018 release, Clean. Garnering universal praise from critics and fans alike, frontwoman Sophie Allison has boldly positioned herself as a young leader in a revived indie-rock scene.

Soccer Mommy Bandcamp

This percussion-driven electronic post-rock trio flows dynamically from the pitter-pat of a mouse parade to the cacophony of a buffalo stampede.

Square Peg Round Hole Bandcamp

Synthesizers, basslines, and heady guitar licks posit Steven Senger's music as both of the future and past. Equal parts DIY and avant-garde, notions of electronic music are bent and warped, arresting audiences with sonic fluidity.

A post apocalyptic cocktail of artfully crafted jazz, pop, and electronic themes that might send you to the top of a mountain or tumbling down a grassy hill.

Summer Like The Season Bandcamp

Chicago duo of electric guitar and drums, SUN SPEAK lures one in through layers of dreamy ambience that arpeggiate slowly into swinging rock rhythms.

Sun Speak Bandcamp

Only one-third of The Sweaters is old enough to drive, and already they are becoming local favorites with their indie power-pop hooks that you couldn't part with if you tried.

The Sweaters Bandcamp

Acoustic is anything but lacking in the instrumentals of Columbia duo Tim Pilcher and Monica Lord. Cascading guitar and bowed cello coalesce into one potent whole, grounding and mystifying listeners in equal measure.

Tim Pilcher & Monica Lord Bandcamp

Recently described as a "New Jazz Power Source" by The New York Times, New York-based cellist and composer Tomeka Reid has emerged as one of the most original, versatile, and curious musicians in the jazz and improvised-music community over the last decade.

Tomeka Reid site

Tonina expertly navigates her way through shifting musical terrain powered by her stirring vocals and the pulsing heartbeat of her standup bass.

Tonina Bandcamp

Under the combined influence of jazz legends, hip-hop maestros, and contemporary beatmakers, this St. Louis three-piece provides a contemplative yet engaging soundtrack to the ebb and flow of The Fest.

tristaño Bandcamp

Lush and unpredictable energies are the hallmarks of Umami’s house-heavy catalog, sounding an irresistible call to get bodies moving.

Umami Spotify