2026 Music Lineup

Death Cab for Cutie's 11th studio album, I Built You A Tower , marks the band’s return to their independent roots. Produced and engineered by John Congleton and assembled from a mere three weeks of sessions, the album was recorded at Animal Rites in Los Angeles, as well as the band members’ homes in Seattle, Bellingham, Los Angeles and Portland. The album's first single, “Riptides” , is the band's 9th #1 at Adult Alternative radio. In recent years, the band celebrated several historic milestones, including massive…

Lucy Dacus is a musician from Virginia, regarded as “one of the best songwriters of her generation” (Rolling Stone). She has released four full-length albums under her name: 2016’s No Burden , 2018’s Historian , 2021’s Home Video , and 2025’s Forever Is A Feeling . In 2023, Dacus spent a career-defining year with boygenius, her band with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker. boygenius’ album, the record , garnered widespread acclaim and saw the trio take home three GRAMMY Awards. Her most recent record, Forever Is A Fe…

De La Soul was formed in 1988 in Amityville, Long Island, New York by high school friends Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer, David “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, and Vincent “Maseo” Mason. From the outset they stood apart from much of late-1980s rap: their sound embraced eclectic sampling, playful word-play, jazz, funk, pop and psychedelia, rather than the harder edged gangsta-rap dominant at the time. Their debut album, “3 Feet High and Rising” (1989), produced with longtime collaborator Prince Paul, made an immediate splash…

Molchat Doma (translated as “Houses Are Silent”), founded in 2017 in Minsk, Belarus, stands at the intersection of post-punk, new-wave and synth-pop. Dark yet danceable, and with a heavy dose of goth ethos, their music is reminiscent of the masters that predate them, but make no mistake: Molchat Doma creates a sound and meaning that is immediately recognizable as all their own. The band is comprised of Egor Shkutko, who sings the Russian lyrics in his deep monotone, Roman Komogortsev on guitar, synths, and drum mac…

Yves Tumor shifts, alters, and plays with the boundaries of contemporary art and culture in a boundlessly visceral and authentic sonic signature. With an arc that effortlessly graces rock, psychedelia, and electronica in a constant re-invention of pop music, comparisons only serve as limitations intended to define that which cannot be. Yves Tumor melds restraint and chaos in a soulful clarity; diluting reality by giving meaning to the abstract and allowing for dissonance to be seen and heard as harmony. “Yves Tumor…

In the 4 years since joining forces, Joey Valence & Brae have cemented themselves as a must-see live act and bonafide recording artists, with viral one-off singles and full-length projects, like 2023’s critically acclaimed debut PUNK TACTICS (its title track was just Certified RIAA Gold) and 2024’s sophomore album NO HANDS + NO HANDS (Deluxe Edition), which…

Sudan Archives has always been a champion of self-will and self-belief: a violinist who learned by ear and from YouTube, a gonzo pop artist working outside the mainstream, and a creator of personal mythology. After moving from Cincinnati to Los Angeles, she developed a sound that fuses violin and fiddle music with the contemporary Black underground, all in pursuit of what she calls “Orchestral Black Dance Music.” Brittney Parks embodies the idea that following your own instincts leads to both artistic and personal…

Known as “ Youth Representatives of Japan,” ATARASHII GAKKO! made their global debut in 2021 under 88rising, gaining attention for their high-energy performances and original choreography created by the members themselves. In 2024, they performed solo at Coachella and embarked on a world tour across 33 cities, including seven in Japan, attracting a total of over 110,000 attendees. The group continues to make waves both in Japan and internationally.

Iconic musician, producer, director, and performance artist, Peaches first catapulted to stardom with her 2000 debut, The Teaches of Peaches , which introduced the world to her sexually transgressive, fiercely assertive, and utterly captivating persona. Since then, Peaches has released four more trailblazing albums, won the prestigious Polaris Heritage Prize, collaborated with everyone from Iggy Pop and Daft Punk to Christina Aguilera and Yoko Ono, landed songs in cultural watermarks like Lost in Translation and Th…

GRAMMY-nominated producer TOKiMONSTA (Jennifer Lee) has charted a fascinating career over the past decade. She is one of the most revered music producers as one of the pioneers of the seminal 2010 era “L.A. Beat Scene.” As a world-class performer, she ranks as one of the Top 100 DJs worldwide (DJ Mag) and has performed at nearly every major festival worldwide. From her 2010 debut album Midnight Menu to her most recent 2020 album Oasis Nocturno, her entire discography has drawn critical praise from NPR, BBC, LA Time…

When the Venn diagram of passion, friendship, identity, and artistry collide, it can feel as if fighting words are spitting from your veins. And as postmodern society crumbles, Die Spitz giddily bounce between a dozen different ways to push back. If the world of rock music were an ice cream shop, the Austin quartet have sampled each flavor, flipped the freezer over, and started dancing with the employees they helped unionize. On their debut album, Something to Consume (due Sept 12 via Third Man Records), Ava Schrob…

Noname is a rapper and activist from Chicago who has been touted by Rolling Stone as one of the best rappers alive [rollingstone.com] and noted as one of the most important voices [nytimes.com] of her generation by The New York Times for her activism. Critics have likened her to her predecessors Erykah Badu, Nina Simone, and Lauryn Hill for her sharp lyricism and criticism paired with jazz-inspired instrumentation that make up her singular sound. In addition to performing sold-out shows worldwide, she's also notabl…

Silvana Estrada is one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Latin music, blending indie-folk, jazz, and traditional Mexican influences into a deeply intimate and poetic sound. Following her 2022 debut Marchita – which earned her the Latin Grammy for Best New Artist and widespread acclaim from The New York Times, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone – Estrada has continued a remarkable ascent on the global stage. Her latest album, Vendrán Suaves Lluvias , marks a profound new chapter: a self-produced work born from…

Racing Mount Pleasant makes music built to swell. The seven-piece indie collective pairs intimate, emotionally charged songwriting with sprawling arrangements of guitars, piano, strings and horns, moving effortlessly between chamber pop, folk and explosive post-rock. Originally formed at the University of Michigan and formerly known as Kingfisher, the band stepped into a new chapter with their acclaimed 2025 self-titled album, a cinematic, slow-burning record made for getting completely lost in. Catch them live at…

Formed in 2019 Rita Lukea (Vocals)・Jonathon Freund (Synth) ・Tyler Ommen (Drums) Pixel Grip’s sound is both seductive and confrontational – a dark, club-driven sound that blends elements of synth-pop, EBM (electronic body music), house, and industrial into their own edgy, danceable, and immersive ethos. Pixel Grip is known for their high-energy live performances and moody, avant-garde aesthetic. In 2024 they toured as direct support to noise-rock contemporaries, HEALTH. Followed by a (sold out) North American headli…

The lore of Cain Culto is layered and complex. A former worship pastor-turned-queer renegade with a story of contradiction and evolution, his provocative take on left-field pop and hip-hop with global influences is unlike any other. A DIY auteur, Culto develops bold, uncompromising music and visuals that pull at the threads of faith, politics, race, and capitalism in the form of wild-eyed, original pop music. The name 'Cain Culto' refers to the shadowy, fratricidal Old Testament character of Cain, and the Spanish w…

Some bands find their groove and stick to it while others choose to reinvent themselves and keep on moving. Sextile can attest to the thrill of an ever-changing road map. The LA duo comprising Melissa Scaduto and Brady Keehn ply their trade with a lust for life and a love of everything from no wave to hardstyle, having merged some of these influences on their striking 2023 debut for Sacred Bones, Push. The group’s new LP, yes, please., fuses anarchic electro fire with raw personal recollections —and enough beefed-u…

PawPaw Rod, the Hawaii-born, Oklahoma-raised rapper and singer, discovered his passion for music and writing during his upbringing as a military brat. Moving frequently, he found solace in the familiar sounds of his favorite records. When speaking on his artistry, he explains that during his formative years in Norman, OK, “There was an absence of a dominant or regional sound, especially for black artists. This afforded me the freedom to pull from everything, crucially shaping my music today, a credit I attribute to…

Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Takuya Nakamura moved to the United States in 1990 to study under the legendary jazz theorist and composer George Russell at the New England Conservatory of Music. Under Russell’s tutelage, Nakamura honed his craft and developed a profound understanding of jazz theory and composition, which would become fundamental to his innovative approach to music. In 94' Nakamura moved to New York City, where he quickly became a staple in the vibrant Jazz and Jungle scene. His versatility as a musi…

Travis Thompson is a Seattle-born rapper and actor known for sharp lyricism, cinematic storytelling, and an undeniable Pacific Northwest grit. With millions of streams and video views across platforms, and a dedicated national fanbase- Travis has built his career independently through relentless touring and developing an honest and real connection with his audience. Following critically acclaimed standout projects like YOUGOOD? and BLVD BOY, Travis recently released his latest album, LIFE IS THE SCARIEST MOVIE, fur…

Hard as nails and punk to their core, Venice Beach upstarts XCOMM are a stage-diving, riff-belching, fire-breathing monster of a band forged by a fierce determination to lay waste to the notion that new bands can't slay the old way. XCOMM are frontman Michael Gatto, guitarist Jay Vargas, bassist Adan Escoto, drummer Revel Ian and DJ Hunter Grogan. The band's name is short for Excommunicate, as Revel explains, but the most important thing to know is that the musical soul of their band is extreme, emotional and hits…

Oble Reed is a 24-year-old Alternative Hip-Hop artist from Seattle, WA, emerging as one of the city's next national breakouts. With a growing momentum behind him, he has quickly earned a reputation as one of the most compelling voices shaping Hip-Hop's next chapter In 2025, Oblé rolled out his most ambitious project yet with LINE LEADERS, a collaborative mixtape uniting 18 artists, 13 producers, and 8 visual creators to showcase the future of Hip Hop. It cemented him not just as an artist, but as a connector and cu…

Anthers is a 3-piece noise rock band from Seattle, featuring EJ Tolentino (guitar/vox), Taylor Clark (drums), and Kevin Blanquies (bass).

Born on planet Venus…. We mean Seattle, WA. Daughters of Venus is an all-girl band from all over. Kiri, Ayeda, Ava, Jenny, and October come from Washington, California, Texas, and New Zealand and bring their respective inspirations with them into the Daughters of Venus sound. Inspirations from 90’s alternative rock, psychedelic surf rock, folk rock, and classic rock shape the discography of DOV. Daughters of Venus believes in sisterhood, diversity, equity, and self-expression through music!

We’re American Flats: an alt country band that delivers Americana soul with a punk rock edge. Collectively, our band members have played in over a dozen indie bands in Seattle, Nevada, Washington DC, and Phoenix since the early 90s. This may not be our first rodeo, but we all feel that there’s something special about this group of people coming together at this time to form this particular band: one more chance for a bunch of old rockers to release the album of their dreams.

Juliet Daniel is a child of the great resignation, 2000s, and mild tiger parents. She makes pop music in the beloved and highly roastable city of Seattle, WA. Her new music sounds like a coming of age movie, the beginning of fall, soft emo, the ultimate crash-out of your 20s. Enjoy responsibly xx ~ no new friends the digital life trifecta is complete now (:

Aryana León is an emerging Pop R&B artist known for her magnetic stage presence, fearless honesty, and infectious hooks. Based in Seattle and originally from Bethesda, Maryland, León is an authentic, playful, and unapologetic truth-teller who thrives in duality. As a bisexual, bipolar, and biethnic woman, she creates Pop R&B that holds tenderness and power in the same breath. She refuses to choose between softness and strength, masculinity and femininity, joy and grief, desire and fear — instead, her artistry holds…

Bexley is an LA/Seattle-based Alt-Rock band. Their music emits a wall of sound layered with harmonic and powerful vocals, creating a sound that is distinctly their own. Bexley has honed in the power of DIY, creating and recording all their music in their home studio, directing and filming their own music videos, and have been climbing the proverbial music industry food chain with their musical prowess, landing a spot at Austin City Limits. Bexley has released an EP followed by their debut self-titled album, which r…

Lucha Luna is a Seattle duo mixing Latin percussion, heavy bass, punk vocals, and reggaeton flows into an energetic expression of joy and rage. Formed in 2025, Lucha Luna speaks to resistance, liberation, community, and healing. Composed of Eva Vazquez (Toxic Tears, Savi) and Thomas Arndt (Day Soul Exquisite, Another Magic), the duo’s debut album BRILLA BRILLA is out now.

Morgan Paris Lanza (MPL) is a genre-bending jazz singer turned pop diva. She crafts songs that are ethereal, groovy, and nostalgic, exploring love, loss, and transformation through a style described as “burlesque disco meets jazz R&B.” ​ MPL’s aesthetic world, the “Lanza-verse,” is defined by bright colors and vintage glamour. In her live productions, she takes audiences on a theatrical journey, creating immersive performances that are playful, sultry, and emotionally resonant. One fan at Capitol Hill Block Party d…

Hannah Duckworth is a Seattle-based alternative rock artist blending the raw energy of 2000s rock with the catchy hooks of pop-punk and the emotional depth of emo. Inspired by artists like Michelle Branch, Paramore, and Avril Lavigne, her music is nostalgic yet fresh—built on soaring melodies, sharp lyrics, and irresistible choruses. In just over two years, Hannah has emerged as one of Seattle’s rising voices. She’s performed at major festivals including Capitol Hill Block Party and Bite of Seattle, opened for acts…

Oblé Reed is a 24-year-old Alternative Hip-Hop artist from Seattle, WA, emerging as one of the city’s next national breakouts. With a growing momentum behind him, he has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most compelling voices shaping Hip-Hop’s next chapter.​ In 2025, Oblé rolled out his most ambitious project yet with LINE LEADERS, a collaborative mixtape uniting 18 artists, 13 producers, and 8 visual creators to showcase the future of Hip Hop. It cemented him not just as an artist, but as a connector and…