An indie-pop artist based out of NYC, Yoder’s music paints a wacky, zany picture with quirky, often humorous lyrics, while also staying grounded in heartfelt emotion that gives their music a highly personal and intimate feel. Through both visual and auditory means, Yoder offers audiences a thought-provoking and immersive experience, combining the absurd with the all-too-real.

RenRiot is an emo soft-grunge band from Washington, DC., channeling raw emotion through the blend of honest lyrics and melodic vocals with gritty riffs, evoking nostalgic feelings through their entirely new sound. Known for their explosive live shows and DIY ethos, they’re making noise in the underground scene with their unique look, stage presence, and high-energy performances - inviting the community to explore what exists beyond arbitrary boundaries.

Based in Edinburgh, Oedipus and The Mama’s Boys is an 8-piece post-punk ensemble featuring a rich instrumentation of strings, brass, and synthesizers. Originally founded in 2024, the band has evolved into a versatile force, blending noise-rock, grunge, and new-wave influences like IDLES and Black Country, New Road. With two acclaimed singles already making waves, they are rapidly establishing themselves as a formidable presence in the alternative scene.

Mihka Chee grew up between worlds: Māori, Chinese, and Pākehā heritage, classical training, and punk bands by age 13, shaping a sound that’s only grown bolder over time. After chart success and awards with NZ pop-rock band Ivy Lies, she’s now carving out her own lane in Australia. As a solo artist, she blends raw energy and honesty with 90s rock, punk spirit, catchy hooks, and orchestral depth, with an upcoming EP featuring players from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra set to hit hard.

L'VON makes music for anyone who's ever felt like they had to shrink themselves to fit in. Their shimmering, emotional dance-pop is a place where every part of you is welcome. After nearly a decade in software engineering, L'VON found new life in music, inspired by the raw freedom they experienced at Burning Man. Now based in D.C., they write songs about identity, transformation, and the wild joy of starting over.

Mackenzie Morrow is a South Carolina artist blending pop, electronic, hip hop, and punk into emotional “therapy pop.” Her 2023 debut album, Black Butterfly, explores mental health, relationships, and self-acceptance, with standout tracks featured on Temptation Island and in film festivals.

Mix rock, funk, pop, blues, a dash of doo-wop, and a hint of waltz, and you get Meridian Girl - a San Diego band weaving jazz, neo-soul, and retro-indie into a soulful, unforgettable sound. Known for deep grooves, heartfelt lyrics, and timeless melodies, they’ve been making waves since 2022.

Degenerate Breakfast is a genre-blending band from the University of Memphis, mixing alternative rock, punk, blues, jazz, and folk into a unique sound. Known for their energetic live shows and creative song structures, they've played major local venues and are currently recording their first album.

Cities at Night is DJ/Producer Michael Carrera’s genre-blending project, known for scoring the award-winning short film “Tamerlane Death Cycle” and remixing artists like Katey Laurel and Kat Graham. In 2025, Cities at Night released three new albums, exploring drum and bass, 80s synth pop, and ambient soundscapes.