Madisinn, Lady Die
Madisinn Madisinn is the solo project of Texas-born, NC native singer-songwriter Madison Grifaldo. Madisinn always dreamed of a world full of rich harmonies & whimsical instrumentation, so she created it. Her music has been described as “nurtured in a world closely occupied by beautiful voices” & “lavender and velvet lullaby voice.” She however describes it as a mixture of everything she loves and feels. Madisinn draws her vocal influences from her classical upbringing in music to her love for great American songwriting ( Judee Sill, Janis Ian, Leonard Cohen, Joan Baez, etc). Madisinn’s first studio EP “The Sun on My Skin” was recorded by artist Samuel Beasley at RFG Studio in Boone, NC. In the past year Madisinn released two singles “Bad Again” and “Go Away” which were both produced by Max Agee in Wilmington, NC at Suck Rock Records. Currently, Madisinn is working on all new material and plans to begin recording her second EP this summer. Instagram / Spotify Lady Die Based in the coastal town of Wilmington, NC, the alternative indie group Lady Die has been making their mark on the North Carolina music scene within just a year of playing together, opening up for acts like the Nebraska trio The Wildwoods, Scout Gillett of Captured Tracks Records, and Hiding Places of Asheville, NC. Fronted by singer-songwriter Julia Rothenberger, the group crafts lyric-centered and melody-driven songs inspired by the artistry of Bon Iver, Big Thief and The Japanese House Infusing vocoders and vocal effects into their live shows. Their debut single ‘Someone New’ released in March of 2023, was mastered by award-winning engineer Darcy Proper of Valhalla Studios. Wilmington-based music blog, the Port City Experiment, states that ‘Someone New’ is a beautifully vulnerable reflection of how we deliver ourselves from the bitter weight of despair felt in response to the loss of something once held dear. The band is riding on the cusp of their second single release, ‘Feel Differently’, which was recorded at Gat3 Studios in Charlotte where guitarist Logan Strahley is an audio engineer. The band’s upcoming EP is inspired by life’s mundane moments, growing into adulthood, and feeling sorry. Instagram / Spotify 723 Instagram / Spotify
Tenderqueer
Tenderqueer With tons of passion and zero tolerance for bullshit, Tenderqueer are ready to rage against the manchine. Based out of the Triangle, Devin(lead vocals/guitar), Sarah(bass), and Nora(drums) are breaking onto the scene with a high energy mix of femme-forward rage and punk rock roots. Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but righteous anger is a girl’s best weapon. Instagram / Facebook Larry New Indie Rock from Carrboro The Dead Ringers Based out of Durham NC, the dead ringers fuse pop melodies with punk sensibilities to make fun, energetic, and heartfelt music. Hailed as “pretty good” by most of Nora’s friends, and “loud and obnoxious” by most old people, the dead ringers are doing their best to not really care what people think. Website
Ay, Now!, Matthew Paul Butler
Aye, Now! Ay, Now!” is a Durham based trio, consisting of Pretty Gulley, Wilwaukee and Otis Ghost. Each member is a vocalist, best maker, producer and musician. Their debut album, “The Rest of Us”, is due this Fall. Matthew Paul Butler Matthew Paul Butler’s music is equal parts delicacy and anarchy — indie neo-folk soul rock — emotional and musical nuance and egress. Sam Thorn Sam Thorn’s music is a time capsule of found objects and spare syllables adrift in a sea of reverb and love – sometimes amplified with drums and an extra helping of guitar. RIYL: Big Thief, Elliott Smith, Magnolia Electric Co., Iron & Wine
The Dirty Pretty, Negative Feedback
The Dirty Pretty: The Dirty Pretty (Jeaniee Dee, guitar; Mike Christenson, drums) is a homocore rock duo. Other words that describe us: noise, math, punk rock. Lady Gaga we’re not. We’re a Bear and Non-Binary on a queer-positive punk rock adventure. Bandcamp Negative Feedback: Shoegaze/punk project hailing from Raleigh, NC Spotify Matt Smith & The Cowboy Spankers: Bandcamp
Mutilation Barbecue, Bongfoot
Starletta, Nightbreakers
Starletta: Indie pop/synthwave from Nashville, TN, Starletta takes elements from 80s music, country music and indie and blends it all together to earn him the title of Neon Cowboy. Instagram: @starlettamusic Tiktok: @starletta Facebook: facebook.com/starlettamusic Nightbreakers: Sad music from the sunshine state. Instagram: @nightbrkrs Tiktok: @nightbrkrs Facebook: facebook.com/nightbrkrs
Rav & Kill Bill: The Rapper – KEEP THE CHANGE TOUR!
Kill Bill: The Rapper and Rav are two of the best kept secrets inthe current underground rap scene. With a deep history of overa decade of releasing music together through their rap guild,exociety, they’ve amassed a strong cult following through boththeir collaborative efforts as well as their solo works (many ofwhich have charted on Billboard independently).From award-winning merch sales on tours to cultivating a rabid,devoted fanbase all across the globe, they’ve somehowremained one of Hip-Hop’s hidden easter eggs; a rabbit hole ofindie rap akin to a modern Def Jux or Anticon.After what feels like forever since releasing their cult classicmixtape, NEW MOON, Rav and Kill Bill: The Rapper reunite fortheir much anticipated first collab album, KEEP THE CHANGE! The duo join forces with an updated in-your face, industrial hip-hop sound reminiscent of the likes of Danny Brown and Run The Jewels.Self-produced. DIY as fuck. Really rapping but not being cornyabout it. KEEP THE CHANGE! runs a gamut of sounds all the wayfrom breakbeats a la Jet Set Radio to stumbling upon aforbidden forest ritual with crushing 808s squeezed betweenyour breaths. Even in its diversity, KEEP THE CHANGE! somehowremains a cohesive and compelling listen. meltycanon meltycanon credits video games as the reason he started making music; as a child, he replayed them simply to hear the soundtracks. Today, the Alabama-based artist/producer’s aspirations lie in creating evocative compositions people can get caught up in. meltycanon’s ambitions extend far beyond forging new sounds for rappers — he seems to have an appetite for almost all roles that a musician can play, experimenting both with his own voice and with the multi-instrumentalist skill set that he developed as a pre-teen. Having produced for the likes of Father, Lil Yachty, Savage Ga$p and many more, he honed a sound that makes for a dynamic stage presence for his own solo work that lends for a captivating live show. After going on multiple nationwide tours alongside exociety, as well as doing solo shows and supporting acts such as Awful Music, he’s grown into a seasoned artist and performer that always leaves a strong impression with the audience. love-sadKiD and Dahm love-sadKiD is a rapper-singer from Dallas TX, based in Seattle making lofi hip-hop music since 2017. They’re known for their layered melodies, dense introspective lyrics, and their for lush production. Dahm is a rapper-singer-producer from Arizona currently based in Colorado, known for combining left-field production with a strong pop foundation. A distinct sense of melody has allowed Dahm to meld his eclectic influences into their own unique style. Dahm is gearing up to release a new self produced album this fall!
Bollywood Blackout
Andrew Wilco’s American Band, Island Moons
The Grown Folks Get-Down with DJ Jenny Sais Quoi
An early dance party by DJ Jenny Sais Quoi – 7-10PM!