King Youngblood
King Youngblood Website / IG / Spotify King Youngblood is focused on reclaiming rock music, specifically black fronted rock packed with strong song writing, Afro-Punk attitude and an undeniably exhilarating live show. Alternative Press calls King Youngblood “Seattle’s Alt Rock Princes” – and Pacific Northwest fans enthusiastically agree. Founder, guitarist and front man Cameron Lavi-Jones, along with, drummer Paul Stoot, cellist Chet Peterson, and bassist Samy Garcia have a singular mission: grab heavy guitar/drums rock by the collar, couple it with serious lyrics and unforgettable melodies and deliver it all into the willing arms of a fresh new generation of fans currently fueling the world-wide resurgence of rock music. The world agrees with affirming accolades including AfroPunk Magazine in October 2022 declaring “King Youngblood’s skill at transforming a small phrase into a massive hook is at this point unparalleled in the world of heavy but melodic music.” Their 2022 year was an explosive break out year with their critically acclaimed album Big Thank released in May 2022. It is no wonder the Seattle Times listed King Youngblood in the top 20 albums of 2022. PNW fans are now eagerly awaiting King Youngblood’s new studio album Out Run Your Shadow slated for a Spring 2026 release.
Starcrawler with The Girls
Starcrawler Website / IG / FB / Bandcamp / Spotify Starcrawler are a rock band for a new generation. Best known for their explosive live shows, the 5-piece band consists of full-throttle frontwoman Arrow De Wilde, guitarist Henri Cash and brother Bill Cash on pedal steel/guitar, drummer Seth Carolina, and bassist Tim Franco. With two studio albums under their belts, their upward trajectory continues to roll full steam ahead in 2022 with the release of their brand-new single, “Roadkill.” Fully leaning into their own epic vision of a contemporary Hollywood Babylon, they’ve morphed into a modern day take on LA legends X, with a sprinkle of The Go-Go’s, a smattering of The Distillers and some Rolling Stones sleaze thrown in for good measure. Since their early days, Starcrawler have won the love of such legendary artists as Shirley Manson, Elton John, Iggy Pop, Jack White, Dave Grohl, and more all while opening for the likes of Jack White and My Chemical Romance, and previous support slots with luminaries such as Beck, Foo Fighters and Spoon among others. Now embarking on a new ‘era’, Los Angeles’ most thrilling rock’n’roll collective are as raw and hungry as ever, but refined, refreshed and ready to take on whatever’s thrown at them
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Omar Ruiz-Lopez with Will Orchard and Lonnie Rott
Omar Ruiz-Lopez Insta Website Omar Ruiz-Lopez (he/they) is a Latin-Americana artist whose music bridges old-time, Celtic, and Brazilian fiddle traditions with indie folk songwriting. A bilingual singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Omar brings classical training, emotional depth, and a cross-cultural perspective to the stage — drawing inspiration from artists like Nick Drake, Bruce Molsky, and Elliott Smith. Omar Ruiz-Lopez is also a distinguished musician and educator currently based in Durham, NC, with a remarkable command over multiple instruments, including violin, viola, guitar, and mandolin. His roots lie in North Carolina, having been a part of the burgeoning Triangle music scene for 13 years until his move to Nashville in 2023 and back in 2025. Since his time in Nashville, Omar has played and recorded with artists such as the GRAMMY-nominated band War and Treaty, Franklin Jonas, Lizzie No, Rebecca Newton, Harper Grace and Langhorne Slim, and cowritten with songwriters such as Rachel Baiman and GRAMMY-nominated Melody Walker (Sierra Ferrell, American Dreaming). He is currently working on an EP with Willa Frank (Paper Wings) and a full-length album with Rachel Baiman producing. Will Orchard Web Bandcamp IG Will Orchard is a Nashville-via-New England based indie-folk artist. He has made a name for himself as both a deeply emotive and disarming songwriter, and a relentless DIY troubadour. His music has taken him on tour around the US and Europe more times than he can count, often with his partner & fellow songwriter Jess Kerber. His records have been described as “Hush Folk Luminosity” by Glide Magazine, and “Radiant” by Atwood. In 2025, he looks ahead to the release of his 3rd LP, “Behind The Shadow Glass”, and an abundance of tour dates. Lonnie Rott Instagram Bandcamp Lonnie Rott is a singer-songwriter in Durham, whose songs explore themes of anticapitalist anger, liberation, solidarity, and lament for the reality that everything dies at last, and too soon.
The Girls and The Angies and Red Hot Slag
The Girls IG / Bandcamp The Angies IG / Bandcamp Red Hot Slag IG / FB
Children of the Reptile with Good Good Grief and Night! Night!
Children of the Reptile American Epic Heavy Metal from Wilmington NC Good Good Grief Punk Rock from Wilmington NC Night! Night! Sleazy Post Hardcore from Chapel Hill NC
Late Night Lowlights with Dark Fire Convoy
Late Night Lowlights Linktree / IG / FB / YT Dark Fire Convoy FB