Michigander, who delivers elevated and eloquent songcraft, uplifting instrumentation, and plainspoken heartland storytelling punctuated by alternative flare, has racked up over 60 million career streams globally and garnered the acclaim of NPR, Paste, Consequence, SPIN, Forbes, BrooklynVegan, Guitar World, Ones To Watch, and more. In 2016, the now Nashville-based singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist’s independent debut single “Nineties” achieved viral success, claiming real estate on multiple major Spotify playlists. Michigander’s first two EPs, Midland [2018] and Where Do We Go From Here [2019], have become fan favorites, with the latter’s standout single “Misery” eclipsing 10 million streams and earning Michigander his first Triple A radio hit. 2021’s critically lauded EP Everything Will Be Ok Eventually (C3 Records) elevated his career via the Top 5 Triple A radio hit “Let Down” and Top 10 Triple A radio hit “Better.” Following a delay due to a severe leg break while recording a music video, Michigander’s 2023 EP It Will Never Be The Same saw a return to the radio charts with “Stay Out Of It” reaching #5 at AAA. The EP also featured one of Singer’s lifelong inspirations Manchester Orchestra on “In My Head” which was released while the bands toured together.  On the road, Michigander has shared the stage with Manchester Orchestra, Band of Horses, The Lumineers, Hippo Campus, Mt. Joy, and graced the stages of such marquee festivals as Lollapalooza, Electric Forest, Summerfest, Shaky Knees and more as well as SXSW. In 2024, Michigander continues traveling on his musical expedition as he sets his eyes on his next project, a debut album. Having launched the project with his Top 10 AAA charting track “Giving Up” Singer is counting down the days to Feb 7th, 2025 for the release of his self-titled release.

The story of Waterville, OH indie-folk trio Oliver Hazard - Michael​ Belazis (vocals, guitar) and Devin East (vocals, guitar), joined by Nate Miner (keys, vocals)–is a modern take on classic band mythmaking. One member returned home to Ohio after leading camping trips in California and decided to make an album with two childhood friends. They won a Facebook raffle to record one song at a studio–but instead, they played their entire album straight through in a single take, resulting in their 2018 debut LP, 34 N River. The album was hailed as a “folk-pop masterpiece” by The Fader, and soon after, the band landed slots at Bonnaroo and Mountain Jam. In 2019, they released their 6-track EP, The Flood, which Billboard described as a “souvenir.” Their self-titled sophomore album followed in July 2023, incorporating music from their earlier Northern Lights EP along with five new songs. Most recently, they released their Raindrop River EP in December 2024. Oliver Hazard’s next chapter continues to tell the story of Waterville, Ohio–a small town with a big heart. Their music serves as a soundtrack to everyday life, lifting spirits and inviting listeners to find beauty in the ordinary.

Khatumu, a half-German, half-Sierra Leonean artist and first-generation American, and recent Yale graduate, ignited her musical journey during the COVID-19 lockdown in Brazil. At 20, she immersed herself in learning music production, quickly gaining attention with her debut single “Hunting Days”. Her upcoming EP Free Therapy blends folk and Americana influences, and showcases her gifts of intimate storytelling and emotional depth, with epically relatable narratives, as evident on tracks like “Sober” and “Fire Drill”. 

Now based in Los Angeles, Khatumu continues to evolve, crafting touching, catchy songs that explore themes of relationships, self-discovery, identity, and personal growth, and navigate the complexities of young adulthood with a unique voice full of both confidence and vulnerability. 

Free Therapy ultimately feels like a glimpse into Khatumu’s bright musical future, and clearly solidifies her as a the year’s most captivating and thoughtful young singer/songwriter.