Boyscott
Punctuating wistful, daydreamy indie rock with surfy guitar hooks, Boyscott approaches their songs from a hazy, lighthearted perspective as gentle as ocean breezes. The project first took shape in college dorm rooms and grew into a loose collective. Boyscott finished recording their whimsically drawn 2015 debut Goose Bumps before ever playing live, and continued developing their upbeat, nautical sound on 2024’s Spellbound. Boyscott began in 2015 as an outlet for singer/songwriter Scott Hermo’s recording experiments while he was attending college in Nashville. Hermo recorded in his dorm room and sometimes enlisted friends to help flesh out his soft-edged indie tunes. Fellow schoolmates and musicians Emma Willer, Tiger Adams, John Lewandowski and Noah Miller joined him to bring a live energy to Hermo’s recordings and together, the five musicians completed debut album Goose Bumps and self-released it in late 2015. When Boyscott began playing live, school commitments kept a solid lineup from forming, but Hermo enlisted a rotating cast of friends and musicians to play shows and go on tours. The band’s acclaim grew organically through consistent touring and their album, which caught on in a grassroots fashion. A physical release of Goose Bumps arrived in 2019 as a joint release from Top Shelf Records and Babe City Records. The most popular songs from Goose Bumps accumulated tens of millions of plays on streaming services, which took the group to entirely new audiences both in terms of listenership and attendees at their concerts. Boyscott released a second album, Spellbound, in October of 2024, continuing to explore their beachy indie songwriting style. ~ Fred Thomas Bandcamp | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify
Molly Grace
LIFEBEAT, a program of The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, mobilizes the music and entertainment industry to provide the resources and support needed to take control of your sexual health and prevent HIV. On the ground at music tours, festivals, and special events, LIFEBEAT engages youth in discussions about HIV prevention, safe sex practices, and available support services regardless of status, gender, or sexuality. Through partnerships and community engagement, LIFEBEAT utilizes in-person outreach, broadcast, social media, and print campaigns to promote HIV/STI testing, prevention and treatment, and sexual health education. Nashville’s resident rising pop star Molly Grace has built a reputation on dazzling live shows packed with theatricality, full-throttle charisma, and powerhouse vocals. Channeling the queer joy of Chappell Roan, playful production of Remi Wolf, and irresistible magnetism of Prince, Molly is an artist who leans into the full spectrum of pop potential, creating music that’s all at once playful, polished, and packed with hooks. Whether commanding the stage at Bonnaroo —a set that earned her the accolade of Festival Highlight from The Nashville Scene — or headlining her ongoing But I’m A Pop Star! tour, inclusivity and optimism are front and center. Now, with her debut album Blush on the way, Molly is sharing her vision of pop music that’s both glamorous and deeply personal.Her work continues through a partnership with LIFEBEAT, a program of the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation that fights for social justice and human rights for those affected by HIV and AIDS. On the horizon, Molly will be opening for Betty Who, performing at Pride festivals nationwide and at All Things Go in September, cementing her status as the quintessential pop princess of our times — one who makes sure every single person in the crowd feels seen and emboldened. “I feel like my purpose is to make music that makes people feel good and confident and understood,” she says. “If you’re at a Molly Grace show, you’re going to feel better about yourself when it’s over.” Pop with a purpose, and glitter meeting grit — Molly Grace is delivering top-level artistry in every department. Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Spotify | Bandcamp
No Chief
NO CHIEF=Rhythm as Visual.Visual as Rhythm.Percussion as Melody.Interactive and Presented as ONE. No Chief is a new solo project from Sebadoh drummer, Bob D’Amico. Part One willbe performed as a complete piece called “Il Contadino”- a humble homage to thework of Gertrud Gruner and Carlo Levi. Bandcamp | Facebook
AJ Lee & Blue Summit + East Nash Grass
Bluegrass is hot, and AJ Lee & Blue Summit and East Nash Grass are two of the hottest collections of young bluegrass talent you’ll find anywhere in America. Part of bluegrass’ fourth wave, these are musicians who’ve grown up at the feet of the bluegrass masters, but see the genre through a wider lens, incorporating not just Americana and stringband sensibilities, but rock, pop, R&B, and other flavors that take their music far beyond traditional bluegrass fare, without losing the essence of what gives bluegrass its heart. Best of all, when you put two groups like this together on the road, you can be sure they’ll cook up something special for every show — musicians of this caliber just can’t help but be inspired by each other. Might as well start getting excited now.
Penelope Road
Emerging from Atlanta’s thriving music scene, Penelope Road crafts a sound that’s as bold as it is soulful. With lush, layered vocals at the core of their music, this five-piece powerhouse seamlessly weaves ‘70s rock, funk, soul, and pop into a rich, rhythmic fusion that’s unmistakably their own. Rooted in the timeless influence of legends like Stevie Wonder and Hall & Oates while channeling the modern energy of artists like Mk.gee, their music bridges eras with effortless groove and vibrant originality. Their tight harmonies, masterful instrumentation, and infectious grooves come together in electrifying, feel-good performances—creating an experience that stays with you long after the final note. Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | TikTok
Vincent Lima – To Love A Thing That Fades 2025 Tour
Currently based out of a small town in California called Los Angeles, Vincent Lima is a zero-time Grammy winning musician who has been heralded by the associated press as “probably not the next big thing” and “who? how’d you get this number?” So what does the future hold for this complete and utter anomaly of a man? Perhaps he’ll buy a ring light on Amazon prime and skyrocket to overnight internet superstardom, resulting in a massive world tour with Olivia Rodrigo or Taylor Swift or Nickelback. In any case, will he ever stop releasing incredibly vulnerable emotional music? Will he ever get a small blue check next to his name, thus cementing him as a person of societal importance? And will he ever (as sources close to him claim) stop crying alone while writing all his songs? Most likely not. Regardless, his music is definitely worth listening to in the opinion of this humble website biography writer who definitely is a person other than Vincent Lima. (Note that Vincent Lima is not legally responsible for any false information contained within this website bio) Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Spotify
The Steel Wheels
Partially Seated Show The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains where the band was formed, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. In 2005, Jay Lapp (vocals, guitars, mandolin) and Eric Brubaker (vocals, fiddle) joined lead singer Trent Wagler (guitar, banjo) in forming the band as a vehicle for Wagler’s songwriting. They released several albums under Wagler’s moniker, before officially adopting the The Steel Wheels name with the 2010 release of Red Wing. Quickly staking their claim as independent upstarts in the burgeoning Americana scene, The Steel Wheels followed up this release with three more self-produced albums in the next five years, before joining forces with producer Sam Kassirer for Wild As We Came Here (2017) and Over The Trees (2019). Kevin Garcia (drums, percussion, keys) joined in 2017, bringing a new level of sonic depth and polish to the outfit. Newest member Jeremy Darrow rounds out the rhythm section and grounds the band as they continue to explore deeply rooted yet fresh folk rock sounds. Having gained the experience of thousands of shows, festivals and many miles on the road, the stubbornly independent band has formed deep bonds with each other and the audience that sustains them. The Steel Wheels have responded to this time of isolation and loss by seeking to connect with their audience in new ways. In 2020, unable to perform their rootsy brand of Americana for crowds in live settings, the musicians turned their creative powers to crafting songs for individuals. Produced in isolation in the band’s home studios, the Everyone a Song albums are part of an ongoing project to collect the personal experiences of fans and forge them into that most enduring, yet ephemeral, format we call “song.” An accompanying podcast, We Made You a Song, explores the stories behind these songs, and the songwriting process itself. While each song was commissioned to honor a specific relationship or event—a birth, a wedding, a memory of home—the emotions evoked are universal. Nowhere is this shared humanity more evident than at the band’s own Red Wing Roots Music Festival, a weekend-long celebration of music, community, and the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Hosted by The Steel Wheels every summer, the festival provides a space for the band to shine, from their high energy Saturday night main stage set to their afternoon showcase with young Red Wing Academy students. At Sunday’s gospel hour you are as likely to hear Steel Wheels originals or Warren Zevon covers as you are traditional gospel fare. The weekend is rounded out by the beloved tribute set in which the band collaborates with a cadre of fellow artists to honor an influential figure in American music, with past tributes ranging from Dolly Parton to John Prine. Whether at a joyous summer festival, in their many shows across the country and beyond, or in the studio, The Steel Wheels continue their mission set out over a decade ago; shaking up traditions to see what sticks, telling stories, and joining communities through song. Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Eilen Jewell, Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters
The music of Asheville, North Carolina based outfit Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters is nuanced, bringing insight and wit to the stories Platt tells through songwriting. Lyrically driven, the bands country roots music often inspires introspection, whether it be about life on the road, heartache or hope. There is an empathetic and charming wit ingrained in Platts songwriting. She has a knack for accessing a deep well of emotion and applying it to her story telling, whether she is writing from her own experiences or immersing herself into the melody of emotions in another person’s life. Performing along with Platt, The Honeycutters are Matt Smith (pedal steel and electric guitars), Kevin Williams (keys/vocals), Rick Cooper (bass/vocals), and Evan Martin (drums/vocals). Website | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify
They Are Gutting a Body of Water
from the pits of heaven. Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | YouTube
Real Estate: A Celebration of ATLAS – the 11 Year and 7 Month Anniversary Tour
Atlas was a pretty big record for us, and chances are if you’re reading this, it’s a pretty big record for you too. Nobody ever said, “I love Real Estate, but I hate their third LP, Atlas.” And if they did say that, they never said it anywhere around us – and we read everything you guys write on the internet; some of it can get pretty weird. And so, on this momentous occasion, we will be bringing A CELEBRATION OF ATLAS to a city near you, to honor its 11 year and 7 month anniversary. We’ll be playing almost the entire album in its entirety (basically) and other lesser known tunes from the Atlas era. We’ll also be playing a selection of our greatest hits, because we know you love those too. Please come and celebrate with us – we can’t wait to see you. Website | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify
