The story of Nep begins in Daytona, Florida, a place of endless motorcycle rallies, sticky summers, and the kind of small-town culture she always knew she’d leave behind. Growing up surrounded by Bike Week and Biketoberfest, she felt both shaped and alienated by the noise of her hometown. “Beaches are fucked, Daytona sucks,” she sings on Biketoberfest, mocking and mourning the place that raised her. It’s that push and pull, the desire to escape and the need to memorialize, that fuels her debut album, Noelle. Written during her senior year at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, Nep crafted the record with her best friend and collaborator Jake Sonderman. Between classes, late-night studio sessions, and college parties that often bled into the lyrics themselves, the pair built an album that feels both diaristic and cinematic: raw experience refracted through sharp, infectious indie-pop. Each track on Noelle pulls from a different corner of Nep’s lived experience and explores a different sonic palette. All Around Beauty captures the heartbreak of running into an ex at a college party, blue tongues, Jell-O shots, tears in the bathroom. The title track, Noelle, sets aching strings against lyrics of rage and betrayal: “I was a kid / You were a guy / It’s not fair / I was a girl.” Black Car begins as a delicate piano ballad before erupting into a punk track with a heavy metal guitar solo, memorializing a summer defined by grief and family rituals. Scar leans into a bluegrass inspired folk arrangement that detonates into a harsh rock ending, tracing the way friendships can wound and mark us permanently. By the album’s end, July opens into a big band sound with horns dominating the track & points toward renewal: “I think I might love life again.” The final track, Florida Girl, closes the record with an anthem of self realization, a defiant chant that reclaims her roots while refusing to be defined by them. Nep has been building an audience for years, long before any records were even finished. Short clips and demos posted to TikTok racked up over 5 million likes, drawing fans to her mix of sardonic humor, brutal honesty, and a quirky charm that makes even her darkest songs feel oddly uplifting. She quickly translated that online energy to the stage, selling out early headline shows in Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago, and touring alongside Ricky Montgomery, mxmtoon, and Grent Perez. With the release of Noelle, Nep is not just putting out an album; she’s leaving Florida behind. After years of translating Daytona’s beaches, bike rallies, and heartbreak into song, she’s moving to Los Angeles, a new chapter, a new landscape. Even so, traces of home are everywhere in her songs: in the defiance of Florida Girl (“You can never break a Florida girl”), in the humor and heartbreak of I Will Always Love You, Alright, and in the unflinching intimacy of The Soundtrack. Noelle is both an origin story and an emancipation. It documents the mess of youth and the catharsis of finally walking away. In Nep’s world, scars become anthems, heartbreak becomes punchlines, and growing up in Daytona becomes the stuff of unforgettable songs. Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Soundcloud | Spotify

Goldie Boutilier

Goldie Boutilier has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations working for equity, access, and dignity for all. www.plus1.org With the soul of a poet, the heart of a rock icon, and the diamond-hard vision of an auteur, Goldie Boutilier is an absolute master of turning mythmaking into self-salvation. On Goldie Boutilier Presents Goldie Montana, the independent singer/songwriter offers an intimate glimpse of her alter ego: a fiercely glamorous outlaw-provocateur created by Goldie as a source of strength during her some of her most difficult times. A glorious smash cut juxtaposing moments of lust and danger and hard-won transcendence—all soundtracked by her lavish brand of guitar-driven noir-pop—the album ultimately finds Goldie taking charge of her destiny by fully living her truth and ultimately inspiringothers to find their own “Goldie Montana” within. Arriving on the heels of an acclaimed run of EPs – 2022’s Cowboy Gangster Politician, 2023’s Emerald Year, 2024’s The Actress— Goldie Boutilier Presents Goldie Montana marks the Nova Scotia-born artist’s most bravely confessional body of work to date. “When I wrote the previous EPs, it was my first time speaking about things I felt very ashamed of, and there was a lot of fear around that,” says Goldie. “But after seeing how those songs resonated with people, I felt empowered to take more of those risks in my songwriting. Being honest about my experience has transformed my life for the better, and this album is reflective of a woman who feels totally unshakable.” Inspired by epic crime dramas like Brian De Palma’s Scarface and Martin Scorsese’s Casino, Goldie Boutilier Presents Goldie Montana embodies all the splendor and flash of those classic films, matching its kinetic energy with an opulent sonic aesthetic. In dreaming up the album’s gorgeous blurring of eras and genres—’70s glam-rock, ’80s synth-pop, torch-song balladry, moody psychedelia, and more – Goldie worked with an eclectic lineup of producers including her unwavering ally and cowriter Simon Wilcox, longtime collaborator Max Baby, Thomas “Tawgs” Salter, as well as elite guest musicians like Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. Recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles, GoldieMontana draws much of its impact from Goldie’s beguiling vocal presence. This is an element that’s enraptured audiences in her 2025 headline tours across North America and Europe, opening for Katy Perry in the U.K. on her Arena Tour, her performances at major festivals like Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, All Things Go and her 2024 run as support for country iconoclast Orville Peck. Although Goldie Boutilier Presents Goldie Montana surfaced from the daring sense of self-assurance she’s unlocked in recent years, the album’s narrative is rooted in a whirlwind saga that began over a decade ago. After signing her first record deal at age 21 and moving to L.A. from her tiny hometown, Goldie found herself swallowed up by the cold-blooded chaos of the music business. As she navigated a landscape of sometimes unsurmountable obstacles, Goldie found a lifeline in the anti-heroes of her beloved films. Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube

Rec Hall

Southern California trio Rec Hall—John Barry [guitar, vocals], Lance Meliota [drums], and Ben Tyrrell [guitar, bass]—glide between indie, rock, and alternative on the crest of a catchy sun-soaked signature sound. Growing up in the South Bay neighborhood of Los Angeles, John and Lance initially met in pre-school at barely four-years-old. Building a friendship as they absorbed influence from “the 60’s to the 2000s,” John and Lance jammed for years and listened to the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Clash, The Shins, and Interpol. Cementing their lineup in high school, they finally linked up with Ben. The three-piece went on to win a series of “Battle of the Bands” competitions and performed local gigs at a relentless pace. They cooked up tunes throughout college, each member contributed to the writing process and rotated between instruments, giving the sound three distinct dimensions. Eventually, they linked up with producer Nicolas Zagorin and cut their debut single “She Doesn’t Get It.” It organically gained traction, gathering over 20 million Spotify streams and counting. During 2023, they caught the attention of Arista Records and inked a deal with the label. After building buzz, the musicians instantly transfixed with their debut EP, Localism. They are currently on their first tour with labelmate, Beach Weather. Since the tour started, the band’s socials increased by 30%. To kick off the second leg of their tour, the band is sharing track “How Long.” Website | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube | TikTok

The Band Solstice

In 2019, on the evening of the summer solstice, 5 high school friends growing up together in Knoxville, TN had a crazy idea. While bonding over their favorite groups like Kings of Leon, Dawes, Mt. Joy and Dr. Dog, they decided to start a band. 6 years later, The Band Solstice, now college students at The University of Tennessee, have been consistently touring and releasing music. Marty Gee’s powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence are rounded out by a powerhouse band anchored by drummer Grayson Strayder and bassist Maddox Frazier. Jacob Greene on the keyboards adds depth and layers while Jackson Frazier on lead guitar takes songs to the next level with his shredding solos and melodious guitar riffs. In 2025, with new music on the horizon, The Band Solstice is heading out on their “Crashout Tour” hitting major markets in the South East and East Coast. Be on the lookout for new tunes and new cities. Website | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube

Arts Fishing Club

Arts Fishing Club is more than just a band; they are storytellers, explorers of the human condition, and purveyors of living life boldly. An ethos demonstrated by frontman Christopher Kessenich’s first 4.5 month tour in which he walked 1600 miles along the east coast from Maine to Atlanta to Nashville, played 60 shows, and slept in strangers’ living room floors. The boldness that compelled such an adventure is felt in AFC’s electrifying live shows where the band weaves the raw energy of rock and the introspective lyrical honesty of folk to create a sound that is timeless and refreshingly original. Whether performing in sold out small clubs or on festival stages (Bonnaroo, Summerfest, Treefort, Mile of Music), their engaging stage presence and ability to connect with fans makes their live performances a cornerstone of their success. With a growing fanbase, commitment to pushing their creative boundaries, and an infectiously entertaining live show, Arts Fishing Club is poised to make a lasting impact on the indie music landscape. Website | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube

Bad Bad Hats

Bad Bad Hats is an indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kerry Alexander and Chris Hoge met in college and formed the band in 2012. In the 10 years of BBH, they have toured the country many times in their trusty minivan, sampling the best local cuisine along the way. BBH has toured with The Beths, Margaret Glaspy, The Front Bottoms, Hippo Campus, and Michelle Branch, among many others. Their fourth album Bad Bad Hats will be released April 12, 2024 on Don Giovanni Records. Website | Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | YouTube

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Nuovo Testamento

The Los Angeles-based trio, Nuovo Testamento, is lighting up the dance floor with their uniquely dark italo disco-flavored pop hits. Following the release of the coldwave cult favorite Exposure EP in 2019 on Avant! Records, their acclaimed full length, New Earth, exploded onto the scene with its graceful touch of 1980s-influenced club elements, contagious rhythms and the powerful punch of synthpop. The release was widely considered across genres to be one of 2021’s best underground albums. With the release of their highly anticipated second LP in early 2023, Love Lines, Nuovo Testamento continued to explore the light, the dark and exultant personal power in what will undoubtedly become an instant dance classic. Following a celebrated remix for Scowl and full North American tours supporting the Soft Moon and Molchat Doma, Nuovo Testamento is on tour in the US and Europe throughout 2024. Instagram | Spotify

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