
Empowering Local Musicians and Building Careers

Artist Directory
Discover the Artists We Support

Erika Wennerstrom
Austin
Grant year:
2019
There’s something somewhat frightening, yet utterly liberating when leaving the confines of a successful band to venture solo — especially a band whose latest record was called “effortlessly brilliant” by critics. But, such is the case with Erika Wennerstrom who is taking a break from her Austin-based rock band, Heartless Bastards, to deliver her solo debut Sweet Unknown.

Sydney Wright
Austin
Grant year:
2019
Sydney Wright has been writing songs for over a decade. While her huge voice often gets her compared to pop darlings like Sara Bareilles, there’s a darker, more experimental edge to her work. Drawing heavily from hip-hop rhythms, with loops of piano, guitar, beatbox, and doo-wops, Wright creates a sonically complex, live-looping, one-woman show all […]

Greyhounds
Austin
Grant year:
2018, 2017
Rising out of the Austin, Texas music scene, Greyhounds, a duo comprising guitarist Andrew Trube and keyboardist Anthony Farrell, feature a unique sound that mixes R&B, soul, funk, and the Bakersfield country of Buck Owens into a style that has been described as ” Hall & Oats meets ZZ Top,” and the duo’s exciting live shows have earned them a large and loyal fan following.

A Giant Dog
Austin
Grant year:
2018
Forging their friendships in the crucible of their Houston, TX, high school, Sabrina Ellis (vocals), Andrew Cashen (vocals, guitar), and Orville Neeley (drums) first got their start covering AC/DC, The Ramones, Joan Jett, and the finer points of the Back to the Future soundtrack at school dances under the band name Youth In Asia. Reuniting […]
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Programs
Opportunities for Musicians
Each year, Sonic Guild provides grants to support artists at different stages of their careers. Musicians are nominated by members, mentors, and past recipients. Eligible artists are invited to apply.
Producer’s Grant
Supports recording and production costs
Tour Support Grant
Helps musicians take their music on the road
Emerging Artists Grant
Fuels early-stage projects and career development














