Gabriel Teodros is a storied emcee, producer and DJ from South Seattle who first made a mark with the group Abyssinian Creole, and reached an international audience with his critically-acclaimed solo debut Lovework. He has been setting stages on fire ever since, all across the US, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Ethiopia and South Africa; often in combination with workshops on creative writing, music, history, science fiction and media literacy.

Kate Dinsmore is a singer-songwriter based in Seattle, WA. A dynamic performer and vocalist, Dinsmore brings her songs to the stage with an undeniable presence.

Ellie Barber a.k.a. Ollella (oh-lel-uh) began her career as a musician when she sang before she could talk.
Trained as a classical cellist since the age of nine, the Seattle indie-folk artist merges her technical string background with authoritative vocals and live-looping. Described as “really outstanding” by NPR Music and “so tastefully done” by Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast), Ollella’s sound is organic with a side of edge, pulling on influences such as Feist, Cat Power, and Sylvan Esso.

Sea Lemon is the Seattle-based dreampop solo project of musician Natalie Lew.

Warren Dunes plays PNW Tropicalia and is led by keyboardist/vocalist Julia Massey. Their unique style of Beach Rock is born from the cold waters and grey sky beaches of the Salish Sea, and is highlighted by Massey’s double keyboards and crystalline voice soaring over chiming guitars and thundering drums from husband Jared Cortese and his brother Dominic Cortese.

3 piece dance-punk from Seattle.

Beautiful Freaks is a Seattle based band founded by Peter Bryson and James Bonaci, featuring Yoel Boxer and Autumn Marceau. With a wide range of influence, from Hardcore, Metal, and Punk, to Indie, and Jazz, Freaks bring a dizzying, cathartic, and compelling sound, with something for everyone to freak to.

Bryan John Appleby is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Seattle. His folk-centric body of work draws elements from mid-century pop, wall-of-sound, psychodelia, tropicália, and classic cinema.

Dark Chisme is a Seattle-based dark wave band started by Chicago-raised Latina DJ and Producer Christine Gutierrez (Vocals, Synths) and E (Bass, Synths). Dark Chisme brings dark wave influences to their music, with latin, house, and techno elements as well!

Day Soul Exquisite is a 6-piece group from Seattle, WA. Fronted by singer Francesca Eluhu, the QTBIPOC-led band is a mix of neo-soul, psychedelic r&b, and jazz. Drawing inspiration from the London Jazz scene and Afro-caribbean influences, Day Soul Exquisite’s music brings raucous energy, sweet queer love songs, and defiant responses to oppression.

Linda From Work is a fierce rock band hailing from Seattle, led by Hillary Tusick on vocals/guitar and featuring Elliott Gregory (guitar), Shayla Riday (bass) & Sam Nowak (drums). Meeting at the intersection of garage, glam and dance-punk, Linda From Work has crafted a high-energy sound built on powerhouse vocals and driving melodies that can only be described as rock ‘n’ roll, baby!

Marshall Law Band is a Seattle-based Funk-Hop band led by MC, Marshall Hugh and backed by a five piece instrument toting groove machine.

Oblé Reed is a 24-year-old Alternative Hip-Hop artist born and raised in Seattle, WA, whose sound and story have carved out a singular path in the next generation of rap. After breaking out with his acclaimed debut project LINDENAVE!, named the #1 Album of 2023 by The Seattle Times, Oblé has since amassed tens of millions of streams across his discography and built a reputation as one of the most exciting emerging voices in hip-hop today.

Rooted in folk,rock and woodsy Americana, the Moondoggies take influences from such vocally inclined groups as The Byrds, The Band, and The Flying Burrito Brothers. Although hailing from Seattle, seeds for the band's formation were planted in nearby Everett, Washington, where Kevin Murphy (vocals, guitar), Robert Terreberry (bass), Carl Dahlen (drums), and Caleb Quick (keyboards) formed a teenaged band while attending Cascade High School.

All Star Opera, a seven-member Hip Hop ensemble hailing from Seattle, WA, was founded in 2016 and has since evolved into a unique musical force. With a steadfast commitment to growth, the band seamlessly blends the introspective and thought-provoking lyricism of MCs Flow Carter and Oz.

There is a throughline of story in every song, a remembrance of knowledge and teachings, a gratitude of wisdom passed down and carried. There is a reimagining of Sedna who was offered to the sea, and a beautiful rumination on sacrifice and humanity, and what it means to hold the stories that work to teach us something.