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GENEVA blends aggressive instrumentation with raw lyricism, creating a passionate, angry soundscape that breaks the fourth wall of the catered Hollywood music industry. The band is femme-fronted by vocalist Lea (Eve) Anderson’s catatonic stage presence and the sexy, overdriven tones of Gina Daly on lead guitar, supported by a hefty rhythm section featuring AJ Marto’s bass licks, Andrew Atkison’s soulful keys, Brandon Bosch’s angelic rhythm guitar, and Finley Bentz on steady drums. CAMP rock meets jazz and funk fusion, through which GENEVA presents moments that mean more than just music.

Molly Watts captivates listeners with a dreamlike sound grounded by a haunting, whiskey-warm voice. Her songwriting and vocal performances showcase a rare depth of emotion and artistry. Driven by a desire to connect, she creates music that makes audiences feel loved, inspired, creative, and appreciated—a mission that guides her work. While music is often seen as an escape, Watts views it as a way to create meaningful change. Listeners are invited to follow her evolving musical journey across social media and streaming platforms.

SilverMoon is a Seattle-based rock band made up of three friends who play music, rock out, and bring high-energy performances to the stage.

Starseeker blends dreamy guitar tones, lush synthesizers, ethereal harmonies, and intimate songwriting to create an immersive dream-pop sound. Inspired by artists such as The Marías, The Beatles, and Beach House, their music embodies a laid-back, introspective, and yearning quality, driven by catchy melodies and mellow grooves.

Benevolent Sol is FUNGE for the so(u)l. The band is focused on building community and inspiring a generation-wide shift in perspective through writing songs that get people thinking and moving. Every show is designed to be a distinct experience rooted in fun, awe, and passion.

maelstrom is a five-piece band based in Everett that blends influences from 90s alternative, grunge, and modern shoegaze to create a diverse discography. After being together for over a year, the band has been showcased everywhere from professional stages to the gravel beneath the 1st Avenue Bridge. With the recent addition of a second guitarist, maelstrom has developed a downtuned mix of tones and ambient vocals that represent its soundscape. (Drop C# forever)

Meldrop is a five-piece indie rock group hailing from Tacoma, WA. Their journey began unexpectedly in the fall of 2022, when a group of bussers from a local seafood joint decided to unwind with a jam session after work. The immediate connection from that impromptu session lit a spark that has since propelled the band into the heart of the Seattle music scene and beyond.

mae amber has been immersed in the world of music for as long as she can remember and hopes to bring audiences the same sense of peace it brings to her.

With each letter of the band’s name representing a different color of the rainbow, Roy G. Biv strives to emulate the ever-growing and boundary-less love that the rainbow represents.

No two songs sound alike, as the group aims to express truest feelings and the human experience—undefined and unique to each individual, which is at the heart of their musical identity.

Depose began as a lifelong musical journey between siblings Nikita and Nikhil Quadros, both raised on a foundation of classical training. After a few early iterations, they crossed paths with drummer Neev Ambale and bassist Andrew Rousselle, a lineup that clicked instantly by blending eclectic taste, technical ability, and a shared creative drive. The band came together in 2022, and over the following years, Depose found its sound and solidified into what it is today.

Henry Wine is an 18-year-old Seattle-based artist and musician. He draws inspiration in his music and production from a wide range of genres, including jazz, funk, R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop. Although a multi-instrumentalist, his primary focus is on jazz piano, producing, and collecting vintage synthesizers. Henry produces all of his music in a home studio, where he plays every part live and collaborates with other musicians. He will be joined by bassist Theo McGaughey and drummer Luca Manzo, forming a modern take on the classic jazz piano trio. The trio brings studio beats into a live setting, with a sound deeply rooted in the soulful textures of early 2000s sample-based hip-hop and filtered through a jazz background. Influences include Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner, D’Angelo, Tom Misch, and Herbie Hancock.

Fatal Femmes combine the angst of rock and roll with eclectic poetic lyricism. Formed at Berklee College of Music in Boston by lead singer and songwriter Zoey Gulotta, Fatal Femmes delivers a performance that is raw, lyrical, and at its core, absolutely punk. Since relocating to Seattle, WA, the band has become Zoey Gulotta on vocals and rhythm guitar, Lincoln Rasmussen on lead guitar, Jameson Sanborn on drums, and Cassius Foote on bass. Zoey, who grew up in New York, is a songwriter shaped by Patti Smith and PJ Harvey, merging angsty rock and roll with raw, intense vocals and spoken word that leave audiences feeling struck, awoken, and free.