Songwriting is an innate passion for Boston-based Maya Salafia, who wrote her first pop song at age nine and released her first EP of originals at thirteen years old. Currently a rising freshman at Berklee College of Music, Maya is highly active in the music scene, regularly performing at festivals, events, and venues, while garnering an impressive tally of awards and recognition along the way.

Born and raised in South Florida, myah started making music at a young age. Her sound blends alternative rock, pop, and pop-punk melodies. Influenced by bands like The National, Talking Heads, Modest Mouse, and Twenty One Pilots, her love for alternative music continued to grow as she got older and solidified her decision to make music of a similar caliber while still incorporating those familiar pop beats.

Maria Kotrotsou lives and works in Paris. She writes orchestral, neoclassical, electronic, new-age music, film scoring, and songs. Very early, she took part in the piano competition of the London Royal Academy of Music, where she won the first prize with distinction. In 2005, she obtained her piano degree with honors from the National Conservatory of Athens, and then she completed her law studies.

Jersey's best-kept secret is about to make some noise. Over the past few years, the Matt O'Ree Band has done what most area bands do. They've played their shows, developed their sound, released their records, and very quietly built a local fan base in the process. What makes this band different from all the others is that their local fan base includes Bruce Springsteen, David Bryan, and John Popper (all of whom have volunteered to perform on the band's last album), which broke the band globally.

Marc Béziat was born in Aix en Provence, in southern France, and worked in the IT field in a former part of his course. His musical creativity surged and revealed Itself to him at the age of 28. Yet, at this moment of his life, he had neither technical knowledge in composition, nor musical instrument practice. From then on and concurrently to his professional activity, he dedicated his time and energy to acquire the composition skills necessary for his artistic expression.

Award-winning music duo Moon and Aries aren’t just another music collective with catchy tracks; they aim to provoke thoughts, evoke emotions, and elevate consciousness. Their intent is to uplift spirits, incite personal revolutions, and act as a beacon towards self-discovery. They bring to life an intriguing universe rich in a unique mixture of electronic, pop, cinematic, synth pop, trip hop, R&B/Soul, and more.

Two Viennese Chimpanzees found themselves in a cave in the 16th district, in Thaliastraße, to be more precise. To produce alternative music. With lots and lots and lots of analog synths. Founded in 2018, “My Friend The Chimpanzee” is an ongoing collaboration between producers Josef Umschaid (drums and fx) and Lukas Wieser (strings and synths) from Vienna, Austria.

Madanes has a unique and melodic musical voice that walks the line between Elton John and Ian Dury, and Frank Zappa. “The fringe of the mainstream.” This is the review that adi likes the most. “It describes me best. Or maybe I’m the mainstream of the fringe,” he jokes. A hopelessly devoted record collector since the age of 12, turned DJ for 19 years, including his time served in the army, Madanes adores hits with brilliant melodies.

Music and songwriting have not only allowed Maria Pellicano to express her own soulful song but have also been a gift that has touched and inspired both singers and public speakers to use their voices with influence and power. From the age of 14 years old, in her early years, she led worship within the church and performed shows at venues all around Melbourne, Australia. Maria continues today to perform live for special events.

Melina Hazewood is an English-French 16-year-old singer-songwriter, and she has written 76 songs in the last 4 years. Through her songs, she hopes to share experiences and give a voice to all who want to be heard.

North West London singer/songwriter Merunisa takes inspiration from the likes of Kehlani, Abel (The Weeknd), and Jhene Aiko, creating her own unique sound and adding twists to the alternative R&B genre. Better described as a cross-genre artist, Merunisa has demonstrated her ability to own sounds outside of her 'range', like on the drill-infused track 'JET' in contrast to her summer banger 'Henny n' Ice'.

Coming from the vibrant culture of Southern California, Michael Lyon shines as an unrivaled artist in the indie folk scene, reminiscent of icons like Bob Dylan and Simon & Garfunkel. His nostalgic style harks back to poignant classics while establishing him as a uniquely compassionate storyteller.

American underground metal artist Mike Matney sought out multi-platinum producer/artist Stevie Salas to turn out ‘The Redneck and The Redman', a dirty, swampy, bluesy, heavy, powerful, guitar-filled, beat-driven current Outlaw Southern Rock album. Matney earned a reputation in the metal underground for his guitar prowess, unique vocal style, and songwriting capabilities. His debut album ‘White Boy And The Average Rat Band’ is highly sought after by collectors worldwide, topping the list at $1,000 a copy.

Following more than a decade atop New York City’s recording scene as a premier session and touring drummer, Miles East (vocals, acoustic guitars, drums) was joined in the studio only by Morgan (bass, electric guitars, keyboards, backing vocals) and polymath and multi-hyphenate musician Justin Goldner (electric guitars, baritone) for this new record.

Marie Möör et Les Autres Couleurs is a French electronic music duo led by singer-songwriter Marie Möör and composer Laurent Chambert, known for their experimental and genre-bending sound. Previous releases include the EP "Brise la glace" (2024) and "Nous ne sommes pas au monde" (2023).

Mira Sthira means "Ocean Strength" and she developed like a phoenix from the deep waters within. She likes to write creative, sometimes deep, sometimes dark, sometimes light, and sometimes quirky indie pop tunes! She values authenticity and freedom in her art. She lives in Maine. She enjoys the woods, yoga, and taking care of her mind and body. Mira Sthira also enjoys being quite strange.

Hailing from Manchester but shaped by the South West, Manukai, who spent his formative years bilaterally deaf, underwent surgery that gifted him the sense of hearing in his youth. Now, he aspires to unveil the expansive imaginary realms he explores daily through the fusion of bedroom-pop and dark-pop. Manukai proudly champions the intersectionality of queerness, disability, Black-Asian identity, and the art of being a professional menace.

MRMT plays and produces all sounds and instruments. MRMT does play a few small jazz and classical gigs per year, but he remains humble in his endeavor to release strange and unique music in the universe.

When you are brought up on the classic songs of yesteryear and in the cradle of the church, you can guarantee one thing: that the music you create will be something that will touch the heart in the most incredible ways. For R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Michael Little, this is the way it has always been. Emotional, smooth, and harking back to a time when music triggered experiences that would stay with you forever, he is emerging as a talent that will soon become a household name.

Matt DeAngelis is a 25-year-old singer/songwriter from Southern New Jersey, USA. He has been honing his craft as a songwriter since age 8, with the ultimate goal of spreading a positive outlook in a world that can be riddled with strife and negativity. Having been diagnosed with an OCD/anxiety disorder since his youth, he has internalized the time-sensitive world around him and has learned through his strong faith to take a negative and turn it into a positive, which has been a guiding force in his development as a songwriter.