Sen Morimoto is a jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, & composer residing in Chicago. His debut full-length "Cannonball" is a masterful display of expansive jazz-rap/r&b, showcasing Morimoto's technical proficiency and exhilarating, joyful style.
Cameron Lew is the songwriter and personality behind "aggressive elevator soul" project Ginger Root. Lew approaches his strictly DIY ethos with a light-hearted sense of joy embodied in retro funk grooves.
Bells Atlas is a band of highly proficient musicians who write Futuristic pop tunes with traces of psychedelia, soul, and indie rock. Sandra Lawson-Ndu (vocals, lyrics) has a deep personal relationship with science fiction and fantasy especially when told through a POC lens.
Naia Izumi is an extremely gifted guitarist who writes soulful, sultry, sophisticated indie rock with strong hooks.
Dustbowl Revival is an eight-piece Americana Soul Band who mash together New Orleans Funk, bluegrass, soul, blues and roots music into rich tunes that defy traditional expectations.
Solo Woods is a soulful R&B artist who plays jazzy finger-style guitar with gorgeous, intricate chord progressions.
Kat Wright is a singer and performer whose artistic contributions extend further than simply the venue stage.
Ripe is a pop band influenced by jazz, soul, and rock. They're led by the fearless and joyously inviting presence of frontman Robbie Wulfsohn.
Emily King is a songwriter whose releases date back to 2003. She signed to J Records in 2004 and released the debut album, "East Side Story" in 2007.
Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds are a seven-piece ensemble led by the powerful soul vocals of Arleigh Kincheloe. She's a seasoned stage performer who swaggers as the band's alluring frontwoman.
Gathering the talents of a few Columbia College students and gigging musicians, Zaramela has created a sound that is dynamic and technically spot on. Their jazzy blend of hip hop, soul, and rock is vibrant, playful, and energetic.
Con Brio, which means "with spirit" embodies this carefree, buoyant lifestyle. Their jazzy, soulful pop variation is as lively as the city where they reside.
The Main Squeeze are a funky, soulful jam band who met and formed in Bloomington, Indiana at IU.
The Suffers are a 10-piece band who write soulful ballads driven by Kam Franklin's soaring vocal range. The bold, playful grooves are an undercurrent for funky keyboard pads, bright brass and sultry saxaphone solos.
No BS! Brass Band is an energetic ensemble who approach traditional instrumentation with a punk rock attitude. They're Virginia raised brass players who tour their thunderous funk across the nation.
James Tillman is a soulful singer-songwriter. He prefers the soft tones of an electric guitar; writing chunky grooves on flat-wound strings. Tillman swoons in a sweet falsetto over jazzy barre chords he slides along the neck.
Matthew Santos found fame in 2007 with his vocal contribution to Lupe Fiasco's "Superstar." After years of national touring as a backup vocalist and guitar player, Santos set out on his own to craft sweet-sounding, R & B grooves.
Grace Weber is a stunning vocalist. Her arsenal of range and texture is broad and soulful. With her backing band she performs soul-pop at its highest, blasting out powerful runs over sauntering grooves.
Raul Midón is a virtuoso guitar player whose mixture of fingerstyle, slap, and percussion is as inspiring as his life story. Born to Argentinian/African-American parents in rural New Mexico, he was surrounded by world music and dance.
Jakubi is an Aussie four-piece who write dance-heavy soul, reggae, and pop music.