Jessye DeSilva seamlessly blends theatrical pop elements with traditional folk and roots music to form her piano-driven alt-americana sound. She infuses hope into songs about religious alienation, mental health struggles, and societal injustice to create a uniquely queer and unholy ruckus. Jessye’s forthcoming album Glitter Up the Dark was produced by Aaron Lee Tasjan and incorporates Eighties pop and Nineties alternative flourishes to the stately Americana and country-rock sounds of 2023’s Renovations and 2022 debut Landscapes, which earned her a nomination for Americana Artist of the Year at the 2022 Boston Music Awards. No Depression says “Comparisons to Elton John and Brandi Carlile are easy — DeSilva clearly takes a page from these idols, anchoring [her] songs in pop melody juggernauts, gauzy textures, and vocal bravado.” Nashville Scene named her a 2023 Artist To Watch, saying “DeSilva could inject new life into a genre that could definitely use a little more pretzel logic.”

Hawk in the Nest is the full-band project of singer-songwriter Avi Jacob, blending folk, Americana, and R&B into a warm, emotionally rich sound. Raised in Boston’s DIY scene, Avi began performing original music at 14 and released early recordings through The Whitehaus Family Record. After relocating to Charleston in 2010, he built a national following through festivals, blog acclaim, and notable collaborations, including co-writing “All the Liars” for Diana DeMuth. His independent releases and growing buzz earned praise from Counting Crows, who called him “an emerging folk superstar.”

Sioo is a singer-songwriter based around the Boston and Providence areas who has a passion for creating music across genres. Her work spans pop, rock, orchestral ballads, jazz, and more, showcasing her versatility and love for experimenting with sound. Over the years, she has released two full-length albums, one EP, and numerous cover tracks and singles that highlight her unique style and artistry.