Ssa Lin (pronounced like "sullen") is the solo project evolved from Melissa Chaplin Family, a formerly Newport based band. ssa lin turns sad, dark, and "sullen" concepts into beautiful, piano-driven songs that captivate the listener through relatability. Based in Providence, her songs are inspired by different forms of heartbreak, sobriety & self-evolution, artistic struggle, and all the complicated feelings that come with being human navigating our world.

Thin Lear makes cinematic folk-rock songs. His recently released Matthew E. White/Spacebomb-produced EP, A Beach of Nightly Glory, came out this past summer, with features on Apple Music playlists, and pieces in PopMatters, Talkhouse, and Bandcamp Daily; his previous album, Wooden Cave, was lauded by NPR and KEXP, among other outlets, and included on PopMatters' Best Albums of the Year. 

Niagara Moon specializes in mellow, baroque indie-pop that combines the intricate melodies of Pet Sounds with the 21st century style of artists like Of Montreal.

John Faraone is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from Pawtucket, RI. Of his debut album, Rhode Island Monthly writes, “Light Upon is a tender, poetic collection of music, and it was well worth the wait,” and Providence Monthly writes, “John Faraone’s debut album Light Upon is the kind of slow search for clarity, purpose, and quality one would hope a musician undertakes to deliver their work. Whether he realizes it or not, Faraone has found the quality he’s been searching for.” 

Vudu Sister is an American band based in Providence, Rhode Island. Gothic folk with grunge influences. Songs to Sing in the Dark.

Emma Rose Newton is the creative force behind Space Cowboy Newt (SCN), a genre-blending project that fuses dreampop, surf rock, and a touch of twee magic. Their latest single, "Haberdashery," is a vibrant exploration of sound, combining unexpected elements like harp with a psychedelic edge reminiscent of a more experimental Kylie Minogue. 

Exploding Zones formed in 2022 as a trio up until recently adding a second guitar.  Fuzzy basslines and driving drums carry the washes of guitar throughout their live set as well as their two eps. 

Formed in early 2019, Providence indie power trio Future Stories sprang from a mindset of sparking dark-yet-danceable joy with only the bare necessities. On their EP “Kill the Business Lights”, driving rhythms, angular melodies and nerdy energy collide to create an introspective, tightly-wound post-punk sound.

Dëmonstration Tapes are four Providence music scene veterans tapping cosmic electromagnetic transmissions for trippy riffs, mesmerizing bass lines, hypnotic rhythms and cryptic lyrics.

Favourite (Leah Carlson) Favourite combines moody, melodic vocals and energetic, retro-inspired synths.

Ex-Hyena are a Boston-based dark electronic duo consisting of Bo Barringer and Reuben Bettsak. The band debuted in 2021 with “Artificial Pulse” and continued to expand their sound with “Moon Reflections” (2022) and “A Kiss of the Mind” (2024). Their music blends elements of synthpop, darkwave, and trip-hop, with a distinctive dual-vocal approach that contrasts deep, dark tones with brighter, higher-pitched melodies.

Midnight Psychic is a CT-based goth rock band inspired by abandoned shopping malls, clown paintings and window blinds. They recently released a new single "Mixtape" and will be releasing their first full-length album later this month.

Kara McKee is a Rhode Island based singer/ songwriter with a retro country sound. Join Kara on March 8th as she shares solo acoustic renditions of songs from her upcoming debut album.

Chicago based Lou Heneise combines introspective lyrics with the high and lonesome vocal styling so prominent in country and bluegrass. Settle in for a dreamy afternoon with this Illinois singer/ songwriter