Up-and-coming bands perform at the annual showcase Ky Voss is an NYC-based American producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. By use of stark contrasting lyrics, striking visuals, and synthesized melodies Voss walks the line between otherworldly and deeply human in a playful concoction of carbonated synth-pop and nostalgic soundscapes. Having so far released two critically acclaimed EPs, Seramic (Marcus Foster) showcases a powerfully unique and varied range of influences, which has led the Sunday Times to state that his sound is a mix of "Prince meets D'Angelo meets Tom Waits meets Joe Cocker." Combining his love for Prince, gospel, & soul singers of the 70's and 80's mixed with 90's hip hop & RnB, Seramic's infectiously catchy songs infuses tradition and innovation, creating a bold, fresh, and distinctive sound, that lifts you up, makes you want to move and can't help put a smile on your face. Armed with an army of new singles, films, EP's and with an album on the way, describing this new body of work as 'Bill Withers on acid', 2023 is set to be a big year for Seramic. 'The new revolution is coming'. New York-based musician Margaret Sohn (they/she) created Miss Grit to function as an outlet for their own analysis and expression of self. Called a "polymath" by NME in early 2019, their process is introspective, their vision precise. Sohn produced Follow The Cyborg, her debut full length album, entirely in her home studio, and mostly in solitude with several guest collaborators joining -- Stella Mozgawa of Warpaint, Aron Kobayashi Ritch of Momma, and close friend and fellow songwriter Pearla. After an early stint drumming and singing in Haybaby (Tiny Engines), Zach James began writing and self-producing folk records in his bedroom, donning the name The Silver Spaceman. The project evolved into a post-punk band featuring Andrew Bailey (DIIV) on lead guitar. It snarled and simmered around darker textures, miles away from its early folk routes. James looked to his darkened smile and rechristened the project Dead Tooth. They gained momentum opening for bands like Hand Habits, The Space Lady and Current Joys.
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