Years: 2018

The truest forms of struggle are the ones that enable the most vulnerable to succeed in the worst of environments. Ariel Acevedo’s story not only embodies that very idea, but he takes action in delivering his message through his craft. Flown to the U.S. at the age of four by a single mother, the Chilean-born singer/songwriter has overcome the oppressive forces that have pushed him and his family back for being hispanic immigrants. Now at 22 years old, he aims to share his life as a stranger in a strange land. From his non-existent relationship with his father to the way politics have undermined the stability of the people, Ariel Acevedo touches on the sensitive and controversial themes of immigrant life growing up.

Having released his first debut EP in 2017 titled, “Yolanda Yolanda EP”, Acevedo has been working constantly and quietly on his upcoming debut full-length album: “Estados Separados”. While juggling a 70 hour work week, social life and personal time, Acevedo is reaching a new sense of maturity and introspection with “Estados Separados”. Estados Separados meaning separate states, looks to pull in the listener to the realities of the current socio-economic environment and how divisiveness has played a big role in the pay-to-play politics.

Yolanda Yolanda’s debut full-length “Estados Separados”, available this Summer!

https://soundcloud.com/yolandayolandamusic/sets/yolandayolandaep

The Forefathers is a quartet in which each member has extensive experience in blues/jazz/improvised music. We originally formed as an Hammond Organ quartet to bring back some of the vibrations of the late 60’s and early 70’s Bugaloo scene that began in Phili and was a major sound in the “hard bop” movement (notably- Jimmy Smith/Groove Holmes/Lonnie Smith……). We have teamed up with hip hop artist Paul Rivers-Bailey (check out his solo project called “Love Electric” recorded at the studios of The Community Music Space in Red Hook, NY- a space where most of us teach and record music at). Paul continues to up the energy with his brilliant originals that have added so much to our repertoire.

www.theforefathersband.com

Hailing from the mountains of New York’s Hudson Valley region, Sun Voyager, currently based in New York City, found their sound in a frigid shed during some long winters. You could it psychedelic, you could call it stoner, you could find traces of desert, doom, and anything in between, but it’s hard to put a real name to it.

The Obelisk recently called it “cosmic grunge.” Recyclable Sounds calls it “traditionalist post-Hawkwind moto-space rock.” Put bluntly by Decibel Magazine, “If you’re a connoisseur of the latest in fuzzed-out heavy music, Sun Voyager are a band that should have a place on your radar.”

Give whatever name you want to their sound, they’ve never played by any rules or tried to sound a certain way because music is not a sport with rules to play by. It’s all about expression and making your own rules.

In the year prior to releasing their debut album, Seismic Vibes, they performed at Meltasia on the same night as long-time hero, Roky Erickson, in the Catskills, Asbury Park’s Indian Summer Music Festival, toured most of the country, and shared a bill (Desert Daze) with Andrew WK at SXSW 2018.

www.sunvoyagerband.com

https://youtu.be/IizJF6DKVL4

QING is a black trans artist who aims to bring a voice to the unheard of their community and create a space of safety, and moreover acceptance within the experience of each of their shows.

Justin Bush is an up and coming hip-hop artist from Walkill, New York who is living his dream. In 2015 he released his first music video “Your Last” which caught the attention of many. His video, “You,” has garnered over 21,000 views on YouTube. With hard work & dedication, he has had the opportunity to perform along artists such as Remy Ma, Papoose, Young MA, August Alsina and PnB Rock. Justin credits Drake, Logic and Big Sean as a few of the artists that have influenced his sound.

Prepare to be inspired, and have your little paws rocked like no wolf before.

http://www.fruitxflowers.com

Watch “Subway Surfer”: https://youtu.be/O1-iitKmvXQ

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2rGpxsDFsvXngm4uvLd6Hz

Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/fruit-flowers/id1234413660

TIDAL: https://tidal.com/artist/8754303

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDKepH56vUYP2yxrOxk8UGw

Daniel Frankhuizen has performed throughout the United States and abroad as a soloist, chamber musician, and in several pop groups. He has performed in a variety of venues from Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and Storm King Art Center. His own solo music combines elements of minimalism, classical music, and experimental electronics. Daniel’s work has been shown at South by Southwest and Toronto Film Festival. Daniel is also an active member of the jazz groups Neil Alexander’s X Ensemble and the Alexis Cole Band.

www.danielcello.com

https://youtu.be/w-FCvXdRmc0

Adrian Aardvark offers a unique brand of rock and roll that is highly energetic, completed with theatrics, introspective lyrics, and solid grooves. The Plattsburgh, New York 4-piece is fronted by songwriter Christopher Jay Stott-Rigsbee and accompanied by Shannon Stott-Rigsbee on violin, Catherine Harrison-Wurster on upright bass, and Christopher Lee Shacklett on drums.

Adrian Aardvark’s forthcoming album Dying Optimistically embraces unequivocal passion in an ongoing search for good in the human condition. In the sprightly backdrop of Adrian Aardvark’s songscape, the group strives to atone with the world at large. Imagine the chaotic energy of The Cramps counterbalanced by the emotive fragility of Daniel Johnston — battles against anxiety, depression, and sexual identity are contrasted by explorations of romantic love and acceptance of the self, amplified in a wall of energy. The album was produced by Brendon Massei of Viking Moses in Baltimore, Maryland. Lush string arrangements, enticing drumming, and anthemic vocals showcase the collaborators’ creative dynamism. The bizarre and loving beauty of this record is visually supplemented by Jon Vermilyea’s surreal album artwork.

https://www.adrianaardvark.com/

 

Award-winning singer/songwriter, A.C.T. toddlers teacher, and popular Bank Street story reader, Esther Crow, brings her zany blend of interactive singing to backing tracks of her funky band, Thunder and Sunshine, as well as original, acoustic guitar songs. Expect crowd favorites, like “The Letter Z” and “Hey, Johnny”, plus funny, handmade animal puppets (by Jeff Lewonczyk), like Bernie the Bee, with big personalities, dance moves, and singing voices of their own!

https://www.esthercrow.com