David Nathaniel:20-year-old singer-songwriter David Nathaniel knew from an early age that he had a deep connection to music. Born in Detroit, Michigan to an Afro-Panamanian father and an African-American mother, his upbringing exposed him to a rich tapestry of musical influences, igniting his passion for singing. At age 12, he began specialized vocal training in musical theater and went on to perform in musicals in his hometown during his high school years. The internet played a pivotal role in David's musical exploration, introducing him to online bedroom-pop artists, all of whom inspired his love for songwriting. With self-taught guitar skills acquired through online tutorials, he built a growing portfolio of original compositions from middle school through high school. His dedication to honing his craft as a versatile artist with influences ranging from his cultural roots to contemporary genres has shaped his unique sound. Instagram Spotify
Anna Vtipil:Anna Vtipil is an indie-folk singer-songwriter, composer, and arranger from Raleigh, North Carolina now based in Boston, MA. Her intimate lyrics lead you through emotional stories accompanied by lush harmonies with strings, piano, and vocals. With a passion for vocal arranging, composition, and production, she takes you through her musical world through her own unique lens. Her newest project is an upcoming album, "anyone to you" featuring 10 original songs, set to be released in May. Her most recent single "mature" is available now on all streaming platforms.
Tom Huangpu: Tom Huangpu is an indie-folk singer-songwriter, based in Boston. He values authenticity and vulnerability in his writing. Tom believes the most important thing in the world is connection and understanding. He uses his music to convey and evoke feelings and experiences that words alone can't describe. Tom's writing draws from artists like Lizzy McAlpine, Leith Ross, Mori, and Ryan Beatty. His debut EP "What I Think I Know" showcases his intimacy and shares the most personal parts of his mind with the listener. "What I Think I Know" will be available everywhere on May 3rd.
Mori: Mori aims to highlight authentic experience through imaginative and evocative lyrics. In her own words, "I write because if I didn't, I'd be constantly mourning explanations I didn't get to give, and apologies I didn't get to hear". Her lyricism was modeled after Leith Ross, Isabel Pless, Cinya Khan, Lizzy McAlpine, and Jensen McRae, while her adoration for Olivia Dean and Eloise shapes her approach to music as a whole. With English as her second language, she found herself engulfed in her linguistic learning, where writing came naturally and intersected with her love for music very quickly.