“Art-Punk by non-punk non-artists”—Utah bred and LA based, Sego first caught the attention of LA tastemakers with their penchant for avant-garde grooves helming indie-pop hooks. Since its genesis, Sego’s prolific output and experimental live shows have garnered all the accolades modern indie bands dream of—critical praise fromNPR,European tours, festival spots at Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits, and a national (Xfinity) commercial airing on the Olympics and the Super Bowl.Living and recording together out of their downtown LA warehouse, Sego (Spencer, Thomas, Derv, and Kathleen) has just started releasing tunes from their3rd forthcoming full-length album. This offering expands upon their pop sensibilities and thematic musings while boasting all the resistance and intelligence that makes them the most compelling art-punks in the scene.
Cardinal Bloom
Inspired by the transformative power of heartbreak, Cardinal Bloom weaves together indie rock, groove, and overdriven energy to create a dynamic and exciting atmosphere where the line between an audience and a party begin to blur. Having recently won the Velour Battle of the Bands, Cardinal Bloom continues to sell out shows across their home state of Utah. In 2019, they released their first EP, “Glow,” and in 2021, released their second EP titled “To Love Someone.” “Everything they did worked together to absolutely nail that dusty Deseret sound—one that sits in between pop, rock, and folk.” -Zach Collier (Provo Music Magazine) Their members include Joey St. John on guitar and vocals, Jacob Silvester on the bass and vocals, Josh Thomas on guitar, and Nate Adair on drums.
Bittermint
Bittermint is a homegrown indie rock act from Boise, ID. They got their start making tongue-in-cheek bits in 2022, and quickly grew with their self produced synth heavy guitar music.
