“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
Cardinal Bloom is an indie rock band from Salt Lake City, Utah, one of the birth places of the modern Indie Rock genre. Pairing introspective lyrics with energetic, hook-driven arrangements, they’ve carved out a sound that is both engaging and nostalgic. In 2024, they released their debut full-length album The Only Place I’ve Ever Known, solidifying their signature style. With ongoing touring and new releases, Cardinal Bloom continues to stand out within the contemporary indie rock scene.
“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, Josh Thomas on guitar, Nate Adairon drums, and Levi Wunderlich on bass.
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.
