Kid Fears / The Stupid Reasons / Macrophonics [Small Room-Downstairs]

In moments of sparse clarity, and in those shrouded behind layered blankets of distortion, these songs each approach the elusive human truths that lie just outside the scope of understanding. Rose Ewing writes with moving honesty and gentleness, weaving together everything from ineffable grief to quiet encounters with the sublime, as Emma Shaw, Michael Whelan, and Ben Ewing join to create the lush sonic environment in which the songs unfold. Kid Fears evolved out of Rose Ewing’s solo songwriting project, and began playing shows as a full band in Atlanta in 2021. Their musical style draws influence from slowcore and shoegaze giants Low and My Bloody Valentine as well as contemporary songwriters like Grouper, Midwife and Gia Margaret.

Sucker Punch / Fading Melodies / Moses Crouch [Small Room-Downstairs]

Kind Eyes / Seeing Hell / Breaking|Entering [Small Room-Downstairs]

Since their inception in 2018, Sacramento’s KIND EYES has established themselves as a force within the West Coast Hardcore Scene. Unafraid to push the boundaries lyrically and musically, KIND EYES fuses together influences from RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, INCENDIARY and STRAY FROM THE PATH to yield a fury of melody and rage. KIND EYES will release their third studio project, Cruel World, through Upstate Records in the summer of 2022. In fall of 2022, Kind Eyes will bring their brand to the East Coast with fellow Upstate Records label mates, Arcline and Grace.

Fleshed Out / Samuel Aaron / Avon Park [Big Room-Upstairs]

Tar Creek / A Kiss Before Dying / Aversive Control [Small Room-Downstairs]

Karly Driftwwod / Callie Cash [Small Room-Downstairs]

“Nashville is taking notice. She’s played the Bluebird Cafe and the Listening Room. She spent Thanksgiving at Tanya Tucker’s house. And fans are connecting with her lyrics.”– RiverCityMagazine“In the past, we’ve been good at calling winners. We called Sturgill, Tyler Childers, and Colter Wall. We’re calling it next for Karly Driftwood.”– FarceTheMusic”You will hear honesty and authenticity not often heard today. For this reason, Driftwood’s music may soar.”– RockAtNightMagazineEddie’s Attic Songwriter Top 3 finalist, Karly Driftwood, has one of the most intriguing and original backstories. In one day, she worked in the mortuary lab, wrote songs on lunch break, and worked late night bartending in strip clubs to save up for studio time. In 2019, she released her debut album Too Mean To Die. The album was engineered by Jake Clayton & Rob Daniels (Tanya Tucker, Brandi Carlile, Sunny Sweeney), mixed by Steve Blackmon (Josh Turner, Justin Moore, Blake Shelton), and mastered by Chris Gehringer (Drake, Rihanna, Jay-Z). Since then, she has opened up for acts such as Lucero, Chuck Ragan, Cory Branan, Charlie Parr, etc.