8 | Aimee Bayles Originally from Virginia, Aimee Bayles is a New York-based singer and songwriter who performs her original songs and is also a part of the band Hawthorne with Nat Osborn. Her songs are vocally driven with a modern folk sound influenced by jazz and blues. |
9 | Margot MacDonald Featured on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concerts, Voice of America and TEDx; songwriter, vocalist and live looper, Margot MacDonald embodies a one-woman band. A long time guitarist and pianist, her instrumentation has expanded to include unconventional vocal accompaniments created live thru the use of a loop pedal. Haunting, powerful and indie-pop driven, Margot’s performances make you forget the technology she hones, as you lose yourself in layers of lush vocals and striking melodies. |
10 | Eliot Pride Americana, quiet music for people who like loud music but want to listen to quiet music sometimes. |
11 | Holy Smokes Two Chords and the Truth |