Key Track: ODT W. Dome & Otter

The Story: Twenty-one-year-old Chris ‘Trippz’ Michaud can be best described by the heavy hitters as unexpected. Trippz combines raw talent with hypnotic melodies provided by production duo The Young Boyz. Influences include Tycho, Kid Cudi, etc.

Contact: rushhourent@gmail.com

1. Ryan McAllister – Bell Tower
2. Glamour Of the Kill – Feeling Alive
3. Those Mockingbirds – Coast to Coast
4. Roman Holiday – The Long Way Home
5. Nicole Ferris – Just Don’t Matter
6. This Old Ghost – This lifeboat is for Gold, Not People
7. Danielle Barbe – Wango Tango
8. Mickey Shiloh – Pass Out

Key Track: This Lifeboat is for Gold, Not People

The Story: This indie pop band has quickly become a favorite. In fact, some of their songs stand neck and neck with Death Cab’s best material. In the short time the band has been together they have recorded and released a 6 song EP titled ‘Island of Violent Lovers”. You can check them out in various venues in NYC including Arlenes Grocery. For fans of Death Cab, The Shins, Band of Horses, etc.

Contact: thisoldghost@gmail.com

Buzz Track: Days Of The Walking Dead

Ryan who goes under the moniker Ducky and The Vintage is fairly new to the Harrisburg scene. “My music is basically a rock ‘n roll, bluesy country, soulful vibe with some pop infused,” explains frontman/songwriter Matt ‘Ducky Duke’ Ryan. Has shared the stage with Goo Goo Dolls and other national acts.

Contact: todd@moremusicgroup.com

Key Track: If She Only Knew

The Story: These York, England rockers have toured with Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet For My Valentine, and Escape The Fate. The band is continuing to build a buzz from touring and press from Kerrang! and Metal Hammer. Big hooks and choruses in tracks like If She Only Knew and Feeling Alive.

Contact: eric@thearteryfoundation.com