Hovvdy’s Will Taylor and Charlie Martin have occupied a distinct corner of the modern-day indie landscape for more than a decade. Having evolved from their understated slowcore beginnings in Austin, Texas, they’re now seasoned veterans of the scene. Across their first five studio albums, the duo established their trademark sound of twangy indie rock, 2000s-inspired pop-country, and emotional acoustic ballads with strong pop sensibilities. Their last two records saw them processing life’s most intense emotions more openly than ever before, from declarations of love in its many forms on 2021’s True Love, to grappling with loss and personal change on their latest self-titled album, Hovvdy. But the songs of Big World have them trading in overt emotional directness for subject matter that leans enigmatic, contemplating their place in the world through a mosaic of songs that sees the band at their most secure and self-aware.

Emma Ogier is a Houston-raised, Nashville-based musician and singer-songwriter blending Americana and Alternative styles. Influenced by artists like Joni Mitchell, The Indigo Girls, and Jackson Browne, her sound is marked by raw delivery, honest lyrics, and dry humor that shines in her live performances. She’s released a string of acclaimed singles produced by David Baron and Doug Schadt, toured nationally—including a direct support run with Jack Van Cleaf — With new music on the way, Emma is steadily carving out her own lane in the Americana/Alternative landscape through meaningful collaborations and a growing audience.