After years of steady growth behind the scenes, Low Gap is poised for a massive breakout in 2026. Brothers Gus and Phin Johnson spent the past year-and-a-half with their proverbial feet slammed on the gas and have hundreds of shows and a slew of singles to show for it. The duo recently released their debut album, Geneva, which is bound to expand their ever-growing audience to new heights. Gus and Phin, known for their well-crafted songs and animated concerts, have roots planted in Ohio and Eastern Kentucky, which show up clearly in their music. They, along with their five-piece band, blend 90’s alt-country and americana music with modern country sentiment. Original and unique, their songs manage to garner mainstream attention and critical acclaim from all corners of the increasingly diverse country genre.

Brendan Walter is a Texas-born singer-songwriter with a relentless craving for purpose. A former semi-pro hockey player, Walter pivoted to music and began releasing his rugged mix of country, indie folk, and alternative songs. Following the hit collab “If a Song Could Change Your Mind” with Low Gap, and then popular tunes like “Asking for a Friend, and “Pipe Dream,” Walter scored a record deal in 2025 and released his debut album Disappearing Days, a collection about coming of age. He’s hit the road with artists like Wyatt Flores, Evan Honer, and 49 Winchester, and he’s excited to take bittersweet tunes into headlining shows this year.