With an ethos rooted in exploration, STS9 has been a sonic pioneer for two decades. Using electronic and acoustic means, the instrumental five-piece—comprised of Hunter Brown (guitar/keys), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Phipps (keyboards), Zach Velmer (drums), and Alana Rocklin (bass)—channels the primordial and celestial, producing a cutting-edge sound that has forged a path for multiple generations of electronic dance music. STS9’s innate sense of innovation is grounded by the group’s desire to forge universal connections. Seamlessly integrating their exploratory and improvisation-based music with a fully immersive light show, each performance is a transcendent celebration of humanity. The group continues to find ways to build community, consistently spearheading charitable efforts and founding its own independent record label, 1320 Records. Having released twelve albums in the last twenty years, STS9’s legacy unfolds into the future. The group has been honored with induction into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame and earns headlining slots at countless music festivals across the country. With the help of the group’s dedicated fanbase, STS9 has performed countless shows nationwide and consistently sells out legendary venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Maddy O'Neal's music embodies a rich tapestry of genres within bass music. Her sound, characterized by lush future textures and atmospheric layers, draws heavily from her roots in funk and soul. These influences meld with deep melodic bass frequencies and innovative synth designs, creating a unique sonic space within the electro-soul and bass music communities. Coming up in the Denver scene from 2011 and newly a Los Angeles resident, Maddy has carved out her distinct niche, infusing her productions with a signature blend of soulful melodies, driving basslines, and glitchy hip-hop rhythms. As a self-taught producer and DJ with a creatively charged background, Maddy's live performances are dynamic and immersive. She crafts a narrative journey through her sets, mixing original compositions with drum pad sequences and diverse tracks ranging from gritty, low-end bangers to shimmering, mid-tempo vocal bass and head-nodding disco beats. Her relentless touring schedule, boasting numerous shows annually for the past five years, Maddy showcases her unstoppable momentum and ability to energize audiences nationwide. Maddy's discography includes standout tracks like "Zest Please," a collaboration with CloZee that garnered over 4 million Spotify plays. Her impressive body of work also features two full length LP’s - “Ricochet” released in 2023 which really began her ascent into the stratosphere and Vital Signs in 2024 which gained credits by publications like billboard and forbes. Her most recent and heaviest EP to date “Creatures Of My Mind” EP showcase Maddy O'Neal's dynamic range, sound design and genre-blending prowess. Her extensive catalogue features a discography full soulful, funky bass music with elements of future bass, hip-hop, and electronic vibes.  Maddy O'Neal has graced the stages of major festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, Electric Forest, Bonnaroo, Red Rocks (x5), to name a few. She has toured with and supported renowned artists such as Pretty Lights, Griz, Clozee, LSDream, Daily Bread, Of The Trees, Big Gigantic, Liquid Stranger and more.