Seattle’s Jaws of Brooklyn emerged during the 2020 pandemic, blending 60's garage rock and soul with modern songwriting. Their debut album, “The Shoals” (produced by Alabama Shakes’ keyboardist and 2024 Grammy award-winning producer Ben Tanner) was recorded in Florence, Alabama, and released in 2022. The album earned them critical acclaim with Billboard calling them “impressive” and American Songwriter stating, “The Jaws of Brooklyn are set to chart a new course.” The Jaws of Brooklyn, now a seven-piece live act, set about winning the hearts and minds of the Pacific Northwest and beyond with their punchy vocal harmonies and high-energy performances including 2023 SXSW and Seattle’s Capitol Hill Block Party. After performing at 2023’s Capitol Hill Block Party the band parted ways with their lead vocalist. In 2024, Jaws of Brooklyn saw a pivotal change with the addition of powerhouse vocalist Gretchen Lemon, revitalizing the lineup of Dana Dysart (keys), Bryan Cohen (guitar), Paul Christofferson (bass), and Zia Uddin (drums). With renewed energy, they returned to Florence, Alabama, to record 15 new songs with Ben Tanner producing. The recordings feature a return of background all-star vocalists, Shanay Johnson (Alabama Shakes, Brittany Howard, Roger Waters) and Karita Law (Alabama Shakes, Brittany Howard) to round out the sound and expand their recording sonic explorations. Full of retro guitars, soul-inspired rhythms, anthemic choruses, and 60’s girl group vocals, the Jaws released their 7 song EP “Crush on You” in April of 2025 to great reviews as KUT-FM even made the first single LiteBringer their song of the day writing - “Litebringer” has our mouth watering for what’s to come from The Jaws of Brooklyn...” With a new fantastic singer in place and new music released, the Jaws of Brooklyn hit stages across the Pacific Northwest, selling out the historic Sunset, Baba Yaga and getting into Fisherman’s Village, Brodie Nation, Ballard Seafood Festival, Bumbershoot and SXSW 2025. In addition to playing across the region, The Jaws of Brooklyn received airplay on 20 stations across the country including being added to rotation on Seattle’s KEXP. The Jaws plan to head to New York on a 5 stop tour this summer, then head east to play Boise and Spokane culminating the year with their first co-headlining show at the historic Tractor in Seattle. In 2026 The Jaws of Brooklyn are planning to release their next EP entitled “Unstoppable” in the Spring and have their sights set on a California tour and a UK tour to support the new release.

"Rub blends pop sounds with positive lyrics meant to inspire you to get up and shake things up." -Caroline Ann Keynote Music Collective RUB is a force in the music industry. Formed in 2022, this six-piece band has quickly made a name for themselves as purveyors of feel-good music with uplifting call-to-action lyrics. Blending synth-pop with rock and soul, RUB's music is a veritable feast for the ears, complete with heavy vocal harmonies and infectious beats that will get you up and dancing in no time. Despite their relatively short time together as a band, RUB has already achieved an impressive list of accomplishments. They have played historic Seattle venues and festivals such as Bumbershoot and The Moore Theater for SMASH's benefit tribute to Sub Pop records, along with helping inaugurate the official Sir Mix-a-Lot Day in Seattle by opening the night's concert. Their first single, Contentment, became Song of The Day on KEXP, chosen by DJ Cheryl Waters, and they performed live in-studio on KEXP's Afternoon Show. The band comprises former and current members of Trick Candles, Salt Lick, Bear Axe, NighTraiN, Killer Workout, Cute Lepers, and Panama Gold, and their collective experience and talent shines through in every performance. With a sound that is both unique and immediately accessible, RUB is on a mission to reach out and evoke emotion and hip shakes from people from all walks of life. Whether you want to get inspired or just need a good pick-me-up, RUB's music delivers.   They released their debut LP May 10, 2024.