Sugar Nova is a dreamy Indie-Electronic-Pop collaboration between producer/multi-instrumentalist Luke Miller(from Lotus) and singer/songwriter Rachel Eisenstat(from Raven Jane). The Denver-based duo offers soulful vocals and pop-oriented beats, with arrangements that nod to Indie-Dance, Electro-Pop, Dance/Electronica, Dream Pop, and Chillwave. Sugar Nova doesn’t shy away from mining deep lyrical themes while keeping your body moving to the beat.

Rubix Groove is a 7 piece music squad out of Cleveland, Ohio who showed the funk up in 2019. Their sound is an amalgamation of rhythmic foundation overlaid with lyrical journeys backed by powerful vocals and melodic instrumentation. The end result is a dynamic range of high highs and low lows, always keeping the listener on their toes for what may come next. After getting a taste of the festival circuit in 2022, Rubix has longed for the chance to bring the get down to the Midwest at large, and plans to do just that with another season on the horizon.

AllTheHipe is an alternative hip-hop artist from Cleveland, Ohio, whose music blends potent lyricism with genuine storytelling. Instead of posturing with claims about a life not lived, Hipe draws from his rust belt roots to craft a sound that’s raw, relatable, and unpretentious. His catalog stretches across moods and textures — from Boom Bap grit and soulful samples to melancholic guitar riffs and industrial undertones. Projects like Shortwave (with producer Astral Housefly) and This Is Crazy showcase his ability to shift between reflective, late-night vibes and high-energy head-nodders, always with a focus on honesty and connection. On stage, Hipe and Astral Housefly elevate the experience with live looping and immersive visuals, creating performances that feel as unpredictable and alive as the music itself. Rooted in Cleveland but reaching far beyond, AllTheHipe embodies the balance of authenticity and artistry that defines modern alternative hip-hop.