NY metropolitan area pop group Nova Social has been active in New York’s indie underground for over ten years. Helmed by singer/multi-instrumentalist David Nagler and guitarist/programmer Thom Soriano, the group solidifies the electronic and dance music-influenced sound of their 2009 self-titled EP on their new full-length, For Any Inconvenience, and takes it to another level courtesy of the duo’s ambitious and compelling pop songwriting.

Staedler & Waldorf are a squelchy Welshy drum ‘n’ breaks band with more styles than a Run Run Shaw flick. Rough in the jungle, the dancehall and the house, S&W growl from the stalls, making their namesake look like a rubbish salad and a biro that never works when you’re trying to write a ‘to do’ list.

Named after the Italian word for Love, Ammoye is to music what the stars are to the sky – beautiful. The smoothness of her voice draws listeners in, and the power of her lyrics holds them as she effortlessly sings about Life, Love, and justice. At the age of 5, Ammoye knew her calling was to perform music.

Musically, they’re magic, having been classically trained and hailing from some of the most prestigious Schools and Universities. To the eye, the Viva girls present one of the most impressive and visually pleasing concert performances one can experience.

Jason Sloan is a new media artist working from Baltimore, Md. His work explores various aspects of spirituality and it’s connection to life, death, memory, religion and our transitory time on earth.

Miami-based trio Ex Norwegian is on the brink of redefining indie rock with their unpretentious, addictive sound that is free of ‘woe is me’ and self aggrandizing. Instead, irresistible, hook-laden songs – both musically and lyrically – combined with a comfortable and inviting live show is steadily drawing in audiences and critics, alike.