Tawanda is a singer/ song-writer from Las Cruces, NM. While folk, alternative and choral music influenced the sound of her first projects, Tawanda has since expanded her musical horizons after studying vocal jazz at Santa Fe University of Art and Design under Mirabai Daniels. She is a 2021 Sarah Vaughan Vocal Jazz Competition finalist and will be releasing her first jazz album by early 2022 with Resonance Records.

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Denver-based folk singer-songwriter, ELLSWORTH, has released her debut album, ELLSWORTH, available now on all streaming platforms. The folk singer-songwriter’s impressive album consists of dreamlike vocals, bright melodies and ruminative lyrics masterfully captured through skilled mixing and musical composition. ELLSWORTH has been compared to top tier artists such as Regina Spektor and Angus & Julia Stone with her melancholic flair on the folk genre. Her award winning song, "Close the Door" serves as an anthem for listeners who search for meaning in music. ELLSWORTH is a story of self-love and encapsulates what happens when true talent finds their voice (Evangeline W., Freelance Music Reviewer).

ELLSWORTH’s deeply personal lyrics amplify the voices of her generation and offer comfort through the connection listeners make with her honest storytelling. Dubbed ‘the mental health generation’, the ‘social media generation’, ‘the lost generation’, and many more, these budding adults have endured mass public shootings, an increasingly unstable planet, and a seemingly never ending culture of xenophobia, racism, and hatred. Songs like “Growing Pains” and “Fight or Flight” feel like a breath of fresh air amidst the chaos, and release feelings of fear, pain, or unease that often accompany us through life’s unpredictable trek. 

ELLSWORTH provides solace while simultaneously challenging the human inclination to escape from negative emotions. Her music offers an alternative solution to our suffering through celebrating our imperfect humanity. ELLSWORTH believes that the experiences we have with darkness connect us and can lead us towards internal peace. 

“When we push away our feelings of sadness or anxiety, we are in fact pushing away a part of ourselves. We can choose to accept how we feel, which is who we are.” said ELLSWORTH, “We can choose to grow from our pain.”

‘Five Dice, All Threes’ out September 20 via Dead Oceans

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Emerging from the creative hotbed of Athens, GA, Family And Friends built a loyal grassroots following through high-energy live shows and heartfelt, anthemic songwriting. Their music has always been anchored in emotional honesty—evolving from the raw nostalgia of XOXO and Love You Mean It to the cinematic introspection of Felix Culpa, each release marking a distinct chapter in the band’s sonic journey.

Their latest album, Kid Spirit (out May 2023), opens a fresh and vibrant new chapter. Recorded at Gift Horse Studios, the record trades heavy introspection for a more playful, carefree energy—blending shimmering synths, kinetic grooves, and infectious melodies. It’s a collection built for golden hour hangs, windows-down road trips, and spontaneous city nights.

With Kid Spirit, the band steps confidently into uncharted territory - continuing to expand their sound while staying true to the emotional core that’s always defined them. It’s a record that invites listeners to lean into the moment, turn the volume up, and find joy in the journey.

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