Open Mic Night at The Night Owl Coffee House, Fullerton California, Organic Free-Trade Coffee and Tea. Nice People.

Ashton York is a Bay Area singer-songwriter who draws from influences like Sufjan Stevens, Adrienne Lenker, Sparklehorse, Noah Gundersen, and Night Beds. His first full length project was released in early 2018 and was met with positive reception from indie music blogs and playlist curators with “Beach Song” garnering over a hundred thousand streams on Spotify and YouTube. York’s second full length project, “Nightmare In Your Arms”, was released on Nov 11, following two singles, one of which was premiered by Atwood Magazine. He also hosts his own podcast, Unkempt with Ashton York. In 2023, Ashton released a slew of singles and is currently writing his next album. Most recently, York headlined Bottom of the Hill on Friday night and drew an impressive crowd.

Following an impressive debut at Lollapalooza 2019 which also included an Official Lollapalooza Aftershow headline performance at Chicago’s famed Park West, Scarypoolparty has released “Cholo Love” on August 9 along with a live performance within his official video for same. Co-written by Alejandro Aranda and TJ Routon and produced by Scarypoolparty X Sawyr, the song, beautiful and melodic in nature, is in direct contrast to the video which carries a dark and mysterious vibe while showcasing his undeniable piano prowess. 

Up next for Scarypoolparty will be performances at Life Is Beautiful and Austin City Limits festivals followed by his full-band US headline tour which kicks off October 10th in Berkeley, CA. 

Additionally, tickets for Scarypoolparty’s first-ever London show set for December 10, 2019 at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen sold out immediately during the presale earlier this week. Due to popular demand, a second show was added for December 9, 2019 and has also sold out.

Ivor Novello Award-winner and Mercury, Grammy, and BRIT-nominated artist Lianne La Havas unveils her new single ‘Disarray.’ The track showcases a blend of emotional depth and striking vocal delivery, set against sparse, ethereal finger-plucked electric guitar —a signature of La Havas’ style. 

“The song felt very intimate, almost like a secret just for me,” says La Havas. “It’s about vulnerability, honesty, and giving listeners a window into a moment of my life.”

Over the course of her career, La Havas has released three acclaimed albums — Is Your Love Big Enough? , Blood and her self-titled Lianne La Havas  (which won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Album). She has collaborated with leading international artists and captivated audiences worldwide with her spellbinding live performances.

Released via her own Καλό μήνα (Kalo Mina) Records. La Havas embarks on an exciting new chapter, broadening her sonic horizons while remaining rooted in vulnerability and artistry.

The Alabaster Stones are a rock & roll band from Indiana, now residing in Durham, NC. The primary members are Nick Christie and Eric David Carmichael. Carmichael and Christie collaborate and share the roles of writing and playing. Striving for a uniquely contemporary sound that references the roots of American music and Americana beyond, their sound is true to the muse that inspires their art. 

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