Kevin Atwater (he/him) is a singer/songwriter based in New York City. Kevin knew from a young age that music would be a highly influential factor in his life, and he surrounded himself with it as much as possible. He took classical piano and clarinet lessons, taught himself guitar, and got involved in musical theatre. 
 
Kevin’s influences range from his folk idols (Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake, Adrianne Lenker, Angel Olsen) to contemporary singer-songwriters (Clairo, Moses Sumney, Phoebe Bridgers, Conan Gray). He leans toward intimate and specific songwriting.
 
The music that Kevin makes challenges ideas of traditional masculinity, and he makes no attempts at hiding his sexuality in his lyrics. Kevin writes queer music with no hesitation or shame. Also he likes pineapple hats.

In the tradition of indie rock, Adam Spry isn’t just carrying the torch but reigniting the genre with a long overdue spark. His most recent release, “Sun Won’t Rise”, embraces the waves of uncertainty that inevitably crash into us all, while simultaneously providing a reminder that the storm shall pass. Spry fuses earnest lyricism with a nostalgic composition of saxophone draped hooks that will make you want to listen again and again. His musical style has been likened to The Shins, Fruit Bats and The Kinks.

Growing up as a military brat (a child of parents who serve in the armed forces), Adam Spry found himself feeling alone in a new town and new school, year after year. He’d eventually come to realize that music would be where he planted his roots, finding a sense of home listening to his favorite albums. Adam is driven by the idea of creating music that resonates with others who also feel adrift, longing for a sense of home and belonging. By blending emotional storytelling with melodies that evoke warmth and nostalgia, Adam aims to offer a refuge in his music—a place where listeners can find solace and rediscover the feeling of being anchored, even when life feels unpredictable and overwhelming.

Whether he’s performing with his lively backing band, or an intimate solo set, Adam Spry has captured audiences while touring throughout California, the Pacific Northwest, The United Kingdom and Mexico.

Nico Play is the bilingual project of Nicolás Perea. Born in Mexico City and currently based in Chicago, Nico writes songs in both Spanish and English.

 https://linktr.ee/nicoplay

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