Floating, Upholstery, Ari Carter

Floating is a Philadelphia-based shoegaze (or rather “bluegaze” due to the blues-inspired undercurrents) indie rock band, writing personal music conjured from melancholic daydreams in waking life.

Upholstery creates dark music for curious minds. The art rock troupe draws on a wide range of musical influences - Portishead to Talking Heads, cabaret to post-punk - while striving to create music that is visceral and thought-provoking. Their sixth studio album Ghouls is available now on Exotic Fever Records.

Ari Carter is a Philly-based bubblegrunge/indie rock band that blends the brooding jangle of Midwest emo with raw, Southern alt-rock, drawing comparisons to Alabama Shakes, Big Thief, and Jeff Buckley. Formed after Ari’s time in New Orleans’ offbeat indie scene, the band’s 2024 album Luck 4 Beginners showcases emotionally raw lyrics and soulful vocals crafted from a unique blend of Midwestern roots and the gritty weirdness of the Big Easy. Free Gaza,. F*ck ICE, drink water ice.