


Mellow Swells is a band from Durham, NC that blends atmospheric soundscapes with soulful melodies and airtight grooves.
Known for their captivating live performances, the group fuses elements of indie, r&b, electronic, rock and ambient music.
Mellow Swells aims to bring depth and serenity to every listener's musical journey.
DC band, Elephants Gerald, is a progressive Jazz fusion outfit. They derive their unique sound from an eclectic mix of contemporary influences including artists like Jonathan Kreisberg, Aaron Parks as well as some more classic names in Pat Metheny and Steve Swallow. They strive to push the musical envelope and experiment with questions regarding the very definition of Jazz. This is made clear in their musical flexibility and tendency to depart from typical Jazz timbres and ideas into different musical stylings while maintaining thematic emotional narratives throughout singular songs. An Elephants Gerald show is meant to challenge the listener while simultaneously bringing them a sense of peace and a connection to an array of feelings they might not have the words to describe.
Named a 2025 Tiny Desk Top Shelf artist, singer-songwriter Taisha Estrada has been making waves in DC’s music scene since her arrival. Estrada engages audiences with a vibrant stage presence and is known for her powerful, genre-fluid voice and vulnerable, bilingual lyricism.