The universe, it talks to me, Nima Kazerouni sings on No Need to Shout, one of the songs on the first full-length from Crown Plaza. Over the years, it's said a lot, as Kazerouni has juggled leading his day band So Many Wizards with Crown Plaza and a few other side projects. Kazerouni has a penchant for turning those conversations into poignant pop." - buzzbands

Opus Vitae (meaning life's work) is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist / singer Banah Winn. Inspired by Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) Winn takes the same approach of composing, and recording solo. His latest effort, a 14 song collection called "Gramercy" is a real-time autobiography of a year. A fluid narrative in which each song seeks to capture the emotion or feeling of a moment in time. Bringing the record to life in a explosive fashion are Montreal native Yan Claremont Clermont, Seattle natives Pat Birney, and Miles Frank, as well as Gerry Matthews, and Chris Vargas.

Hailing from California, PLEASURES clothing is inspired by grunge, metal and punk music. Launched at a pop-up gallery in LA, the brand’s hoodies and T-shirts are known for bright, bold and controversial graphics.

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For this event, the PLEASURES team will be DJing to curate the vibes of this event in true PLEASURES fashion.

Conceived in North Carolina and born in California, rock outfit Pale Green Stars deliver a fresh, warm sound that will hit like nostalgia for something you didn’t know you were missing. Originally a solo project by front person and primary songwriter Haley Butters under the name Absinthe Father, the band grew into its current lineup over a year of shows and tours under the same moniker in support of the record titled Moving Forward.

In 2024, looking to shed their skin and present a new, collaborative project to the world, Pale Green Stars was born. Their first single “Full Circle” serves as the band’s sonic mission statement, boasting production, mixing and mastering from legendary engineer, Phil Odom.

With roots in hardcore punk, but influenced by acts such as Failure, Third Eye Blind and Sixpence None the Richer, Pale Green Stars deliver captivating melodies over driving guitar riffs that speak directly to the eclectic enthusiast in all of us.

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You can trace an almost linear route from the unfiltered moments of Dylan and The Hawks through Gram Parsons, to Tom Petty (with a slight detour along the way for chunks of the Rolling Stones circa 1969-72 and a speed bump called 'Tom Waits in the '90s').The latest extension of this musical highway is paved by Patrolled By Radar, led by songwriter Jay Souza, aka RJ Bloke. On their latest album, Cool Your Jets, the Los Angeles based band fuses the finer elements of the past four decades to craft rock songs whose appeal defies genre or classification. Once again the band tapped Grammy nominated producer Peter Curry (Los Straitjackets) to record, mix & produce the album, as he's done with their first two releases, and the strength of that relationship translates to the confidence PBR displays in their songwriting and performance. Curry, who also plays bass (and sometimes drums) on the new release refers to the songwriting as"flash fiction with music." Adding further praise, he says "Jay has more in common with The Kinks than any of the current crop of 'Americana.' His songs tell stories that are simultaneously funny, sad and ironic, and the music rocks. He's one of those rare songwriters who crafts melodies as strong as his lyrics. "Aside from multiple rounds of touring on their own across the US, Patrolled By Radar has shared the stage with an eclectic array of artists such as Los Lonely Boys, Taj Mahal, The Jayhawks, Tim Finn w/ Richard Thompson, Holly Golightly & The Broke offs, the Gourds, Dave & Phil Alvin, and Los Straitjackets.

Porkboii is from Redlands, CA. We are a band that strives to engage with music and art with radical vulnerability and acceptance. A deeply personal, our music is found to be relatable by many. Our sound is cheesy and sincere, unapologetically soft.

Possible Oceans is an LA based experimental indie rock band led by singer/guitarist Trevor O'Neill and long-time songwriting partner Daniel Berkman. Their sound is comprised of driving rhythms, pulsing synths, and interweaving guitar lines, which form the perfect landscape for O'Neill's stirring vocals and intimate lyrics. Informed by O'Neill's study of world music cultures at UCLA's Ethnomusicology department, and drawing on influences from The National and New Order to Queens of the Stone Age, the group creates songs that sit just outside what you would expect from indie rock

Princess Liv hails from New York and was raised on the sounds of jazz greats like Billie Holiday and Nat King Cole, and later was exposed to the R&B and rock artists that would eventually provide a blueprint for her unique sound. She eventually moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music as an artist and working musician; she has toured internationally and throughout the US as a band member with major artists ranging from the pop to rock worlds while releasing her own songs, many of which reflect her experiences on the road.

Prysm is a 4 piece Hard Rock band from Los Angeles. Formed in 2018, we’ve been fortunate to play across many cities in SoCal along with many great musicians. Our music is described as eclectic, energetic and soulful.

Raised on TV was founded by brothers Keaton and Kacey in Los Angeles. They are about to release their fourth full studio album this Spring in collaboration with Sell the Heart Records and will be embarking upon a Summer tour to promote its release. This album marks their first release on an indie label, as well as their first album that will be put out on vinyl. They are known for putting on fun, high energy, rock shows that get the crowd moving. Their sound can be described as indie rock, with some surf rock and psychedelic touches thrown in. They have been playing hundreds of shows all over North America building a loyal fanbase since 2016, and they have opened for several established acts such as Marcy Playground, Sponge, Jefferson Starship, and Ozomatli.