Maria Somerville draws on folk forms alongside traditional Irish motifs, starry eyed pop, and hypnotic drones to create wholly original music that is borne of her roots in the West of Ireland. Her self-released 2019 album All My People channeled the wilderness of the Irish landscape through dense, ethereal soundscapes, bare boned percussion, and a heady electronic undertow, interspersed with ghostly vocals that are ever present and all encompassing, like crystalline glints of sunshine peeking through dark stormy clouds.Since joining 4AD, she has released two covers as part of the label’s 40th anniversary Bills & Aches & Blues ...

Kahj, the unabashed and flawless lyricist. Versâam, the elusive, dedicated soundbender. Both products of love for pushing the boundaries of hip hop. With their first collab EP Kahj Loves You freshly released, they have combined their sounds to provide a gritty, soulful, acoustic form of healing.

Cat Lauigan is a Filipina Oakland based multi-disciplinary artist, DJ, and co-founder of CONE SHAPE TOP, a record shop / project space / label. She is also 1 /3 of the experimental electronic band, S’hells Gate. Her work explores the decay and degradation of physical realities and properties in search of the metaphysical through textiles, sound and poetics.

Jerod S. Rivera is a musician based in Oakland, California, with a focus on modular synthesis and electronics. With a background in drums and experimental composition, Rivera approaches his work in a do-it-yourself mentality and is completely self-taught. In 2021, Rivera self-released his debut full-length album, Virgo, which was held to critical acclaim. During the pandemic, Rivera teamed up with Daniel Letson, aka DJML/Motoko & Myers, and formed Later Version. In 2023, Later Version partnered with Third Place Records in London to release the Swim Domain EP. Entering 2025, Rivera embarks on a new chapter with his work, self-releasing his ...