Utility (Portland, OR) is a project from RFK Heise (Last Giant, System and Station) and Adam Draper (Down Gown, Swim Swam Swum). The idea is simple, how much sound can two people make using modern technology with a bass and a drum kit and how close can that sound get to Thin Lizzy, new wave, soul and rock n' roll.

The String & Return is band that has been making music together for over two decades. Known for their shoegaze/meandering approach. The band members have faced numerous challenges and setbacks, yet have persisted despite evidence they should stop.

Lafayette iss a Kansas City-based progressive rock/pop band, known for a moody, adventurous sound often described as a mix of Sunny Day Real Estate and Rush.