Boston’s MUCK & THE MIRES were once described as “a mix of the 1964 Beatles and The Ramones” by legendary Runaways producer Kim Fowley (Fowley went on to produce several of the band’s records). The group achieved worldwide recognition after they were crowned #1 US Garage Rock Band by LITTLE STEVEN Van Zandt in his battle of the bands on MTV. They have performed coast-to-coast in the USA, UK, EU, South America, Canada, Japan. And they have shared bills with many of their heroes including The Sonics, The New York Dolls, Ray Davies (The Kinks), The Flamin’ Groovies, The Stooges, and even a Beatle – Pete Best! When they are not on the road, you can hear Muck and the Mires being broadcast and streamed everywhere including in SIRIUS XM’s Underground Garage’s where thier hit “I’m Your Man” was voted the first “COOLEST SONG IN THE WORLD”of 2021.

Garage soul shakers from Boston, MA rolling out floor fillers since 2014, the Gypsy Moths released their debut LP (vinyl/CD/streaming) “Alright!” in 2018 on the band’s own “Engine Room Records” imprint, a snapshot of their live set filtered through the lens of the studio. In 2020, they followed it up with the locally acclaimed “Wollaston Theatre” EP (vinyl/streaming), which garnered the attention and airplay of Sirius XM/Underground Garage DJ’s Genya Ravan and Rodney Bingenheimer, featuring four singles that charted on over 150 independent streaming and terrestrial radio stations across 18 countries worldwide. The band rounded out 2021 out with the release of the digital single “Maybe This Christmas” (garnering their first ever “Radio Indie Alliance Top 75” chart placement), and kicked off 2022 with two digital singles (“Effortlessly” and “Relievio”) that were independent streaming radio chart toppers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Spain! The band’s debut on Rum Bar Records “Following The Races” is out now.

Deannah “Dripp” Blemur is a performing artist. Her portfolio is a compilation of music, acting, writing, modeling, and editing. Her passion and drive to pursue art full-time as well as further explore the art scene in Boston is what led her to the creation of Drippin’ Fine Art and is what continues to inspire her to explore herself as Dripp.

Rochelle Leach, also known as Borboleta, is a pop artist based out of Providence, RI. As well as Borboleta’s musical inspirations – ranging from Frank Ocean, Kari Faux and Missy Elliot to classic rock and Black spiritual jazz from the 60s and 70s – the natural world is key to unlocking Leach’s sound.

Assasi makes hip-hop fusing the best of Arab music with diverse sounds from around the world. Emerging from Aleppo, Syria’s most ancient city and cultural capital, he traded his school uniform and basketball shoes for an unwavering commitment to hip-hop. Like so many young Syrian creatives during the civil war, Assasi landed in Beirut for a few years before hardening borders drove him to India, Nepal, Malaysia, and finally the United States. Hip-hop remained Assasi’s anchor through it all. His newest project, “Third World Wide,” reflects this global journey as well as the friends, influences, and lessons he picked up along the way.

With a large voice packed into a tiny body, Grace Givertz is a multi-instrumentalist who uses her honest lyrics to bring a refreshing sound to folk. Born and raised in Jupiter, Florida, Grace has been writing songs and performing since she was eleven years old. Performing at well loved Boston venues including Great Scott, Club Passim, ONCE Ballroom, The Red Room and The Burren, Grace Givertz has opened for favorites like Lucy Dacus, Neyla Pekarek (The Lumineers), John Paul White (The Civil Wars), and Erin Rae.
Out November 2019, Year of the Horse is Grace Givertz’s debut studio album. Two years after her first EP The Light, Grace has turned her wit to grit to create her most vulnerable release yet. in this independent release, Grace has turned tragedy into a triumphant record. She writes openly about living with chronic illness and how it has affected every aspect of her life.
Grace Givertz showcases her multi-instrumentalism on the debut album, playing guitar, banjo, mandolin, and harmonica in addition to vocals. Year of the Horse showcases Grace’s ability to turn lemons in to lemonade. “…The only real option is to smile at how much she packs into a tiny punch of a song,” Nina Corcoran writes in digboston.

Boston’s Black Helicopter rides a fine line between mechanical, grinding, cyclical rhythms and sparse, yet intricate, airy psych-outs with addicting pop melodies embedded within. The songs are a natural evolution of their Boston post-punk roots from previous bands (Green Magnet School, Kudgel, UXO, Whitey). Guitarist and lead vocalist Tim Shea erects sturdy narrative windows into the depths of the doldrums of sad sacks everywhere. His vocals provide a brooding tongue-in-cheek compliment to the band’s sprawling songscapes, which are traversed by rugged guitar exploration. Anchoring it all with bombast and raw determination, Aarne Victorini and Matt Nicholas lay on down the slabs to hold it all up. Black Helicopter has previous releases on Ecstatic Peace, Tracktor 7, Limited Appeal and Geldor Reords.

Tigerman Woah is a locally celebrated brotherhood making music that moves people into mosh pits and onto picket lines.

Described as spiritual and sensual, Genie Santiago is a musician, poet, visual artist, community collaborator, and healer based out of Boston. Emerging from rough beginnings, her art draws from her experience growing up as a poor, Queer Latina and a survivor of sexual abuse. Her life and identity have inspired her mission to use her art to empower others to overcome trauma, decolonize the mind, promote sexual freedom, and stray from the ideals of self-hatred that society places upon us. Genie uses her art and platform to amplify the needs of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and marginalized voices of her community.
With humble beginnings in school performances and open mics, Genie finally gained the stability and means to develop her brand and music in 2017. Notable events she has performed at since then include the Evolution Of Hip Hop Festival, Queer Qarnival, Bust Out Boston, and Boston Cannabis Week. She has opened for acts Lupe Fiasco, BIA, and sang alongside grammy nominated artist Son Little during his tour stop in Boston. Genie also created the “”Sunflower Series” in 2018 to showcase the work of Boston based performers and help create intimate bonds between audience and performer. “”We are more than performers. We are artists. We are fragile beings with a story to share.””
In 2018, Genie released her debut EP “”Know Your Worth”” which focused on self-care and stepping into your power. Summer 2019 with the release of the single “”Spirit Party”” accompanied by a music video portraying a day in the life of Genie. The song is meant to connect the sexual and spiritual realms while raising consciousness towards the importance of self-intimacy, meditation, and health. In 2020, during a pandemic and revolution, Genie released the socio-political single “”Revelación””. The song is a universal cry for racial justice, an uprising against white supremacy, and a demand to decolonize. In 2021, Genie released her first full-length album “Inner Space”. Journalist Victoria Wasylak quotes, “Inner Space crushes cycles of abuse, prejudice, sexual assault, and trauma under its heel in the most peaceful way possible — with poetic patience and love.” In collaboration with The Boston Foundation LAB Grant and The Museum of Science, Genie was able to curate a fully accessible, free, and immersive album release experience for her beloved community at the Charles Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Science.
Genie’s music continues to grow and blossom as she evolves as an artist and performer. She is currently working closely with producer/engineer Mertz on new music which will feature local artists. Stay tuned for more magic and healing music!

Femme Fatale. Killer Queen. Blonde Bombshell.
Educator, Consultant, and Artist. Expertise and scholarship in the areas of gender, sexuality, and identity.