Artists
Bonnie & the Mere Mortals
Made up of four Pittsburgh musicians from vastly different backgrounds, Mere Mortals is the product of songwriter Bonnie Ramone’s attempt to rationalize the dichotomy of the farm in a backwoods coal town she grew up on with the Goth scene she used to “make it out” and into the city. Blending Appalachian folk with a mixture of New Wave, industrial, and shoegaze, Mere Mortals is self-described as “Southern Gothic.” The band is made up of guitarist and banjo player Bonnie, guitarist and synth player Destin LeCornu, upright bassist Mike Simms, and synth and beat maker Sam Phillips; all of them lending their own vocal stylings. Each musician adds their own unique flair to the juxtaposition of analog and digital that sounds fresh, yet catchy and eeriely familiar. After returning to songwriters like Gillian Welch, Bonnie realised Depeche Mode and Nick Cave might have more in common with Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash than one might think; Heartbreak, drugs, murder ballads, depression, love, the color black... the stories stay the same. This is an exploration of those stories and a homecoming. View Profile.
Dj Zombo
It’s Zombo! From his outrageous radio show to his ability to mashup the genres of Rock, Soul, Funk, Electronic, Lounge and World Musics, no other Dj is more flexible and fun! View Profile.
Doors In The Labyrinth
Formed in 2014, Doors In The Labyrinth is solo work of film composer and multi-instrumentalist Josh Loughrey. Blending echoing drum machines, soaring guitar, dark electronics and haunted vocals, Josh strives to blend his cinematic experience with lyric driven songs. View Profile.
Langston Kelly Human DJ
Creating a unique experience with every note, Langston Kelly Human DJ uses his skills at quick composition and playing multiple instruments to craft sets of funky dance, relaxing downtempo, hip-hop, and more on the fly. His musical foundation built from Jazz and Classical studies, Langston came to Pittsburgh via Duquesne University where he studied with the likes of James Houlik and Sean Jones. Towards the end of his schooling, Langston began to play with a variety of groups becoming known for musicianship and showmanship. Langston can equally capture your attention with his dynamic music and personality as well as lay back creating a relaxing vibe for you to chill and talk. Additionally, you can catch him on lead vocals and horns with Starship Mantis. View Profile.
Lexa Terrestrial
Lexa Terrestrial is the being behind the full-fledged audio-visual Hip-Hop experience & brand. She is a singer, rapper & producer and also has a brand- "Electric Dollhouse" of mod but futuristic/Japanese style attire & accessories. She even makes custom Light up Bows & Bras. Her fan are intelligent and worldly. Repping Pittsburgh but has spent the past year making her mark on NYC’s music scene, and in that time, has become a recognized figure anywhere that outlandish attire and debaucherous behaviour is welcomed. (the Deli - Brian Chidester) Featured on the 10th Anniversary Issue of "THE DELI" The Most Popular NYC Music Blogs & Magazines for Upcoming Artists & Indie Bands. She is not just a visually appeasing artist - she delivers some serious bars, and often crafts very fast, and lyrical flows, opening for some legendary Hip-Hop artists like Hopsin & Jarren Benton. Who are known for fast delivery & quirky lyrical content. She was featured in XXL Freshman Issue (2016). And won 1st place in a Hip-Hop Contest in NYC run by Coast 2 Coast, which took her all the way to a Hip-Hop Convention in Miami with some of the biggest blogs & names in Hip-Hop. She performs locally in Pittsburgh & New York, and also at Festivals around the World. Those who have encountered her usually have a similar thing to say. She sure is a sweet heart for such a diva. It’s true, Melody really does care about people, and it shows in her live performances. She’s not satisfied unless she knows every person in the room is forgetting about their worries and having a great time. (Gobs the Zombie - Dead Air radio di.fm) View Profile.
Ples Jones
An electronic music producer and house artist from Pittsburgh, Ples Jones is known to work with megaminds in the industry including Stonebridge, Crystal Waters and more. Jones took his respect, admiration and deep passion for music from Pittsburgh to Washington DC, where things really started to heat up for his career. Ples Jones was privileged to learn from some of the best underground producers in the business. He then took what he learned from these legends and made his way back to the Steel City to perfect his craft. Ples Jones has performed at Winter Music Conference,, earning him a standing ovation from over 2,000 WMC attendees and music industry peers – this was the turn for the talented artist, and his talent was only going to continue to rise. Nearly a decade later, Ples Jones is still creating the funky and soulful deep house and electro music we love, channeling influence from Stonebridge, Roy Davis Jr. and Jeremy Sylvester – and more. “Keep it simple, keep it funky.” View Profile.
Ples Jones
An electronic music producer and house artist from Pittsburgh, Ples Jones is known to work with megaminds in the industry including Stonebridge, Crystal Waters and more. Jones took his respect, admiration and deep passion for music from Pittsburgh to Washington DC, where things really started to heat up for his career. Ples Jones learned from some of the best house producers in the business: The Basement Boys and Crystal Waters. He then took what he learned from these legends and made his way back to the Steel City to perfect his craft. Ples Jones has performed at Winter Music Conference,, earning him a standing ovation from over 2,000 WMC attendees and music industry peers – this was the turn for the talented artist, and his talent was only going to continue to rise. Nearly a decade later, Ples Jones is still creating the funky and soulful deep house and electro music we love, channeling influence from Stonebridge, Roy Davis Jr– and more. View Profile.
Rose Winston
Rose Winston hand-crafts moody melodies and beats for your easy listening pleasure. In Quartz, her new debut solo album, synthesizers, vocals, and piano lushly weave together over eight tracks. This narrative and intimate album plays upon electronic, alternative, nujazz and lofi genres. Using various aliases, Rose Winston has been composing, producing and performing music for projects over the last fifteen years, demonstrating a unique talent for creating atmosphere and bringing unexpected sounds together. Her influences span from 90's dance to experimental genres, meeting somewhere within the current pop sensibility. Rose Winston uses keyboards, vocal effects processors, live sampling and looping to perform her material. She sometimes creates videos to accompany her performances. View Profile.
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