The Garden
The Garden is a constantly evolving, conceptual punk band based in Orange County, California. Established in in 2011 by twin brothers Wyatt and Fletcher Shears, the band consistently defies categorization and continues to break ground in their self inflicted ‘Vada Vada’ genre*. They are the auditory invaders of the new world; borderless, informed and decentralized, slick sound released from constraint and old ideologies.
*Vada Vada: An idea that represents pure creative expression, that disregards all previously made genres and ideals.-Wyatt Shears 2015
Fat Tony
Fat Tony stands at the forefront of new generation of young rappers who get it themselves—a DIY hustler who’s built his burgeoning career on a foundation equal parts smarts and swagger. The Houston MC owns the mike with a casual confidence, workmanlike in his delivery whether laidback or lyrical, embodying a new brand of enlightened Southern that’s as likely to tip back some lean on your front porch as sit down and school you on Dadaism. Through his simmering solo work and boundary-busting collaborations with Das Racist and A$AP Rocky, among others, Fat Tony has already launched a legacy.
As a first-generation Nigerian-American raised in his city’s historic Third Ward, heritage has always been important to Fat Tony. One of his earliest memories is of a parade of black cowboys riding down the local main street on MLK Day, blaring the good doctor’s speeches over zydeco tracks. His childhood home was filled with records—King Sunny Adé and Jimmy Cliff from his father’s collection, his mother’s jazz and soul, Granny’s gospel. He watched countless hours of music television as a kid, got his first drum kit at 8, and pummeled it to pieces shortly after seeing Nirvana on MTV.
Glitter Density
Glitter Density is a bubble gum pop-rock duo consisting of lifelong pals Catherine and Louise. Though Louise and Catherine have played music all their life, Glitter Density solidly formed in 2015. Their songs vary from fuck-this-shit-punk to soft-dreamy-pop. Glitter Density’s music reflects their youthful outlook on the world.
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Azeem Ward
Azeem Ward is a flutist and DJ that incorporates live flute melodies with dance beats. The genres that he includes are hip hop, soul, drum n bass, r&b, and jazz. Azeem often collaborates with fellow musicians in his live set to incorporate multiple unique sounds as well. His live performances can be seen anywhere from the elegant restaurant to the nightclub dance floor