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8pm Lady Ze is a Nigerian-American beatmaker, engineer, producer, songwriter, vocalist, and instrumentalist. She grew up in Prince George’s County, MD but chose to attend college in NYC in order to receive an education while pursuing a career in music. She received a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Fordham University in 2017 and an M.M. in Music Technology from NYU in 2020. Lady Ze describes her overall sound as a mix of soul, r&b, hip hop, jazz, funk, and pop, while citing India Arie as the artist with the greatest influence on her music. Other artists she draws inspiration from include Lauryn Hill, Kehlani, Tori Kelly, Chance the Rapper, Kendrick Lamar, and Jill Scott.
8:45pm Maidin is a an NYC based singer-songwriter whose music is a breathtaking fusion of indie-pop and folk. Her haunting melodies and introspective lyrics explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, drawing inspiration from the natural world and the beauty of poetry. She is influenced by the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Ives, Joni Mitchell and more.
With her breakout single "Celestial Body," Maidin showcased her undeniable talent and poetic sensibility. The song's haunting vocals and soaring melodies quickly earned her a dedicated following on Spotify and beyond.
Maidin's music is deeply influenced by her love of nature, and her lyrics often draw inspiration from the beauty and mystery of the world around her. Her music has been featured on popular playlists and has garnered attention from music critics and fans alike.
With her unique sound and lyrical prowess, Maidin is quickly becoming one of the most exciting new voices in the singer-songwriter genre.
9:30pm Annalyse & Ryan are an Americana duo. Their sound and songs take listeners on a soulful, rootsy journey. The duo’s strong harmonies melt together seamlessly, with an undeniable edge: a symbiotic clash reminiscent of their differing senses of place, yet their ironically parallel styles of seeing the world.
The duo’s latest release, an EP titled Trilogy, dropped on March 31, 2023 to all major streaming platforms. Trilogy is the first full band album for Annalyse & Ryan. A phenomenal group of musicians join A&R to create an uplifting, epic, and heartfelt EP. The project was produced by Justin Guip (Levon Helm, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, Hot Tuna) at Milan Hill Studio.