As colorful as your favorite candy and as sharp as a trusty blade, Girl Tones create from contrast. The Bowling Green, KY duo—sisters Kenzie [vocals, guitar] and Laila [drums]—serve up sweet melodies and sour riffs that are aggressive, amplified, and addictive in the best way. When it comes to their songs, it’s impossible to consume just one without immediately wanting another. Not to mention, their bright outfits are as loud as the guitars (maybe louder).
As kids, they obsessed over music. Eventually, Kenzie traded cello for guitar, and Laila stepped away from piano and behind a drumkit. They went from penning songs in the woods to playing countless D.I.Y. shows in local venues around Kentucky. Gaining buzz, they caught the attention of one of Bowling Green’s favorite sons: Brad Shultz. Impressed off the bat, the Cage The Elephant co-founder and guitarist signed the group to his Parallel Vision label in partnership with Big Loud Rock. Girl Tones continued to gain traction with tunes like “Blame,” “Cherry Picker,” “I Know You Know,” and “Again,” which reeled in over 1.4 millions of streams. Simultaneously, the pair incited the applause of Rolling Stone, VICE, Consequence, PAPER, NME, DORK, SPIN, Flaunt, and more. Earlier this year, Girl Tones joined Amazon Music’s list of Artists to Watch for 2026.
Beyond canvasing the world with Cage The Elephant, they shared stages with Dexter and the Moonrocks, Silversun Pickups, The Velveteers, and hey, nothing., among others. Plus, they turned onlookers into converts with show stopping sets everywhere from Lollapalooza to Just Like Heaven. Now, Girl Tones come to life at full volume on their full-length debut LP, Precious (out November 6 via Parallel Vision/Big Loud Rock). It’s the sound of a band unapologetically embracing creative and personal freedom, never letting go, and encouraging you to do the same.
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Modern Cult, the Florida-based duo of Augie Pink and Rod Wendt, is ready to unleash their brand of infectious synth-pop on the world. Initially a solo project, the duo’s deeply personal, emotive lyrics combined with peppy music give a fresh take on a genre that sorely needed it. The duo’s goal is to conquer the world, but for now, unleashing a steady batch of songs that will serve as a harbinger of what’s to come will introduce them to the wider audience that this music warrants.
Four Degrees Colder is a pop rock duo from St. Louis, Missouri.
Fronted by Jamie Saylor (middle) on vocals and bass, with Kendal Abeln (right) on drums, the band delivers a commanding show that belies their size. Their music blends dreamy textures with emotional weight, balancing atmosphere with intensity in a way that feels personal and unafraid to get loud. Since their formation, the duo has built a reputation for energetic live performances that draw listeners into their immersive sound. With punchy guitars, driving rhythms, and memorable hooks, Four Degrees Colder creates songs that resonate both emotionally and physically, turning intimate feelings into anthemic alt rock energy.
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