The Paper Box | Brooklyn, NYC

TreZure Empire is in the early stages of a legendary career. A poignant writer, immense vocalist and adventurous linguist, she is a profound influence on black alt music. Her sound is a fusion of synth blues, ambient funk and alternative soul, lead by a folk and flamenco inspired voice. She takes powers of the past and marries them with new sounds and technology, creating an epic style of her own.

From the beautiful islands of New Zealand comes Fredericks Brown, the musical collaboration of vocalist Deva Mahal, keyboardist Steph Brown, and guitarist Michael Taylor. They have become renowned for their energetic live shows, rich harmonies, and beautifully crafted songs. After initially meeting on the festival circuit in New Zealand, where both were key players in their respective cities, Mahal and Brown moved independently to Brooklyn in 2007 where they met up again to form Fredericks Brown. In each other, they discovered a passion for storytelling; writing songs that combine imagery and narrative, which they interpret with a stunning blend of strength and intimacy that draws the listener close. Their music fuses the cultural heritage of both musicians; Deva, daughter of legendary blues musician Taj Mahal, draws on her rich soul and blues roots. Steph's sound is rooted in the organic Pacific sound of her native New Zealand. In 2009 the duo were joined by fellow New Zealander Michael Taylor, a sublime trumpet player and guitarist who had just graduated with a Masters from the Manhattan School of Music. Between them they have worked with Kanye West and Common, billed with such acts as De la Soul, Alice Russell, and Etta James, and have performed in theaters and clubs all around the world. In October 2010 they released their debut album "Out of the Rain".

Psychedelic Salsa! Steeped in the salsa dura of the 1970's, La Mecánica Popular goes the trippy way with heavy ambient and psychedelic touches without ever losing its clave. A mixture of Peruvian, Colombian and New York musicians, La mecánica Popular is part of the new wave of tropical music. ​ Yvonne Ubillus (synth), Victor Rendon (electric Piano), Efrain Rozas (bongos/director), Oscar Rebolledos (Congas), Camilo Ochoa (Bass), Joy Hanson (Vocals), Ernesto Lucar (guitar), Ismael Baiz (timbales).

Panamanian Born and raised in Brooklyn. Singer songwriter Entertainer signed to Ultra Records. Lover of fashion and life!!

With a swing in her step, elastic vocals, and no shortage of innuendos, this is 'hip-poppin' & 'jaw-droppin' music.’ Description Amelia & The Family Business is a group of dynamite musicians fronted by a sassy, charismatic Brooklyn-native who rocks the electric ukulele. With a swing in her step, elastic vocals, and no shortage of innuendos, this is 'hip-poppin' & 'jaw-droppin' music.’

The Nepotist makes rock and roll like a family, in that it is fractured, familiar, and the only thing that matters. Their songs are blunt and crafted and raw, borrowing unabashedly from trip hop, old pop, Motown and blues. Chris Frank plays guitar and sings. Hayden Frank plays bass and sings. They are brothers, not married. Dana Billings drums. The band is based in New York, NY.