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The new project of Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell’s only son Jakob Nowell, Jakobs Castle is the sound of two worlds colliding in perfect union – the insouciant sounds of California’s past with the fresh mystery of internet underground culture. 

 

Recording under Epitaph Records, Jakobs Castle is old meets new. Beach meets the internet. 90’s Underground does Hyperpop. Imagine laying face up on the beach as waves of retro synth melodies wash over you like static, your body slowly dried by the heat of the emerging sun and skank guitars. It’s both pretty and gritty. 

 

Active since 2022, Jakobs Castle has toured the country with emerging young artists like Sitting on Stacy, legacy musicians Jason Devore and Slightly Stoopid, as well as G. Love & Special Sauce, Common Kings and Long Beach Allstars. Standout tracks from ENTER: THE CASTLE include “Time Traveler” and “Catch Me”.

 

With the burden of purpose and expectation held proudly, Jakobs Castle and its enigmatic frontman seek to break all convention and usher in a new era of California music.

Land of Panda presents a tapestry of sound, influenced by reggae, funk, and psychedelic rock. Infectious grooves, with soul soothing melodies, and high energy stage performances create a festival environment for every audience that has garnered an enthusiastic fan base for them across the midwest.

Since the release of their self-titled album in 2019, Land of Panda has expanded their reach by playing shows all around the Midwest in states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York, Indiana, Illinois & Colorado. Some Career highlights include sold out venue showcases, headlining and direct support slots for some of the biggest names in reggae and funk, and the release of multiple notable singles including “Burn the Fire” & “In These Woods”. Land of Panda continues to focus on recording and releasing new music, large production events, and bringing electrifying performances to audiences across the country.

Surfer/Songwriter

A SOUND SELF DESCRIBED AS “SURF AND TURF”, STRANGE CASE COOKS UP A JUICY BLEND OF HOOKS AND HARMONIES, FINISHED IN A SAVORY SAUCE OF REVERB-LATENT GUITAR. CHEF’S FAVORITE, SURE TO PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE.

Based in Los Angeles, Strange Case has garnered a solid following in SoCal. From raging backyard shows, to clubs all over the West Coast, the group has played hundreds of gigs in the last 8 years. The groups top track “27 Club” has spun on KROQ’S Locals Only show multiple times and has now amassed over 1.5 million streams on Spotify. Strange Case played a Jam in the Van set in 2020 and had their debut festival appearance at Shabang SLO in May 2022, alongside TV Girl, STRFKR, Post Animal, and Neil Frances. The group had their Netflix Debut in July of 2023, when The Lincoln Lawyer featured the track “SUPERFLY”. Strange Case puts their own spin on the California Beach-Pop sound and has no intentions of slowing down.