A project driven as much by hardcore music as by the activism of its members, Deli Girls consists of Danny Orlowski in collaboration with various producers. Recognized for nearly a decade on the New York DIY scene for their queer freak and anti-establishment values, Deli Girls make sense of this chaotic world by combining Orlowski's intense screams and distorted vocals with elements of digital hardcore, punk-noise, rap, and nu-metal.
LEYA, the avant-pop duo of harpist Marilu Donovan and vocalist/violinist Adam Markiewicz, have defied expectations throughout their career, obtaining a singular, legendary status for their unmistakably beautiful and disturbing work. Through two studio albums, two EPs, a mixtape, a porn, and a flurry of collaborations, they have traced almost every genre of contemporary music. The duo’s long list of cohorts includes Eartheater, Actress, Ecco2K, Brooke Candy (via PornHub), Sega Bodega, Varg2TM, claire rousay, Okay Kaya, Chanel Beads, and many more.
Few artists celebrate Detroit’s musical legacy and ineffable influence on contemporary music like the producer and DJ known as2Lanes. A consistent presence in the city’s electronic music community, 2Lanes has worked as much behind the scenes as behind the decks, collaborating with a diverse set of local artists on everything from production to promoting shows, and of course, screenprinting his infamous ‘hardgroove revival’ tees. Since firmly planting roots in Detroit a decade ago, 2Lanes has been dedicated to lifting the city’s global electronic music presence, spotlighting its unsung techno heroes and visionary young creatives.