The Pretty Graves are an underground art‑rock quartet based in Connecticut, drawing creative fuel from seminal acts such as The Velvet Underground, Pavement, Elliott Smith, and Jonathan Fire Eater. Their music blends raw emotional intensity, enigmatic lyricism, and kinetic energy - creating a distinct presence in the Connecticut music scene that has garnered attention for its authenticity and depth.

Thirst Trap is a genre-blurring rock quartet hailing from New London, Connecticut. Featuring Sophie Walsh (guitar), Bob Bourne (bass), Matt Potter (guitar), and Liz Larson Spurr (drums), they formed through local jam sessions that quickly grew into a cohesive project. The band describes their sound with playful self-awareness as “Brat Metal” — raw, energetic, and unafraid to push boundaries.