2023 - 143 fest

Mwuahshell. Queer Punk Spreading Hope, building community, and sharing strength through music.

Underground alternative rap artist from Tucson, AZ

One Way Sky is a four-piece indie rock band from the Gila River Indian  Community and the Tohono O'odham Nation. Since their formation in 2019,  the band has made a name for themselves with their captivating live  performances, featuring hard-hitting riffs and soaring vocal melodies.  Their lyrics touch on themes of identity and resilience in the face of  adversity, and they draw heavily from their indigenous roots to showcase  their rich cultural heritage. Their latest single, "Indian Route 15,"  has been well-received by critics, highlighting the band's dreamy sound  and thoughtful lyrics. With their unique blend of rock and indigenous  influences, One Way Sky is poised to be an up-and-coming force in the  Arizona music scene.

Welcome to the world of O^N, where music becomes a captivating journey  of sound and rhythm. They’re not just a DJ but a curator of experiences,  blending genres and transcending boundaries to create unforgettable  moments on the dance floor.

Their artistry extends beyond the turntables. A master of the craft,  this DJ possesses an innate ability to read the crowd, anticipating  their desires and taking them on a musical odyssey tailored to their  unique vibe. Whether it's a pulsating club night, an underground  warehouse rave, or a festival stage, O^N's sets are meticulously crafted  to create an atmosphere of pure euphoria.  Beyond the music, O^N is a creator, constantly pushing boundaries and  exploring new sonic territories. Collaborating with talented artists,  producers, and vocalists, O^N infuses their own unique style into  original productions, delivering tracks that resonate deeply with  listeners.

Protect Me is a noise/experimental beat making rap duo hailing from Van  Nuys, CA in the heart of the San Fernando Valley.  Blurring genres of  punk, hiphop and house, they have been an integral part of the 818/LA  underground music and art scene for the past decade.  Their new EP BOOTZ features songs like "Jump", mixing 303 beats with  dystopian pop hooks that induce a sense of nostalgia while offering a  glimpse into the future.

Hardcore Punk Band 

Formerly The Rifle, Female Gaze is Nelene Kevin and Nicky-- a slice of sun soaked paradise, weaving wavy dreamscapes in the Sonoran desert.  

DPNY is an Oakland-based sound artist exploring the power of creation and ritual through sonic performance

Bozho! Hello, my name is Alexandria Decorah, and I am from the Bodéwadmi and  Hocąk First Nations. I grew up in Wisconsin, and for over 10 years,  I've danced contemporary jingle, a style I hold close to my heart.  Dancing jingle is known as the medicine dance, which heals your mind,  body, and spirit. I was taught to dance for the people—relatives,  elders, those without opportunity or physical ability, and even my  ancestors who were once forbidden to dance. Being proud of your ancestry  and who you are is important, and I look forward to sharing my story  and style!

Flor de Nopal

I am Pulari, and I grew up in Phoenix, AZ, and am of South Asian descent. I learned Hindustani classical vocal music for about 11 years. I moved to Tucson for school and I'm currently in my final year of college.

Obstac

MAYA SONGBIRD, FLAMBOYANT SONGSTRESS, BORN IN THE HISTORICAL CASTRO DISTRICT OF SAN FRANCISCO, SINGS OF SEX, LOVE AND LIVING THE LIFE REGALLY THROUGH EVERY DAY EXPRESSION. CREATING MUSIC THAT TAKES YOU ON A JOURNEY THROUGH WHIMSICAL AMBIENT SOUNDS, ACROSS HINTS OF HOUSE BEATS AND TRIPPY SYNTHESIZED TUNES AND LYRICS THAT SING TO YOUR SOUL.

Armin is a Latinx San Francisco based post-punk band consisting of Angelita Delgado (vocals), Roberto Martinez (guitar), Candace Magaña (bass), and Ruby Perez (drums). Armin's music embodies the spirit of post punk and art punk, combining angular guitar riffs, pulsating basslines, and hypnotic rhythms. Their songs explore themes of introspection, social commentary, and personal struggles. 

Here at Three Reefs Deep we are close furled and ready for dirty weather. Hands on the helm, eyes on the horizon, and a bone in our teeth. Come for the sun, stay for the pounding waves. Born and raised in the SF Bay Area, Three Reefs Deep formed in 2020 as a creative response to the collapse of the live entertainment industry during quarantine. In the past 3 years, Three Reefs Deep has released four diy EPs with no plans to slow down. A unique blend of maritime punk and solar powered samples, Three Reefs Deep an experience that you don’t want to miss.

The Breathing Light. We are a black rock band from Chicago by way of Huntsville, Al. We started in 2008 and have been active since.

IDHAZ is a producer/vocalist transporting through dark portals to sounds of undiscovered emotion, past, future, and fractured light. He began performing poetry in 2010, and since then has become a magnetic, multi-disciplinary performance artist in the Bay Area. Combining elements of gameboy, beat machines, synth, and genre fluid vocals, IDHAZ creates visceral soundscapes to immerse into.

Xtra.dae is the moniker of Daeun Maroon Hwang, an experimental  performance artist residing in ohlone land in Oakland, California and  originally from South Korea. Daeun Hwang is also a Community Organizer  and have worked to curate community building workshops and events which  informs their exploration of community in Diaspora.  Xtra.dae is a persona that Daeun has created to connect with stories of  korean mythology and folktales. As well as imagined fantastical stories  of origin pre colonization. Using documentation from their life,  Xtra.dae uses the life of Daeun Hwang to push reflection and exploration  of the nonbinary in gender, queerness, and Asianness.

from the land of Tongva/Tohono O’odham, shrieking the violence of the silenced truth, multimedia performance artist, producer, designer and inventor, Onyx Demonic, brings something this realm has never before seen. Inspired by chaos and driven by fear, prepare to sweat, cry and shapeshift your way through a deep conjuring release of love and rage on the dance floor.

laCochino. QUEER ASS DJ FROM THE A.  Full Intensity Weirdo: Fast,Hard, and Freaky. This the type of artist to put philosophy and fart jokes on the same set  and having you twerking and raging the whole time. Painter/Dominatrix  by day Demon on the Decks by night. Traveling  to spread the good word  of Black, Queer, Alternative Sound.

Strange bit of Post Punk / Sour Pop / Funky Junk