Despite his pluralized moniker, John Darnielle remains the sole driving force of Californian indie pop-rock outfit The Mountain Goats. With an ever-evolving roster of live and recording musicians surrounding him, Darnielle revels in his goth-tinged melancholy, fusing a winning combination of wry insight and black humor in his lyrics (which earned him the accolade of 'America's best non-hip-hop artist' by the New Yorker) with lingering melodic hooks and satisfying songcraft. This year, Darnielle brings his spell-binding songwriting to venues across America once more.

Noah Reid returns to the road on his "Everything's Fine" tour in support of 2022's album Adjustments! In his acting career, Reid is most known for starring as the adorable Patrick Brewer in CBC's Schitt's Creek and has also starred in films 'Buffaloed' and 'Disappearance at Clifton Hill.' His first album 'Songs from a Broken Chair' was released in 2016.

The DIY indie dance pop duo Matt and Kim are anything but your average synth-punk outfit. Formed over a decade ago without much knowledge of their chosen instruments, their 2006 debut EP was widely embraced and the pair toured with a ferocity that saw them playing top festivals and signed to the independent Fader Label. Now they hit the road in support of their new album 'Almost Ready'.

With the release of her debut album Drunk on a Flight, alternative singer Eloise is returning to the States for a country-wide tour this fall. Born in London and raised in France, Eloise moved to back London as a teenager to pursue an acting career. After a director heard her singing to herself on set he asked her to record a song for the soundtrack, and so the flame was lit.

Canadian indie-rock group Half Moon Run have announced a batch of shows across the USA and Canada after releasing the single 'You Can Let Go', the first release of 2023. Dealers in dreamy indie pop, Montreal natives Half Moon Run have been weaving their folksy sound since their 2012 debut, Dark Eyes.