Victoria Polsely

For Nashville-based singer, songwriter and guitarist James Bruner, rock and roll has always represented more than a genre, it has been a source of identity, rebellion, connection and belonging. Growing up in Springfield, Illinois, James Bruner discovered music through skate culture, finding inspiration in artists ranging from David Bowie and Iggy Pop to Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath.

For Eli Derby, vulnerability is the heart of the music. The Maryland-born singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist has built his sound around the intersection of sleek, modern R&B and the warmth of live musicianship, pairing soul-drenched vocals and dreamy production with guitar, drums and an unabashed willingness to feel deeply.

Fresh off earning TikTok’s 'Content Creator of the Year' honors and building a global footprint that has surpassed 2.5 billion streams, youth entertainment powerhouses Jasper Boyz are back to set the tone for the late-summer release calendar.