zachy started making music as a young teenager, creating simple hip-hop beats on his computer. In high school, the Richmond, VA took a leap of faith and began to experiment with indie-folk production and songwriting. Now, the 20-year-old artist shows extreme versatility as he produces, performs, mixes and masters his own music. While zachy has only been releasing music for less than two years, he has quickly become a force to be reckoned with, captivating audiences with his unique sonic alchemy.
Growing up on a cattle farm in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Elias Hix developed a keen interest in music from a young age. As a result of his classical training in musical composition and stand-up bass, paired with his unique upbringing in rural America, the 18-year-old musician has unique characteristics and skills that assist him in creating a raw, authentic sound.
Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Jack Wharff and his band Tobacco Flatts play a stunningly unique blend of bluegrass, country and rock. Wharff grew up surrounded by bluegrass through his father’s band The Slack Family, developing a deep connection with the sound from a young age.
Into his teenage years, the now 20-year-old artist began writing his own songs as a way of recreating the raw emotions and feelings of his past. In 2023, Wharff met drummer Garrett Howell and bassist Ryan Atchison at an open mic night in downtown Richmond, forming Tobacco Flatts almost instantly. Now, the band has burst onto the scene with snippets of jaw-dropping original songs posted to TikTok and Reels, cementing the newly formed group as one of the most promising acts of 2024.
