Jocelyn Mackenzie is a Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and multimedia artist whose genre-defying pop is equal parts spiritual and theatrical. A former member of the beloved indie-pop trio Pearl and the Beard, Jocelyn has toured internationally and released a vibrant body of solo work on Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records. Her 2021 album PUSH, arranged entirely for string quartet and co-created with a powerhouse collective of collaborators, showcases her talent for lush, emotional storytelling and boundary-pushing composition. With her background as a medium and visual artist, Jocelyn creates immersive, multisensory performances that are as intimate as they are expansive.

Kristen Ford is a queer, biracial rock artist whose latest album Pinto is a bold, unfiltered reflection on identity, love, and resistance. Known for her high-energy live shows and socially conscious songwriting, Ford channels raw emotion into defiant anthems and tender confessions alike. Her work blends alt-rock hooks with searing political insight, addressing themes from queer joy to generational trauma. A longtime DIY artist with a national touring history, she co-wrote several tracks on Pinto with Ani DiFranco, further cementing her place as a fearless voice in contemporary indie music.

Rachael Sage is a prolific alt-pop artist, poet, and cancer survivor whose music fuses classical, folk, and pop influences into richly layered sonic tapestries. A longtime Ani DiFranco tourmate and founder of MPress Records, Sage has released over a dozen albums, including her deeply personal 2020 project Character, written during her recovery from endometrial cancer. With cinematic arrangements, expressive lyrics, and a strong commitment to social causes, Sage’s performances are both cathartic and inspiring, celebrating resilience, compassion, and the healing power of art.