Lucius

Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius released their highly anticipated new self-titled album May 2 via Fantasy Records—their most personal and purposeful work to date. Their fourth studio album, Lucius finds the band returning to their roots with eleven new songs written and recorded without seeking outside influence—their first time doing so since their 2013 debut. Produced by band-member Dan Molad, the record explores topics such as relationships, grief and life’s complexities, with a unique vulnerability only made possible due the familial nature of the band. Released to widespread critical acclaim, The New Yorker praises, "The band’s new self-titled album reaches the pinnacle of a vibrant, harmonic enterprise," while Paste declares, “in the versatility of these new songs…it’s clear that their homecoming is a party you’ll want to RSVP to” and The A.V. Club proclaims, "You can hear the emotional and physical growth on this record—the sound of a band confidently evolving and starting a new chapter."

Known for their engaging live performances, Lucius has been featured on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” PBS' "Austin City Limits” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show" and has toured across the world. The group just kicked off their extensive “Gold Rush Tour," which includes upcoming stops in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago and many more, in addition to joining Mumford & Sons for select shows later this year. Throughout their acclaimed career, Lucius ’Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe have also become some of the most sought-after collaborators in popular music due to their “otherworldly” vocals (Los Angeles Times). The duo has recorded and performed with artists such as Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, John Legend, The Killers and Harry Styles, including appearances on the Grammy stage and NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” Lucius is Laessig, Wolfe, Molad and Peter Lalish.

Hurray for the Riff Raff

Alynda Segarra, founder of Hurray for the Riff Raff, is a modern-day wanderer whose experiences—growing up in the Bronx, living in squats, and traveling by train—have shaped their music. After years of blending folk and radical personal stories, Segarra’s latest album, The Past Is Still Alive, delves deeper into their past, exploring love, loss, and survival. The record is raw and vulnerable, with Segarra confronting grief after their father's death, reflecting on past experiences like addiction and LGBTQ+ solidarity. It is a powerful, distinctly American exploration of pain, hope, and the pursuit of freedom, echoing themes of community, outcasts, and survival.