Anna Smyrk

IAN FISHER

Ian Fisher left his home state of Missouri when he was twenty one to roam the streets of Europe for fifteen years. His music, which Rolling Stone calls “Half Americana & Half Abbey Road-Worthy Pop”, mixes his rural Midwestern upbringing with a delicacy shaped by his time abroad. Simple, yet emotionally complex, he has the acoustic grit of an early Jeff Tweedy with a sentimental pen ready to strike a’la Townes Van Zandt. Fisher has written two thousand songs and performed them at a thousand shows around Europe, Africa, and North America. He lives between Toronto, Vienna, and his family farm.

With a voice described as ‘truly astonishing’ by Rolling Stone, Anna Smyrk is a powerful singer and songmaker from Naarm (Melbourne, Australia). Her songs are anthemic indie bombshells, pairing vulnerable lyrics with explosive arrangements and undeniable hooks.

The last year has been massive for Anna, with highlights including touring North America and Europe and official showcases at SXSW (Austin TX) and Folk Alliance International (Kansas City, MO).

Anna’s most recent EP, Cortisol and Blue Light, was recorded in Nashville with award-winning producers Jake Finch and Collin Pastore (boygenius, Lucy Dacus). The record sizzles with smart songwriting and wry observations as it explores themes of fight or flight and the push/pull effect in relationships. The record charted on US college radio and singles were added to MTV in Germany.

She’s toured non-stop, supporting some of Australia’s biggest artists (Birds of Tokyo, Tim Rogers, Bachelor Girl) and performing at some of Australia’s finest festivals (Woodford Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival). She’s showcased at international events all over the world, including NXNE (Canada), Folk Alliance International (USA) and Live at Heart (Sweden).

Described by Backseat Mafia UK as “a significant songwriter with an exceptional voice,” Anna Smyrk is a formidable artist on the rise. Her debut album will be released in 2025.

ASHLYN SISCO

Ashlyn Sisco is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas. Known for her introspective lyrics and warm vocal style, she blends traditional folk influences with modern storytelling. Her recent single, “Falling Asleep at the Wheel,” came out in November 2024 to lead her upcoming EP “Spiral” to be released in January 2025! Playing around Chicago in other bands throughout the past couple of years, Ashlyn is excited to begin performing more frequently as a solo act and can’t wait to share new music with people in a live setting!