“Native Sun grows with increasing urgency in the face of the inexorable climate crisis, growing civil division, and overlapping public health emergencies. Colombian-American songwriter Danny Gomez (vox/guitar) battles the impotence of our time when it seems, to use the words of Voltaire, common sense is not so common. Nico Espinosa (drums) and Justin Barry (bass) round out the resonant rhythms & Jack Hiltabidle (lead guitar) create a space of controlled chaos at high-energy live shows as well as detailed and layered recordings. Raw and honest, the New York band delivers solace and catharsis to all audiences—singing about grief, disillusionment with our time, and lovingly documenting the lives of the outcasts and misfits. Native Sun channels the grit of punk with the tenor of the times when rock ‘n’ roll could change something.Their latest EP Off With Our Heads, produced by Walter Schreifels (Quicksand, Gorilla Biscuits, Rival Schools) is out now via Grand Jury Music (Twin Peaks, TOLEDO, Carl Barât) and Rough Trade Publishing.”
Mad Mesa is a college rock band based in Northern Vermont. Taking inspiration from the greats of the 60s & 70s, the band takes a modern approach to this timeless genre. The pounding drums, driving guitar riffs, and powerful vocals all connect to create a truly unique sound. The band has performed all over the New England area, from basements to the big stage. Creating a high-energy, captivating show has always been a high priority for Mad Mesa. Fans of live music should look forward to tour and festival dates in the coming months. crev, Mad Mesa’s debut EP was recorded at the Old Mill Recording Studio in East Arlington, VT. Written, produced, & mixed with the help of Northern Vermont University students, the album is an accurate introduction to the band. From raucous guitar solos to intimate acoustic sections, the EP is a dynamic, cohesive project developed by hard-working college students.