Formed in Logan, Utah in early 2018, The Painted Roses began as an outlet for songwriter Cole Stocker (guitar/vocals) to share a catalog of folk-centric songs written in his time at Utah State University. The band has seen several lineup changes, but has largely centered around core members Alex Schneider (guitar) and  Allie Harris (guitar/vocals). The band released their debut album "Stone Cold Killer" in 2021, at the time labeled "the epitome of a musical masterpiece" by Salt Lake Underground Magazine (SLUG).

The After Hours are an American recording project, based out of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 
Known for their vibe-heavy, emotionally captivating songwriting and their high-energy live performances.

Their new album, Late Night Social, orchestrates atmospheres adorned with catchy, pop melodies; think indie surf goes to prom.

The band consists of Jordan Trevino (vocals, guitar, bass, drums), Sean Saman (guitar, bass, keyboards), Elena Rossetto (vocals, bass, keyboards, percussion). The live band also features Austin Weaver (drums).
 

Free Range Marmot is an innovative indie rock band from Boulder, Colorado.  They emerged onto the music scene in 2013.  The band's diverse musical style defies categorization. Drawing inspiration from folk and alternative rock, they've honed a unique sound featuring reflective lyrics, catchy melodies, rich instrumentation, and a large selection of danceable covers. Their 2019 debut EP, "You Never Know," 2022 release "Staring at the Sun," and 2024 release, “Throne,” showcase their evolving songwriting prowess, delving into themes of self-discovery, love, and freedom.

Indie rock band out of Spokane, WA puts on an unforgettable, fun and energetic show.  Front man, Rory, goes all out and does not leave concertgoers disappointed.  He has worked hard to refine the Snacks-at-Midnight sound and the group's passion exudes from their music.  SAM's newest album, What You Think You Want is multi-genre with a music-for-everyone attitude.  It's laden with indie rock, alternative and even a little punk.

Conrad Mata is a producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist. His independently produced sophomore album, Still, received wide acclaim for its versatility in genre, originality in style, and earworm melodies; with over 25k streams within the first month of release. 

Conceived as a solo recording project in late summer of 2023, Decor Hans initially facilitated a desire to record home demos with a stream of consciousness approach. The more the songs lingered, the more the prospect of playing them live seemed to present itself. Mason Rogers, Maxwell Tretter, Julie Clement, and Tobias Bank formed to concretize a live set and play their first show later that winter at Wolverine Farms in Fort Collins, Colorado.

After a heartbreak, a lost job and a government ordered shutdown, singer-songwriters, Mellik Gorton and Meghan Mallon, joined forces to become The Non-Renewed. Mallon pulls from artists like Haim, Brandi Carlile and Avril Lavigne, while Gorton leans into the folk-rock world of Andy Shauf, Pinegrove and boygenius. Despite differences in their music preferences and even personalities, the magic comes when it all collides. The pair’s warm, raspy harmonies and playful, guitar-forward melodies shape earnest tunes that range from folk-rock to soul-pop. 

The Photo Atlas is a dance punk band from Denver Colorado. Fronted by Alan Andrews Jr. and formed in 2003 The Photo Atlas has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Vampire Weekend,Tom Petty, Portugal. The Man, and Neon Trees. They’ve performed at major festivals including SXSW, CMJ, and Warped Tour, and have toured extensively across the U.S. and internationally.

Cherokee Social is an Indie Pop duo that sounds like a 5 piece. The lead singer Julian Navarro started out on drums as early as 3 years old and quickly graduated to bass, vocals, guitar, and pro tools as he grew up in the Baltimore music scene. Almost being signed 3 separate times throughout his career he finally started taking off when he moved to Denver and rebranded his project from Faceless Ones to Cherokee Social. Shortly after this rebrand he picked up guitarist Alex Creighton who brought energetic guitar solos and added staged energy to the band.

We pull from a wide array of influences including noise rock, indie folk, post-rock, ambient, and industrial. We’re very energetic on stage and go out of our way to engage with the audience through loud, dense compositions that capture the room. We want to try and carve out our own in niche in FoCo and in Colorado in general. We’d love to play FoCoMx as we’ve all gone out and seen shows for the event for years and have a blast every time.