Long before the first volume of his 2×4 EP series, everything about Chicago based pop/soul sensation Aryk Crowder has been about building a sturdy, tangible structure on which his unique vision can thrive. From his early four-track recordings in a studio apartment to recent grass-roots efforts in crowd-sourcing and charity work to the hand-stamped artwork and distribution of 2×4 it’s all innovative, creative and certainly DIY, but Crowder’s ethic also hearkens back to a time before DIY was hip or underground. With his own two hands, Crowder isn’t building walls in order to stand-out, so much as bridges. Whether solo or joined by his infections live band, Crowder has wow’d audiences as an opener for Yuna, Mat Kearney, and a slew of others as well as at a sold-out, debut appearance at Angels & Kings (owned by Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz). Crowder has also racked up several stunning live on-air performances on WGN 720AM, WBEZ 91.5FM, Vocalo 90.7FM and Fearless Radio, reaching worldwide audiences listening over the internet.

Ben Noble is a Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter. His music is a haunting beauty that ferries you into a troubled yet true sleep. Noble’s sound is heavily influenced by artists such as: Sufjan Stevens, S. Carey, Bon Iver, and Damien Rice.

Josh Clutter is a Singer-Songwriter based out of Minneapolis, MN. Throughout the last 3 years, Josh has released 2 albums, booked multiple independent tours and has played hundreds of shows in the Twin Cities. Josh also loves cats.