Indie rock ain't dead and bands like Hippo Campus are proving its alive, kicking and evolving to new heights! Formed in 2013 when frontman Jake Luppen, guitarist Nathan Stocker, bassist Zach Sutton and drummer Whistler Isaiah Allen met at the Saint Paul Performing Arts Conservatory in their native Minnesota, the quartet quickly became a fixture in their local indie scene before graduating to the mainstream with the release of their debut album Landmark in 2017.

The genre-defying maverick of modern country music is poised to launch a groundbreaking new chapter in his career. After a decade that saw him rise to the pinnacle of musical acclaim with his Grammy-winning work, Simpson is stepping into a fresh persona: Johnny Blue Skies. Marking this transformation, Simpson, under his new alias, is set to release his eagerly anticipated eighth studio album, "Passage Du Desir," on July 12, 2024. This album, his first as Johnny Blue Skies, is more than just a name change - it represents a bold reinvention and a new sonic landscape.