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JONAH KAGEN
23-year-old singer and songwriter, Jonah Kagen, grew up in Savannah, Georgia. He took up guitar at the age of six, diving deep into the instrument’s technical aspects after his musician grandfather showed him performance videos. He further found inspiration in the music of guitarist Andy McKee, whose finger-style technique lit a creative fire within. “He opened my eyes to what an acoustic guitar could be,” he recalls, as he dove deeper into creating music on his own. “If you can bring somebody something with your music that they can’t get anywhere else, there’s nothing better than that.” Jonah’s debut EP, ‘georgia got colder,’ was released in December 2022 on Arista Records. He’s already cut impressive figures with over 140M+ global streams, a US tour supporting Maisie Peters, ~2 million Spotify monthly listeners, and was included on Shazam’s 2023 predictions list. An exciting new voice bringing undeniable energy and sincerity through his multifaceted sound, he is undoubtedly on the rise.
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STEINZA
STEINZA, a versatile songwriter, artist, and producer hailing from Virginia Beach, VA, now calls Nashville, TN home. With his poignant lyrics and self-produced tracks, he's seen a remarkable surge, accumulating over 15 million streams in 2023 alone. Throughout his work, STEINZA maintains a consistent message and delivery in his songwriting, carving out sonic territories reminiscent of artists like Noah Kahan, Briston Maroney, and Matt Maeson.
In 2023, STEINZA embarked on a nationwide tour as direct support for acclaimed artists such as Matt Maeson, Joe P, and Sam Nelson (lead of X Ambassadors), spanning 30 dates alongside his own headline shows in cities like Boston, Nashville, and his hometown of Virginia Beach. He's secured representation with UTA for booking under Marissa Smith & Kyle Levinson, and recently inked a deal with BMG for publishing.
His momentum skyrocketed in 2023, with monthly listeners catapulting from 20k to a peak of 600k. Notably, Spotify introduced "Juniper," a playlist spotlighting the burgeoning community of Gen-Z folk artists at the forefront of the folk music revival. STEINZA stood out as the sole artist featured with multiple tracks on the inaugural playlist, cementing his status as a rising force in the music industry.