Fort Lowell Records Takes Over Avenue B for Alt-Zalea Music Fest Showcase
12:00 — RizzyBeats
1:00 — Blase
1:45 — Sheme of Gold
2:30 — Tercel
3:15 — Fuzz Jaxx
4:00 — Sean Thomas Gerard
4:45 — MoeSOS DC
5:30 — Tracy Shedd
6:15 — Haji P.
7:00 — Blab School RizzyBeats DJing throughout the day and supporting select performances
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RIZZYBEATS
SET TIME: 12:00 PM
DJing throughout the day and supporting select performances
RizzyBeats is an American hip-hop producer whose style employs sampled-based production, often direct from vinyl, as a means of conveying his sonic messages. He began making beats at the age of seventeen while in high school. RizzyBeats has released many instrumental projects of his own, as well as produced artists such as Coastal Connection, RYAN ELLiS. Louis., and Sheme OG. In addition, RizzyBeats is a member of Beats & Coffee, a Wilmington, North Carolinas-based hip-hop producer collective.
“Initial Spark” BY RIZZYBEATS
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BlaSE
SET TIME: 1:00 PM
Chicago-born and Wilmington-based multi-instrumentalist Blase unveils his most expansive and heartfelt project yet with Somewhere Out There, released through Fort Lowell Records. Known for merging shimmering synth layers with warm indie pop foundations, Blase has evolved from his early days as a Chicago drummer into a solo artist who transforms fleeting feelings into vivid musical worlds. Inspired by a transformative journey traveling across the entire United States, the album captures the essence of wide-open landscapes and the quiet revelations found on the road. With Somewhere Out There, he invites listeners on a journey that feels both personal and universal — an exploration of solitude, connection, and the unexpected places where we find meaning.
“SOMEWHERE OUT THERE” BY BLASE
Sheme of Gold
SET TIME: 1:45 PM
Born and raised in Goldsboro, North Carolina, who relocated to Wilmington to attend culinary school in 2019, six months before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. His unique style of hip hop is nostalgic and psychedelic, which grabs the listeners attention right away. His stories shed light on the struggles he’s endured and the confidence and braggadocio it takes to make a man of this stature.
“SAME SONG” by SHEME OF GOLD
TERCEL
SET TIME: 2:30 PM
Drawing sonic inspiration from the 90’s and early 2000’s indie scene, focusing their efforts on a pure wall of sound, the textures and dynamics have turned into anthemic indie hits that feel familiar.
Tercel will remind you of your favorite band, the one you listened to that summer you were driving with the windows down at the turn of a season. The guitar leads, swathed in fuzz and reverb, will bury into your psyche. The lyricism, yearning for a brighter future, a cold swim, a world where women don’t live in fear, and when the sun comes up we greet it with open arms.
“HERON” by TERCEL
FUZZ JAXX
SET TIME: 3:15 PM
Fuzz Jaxx and CoolOutSessions are a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from Georgia (FJ) and North Carolina (COS) the love and knowledge they have for the music and culture is astonishing. Fuzz had bars beyond the average emcee and a stage presence to match. The smooth melodic tones that CoolOutSessions provides compliments Fuzz’s voice and lyrics. The two are creating a different sound that is slowly but surely grabbing ears. Also, the production is far beyond the watered down versions of what hip hop is today. Their sound is a definite throwback and tribute to J Dilla and Native Tongues vibes.
“Welcome to hip-hop” by Fuzz jaxx & CoolOUTSESSIONS
Sean Thomas Gerard
SET TIME: 4:00 PM
After five years of growth as a musician and father, Sean Thomas Gerard is back with Stay In Your Light. Gerard, who records in a humble corner of his family’s garage that doubles as a playroom for his two daughters, shares “I think about some day when I’m gone, my kids will be able to put on my records and feel like they can spend time with me again” about his music. The artist’s take on the indie-folk sound is refreshing and personal. Stay In Your Light is a comforting symphonic hug that aims to preserve the innocence of those Gerard holds dearest.
“Brightside” by Sean Thomas Gerard
MOSOS DC
SET TIME: 4:45 PM
MoeSOS DC, originally hailing from Washington DC, is a hip‑hop artist known for his laid‑back, introspective flow and emotionally driven storytelling. Often collaborating with his brother DAMM!TMITCH, he delivers moody, reflective tracks like “So Far Gone” that unpack personal relationships over sparse, atmospheric beats. His sound balances vulnerability and vibe, weaving lyrical candor into the hustle of East Coast hip‑hop.
Tracy Shedd
SET TIME: 5:30 PM
Haji P.
SET TIME: 6:15 PM
Haji P. (short for Pajamas) is a North Carolina based multi-talented artist, who is heavily influenced by 80s / 90s pop culture. As the illustrator ‘HP Fangs’, he is known for drawing big teeth on things. Haji is also a Middle / High School Art Teacher at the Glow Academy, has always been in youth advocacy and development, and uses the word “dope” – a lot. Haji P.’s last musical release was his album, ‘Neighborhood Kid’, and he is sometimes found rapping with the San Francisco based collective, Rec League.
“Shoot the breeze” by Haji P.
Blab School
SET TIME: 7:00 PM
Blab School is a post-punk quartet from North Carolina. Their self-titled debut LP comes out on Fort Lowell Records on June 6, 2024. Taking philosophical cues from American post-punk bands like the Wipers and Talking Heads, also incorporating the goth-adjacent tones of bands like Joy Division and Killing Joke, and adding the often danceable and joyfully nihilistic aesthetic of 21st-century punk, Blab School makes music that is simultaneously urgent and fun, upbeat and crooked, loud and thoughtful.