Ashley Young (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.ashleyyoungmusic.com/">Website</a> / <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0TInbu4jw667VIW4muHWUe?si=MEWgfEycQoijznG5UezrMA">Spotify</a> / <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ashleydaydreaming.bandcamp.com/album/window-seat-demos">Bandcamp</a>)Just below the Arctic Circle, a songwriter with fiery, lush vocal texture warms her Ancestral land— Alaska. With her refreshing honesty and infectious laughter, Ashley Young invites you in like a friend. Ashley has supported <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hiatuskaiyote.com/">Hiatus Kaiyote</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://portugaltheman.com/">Portugal. The Man</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.crumbtheband.com/">Crumb</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://durandjonesandtheindications.com/">Durand Jones &amp; the Indications</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.blackbelteaglescout.com/">Black Belt Eagle Scout</a> and toured with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3C6wmSgnZuqxVQyBWujBsn?si=ZBnt0kXLS1GLLVYSTqCiJg">Medium Build</a>. Her act continues to captivate, bringing attention to Alaska’s vibrant music scene.Heart Machine (solo) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/heartmachineband?igsh=enU3MnZ5NGM5a3V4">IG</a> / <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/1mLq5QQEFdU?si=l7zbqy0In-oyBgR9">YouTube</a>)&nbsp;Heart Machine is an Indie Americana act from Fairbanks, AK.&nbsp; A deep dive into the sacred and profane, their sound has been described as “Northern Gothic”, with a gravitas and humor that ranges from spoken confessional to howled exorcism.&nbsp;Spring of 2025 Heart Machine will dropping their first LP “Rites” wherever you stream your music, as well as on compact disc, for the dads.&nbsp;&nbsp;Natt Meek has long made an impact on our community through her support behind-the-scenes for local festivals like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/nwfolklife/">@nwfolklife</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/timberfest/">@timberfest</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/dayindayoutfest/">@dayindayoutfest</a>. After a lifetime of quietly making music in the shadows, she is now stepping into her voice, exemplifying the power of community and creativity.