Megan Eppolito

Different Chris, an indie-rock artist who began making music at 13, always knew he wanted to turn his childhood dream into reality. He began his journey by creating tracks in his room and uploading them to SoundCloud. When asked how he got the name Different Chris, he explained, “I don’t really know; I just liked it and thought it looked nice. ‘Chris’ is such a simple name, and I wanted to be different, so when I had to select a username, I just came up with it.”

Interview takes place on February 21, 2026 at El Gato Cafe in Houston, TX. Chaney Sinclaire is a singer-songwriter and artist who started her music journey in late 2023. She is eager to share what motivated her to make her long-lived dream a reality. When reflecting on how her love of singing began, she recalls participating in school musicals. “I have always been singing. I was briefly an extra in musicals in school. I never did vocal lessons, but I always loved to sing,” she says. At the...

Blossom Aloe, a Houston-based Indie band, released their third album, The Silver Lining Shines Bright, on Feb. 13, 2026. The 11-track album features groovy guitar, catchy lyrics, and strong vocals. Each song tells a story while staying upbeat, featuring dreamy instrumentals. The band is made up of Mia Jane Coyle (Vocals), Casimiro Vargas (Keyboards and Vocals), Henry Grey Huelskamp (Guitar), Aaron Ruiz (Bass Guitar), and Ryan Faulkenberry (Drums).