Jacob Perez is a songwriter living in Cincinnati, OH. His songs are earthy, contemplative and full of vivid images and stories. He traverses many sonic traditions of American music, garnering comparisons to a wide range of artists from Jason Isbell to Pavement. His songs often lament the struggle of being a working-class artist, celebrate the joy of love and friendship and or parse through memories and past lives. On his upcoming third album, “There's So Many Ways to Live a Life,” Jacob’s songs are sharper than ever, full of characters who are carving a path in the hills and valleys of life. His live shows offer a sparse and intimate retelling of these stories, inviting the listener to feel a little bit less alone in the world.

Batch FAVORITE Caroline Sears is a Texas native, singer-songwriter, and guitarist based in Austin. Writing songs is her way of figuring out what she’s trying to say. As she’s been keeping track of her story, she has found that it’s not much different than anyone else’s. We win, we lose, we play again.