HBM Presents: BITCHFEST '26
Description
If you’ve ever said “music isn’t exciting anymore,” this is us calling bullshit.
This is not your friend’s DIY event - this is a showcase featuring twenty of Los Angeles’ hardest-working, most electric artists. The kind you brag about discovering before they blow up. The “I saw them before the industry caught on” energy. Think next-era pop stars, cult-favorite songwriters, future headliners—all on one stage, one night, with a few very special guests sprinkled in for chaos and delight hosted by none other than The Head Bitch herself, Jessica Vaughn. No filler, no flops, no waiting around for the good set. Just wall-to-wall performances from artists putting in real work in LA right now.
With your ticket you get a drink ticket, bragging rights, guaranteed good times in our stellar community, the opportunity to win the baddest HBM merch, and the satisfaction of saying “yeah, I was there” when one of these artists inevitably pops off. Come be a bad bitch with taste and witness the future in real time.
LINEUP
All Made Up
Boh Doran
BITTERS
Cary Brothers
Daniel Ellsworth
Elizabeth Woolf
Ella Collier
Frances Anderson
Janelle Kroll
jayo
La Rhonza
LACES
LG (Team Genius)
POLINA
Ren Martinez
Riley Way
Samantha Margret
So What! Who Cares?
+ Special Guests!
Doors: 6:30pm
Showcase: 7:00pm
Lineup
All Made Up
All Made Up is the experimental pop project of musician and producer Allee Fütterer. Born and raised in Southern California amongst the skate kids and surfer bro’s; her music summons punk upbringing and blends it with the harsh reality that she’s a sensitive sweetie.
Boh Doran
BITTERS
BITTERS is an alt-pop/rock project featuring British front-woman Claudia Mills. Inspired by female 90s alt such as Garbage, No Doubt and The Cardigans, BITTERS combines sonic nostalgia with modern flair.
Cary Brothers
Since breaking out with his ballad “Blue Eyes” on the Grammy-winning Garden State soundtrack, Cary Brothers has reached hundreds of millions of listeners worldwide through songs that weave indie-folk vulnerability with sweeping cinematic emotion. Over the years, he has built a body of work that includes chart-topping releases, awards recognition, and genre-bending collaborations with global artists like Tiësto.
Daniel Ellsworth
Daniel Ellsworth is a prolific songwriter & multi-instrumentalist whose chimerical style falls somewhere between buoyant pop, indie rock, & hip-hop. An independent composer known for crafting inventive melodic hooks across multiple genres and projects (Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes, DARKMINDS, Chaos Emeralds, Lake Girlfriend, & REVEL), he’s currently releasing a solo piano instrumental album, as well as his solo debut, I HAVE / NO CLUE / WHAT / I’M DOING, a stunning, idiosyncratic pop collection that reveals his range and depth in four unique EPs.
Elizabeth Woolf
Ella Collier
Ella Collier is a genre-blending independent pop artist, songwriter, and producer from Atlanta, now based in Los Angeles. Known for packing spiritual and emotional depth into addictive hooks, she blends acoustic, hip-hop, and EDM under the umbrella of pop. Ella is currently releasing her debut album DANGEROUS, which has earned features in Vanity Fair and TMRW Magazine. She has been widely praised as “one to watch” by industry tastemakers worldwide.
Frances Anderson
Aubrey Frances Anderson‑Emmons is an American actress-turned-musician best known for portraying Lily Tucker‑Pritchett on ABC’s Modern Family from 2011 to 2020. This year, she made a bold artistic pivot: adopting the stage name Frances Anderson as she launched her musical career. Her debut EP, Drown - consisting of introspective indie‑pop/folk-tinged tracks - gives a nostalgic feel drenched in authenticity and vulnerability.
Janelle Kroll
jayo
LA born native, jayo, is an independent singer songwriter has amassed a following of over 4 million for his cinematic/comedic videos. He’s made many songs to be used in collaboration with brands like Chipotle, Uber Eats, Pacsun, Tostitos, Gringos and more! The multi-instrumentalist has come off doing his third national tour as an opener and is gearing up for his first headline tour coming soon! With talents in music, comedy, acting and hosting, jayo’s mission is to uplift people with his all around presence.
La Rhonza
LACES
LACES, known for her "cashmere voice" and darkly compelling yet warm and self-accepting alt-pop sound, has had her music featured in high-profile shows like NBC’s Found, Netflix’s Lucifer, and Freeform's Good Trouble. Acclaimed by Billboard with LACES’ song “moved” named the #7 sync in 2021 (featured in Netflix’s hit show Lucifer), she also writes for other artists and has been celebrated in Ladygunn, Wonderland Mag, Earmilk, and Flaunt, with a past that includes a stint on Geffen Records and a spot on The Voice.
LG (Team Genius)
POLINA
Polina is a Grammy-winning, platinum-selling artist whose catalog spans global pop and electronic music, generating hundreds of millions of streams and major international syncs. Her collaborations include Eminem (160M+), Felix Jaehn (90M+), Steve Aoki, Tiësto, and Nico De Andrea, with recent support from top DJs such as Black Coffee. Known for her distinct vocal presence, unique hooks, emo depth and visual identity, Polina continues to release forward thinking music, bringing us into her universe of cinematic storytelling, connecting left-of-center pop and electronic culture across worldwide markets.
Ren Martinez
Riley Way
Riley Way currently lives in the shadows of alt indie pop rock—moody, melodic, and quietly addictive, with collaborations alongside Grammy-winning artists and producers. But the next chapter is a sharp left turn: bolder, darker, and impossible to ignore. What’s coming isn’t just an evolution—it’s a whole new force about to make itself known.
Samantha Margret
Samantha Margret writes music for the woman who wants to own her history, her body, and her feelings. Samantha’s alt-pop songs feature layered vocals and bass driven beats. Her poetic lyrics are well suited to reflection on a late night drive, and her dark production displays a flare for the dramatic. She released her anti-patriarchy single, RAGE on June 24, 2022. Only a few hours later, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Since then, the title track of her debut EP has become a battle cry and an emotional release. If you're looking for an anthem to scream in your car or on the picket line, RAGE is for you.
So What! Who Cares?
So What! Who Cares? isn't just a band; it's a vibe, a night out, an invitation to dance. Their two female lead singers deliver sassy basslinesth irresistible hooks, harmonizing on top of reverb-drenched guitar riffs, funky basslines and beats that make it impossible to stand still.
+ Special Guests!
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