Competing Artists

Salahyy is a Other project competing in Hybrid L1-L2. My role is the creative director and music producer: I write the concept and lyrics, guide the AI to make the melody, instruments, and vocals, refine the output, and then handle the audio engineering and all visual direction for the album and video. Track selected directly by user

Composer, percussionist, and educator crafting hybrid electro-acoustic music where polyrhythm, orchestral color, and modern electronics converge. Drawing rhythmic fire from Copeland and Peart, narrative depth from Gabriel and Sting, and the cinematic sweep of progressive rock, his work balances structural clarity with visceral momentum. Raised in Southern California and trained at UC Irvine in percussion and composition, Schultheiss blends classical rigor, jazz elasticity, and progressive storytelling into a singular voice. As Head of Percussion Studies & Electro-Acoustic Composition at the Middle Tennessee Conservatory of Music, he champions a simple idea with radical implications: the DAW isn’t just a tool—it’s an instrument.

A project to evoke authentic wildness and to create frequency fields that invite us back into the awareness of continous presence. BE THE NU.

I’m a creator from Sweden and the founder of The Leftovers. I don’t come from a music background. The project started with writing. After losing a close friend eight years ago, I began writing a private manuscript as a way to deal with grief. It was never meant to become music. At some point, a fictional band called The Leftovers appeared in the story. I became curious about how they would sound and started experimenting with AI music tools. The book slowly stopped. The band didn’t. Today, I write the lyrics, shape the concept, and lead the creative direction. I work between storytelling, identity and new creative tools. I use AI as an amplifier — not to replace human intention, but to strengthen it. My focus is building a human-first music project that explores authorship, process and imperfection in a time where generative tools are becoming part of creativity.

A 20-year veteran of solo live looping, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of one-man band sounds for the ultimate personal experience. My mission is the radical intersection of minimalist hardware and maximalist sound. I focus on hyper-portable setups—centered around a DIY 1-string electric guitar and mobile technology—that allow me to improvise high-fidelity, rich band sounds in any environment. For me, the priority is not the final product, such as a polished studio recording, nor is it the act of performing for an audience. Instead, my primary goal is to elevate my own state of flow and happiness through the process itself. It’s the pursuit of the "improvisation dopamine"—refining a seamless rig that extracts the raw joy of spontaneous creation anywhere, anytime. I bridge primitive grit with sophisticated mobile DSP to redefine the depth of solo musical exploration.

using mostly acoustic stringed instruments and voice(s), simple settings that serve the song

starpilgrims explore human relationships, fluid authorship, modular identity, personal boundaries, agency, social phenomena & subcultural dynamics through POV reality versus declarative statement, and participation, co-creation rather than consumption of music. curation guided by coherence.

Our goal is to show up honest everyday. To create what stimulates our Imagination and what we feel in our Hearts. That might show up as a poetic and emotional ballad, a dirty south anthem, or even a rageful expression of the existential dread we all feel. Music has made us feel seen for as long as we've been listening to it, we just want to connect with people in the same way.

Itai Leibowitz (I+AI, @iplusai) is an artist, producer, and community builder whose work lives where mindfulness meets electronic rhythm. A former Carnegie Hall performer once described by The New York Times as “fearless… and with no little agility,” Itai blends emotional depth with hypnotic minimalism — crafting sounds that feel both intimate and expansive. He first drew global attention when he won Suno’s inaugural remix contest, earning a $25K prize for his reimagining of a 's track with a classical-inspired version, "Sound the Violin". A year later, he launched his own I+AI Remix Contest, inspiring more than 3,000 creators around the world to remix his songs and build a vibrant creative community. I+AI's music ranges from the meditative to electronic and house, inviting stillness and ecstatic motion to coexist, turning introspection into rhythm and sound into connection.

Ellis Mo is a curiosity-driven kids music project turning big questions into high-energy dance pop for families. Blending education with infectious beats, Ellis Mo transforms topics like dinosaurs, space, and science into songs kids can move to and remember. Built as an AI-native music brand, Ellis Mo uses cutting-edge creative tools to rapidly produce songs, videos, and interactive content, enabling a scalable and globally adaptable approach to children’s media. The project sits at the intersection of music, education, and technology—designed not just as an artist, but as a next-generation kids IP platform. Based in Nashville, Ellis Mo is focused on creating joyful, repeatable content experiences for kids ages 3–9 and the adults who love them, with a vision to expand into live events, digital products, and character-driven storytelling.

Jarvus Jones is a TENNESSEE based singer, songwriter, and spoken word artist known for creating “Mountain sounds”—a blend of soulful music and reflective storytelling centered on mental health, true faith, rest, and spiritual alignment with the Creator. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, his musical foundation was shaped through church, choir, and concert band. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), which informs his nuanced approach to emotional wellness, identity, and personal transformation. His artistry began as a personal outlet during seasons of emotional and mental struggle, eventually developing into a deeper exploration of purpose, healing, and truth. Drawing from lived experiences—including mental health challenges, personal loss, and spiritual renewal—his work carries both authenticity and depth. Through themes of obedience, restoration, and covenant loyalty, his music invites listeners into reflection, clarity, and alignment. Sonically mixing acoustic instrumentation, spoken word, and righteous vocals to create an intimate and Abel sound. Influenced by CALLEDOUT MUSIC, JORDAN G, PS RAINE, TODD G. MARANDA C., V1CTORY, LEON BRIDGES his style restores timeless expression with true density and depth. Creating from a place of obedience rather than personal desire and ambition, his mission is to use music as a tool for restoration—helping listeners reconnect with identity, discovering true peace, and walk in their unique purpose.

The song was actually written on true events. I’ve literally turned my experiences into a form of art that people can enjoy and relate to. I love when people tell me that they have been through similar situations that I’ve written about. With a strong background in hip hop, I tried combining pop and hip hop to give my music a distinctive flavor.

V3LLY’s project is rooted in pain, pressure, loyalty, and purpose, turning real-life struggle into music people can feel. His sound blends raw emotion, melodic intensity, and honest storytelling, creating records that are both personal and powerful. What people remember is the truth — the hunger, the heart, and the kind of feeling that gives you goosebumps, raises the hair on your arms, and stays with you long after the song ends.

Paul Anthony Rashley — U.S. Army LRSD veteran turned NYU Tisch scholar and pioneer of Fuguewave™. ‘The Distance’ is my latest: Baroque song architecture (V, V2, B, Chorus, Outro) demanding your full attention, delivered in relentless 7/8 time. No bubble-gum pop here — just dissonance, polyrhythm, and emotional depth forged in deep-field sonic reconnaissance. This one’s all mine. Finished yesterday. Now it’s time to go the distance in the Make-A-Thon.

Hey everyone. I'm Seb. And I want to say that writing an introduction like this... very, very hard. But here we go. I make tired dadcore music for semi-functionals. The people who do the work, but are quietly struggling. I write about parenthood, pressure, anxiety, responsibility, and the quiet weight of showing up every single day. So you and I get to sit together, recognize it, and realize that we're not alone. My music is raw and honest, some would say too personal. But I believe that is what music is for: the emotions that are too big too contain and where you need to know there are others that feel the same. To find that connection, to feel together.

JAY-ME is a Other project competing in Hybrid L1-L2.