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As a Taiwanese American artist and songwriter, Reston, Va., native Nate Tao stands out in the pop world. Having emerged from a home where both parents are deaf, he has created a world of music all around him. Most recently, his self-titled debut EP was nominated for an Independent Music Award, and his track “Sugar and Spice” will be featured on WiFi PR Group’s upcoming compilation, Indie Anthems Vol. 6.

Rock music has been a prevalent genre since its inception, and no indie compilation would be complete without a handful of promising rock artists. WiFi PR Group’s Indie Anthems Vol. 5 is no exception, and the album features several different rock and alt-rock groups for music fans’ listening pleasure.

At times relaxed, atmospheric music that gently washes over listeners and other times upbeat, impassioned anthems that get them moving, Feather Beds has found a niche that connects with listeners on many different levels and suits a variety of musical moods. Music lovers can finally get a complete picture of this complex sound when his debut album, The Skeletal System, is released this coming fall. In the meantime, the album’s first single, “Walter” will be released this summer following its inclusion on WiFi PR Group’s Indie Anthems Vol. 5 compilation, released in April.

Los Angeles may not be known for its country rock stars, but Scotty “Boy” McCoy has embraced his southern roots to create his own niche in this buzzing music community. By blending both his Tennessee roots and his current West Coast locale, his single “California Cowgirls” was born, and the track will be featured on WiFi PR Group’s upcoming compilation, Indie Anthems Vol. 6.

For having been together for less than a year, Sarasota, Fla., fusion group Ari and the Alibis have already begun making waves in their Tampa Bay indie music scene and carry the potential to spread their music far beyond state lines. Sporting a sound most often compared to Chicago, Tedeschi Trucks and Squirrel Nut Zippers, this musical outreach will begin when their track, “Bon Appetit,” is featured on WiFi PR Group’s upcoming compilation, Indie Anthems Vol. 6.

There’s a delicate sweetness about Natalie Major and her soft, impassioned voice as it overlays simple, driving pop melodies. She creates a sound that exudes a dreaminess and fervor that can be felt in her originals and covers alike. This sound will come forth on her upcoming EP, Little Mockingbird, set to release this summer alongside her first single, “The Rescue.”

Hailing from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, punk-folk rock quartet Hoodoo Zephyr have turned the genres on their heads to create a sound that at one moment rocks a crowd to a frenzy and another soothes them back down with songs that croon with their rich Scottish heritage. Building the foundation for what they’ve dubbed “polk”—or a cross between punk and folk—Hoodoo Zephyr has returned from an eight-year hiatus to reinvigorate their band’s beloved sound and share it with the rest of Scotland and the music world.

For a full, bold and jam-worthy blues rock sound, fans have come to the right place. Straight out of the London rock ‘n’ roll scene, blues rock purveyors Stellify are armed with their latest recording effort, Live at the 100 Club, and their track “Hide” is featured on WiFi PR Group’s compilation, Indie Anthems Vol. 5.

The soul world just got a little sweeter. When his track “Taffy,” featuring hip, internationally renowned DJ Kid Koala, is included on WiFi PR Group’s compilation, Indie Anthems Vol. 5, the entire globe of music lovers will be exposed to Kenny Wesley, a fresh new face of soul they didn’t even know they were missing out on. Combining sensual lines with gently crafted falsettos, vocalist Kenny Wesley is out to prove to his childhood bullies that this soulful nerd can put out music that the whole world will love.

The Afterwhile are a family band in its purest form. Hailing from New Smyrna Beach, FL, the Cuchetti siblings, plus bassist Alex Ceserani, have dominated the Central Florida music scene with their raw, dreamy folk sound that harks back to the types of music they’ve been surrounded by since their musical childhoods.