Julian Lofton is a performer and songwriter from Maryland.
Follow his journey through passionate live guitar/bass performance, as well as soulful musical arrangements.
Alejandra Cruz grew up by the beach, but you won’t mistake her songs for breezy summertime fare.
She writes from the point of view of outcasts and misfits, bringing a new perspective and incisive wit to her tales of relationships gone wrong. With a smoky voice trained on jazz classics and a stacked backing band, she combines a vintage sound with modern material to thrilling effect.
Recent Projects
Julian adds a distinctive level of groove, taste and musicality to the music he works on, spanning across genres.
fallback - nightlife
Another groovy track from nightlife.
new low - nightlife
The breakout track of nightlife, an energetic blend of R&B and heavy rock.
Pathological - Dale and the ZDubs
A manic rock-reggae track, featuring Bumpin Uglies.
Humble Beginnings
Before hitting the stage professionally, Julian spent years writing and producing music with his friends from his dorm room. A self-taught producer working on a college student’s budget, he created expressive and unique songs.
Compass
Released in the fall of 2015, Compass is a lyrical concept EP about discovering one’s own path. It also signified Julian’s departure from production and to live music.
Revelations
Released in the fall of 2014, Revelations is a meditative and contemplative instrumental EP. It tells a morose and resigned story, narrated by an acoustic-electric guitar.
Duality
Released in the summer of 2014, Duality is Julian’s first official release - a lyrical EP that explores the fantasies and reality of relationships.
“We don’t know what we’re doing but we know we’re doing it wrong.”
“Soleado”
Upcoming Shows
New Album Out Now
Over ten songs, Cruz’s new album charts a year in the life of a cast of characters who step in and out of the shadows. Featuring lush production and a full string section, it’s her most accomplished album to date.