Artist Spotlight

Meet Abullez and TrillsInterlude, two rising artists shaping a fresh wave in Vermont music through honesty, instinct, and community. Born in Kenya and raised in Vermont, Abullez started making music during the quiet days of the pandemic. What began as curiosity turned into a way for him to understand himself through writing and sound.TrillsInterlude, raised in Baltimore, grew up between musical theater and classic R&B. His real push into rap came from watching his older brother create. That early moment of inspiration eventually grew into his own artistic identity.

Meet Mohammed Almulla, better known as Medo, a rising creative voice whose lens captures everything from weddings and festivals to concerts, sports, and music videos. Medo’s story begins in Iraq, where his family owned an old Nikon camera. That simple tool sparked his curiosity, and when his father later bought him his first camera in Turkey, it set him on a path that would evolve into a lifelong passion. From making YouTube videos to covering local events, Medo quickly built a foundation through hands-on practice, self-teaching, and an endless drive to create.

Meet Jamaal, artist, dancer, singer, DJ, energy worker, and the soul behind Jamaal Vibes, a brand built around creative self-expression and spiritual movement. What started as inspiration from Amsterdam’s Yellow Claw in middle school has evolved into something deeper: a full-body, full-spirit experience.

Ceili Olivia is a multidisciplinary designer based in Burlington, Vermont, currently pursuing her BFA in Graphic Design at Champlain College. Her creative voice is bold, chaotic, and emotionally resonant, filled with expressive typography, layered textures, and a love for breaking the traditional rules of design. Ceili’s work lives at the intersection of feeling and form, designed to make viewers pause, process, and feel.

Meet Lindsey Centracchio, a Vermont-based painter and graphic designer, known for her incredible talent. In her home studio, she showcases her current and past work while sharing her passions, inspirations, and goals, highlighting the journey that brought her to her current position.

Topia is a Kiribati-American artist from Burlington, Vermont, blending hip-hop, R&B, and club music into a sound that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. His latest project, KO RABWA, is more than just an album—it’s a heartfelt thank you.

In a small yet powerful studio, Devon Dutchmaster and Sky Splitter—two artists with a shared passion for storytelling through music—sat down to reflect on their journey and the creation of their upcoming album, Puzzle Pieces. Their conversation revealed a deeply personal and creative partnership built on resilience, emotion, and a love for their craft.

Tuma, a Burlington-based artist and fashion designer, is building momentum as she designs and sells custom-designed clothing, as well as contributing to fashion events in the local area. 

Meet Flywlkr, a Burlington-based rap artist and producer known for blending melodic hip-hop, trap, R&B, and more. With the release of his new album ‘YW8?’, he's making a significant impact on the local music scene. The album, filled with club bangers and raw lyrics, showcases Flywlkr's journey and the motivation behind his craft.

Lisa Jamhoury is a new media artist exploring and redefining media as we know it. For decades now, our primary input with the technology around us has been contained to keyboard and mouse, and eventually multi-touch with the introduction of touch-first devices. We were also forced to learn and speak the same language as the device we were using, whether that was through coding, or interacting with devices and files we needed to tell the computer something specific on its terms, not ours. 

Meet Frankie White, a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-intrumentalist from Colchester, Vermont, whose music blends raw emotions with fearless creativity. From writing her first song at the age of ten, a playful tune meant for her sister, to preparing for her next big move to Nashville, Frankie’s journey has always been driven by curiosity and self-expression. 

Meet Savanah Tebeau-Sherry, a multidisciplinary artist from Colchester, Vermont whose figurative work explores vulnerability, distortion, and emotional connection through drawing, painting, and screen printing. Inspired by the Burlington art scene’s energy and support, Savanah infuses themes of love, body image, and human form into her art, often blending mediums in pursuit of surreal and thought-provoking imagery.

Amjed Jumaa is an Iraqi visual artist, born in 1968 and a member of the Iraqi Artists Syndicate, Basra branch. At the age of four, he was affected by polio, an early struggle that marked his childhood and led him to seek refuge in art. From the age of nine, drawing became his language of expression, a way to channel both dreams and pain into creativity.

HYP3R is an emerging artist in Vermont who is set to release his most ambitious project to date: “PERIOD”. Releasing this Friday, July 4th, HYP3R has incorporated many sounds and genres when recording songs for the project. Being inspired by greats such as Juice WLRD, XXXTentacion, and even Olivia Rodrigo, there is a lot of music to enjoy for everyone. “This album is very personal to me. But it’s not unrelateable. Anybody can relate to it”. 

Xistential is an alternative pop musician from Burlington, Vermont, known for crafting deeply relatable music that effortlessly blends pop, EDM, indie, and hip-hop elements. Xistential creates music designed to resonate with listeners on a personal level, bridging the gap between unique experiences and universal emotions.

Independent rapper and producer Robscure is making waves in the hip-hop scene with his introspective, genre-blending sound. Originally from Vermont and now based in New York City, Robscure’s music falls under a variety of hip-hop—sometimes chill, sometimes aggressive, but always deeply reflective. With his latest project, he’s taking listeners on a sonic journey through the fundamental forces of nature, using production, wordplay, and vocal delivery to embody each element’s essence.  

Vermont isn’t what comes to mind when you think of the music industry, but these two growing artists are making waves: Swaveoh, a Chicago-born rapper raised in Vermont, and the one and only David Chief. Their conversation is a window into the local music scene, its challenges, and the dreams driving them forward.

Meet Yumi, a creative director in Los Angeles and a film subject from Vermont, where her artistic journey began. At just 25, she reflects, “Growing up in rural Vermont was the hardest thing I've ever done,” a challenge that has profoundly shaped her music and creative expression. “Vermont birthed a graceful rage inside me,” she says, speaking to the mix of beauty and rebellion that defines her sound.

Meet David Chief, the beat-making maestro hailing from the vibrant music scene of Burlington, Vermont. As a producer and DJ, David's journey began during his college days, when he found his passion for crafting mesmerizing Lo-fi beats. What started as a hobby soon blossomed into a full-fledged musical journey, marked by his unique sonic creations that blend soulful melodies with infectious rhythms.