Ti-Tone Records - For "SOPHOMORE"

SOPHOMORE Album

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Climax Julian

David Bone

Climax Julian is an epic band formed by chance in a local community college, consisting of 5 talented artists: Carl the guitarist, Quentin, the drummer, Isaac the bassist, Jacob the lead guitarist, and David: the lead singer.

Many of the band members have different things to say about their band. Carl quotes that the band consists of, "beautiful men making beautiful music." Quentin says that they're good at "funky, stinky riffs from funky stinky spliffs." Isaac states humorously that the band members are, "Sproingly Gooby Floobers from the crystalline caves of Jupiter’s 39th moon." Jacob explains that the band's purpose is, "A bunch of misfit twinks that play music for people who listen
to music." Finally, David claims that he is "A true industry plant."

What an interesting band.

Instagram: @climaxjulian

VANNIE

Vanessa Sourisak

Vannie is an artist through and through. Vannie’s love of music runs through her veins; her dad bought her three guitars before the age of 10. She has a background in visual arts while also writing music in her free time.

Shallon Jacques

Shallon Jacques has always loved music. Since picking up her first instrument at the age of 6, she has since learned to play over 5 instruments and started songwriting at 15. Her work blends elements of indie pop and rock while maintaining a distinct voice rooted in authenticity and storytelling.

With a focus on writing that feels both personal and universal, Shallon Jacques draws inspiration from real experiences, translating them into songs that connect deeply with listeners. Her music reflects a commitment to honesty, emotional depth, and timeless songwriting.

To keep up to date with what she’s up to, follow her online @ShallonJMusic on all platforms!

Jacob Gautier

Jacob Gautier is a versatile musician and songwriter from somewhere in the lost slums of the Piedmont region that no one's ever heard of. Destined to redefine modern music with raw sounds and unmatched passion derived from hard-earned lessons from a young age that drove him to write about what most people dared to even think about. His melancholic, chaotic, intense way of writing, along with his stubborn determination, makes him stand out from his peers. But if there's one thing you need to know about him... it's that he's only getting started, and it's only going to get scarier from here.

Instagram: @jacobgautierofficial

TikTok: @jacob.gautier

tRANSEUNTE eRRANTE

jOSE rODRIGUEZ

Transeúnte Errante is a band hailing from Tobaccoville, NC. Originally the solo recording project of José Rodriguez, in 2023 the project expanded to include Jake Barfield on drums, Alan Ramirez on bass, Josh Jones on guitar, and Aaron Armwood on keys, synthesizers, and percussion

Ernest Thompson

Ernest Thompson is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the Carolinas (USA). He plays guitar, bass, banjo, violin, keyboards, and pedal steel, often all on the same recording. His 2022 debut album, The Words I Heard, on which he played 13 instruments and sang 9 original songs, was well-received by local and online press. Thompson’s style spans gentle country-folk, electric blues, rock, acoustic songwriter, boogie, and several shades in between, with lyrics about love and life. His sound has been compared to The Grateful Dead, Jim Croce, and Gram Parsons.

As a live solo performer, Thompson started out busking in Charleston, SC. He spent many hours on the street singing and playing guitar to anyone who would listen. He eventually upgraded to paid performances and became a staple on the local songwriter circuit. He has traveled to support his music, performing as far away as Nashville, Washington DC, Charlottesville, Athens (Georgia), Atlanta, and the Triad and Triangle of North Carolina.

These days, Thompson continues to write and hopes to release more albums. He is adept with entertainment technology and co-produces material for other artists.

Links/Social Medias:

Instagram - @ErnestThompson91

Facebook - Ernest Thompson Music

Bandcamp

Ever, Ending

Lorenzo Dimeo

Another comeback band on the roster!

Ever, Ending started in 2020 by Leo Kaiser as a solo project, inspired by bands such as Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, and Linkin Park. It took until 2023 for the band to form its own unique sound with the release of ‘Neptune’. By 2025 ever, ending has grown to a full 5 piece band, new members, Dallas Cox, Shark Jones, and Corbin Moore, adding a much needed fresh take for the band. In 2026 the band has many new releases that bring a new sound to the scene.

VZN

Alec Leon

VZN is an artist and synthesist who’s been a music fanatic for as long as he can remember. He started playing the piano at 5 years and fell in love with the connection the Instrument and he had. Being told that he was a lost cause and could never play, he never let that discourage him. Writing his own music at 14-years-old, he discovered the amazing abilities of the synthesizer at 26. He claims that synthesizer gave him the same connection he felt with the piano but with more, "sonic capabilities".

He is now a current student at GTCC, where he has collaborated with his good friend "Lil L" to make the music they want to with their rules. Both artists want to stand out by going against the standard song structures, and create their lyrics and sound by "feel" alone. They make a great team and are excited to expand their knowledge with other amazingly talented students to be the best artists they can be; with their knowledge, they hope to help others in the student express their true sound as well.