Ryat

Initially formed as the solo endeavor of Christina Ryat, her eponymous band absorbed Tim Conley to become a fleshed-out duo in 2009. Since then, the band has won over audiences and critics alike with its experimental electropop, full of big beat sounds and Christina's soulful vocals. The Philadelphia-based group has become known for its live shows, as both multi-instrumentalists have a knack for creating music in an unconventional way and are able to include enough improvisations to surprise listeners while still performing enough songs off the album to appease the ardent fan.