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For ten years Philadelphia Slick has thrilled crowds with sick rhythms and infectious lyricism. Heralded by true hip hop heads to music fans who had long given up on the genre, Philly Slick combines infectious hip hop drums and bass with lush melodies and witty, thought-provoking lyricism. Frontman Noesis not only rhymes and sings but will frequently break out his saxophone for hooks and solos, while Keyboardist El Smooth doubles as the group's 'hype-man.' Mike Polinsky mans the bass and bass keys, while newcomer Lionel Forrester Jr. crushes the drums. The band’s newest album, Earth Rocks Harder, drops April 28th on Badtape Music.

The 7th Matrix exists to help raise awareness in SF&F fans about the tremendous amount of exceptional independent genre web series and short films available on the web. The site was founded in 2013 by Rod T. Faulkner, a lifelong fan of speculative fiction. Rod's interest in genre entertainment began as a child, with his watching syndicated reruns of the original Star Trek television series. His other interests include reading comic books (primarily independents) and epic SF&F novels, enjoying genre television, and exploring narratives in speculative fiction by marginalized groups. He also is a chocoholic, and eats more of it than the law should allow.

TATIANA MOROZ is a soulful, outspoken singer-songwriter, and one of the premier artists in the blockchain and liberty activist communities. Following the release of several independently produced LPs, EPs and singles, Tatiana’s next album Keep The Faith is set to be released March 31, 2017, funded solely by cryptocurrency. Her music is a fresh take on the folk style of the revolutionary 60’s and 70’s, an original blend of pop, alternative country, rock, and blues. Tatiana is the creator of Tatiana Coin, the world’s first ever artist cryptocurrency. Tatiana Coin and other artists coins allow for connecting fans directly to artists. A driving force in the industry, she is also the Founder of Crypto Media Hub, a PR, marketing and advertising agency for the Bitcoin space. “The Tatiana Show” podcast streams on several outlets, including the Let’s Talk Bitcoin network, and is quickly growing with thousands of listeners each week. Tatiana performs and speaks at conferences all over the world, including SXSW, Nasdaq, the National Libertarian Party Convention, Freedom Fest, and Inside Bitcoins. She has appeared on Fox’s Stossel, the New York Times, RT America, Infowars, Bitcoin Magazine, Sonic Scoop and many more. During her public appearances, Tatiana shares her journey as the first artist in the crypto space, and details her support for friend Ross Ulbricht. His case has inspired her work, speaking out against the drug war and for prison reform. She also speaks about why artists and regular folks should be enthusiastic about cryptocurrencies, and how Tatiana Coin can be adapted for other artists. Her appearances usually end with a musical performance.