Local Scene feat. Kid Named Rhi, Suncrest, & Vinny Anthony

Vinny Anthony leads a coll ective of young musicians from the DC metropolitan area, bringing together some of the region’s most promising up-and-coming artists. Having played everything from intimate house shows to established venues throughout the DMV, Vinny lives up to the name of his 2025 album SELF PROCLAIMED LOCAL LEGEND.

Jammin Java Battle of Band winners, SunCrest, is a four-piece alternative rock band out of Northern Virginia that’s quickly carving out a name in the DMV music scene. Formed in 2024, the band—Dexter, Will, Joaquin, and Matt—channels the spirit of bands like Deftones, Incubus, Muse, The Fall of Troy, and Queens of the Stone Age into a sound that’s equal parts atmospheric, heavy, and groove-driven. Their original music blends driving guitar riffs, punchy rhythms, and soaring melodies, creating songs that feel both raw and anthemic. On stage, SunCrest is a force, turning every show into a full-throttle experience fueled by tight musicianship and a magnetic stage presence.

Rhiannon Rueda performs unde r the stage name ‘kid named rhi’, an indie pop singer-songwriter based in DC. Her band blends indie pop, alternative, and jazz influences, similar to Alice Phoebe Lou, Crumb, Kate Bollinger, and Remi Wolf. She’s played at local venues like Pie Shop, DC9, and Jammin’ Java. She currently features a guitarist, bassist, drummer, keys, and a horn section bringing together an eclectic and charismatic force live. Having just released her first EP, “Major 7” she continues to build her presence in the DMV area performing with local and touring bands such as Virg, Dusk Whales, Lua Flora, Dolly Ave, and Soft Palms.