Meet the Janky Wheelhouse artists.
A collective of raw, resilient, and rising artists.
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OUR COLLECTIVE
DAWNA
Dawna makes music that sits somewhere between a gut punch and a daydream. Their sound blends lo-fi textures, emotional vocals, and offbeat storytelling to explore the messier parts of being human. With a background in poetry and a love for sounds that don’t follow the rules, Dawna isn’t here to perform perfection—just honesty that move.
Hardy Bourbon
Performing and producing for artists across the greater Portland and Los Angeles areas, Hardy Bourbon transcends boundaries. At just 19 years old, Hardy and his band Burbya produce, mix, and master all of their own sounds—reminiscent of early 2000s hip-hop and R&B. The phrase “It takes a village” couldn’t be more true. Through positive yet grounded lyrics, those who’ve influenced them will always find a presence in their songs, as they continue to expand our sonic perception of hip-hop.
Jade
Jade performs from a place of yin or yang energy. Deeply into meditation and spiritual practice, she connects her creative expression to Zen—a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes experiential wisdom, especially through zazen meditation. Jade values exploring life from many perspectives through a musical outlet and believes in having fun and being fully present with others.
Jolly Wrapper
Jolly Wrapper — that’s “Wrapper” with a “W” — is a Portland-grown creative flowing through music, spoken word, and visual art. Blending sharp social insight with playful charm and unapologetic weirdness, his work bridges deep truths and light-hearted joy. His genre-hopping sound—spanning hip-hop, bedroom pop, and R&B—brings infectious energy to every performance. Whether he’s dropping bars or doing a lil silly dance, Jolly makes space for both reflection and playfulness.
Offstage, he’s just as curious—into metal detecting, rockhounding, coin collecting, and munching on cilantro. Jolly doesn’t just blur artistic boundaries—he flips them into invitations, inviting everyone to show up fully, joyfully, and unapologetically themselves.
PAE
PAE, which stands for Peace Above Everything, is not just an artist but a living philosophy. Inspired by unorthodox musicians, lyricists, and poets, PAE seeks to illuminate both the lightest and darkest parts of the world. As he always says: “Peace Above Everything, but I’m still about the pay.”
Refugio
24-year-old hip-hop artist Refugio strives to uplift the community and those whose perspectives don’t often have platforms—leaving no feeling left untold. Refugio is releasing an EP later this month titled How Could I Not Smile and will be performing songs from it tonight.
Ruskii
Ruskii is a Portland-based DJ, producer, and artist known for blending hip-hop, soul, and experimental sounds into dynamic sets and original music. He is also the founder of SAAAGE, a creative agency focused on building community and supporting independent artists. Whether performing live or crafting records behind the scenes, Ruskii brings a unique vibe and a deep love for the culture wherever he goes.
