TopHouse/Elias Hix

Fast-paced, high-energy foot stompers and ballads that'll make you cry—it's kind of like if a rock band married old-fashioned bluegrass, had a little baby, and named it TopHouse(Opens in a new window). 

Elias Hix(Opens in a new window) is a star in the making. At just 18 years old, the multi-talented musician has already made strides in the industry—all while producing, performing, mixing, and mastering his entire discography. Growing up on a cattle farm in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Hix fell in love with music early on in life. Trained in classical music and stand-up bass, and shaped by his rural upbringing, Hix creates music that effortlessly captures these influences. His unique mix of classical skills and small-town roots gives his music an irreplicable, genuine sound. Hix recently released his debut albumThinner, one of the most sonically advanced albums of 2023. The nine-track album features a beautiful blend of country, indie, and folk, top-notch songwriting, and uniquely sculpted instrumentals.