Dead Format is an evolving recording project from singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and bedroom pop fanatic Josh Braden. Along with members Kolin Keith, Brad Ferguson, Kaleb Yates, Zack Vaughan, and Ethan Saake, DEAD FORMAT has been performing the songs together since 2017.

Scotty Russell is a St. Louis based saxophonist and composer, who was recently named to the 2026 Carnegie Hall National Youth Orchestra (NYO) Jazz ensemble. Often described as the musical equivalent of being named an All-American athlete, this selection places Scotty among the most elite young jazz musicians in the United States. His star studded quartet includes incredible Jazz musicians such as Adam Maness (keys), Demarius Hicks (drums), Chris Thomas (bass).