Artists of 1st Drop Music: A Diverse Catalog Created by Bear Cole
Learn About the Many Different Artist Identities and Projects at 1st Drop Music
About 1st Drop Music
1st Drop Music is an independent label rooted in Flagstaff and Tucson, Arizona, known for creating music that defies genres and supporting artists who are self-sufficient. Under the direction of producer/songwriter Bear Cole, the label provides a creative outlet for bold musical experimentation – from chilling lofi beats to raging dance-rock anthems. Below is a closer look at Bear Cole’s artist identities and the credited projects in the 1st Drop Music catalog.
Bear Cole
Genres: House, Funk, Nu-Disco, Chill EDM, Country, Indie Pop Playlists: Electronic, Country & Songwriter, 1st Drop Music Hits, Lofi & Beats Description: Bear Cole, founder of 1st Drop Music, is a multi-genre producer, songwriter, and DJ. Bear Cole's catalog ranges from explosive club tracks to deeply personal country ballads, all bound by a desire for quality, emotionality, and groove. Bear Cole is the driving creative force behind 1st Drop Music, developing distinct sounds through his own artist identities while preserving individual releases’ collaborator credits.
Bear the Astronot
Genres: Alternative Hip-Hop, Conscious Rap, Indie Rock, Singer-Songwriter Playlists: Rhymes, The Darkside, Country & Songwriter, 1st Drop Music Hits Description: Bear the Astronot brings an edgy and introspective lyrical style to 1st Drop Music's roster of artists. As an MC and producer, Bear the Astronot combines boom-bap beats with experimental textures. Bear Cole’s work as Bear the Astronot often focuses on exploring emotional depths, cultural critique, and creative freedom.
Turntable Kachina
Genres: Downtempo, World, Lofi Hip-Hop, Experimental Beats Playlists: Lofi & Beats, Electronic, Our Vision Description: Turntable Kachina creates atmospheric music that is both traditional and cutting-edge. Using natural elements and heritage as inspiration, Turntable Kachina produces atmospheric music that is perfect for focusing late at night, relaxing after a long day, or thinking about something important.
Feral Business
Genres: Darkwave, Dance Rock, Alt-Goth, Industrial Pop Playlists: The Darkside, Electronic, 1st Drop Music Hits Description: Feral Business is the wild side of 1st Drop Music. Their sound is characterized by gritty synths, thumping drums, and punk-style vocals that create genre-defying anthems that address societal issues. Imagine Bauhaus and Sisters of Mercy meeting LCD Soundsystem and Arctic Monkeys in the mountains of Flagstaff.
Michael Patrick Ceol
Genres: Cinematic Electronica, Horror-Inspired Music, Experimental Soundtrack Playlists: The Darkside, Electronic, Our Vision Description: M.P. Ceol creates hauntingly beautiful and intensely immersive music that is reminiscent of a horror movie score mixed with an experimental electronic art piece. M.P. Ceol's sound design is extremely rich and out-of-this-world, which makes him the ideal choice for creating frighteningly intense listening experiences. M.P. Ceol is another Bear Cole identity, blending ambient moods with deep electronic grooves.
Sagebrush & The Little Flowers
Genres: Country, Folk, Bluegrass, Americana, R&B Soul Playlists: Country & Songwriter, Our Vision, 1st Drop Music Hits Description: From the mountains of Flagstaff come Sagebrush & The Little Flowers – Bear Cole’s soulful roots music project, which mixes the warm sounds of acoustic folk and bluegrass with heartfelt lyrics and country-style storytelling. With Bear Cole’s songwriting and production, Sagebrush & The Little Flowers' debut album Flower Power brings nature, love, and reality to life with each strum of a guitar string.
The Wax Chumps
Genres: Conscious Hip-Hop, Boom-Bap, Vinyl Sample Beats Playlists: Rhymes, Lofi & Beats Description: The Wax Chumps pay homage to classic hip-hop's golden age with clever rhymes over dusty loops and soulful samples. Having roots in vinyl culture and an old-school sensibility, The Wax Chumps appeal to hip-hop lovers who want substance, rhythm, and realness.
Support Independent Music – Support 1st Drop Artists
Regardless of whether you like moody darkwave, laid-back lofi, soulful country, or cutting-edge electronica, 1st Drop Music has an artist – and a playlist – for you. Stream the music wherever you listen most, follow these incredible artists on social media, and if you enjoy what you hear – tell a friend. Each stream, follow, and share will help keep independent music alive and growing. 🎶 Explore the entire catalog at 1stdropmusic.com and watch your music grow with you.