Michael Jesse (EP Release Show)

Michael Jesse celebrates the release of his three-song EP *Alien* with his solo-artist public venue debut and birthday concert at Songbyrd Music House. The Washington, D.C.-based hyperpop artist will perform alongside a backing band, with support from indie-pop singer-songwriter Berra and pop-rock artist Astrid Lundberg.

Michael Jesse, whose full name is Michael Jessey Vekstein, has built an audience through music-focused video essays and previously spent three years performing with the D.C. band Professor Goldstein. His 2024 debut solo album, *Sonder*, featured shuffle-funk songs including “Flame 2.0” and “Grind or Die.” The new *Alien* EP includes the dance-pop tracks “Alien” and “Want You to Stay,” along with the ethereal, introspective song “Monday Calls.” Before this public-venue debut, he performed at D.C.-area house venues and appeared at public venues with Professor Goldstein.

Berra is the stage name of D.C. indie-pop singer and songwriter Roba Djalleta, also known online as “Mozartisonline.” Her releases include the acoustic album *Move it boy* and the albums *Lover’s Virginia* and *Bull Rider*, recorded with Tyler Mastromatteo, Andrew “Gibby” Gibson, and Lucas Matos. She has also released the singles “Billy,” “Ouch,” and “Gooner,” and has performed at DC9, Comet Ping Pong, and Songbyrd.

Astrid Lundberg is a D.C.-based pop-rock singer-songwriter and science educator. Her science-focused short videos have earned her a large online following, and she has performed at As You Are, Dinosaur World, and the 2025 Reston Pride Festival. In September 2026, she made her full-band debut with The Pigeons. Her original music is presented as upbeat, danceable, and suitable for a broad audience.

When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Doors: 7:00 PM

Tickets: $17 / $20

Lineup: Michael Jesse, with Berra and Astrid Lundberg

Genres: Pop and indie

Ages: All ages

Venue: Songbyrd Music House

Address: 540 Penn Street NE, Washington, D.C.