Texas
Anna Cutchen
Anna is a multi-disciplinary artist living in Dallas, Texas. She has been performing music and songwriting professionally since she was 13 years old. She received a BA in Music Business and Songwriting from Dallas Baptist University, where she met her husband and artistic collaborator, Matthew. They perform music in the band Basic Math, and she also releases music as VNNV. She writes fiction, has completed her first young adult novel, and is actively pursing becoming a published author. She is also a fiber artist, creating abstract 3D “paintings” with thread. She has moonlighted as a music business blogger, barista, event planner, and voice actress, and also works part time as the programs manager for Art House Dallas. She is the Southern liaison for Transform, and is a part of the leadership development team.
Matthew Cutchen
Matthew is a multi-faceted filmmaker, musician and writer. He grew up playing drums and performing with his Dad at various churches and camps across the U.S. He was formally trained in classical composition at Dallas Baptist University, and is the production force behind the band Basic Math, as well as creating solo electronic music as Supramundane and liturgical electro-pop as CreatureThoughts. He has released several micro-budget short films that he both wrote and directed. He serves on the Artistic Development team with Transform and is passionate about helping artists discover and cultivate their own creative process.
Emma Fox
Emma is a singer-songwriter and producer from Dallas, TX. She has been songwriting, performing, and leading worship since high school. Emma went to Dallas Baptist University where she received a BS in Music Business, focusing on Songwriting and Worship Leadership. She loves playing shows & has performed in venues all over DFW and Texas with her husband, Nathan, who is a professional producer, audio engineer, and drummer. They have released music together under the name “Glenda” and are currently performing as “Darlin.” She loves to read theological and spiritual books, have deep conversations with friends, attend local concerts, and try new beers with her husband at a brewery.
Joylissa Finegan
Joylissa is a singer/songwriter with a strong pop influence originally from Pullman, Washington, now residing in Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by Jewel, Bob Dylan and Alanis Morisette- Joylissa began writing songs at fifteen years old when her dad bought her her first guitar. Feeling as if she had discovered a dormant superpower, Joylissa began performing her songs for her high school friends in local coffee shops. Joylissa has performed in iconic venues such as The Hotel Cafe, Room 5 and Molly Malones and is currently working on her latest EP of her best music yet! Joylissa participates in one-on-one mentorship of residents.