Us v. Them: Celebrating Silent Barn w/ David Longstreth, Haley Fohr, Mal Devisa, Mutual Benefit, and the Wordless Music String Quartet (Roulette Benefit)

Us v. Them is a New York–based artist and curator whose work brings classical instrumentation into dialogue with indie and experimental songcraft. Their Roulette programs have paired artists including David Longstreth, Haley Fohr, Mal Devisa, Mutual Benefit, the Wordless Music String Quartet, The Fiery Furnaces, and Skeletons Big Band, often in expanded, one-off lineups.

David Longstreth is a New York–based songwriter, guitarist, and producer whose work moves between indie rock structures and contemporary classical writing. He is known for leading Dirty Projectors since the early 2000s, shaping the group’s catalog through dense vocal counterpoint and precise guitar work.

Haley Fohr is a classically oriented vocalist and composer whose work also touches the contours of baroque pop. In New York City she has appeared at Roulette, including the Us v. Them benefit honoring Silent Barn alongside David Longstreth, Mal Devisa, Mutual Benefit, and the Wordless Music String Quartet.

Mal Devisa is an individual artist whose work moves between classical practice and contemporary songwriting, a crossover reflected in streaming tags that place her near bedroom pop and alternative R&B.

Mutual Benefit is the music project of singer-songwriter Jordan Lee, built as a shifting ensemble rather than a fixed band. Onstage, Lee brings different collaborators into the fold, adjusting arrangements to fit the room and the night.

Wordless Music String Quartet is a classical ensemble heard frequently in New York City’s contemporary music orbit, including appearances at Roulette. The group moves between concert-hall repertoire and collaborations with artists from adjacent scenes, having performed with Us v.