Slingshot will introduce emerging artists – selected by the NPR Music and VuHaus network – and help propel their careers. Slingshot is a new music discovery initiative from NPR Music, VuHaus and their network of public radio music stations designed to create a launch pad for emerging artists.

The video, interview and live event series kicks off today at NPR.org/slingshot. NPR Music and program directors from VuHaus‘ public radio music station network today announced Big Thief, Jamila Woodsand Lo Moon as the inaugural class of “Slingshot,” a new effort among taste-making public radio stations to elevate the profiles of exceptional emerging artists.