Outside Lands, launched in 2008, is the largest independently owned multi-genre music and arts festival, a "love letter to San Francisco." It blends rock, pop, hip hop, and electronic music with acclaimed culinary, wine, beer, and cannabis experiences. Known for its unique atmosphere and art installations, it celebrates local culture and has received recognition as a top festival, notably making history for cannabis sales. It fosters community and sustainability.
Born in Los Angeles County, rapper and producer Tyler, The Creator co-founded the alternative rap crew Odd Future. He built a successful solo career with acclaimed albums including Flower Boy, the Grammy-winning IGOR, and CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.
American hitmaker Post Malone blends rap and pop with unique vocals and pained lyrics. Broke out with 2015’s quintuple-platinum “White Iverson” from Stoney, scored chart-toppers “Rockstar” and “Psycho,” and earned a Grammy nomination for Beerbongs & Bentleys.
Montreal-raised producer Kaytranada blends hip-hop beats and house grooves. His debut album, 99.9%, won the 2016 Polaris Music Prize and a Juno Award. He later released the album Bubba, earning two Grammy Awards in 2021, and has collaborated with Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and Alicia Keys.
Jungle — British modern soul and electronic music collective formed in 2013. Known for their funk, neo-soul, and disco sound, they gained acclaim with their Mercury Prize-nominated debut. Following their 2023 album "Volcano" and hit "Back On 74", they are releasing "Sunshine" on August 14, 2026, and are touring extensively worldwide.
GRAMMY-nominated house producer, DJ, and label head Chris Lake has spent over two decades redefining the American house scene. Known for Billboard hits like Summertime Blues and his Under Construction events with FISHER, he released his debut album Chemistry on Black Book Records.
Los Angeles melodic dance producer Gryffin blends cinematic, emotional songwriting. Hits “Tie Me Down” (multi‑platinum), “Woke Up in Love” w/ Calum Scott; 1.5B+ streams; Coachella x3, Red Rocks x4, Wynn residency, Forest Hills headliner; collabs w/ Kaskade, GRiZ, Excision, Kygo & Khalid.
Multi-platinum Southern California rock band Young the Giant has flourished over fifteen years, becoming a notable 21st-century group. Their sixth album, Victory Garden, was produced by Brendan O'Brien and marks a return to full band collaboration.
Teddy Swims, born Jaten Dimsdale in Conyers, Georgia, is an American singer-songwriter blending R&B, soul, country, and pop. He rose through viral YouTube covers before breaking out with the soulful smash "Lose Control."
Victoria Monét, an Atlanta-born R&B/soul singer-songwriter, blends pop, funk, and disco with sultry vocals. Known for "On My Mama" and "Monopoly" (with Ariana Grande), she also penned hits for Fifth Harmony. She earned three Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, Best R&B Album for Jaguar II, and was the first Black woman to win Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. Her acclaimed album Jaguar also received recognition.
Based in San Diego, Knock2 is a versatile bass music producer known for bass house and trap anthems. A key talent on RL Grime's Sable Valley, he's reshaping bass music boundaries.
Johannesburg-born pop and R&B artist Tyla blends her sound with South African amapiano. She gained international recognition with her debut single Getting Late featuring Kooldrink, followed by Been Thinking and To Last via Epic Records.
Originating from Compton, Channel Tres pushes West Coast rap into new territories by blending genres and textures into a singular sound. He has toured globally at major festivals and sold-out arenas. His EP i can't go outside debuted in Spotify's Top 10 US Album Debuts and featured collaborations with Tyler, The Creator and Tinashe.
Men I Trust is a Canadian indie band formed in 2014 by Emma Proulx, Jessy Caron, and Dragos Chiriac. Known for blending dream pop and indie elements with hypnotic melodies, the self-producing trio crafts an enchanting sound that has earned global acclaim and shaped the indie music landscape.
Formed in Melbourne’s pub-rock scene in 2016, punk band Amyl and the Sniffers feature vocalist Amy Taylor. They released critically acclaimed albums Amyl and the Sniffers (2019) and Comfort To Me (2021), blending classic punk with glam and balladry.
East Texas singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen fuses classic country grit, gospel power, and rock. Formerly of Sons of Fathers, he has released solo albums including My Gospel and Room 41, and collaborated with Margo Price, Orville Peck, and Lana Del Rey. Known for songs like Cocaine Country Dancing, he has amassed hundreds of millions of streams.
The Japanese House, the project of Bain, broke out in 2015. Known for elevated pop music featuring singles like Sad To Breathe and Boyhood, Bain released the album In the End It Always Does, written during a 2021 creative burst.
Formed in London, indie rock band The Last Dinner Party blend theatrical art-rock with lush baroque pop. Acclaimed for their breakthrough hit "Nothing Matters" and debut album "Prelude to Ecstasy", the BRIT Rising Star winners deliver opulent harmonies and dramatic live performances.
Snakehips is a UK production and DJ duo consisting of Oliver Lee and James Carter. They are best known for their 2015 platinum hit All My Friends featuring Tinashe and Chance The Rapper. Known for genre-blending tracks, they released their debut album never worry in 2023 and have collaborated with artists like ZAYN, Anderson .Paak, and H.E.R.
Bryce Connolly, known as Mindchatter, is a singer, songwriter, and producer blending electronic music with introspective lyrics and danceable beats. Known for immersive live shows, he completed a sold-out headline North American tour and performed at major festivals like Coachella and Bonnaroo.
Daði Freyr, an Icelandic synth-pop musician born in Reykjavík, is celebrated for his quirky, upbeat style and infectious melodies. He gained global recognition representing Iceland in Eurovision with hits like "Think About Things" and "10 Years". His discography includes "I Made An Album" (2023) and "Too Much Not Enough" (2026), showcasing his unique sound and engaging performances.
Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna blends Arabic music, pop, and R&B. She made history as the first to perform in Arabic at Coachella. Named one of Rolling Stone's 25 Rising New Artists of 2023, she has earned over 100 million global streams and sold out her debut North American tour.
Wisp, also known as Natalie R. Lu, is a San Francisco-based shoegaze and alternative rock artist who gained prominence in 2023 with her viral debut single "Your Face." Her music blends crushing sonics with ethereal vocals, leading to hits like "Tangled Dreams." She released her debut EP "Pandora" in 2024 and full-length album "If Not Winter" in 2025, and is currently touring.
Nicholas Carpenter, known as Medium Build, is an American singer-songwriter from Anchorage, Alaska. His music blends indie pop, folk, and country, recognized for honest, storytelling lyrics. Popular songs include "Never Learned To Dance" and "Friend for Life" (with X Ambassadors). He has released albums such as "Country" and "takeaways," and collaborated with artists like Julien Baker and Holly Humberstone, building a reputation for connective charisma.
Filipino-American Rocco, born in New Jersey, excels in bedroom pop with hits like "Spin You Round." Famous for colorful style & sold-out 2023 tour. Based in LA, thriving on social media. #RoccoRevolution
San Francisco-born April Harper Grey, known as Underscores, crafts genre-bending music, fusing hyperpop, pop-punk, dubstep, and electronic elements. Her acclaimed albums include Fishmonger, Wallsocket, and U. She is recognized for innovative production and collaborations with artists like Oklou, Danny Brown, and Yves, and has opened for 100 gecs.
Devault is the alias of producer Sage DeVault, known for dark, cinematic dance music. He gained prominence through conceptual EPs and official remixes for Rihanna, 6LACK, and DJ Snake. His 2025 single Feels Like Us topped Beatport and charted on Billboard.
East Texas-born artist and producer Chance Peña blends traditional storytelling with modern sounds. He signed as a songwriter at 17, co-wrote John Legend's Grammy-winning "Conversations in the Dark," and released the album Ever-shifting, Continual Blossoming.
Daily Bread is Atlanta-based producer Rhett Whatley, known for his electro-soul and hip-hop sound. His music blends vintage soul, gritty hip-hop, and bass production, rooted in jazz guitar and crate-digging. He released "Invisible Cinema" in 2023 and the "Flash Flood II" mixtape in 2024, amassing millions of listens. With new music like "FRESH BAKED BREAD" in 2026, he continues to evolve his genre-fluid approach and is actively performing.
Formed by Long Island brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario, the Lemon Twigs play theatrical 1970s-influenced power pop and Baroque pop. Raised by musical parents, the multi-instrumentalist siblings debuted with 2016's Do Hollywood on 4AD, followed by conceptual and eclectic releases including Go to School and Everything Harmony.
Trueno, from Buenos Aires, is a rap artist who gained fame by winning the 2019 Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos and Freestyle Master Series. He released his debut album Atrevido in 2020 and later won four Premios Gardel for Bien o Mal, including the Gardel de Oro. He also earned a Latin Grammy for Tranky Funky.
CMAT (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) is an Irish indie and country pop musician known for her humorous, emotionally literate songs. She has released three acclaimed albums: "If My Wife New I'd Be Dead" (2022), "Crazymad, for Me" (2023), and the Mercury-nominated "Euro-Country" (2025). A bisexual icon, she's celebrated for her unique style and engaging live performances, and has been nominated for International Artist at the 2026 BRIT Awards.
Georgia-bred singer, songwriter, and guitarist Katie Pruitt is an acclaimed Americana and indie-rock artist based in Nashville. Her 2020 debut Expectations earned an Emerging Artist of the Year nomination from the Americana Music Association.
Angrybaby, born Samuel Agate in Albany, California, is a dynamic electronic dance music producer and DJ known for his catchy melodies and high-energy house sound. A classically trained pianist, he blends technical musicianship with cutting-edge production. His notable releases include albums "Back to Life" and "Afterwork," and popular tracks like "Wasted on Me," "Put It Down," and "Hold You."
London electronic duo Dusky consists of Nick Harriman and Alfie Granger-Howell. Formed after meeting in Camden, they previously released music as Solarity before adopting the Dusky moniker. In 2014, they launched their own record label, 17 Steps, which celebrated its decade anniversary and features artists like LTJ Bukem and Interplanetary Criminal. They released the pandemic-era album JOY in 2021.
San Francisco producer and DJ Jackie Hollander creates hypnotic house and tech house music. Her rapid rise includes releases on Black Book Records and Nervous, major festival performances like Coachella and EDC, and a residency at Marquee Las Vegas.
Kaleena Zanders is a vocalist, songwriter, DJ, and producer known for her genre-blurring house and pop sound. She has collaborated with artists like Tchami and AC Slater, scored the number one hit V I B R A T I O N, and performed at major festivals including Coachella and EDC.
Tom Marshall, also known as Marsh, is a UK-born melodic house producer and DJ signed to Anjunadeep. Emerging in the mid-2010s, he developed a warm, emotional sound blending early 2000s trance and drum and bass influences. He has headlined notable venues like Printworks London and The Brooklyn Mirage, and released his third album on Anjunadeep.
Seth Troxler, from Kalamazoo, Michigan, is an American DJ and producer. He blends house, techno, and minimal sounds, drawing on Detroit and Chicago influences. A Resident Advisor #1 DJ, he also earned a Grammy nomination. Troxler co-founded Visionquest and leads labels like Tuskegee. He is known for tracks such as "Each Step" and "Play In The Dark," and for his charismatic sets.
Parisian producer Shiba San spent 15 years in the French hip-hop scene before pivoting to Chicago-inspired tech house, blending hip-hop influences with house soul. In 2015, he launched the critically acclaimed record label Basement Leak.
NYC-based DJ, producer, Night Service Only label boss, and radio host CID learned to DJ at age 11. Endorsed by top artists, he is a top-selling Beatport artist with two GRAMMY nominations, massive streams, and festival performances like Coachella and EDC.
SIDEPIECE is a house music duo formed in 2019 by producers Ricky Mears (NITTI) and Dylan Ragland (Party Favor). They received a 2021 Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording for On My Mind and have surpassed half a billion streams, selling out nationwide tours.
Peruvian-born, Berlin-based producer/DJ and activist blending Latin American roots with Berlin club culture, merging house, techno and organic textures. Her debut album Madres earned acclaim; has played Glastonbury and Primavera Sound, toured with Caribou, Four Tet and Floating Points.
Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar, from Scarborough, Ontario, blends R&B, neo-soul, and gospel. Celebrated for soulful vocals and introspective lyrics on love and faith, his hits include "Get You" and Grammy-winning "Best Part". Albums like "Freudian", "Never Enough", and "Son of Spergy" highlight his artistry. He has collaborated with H.E.R. and Justin Bieber, earning multiple Juno and Soul Train Music Awards.
Real Estate are a Ridgewood-formed indie rock band known for warm, hazy jangle-pop with breezy melodies. Debuted with 2009’s Suburban Beverage and a self-titled LP, then hit the Billboard 200 with Days and reached the Top 40 with Atlas.
Formed in Las Vegas in 2002, rock band The Killers have sold over 25 million albums globally and earned multiple Grammy nominations. Their acclaimed 2004 debut, Hot Fuss, featured hits like Mr. Brightside. Known for albums like Sam’s Town and Day & Age, they achieved consecutive UK number-one albums.
Johnny Blue Skies is the acclaimed musical persona of Kentucky-born Sturgill Simpson. Known for genre-defying music spanning country, rock, psychedelia, and disco, he has released notable albums like "Passage Du Desir" and "Mutiny After Midnight". Simpson, a Grammy winner, is celebrated for his unique baritone and artistic independence, even collaborating with artists like Diplo.
Indie-electronic band Postal Service, formed by Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) and Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel), was named after their long-distance collaboration method. Their debut album "Give Up" (2003) went platinum, featuring hits like "Such Great Heights." The group briefly reunited for their 10th anniversary before disbanding in 2013.
Spanish Town, Jamaica-born Studio 54 icon; disco→reggae/rock post-disco with Sly & Robbie. Hits “Pull Up to the Bumper,” “Nightclubbing”; worked w/ Trevor Horn, Nile Rodgers.
South Central L.A. rapper ScHoolboy Q (born Quincy Hanley) rose with Kendrick Lamar in Black Hippy and TDE. His albums Oxymoron (Billboard 200 No. 1), Blank Face LP and CrasH Talk hit the charts; he has five Grammy nominations.
North Carolina-born Reneé Rapp is known for Broadway’s Mean Girls and HBO Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls. Her emotional pop music highlights vulnerability and growth.
Slowdive: iconic UK shoegaze band led by Rachel Goswell & Neil Halstead—reverb-drenched guitars, dreamy psychedelia + 80s electronic touches; John Cale-influenced.
Atlanta rapper and activist Killer Mike (Michael Render) debuted with 2003’s Top Ten album Monster after work with OutKast. He co-founded Run the Jewels with El-P; RTJ4 hit the Billboard 200 Top Ten. His 2023 album Michael won three Grammys.
San Diego's TV Girl is an indie pop band blending lo-fi, electronic, and sampledelia with lyrics on love. Known for "Lovers Rock" and "Not Allowed," their albums include "French Exit" and "Grapes Upon the Vine" (2023). Collaborations include "Fauxllennium" (2024) and "Incredibly Blind" (2026), recognized for their distinct, sample-heavy sound.
Texas-born GRAMMY-nominated country artist Charley Crockett has independently released 14 albums and earned critical acclaim. Known for his rebellious style, he has sold out major venues like Red Rocks and the Ryman Auditorium, garnering hundreds of millions of streams.
Ben Howard recorded his fifth studio album Is It? with his band at Le Manoir de Léon studios in South West France. Produced by Bullion. His 2021 album Collections From The Whiteout debuted at No. 1 in the UK, his second chart-topper.
Texas-born Kevin Abstract, founding member of Brockhampton, crafts introspective music blending hip-hop, pop, R&B, and rock. Known for solo albums like MTV1987 and Arizona Baby, and hits “Slugger” and “Sierra Nights”. Influences include Nirvana, Kanye West.
Romy Madley Croft, an English musician from London, is celebrated for her work as guitarist and co-vocalist in the Mercury Prize-winning band The xx. As a solo artist, Romy creates joyous dance-pop, showcased on her album "Mid Air" and through songs like "Lifetime" and the Grammy-nominated "Strong." She has collaborated with artists including Fred Again.. and written for Dua Lipa.
Toronto jazz ensemble BadBadNotGood blends '70s soul-jazz, hip-hop, and electronica. Known for covers of MF Doom and Kanye, they topped jazz charts with III, and were Polaris Prize nominees. Collaborated with Ghostface Killah, Little Dragon, and Turnstile, earning a Grammy nod for "Alien Love Call."
STRFKR began as Joshua Hodges’ solo project, expanding into a band with Keil Corcoran, Shawn Glassford, and Arian Jalali. Signed to Polyvinyl in 2010; albums Reptilians, Miracle Mile, and Being No One, Going Nowhere hit Billboard charts.
K.Flay, born Kristine Meredith Flaherty in Wilmette, Illinois, is an American singer, songwriter, and rapper. Known for her genre-defying blend of hip-hop, indie rock, and electronic music, she earned two Grammy nominations for "Blood in the Cut" and the album Every Where Is Some Where. Her discography includes Mono and other singles. She has collaborated with artists like Tom Morello and Evanescence.
Corinne Bailey Rae is a soul-rooted contemporary R and B singer-songwriter who released her chart-topping, self-titled debut in 2006, featuring the hit Put Your Records On. She has earned Grammy wins and nominations, released albums including The Sea, and collaborated with Herbie Hancock.
Born May 10, Death Jokes, signed to Sub Pop, explores existential themes with a raw style in tracks like "Everybody Wants Everything." Known for blending humor with dark reality, their music critiques societal norms and personal paradoxes.
German synth-pop artist Roosevelt, born Marius Lauber, melds funky bass, shoegaze guitars, and vibrant synths. Known for ‘Ordinary Love’ and a Taylor Swift remix, he’s collaborated with icons like Nile Rodgers and works with Counter Records.
Soul and R&B artist Allen Stone grew up in Chewelah, Washington, as a pastor's son immersed in gospel. Known for his genre-defying sound blending funk, folk-rock, and soul, he has toured with Stevie Wonder, Al Green, and Chris Stapleton, and mentored on American Idol.
California singer-songwriter Ryan Beatty crafts intimate alternative pop and soul. Known for his warm vocals and work with Brockhampton and Tyler, the Creator, he earned praise with albums like "Boy in Jeans" and "Calico", led by reflective songs like "Ribbons".
LEISURE, a six-member band known for smooth tunes blending Japanese city pop and Bill Withers vibes, crafts award-winning songs about romance with true friendship.
Confidence Man: Australian dance-pop/house act (Janet Planet, Sugar Bones + bandmates). Feel-good Donna Summer/Moroder vibe; rocked Glastonbury, Primavera, Gov Ball.
Kasablanca is a Canadian electronic duo crafting a futuristic blend of progressive house, melodic techno, and new wave, known for their "audio-visual experience" and often mysterious identity. They gained acclaim with tracks like "Run" (with Lane 8) and the Juno Award-nominated "Afterglow" (with Bob Moses). Their debut album, "Higher Resolution," showcases their distinctive sound. They are celebrated for mesmerizing rhythms and engaging live performances.
Vancouver-born vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Evan White draws on emotional songwriting. He has amassed hundreds of millions of streams, performed to packed crowds worldwide, and released his second full-length album, Closer (Mom + Pop Music).
Canterbury-born UK pop singer-songwriter with soulful, big-voiced honesty; hits “Good Without” & “House on Fire,” 730M+ streams, Epic Records, UK Top 15, toured.
Formed by Balthazar Aguirre, Santiago Lizcano, and Johanna Mercuriana, the Colombian trio BALTHVS blends psychedelia, funk, Latin rhythms, and Middle Eastern melodies. Known for extended jam improvisation, they have released four albums and surpassed 100 million streams.
Virginia-bred singer and songwriter Shaboozey blends country and hip-hop. He is best known for his record-breaking smash A Bar Song (Tipsy), which spent 19 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and for appearing on the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack.
billy woods: experimental/abstract hip-hop MC known for horror-humor surrealism & Afropessimism; collabs with Kenny Segal, The Alchemist, EL-P; feats ELUCID, Despot.
Sons Of The East are a Sydney’s Northern Beaches trio: Jack Rollins, Nic Johnston and Dan Wallage. Blending folk, blues, soul and classic country, they’ve earned 700M+ streams independently and released debut album Palomar Parade.
Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban artist Cimafunk blends funk, Latin, and electronic music. Known for his 9-piece band La Tribu and energetic performances at Coachella and Lollapalooza, he debuted with Terapia in 2018 and released El Alimento in 2021.
Bay Area duo AG Club blends Memphis hip-hop, indie rock, and R&B with surreal, emotional anthems. Known for hits like "eva," they've earned 41M+ streams and acclaim.
Lady Wray blends raw soul & modern R&B with ’60s/’70s disco, ’90s hip-hop and gospel; Tiny Desk/Colbert performer; sampled by Fred Again; collabs with Leon Michels.
Odie Leigh started making music during the 2020 pandemic after winning a viral TikTok bet against her roommates. She released her debut EP, How Did It Seem to You?, in 2022, toured internationally, and signed with Mom + Pop in 2023 before releasing Carrier Pigeon.
San Francisco band French Cassettes' album "Benzene" blends humor and depth, inspired by The Magnetic Fields and The Beach Boys. Known for lyrical wit, highlights include collaborations with Mackenzie Bunch and Rob Mills.
Kentucky-born DJ The Blessed Madonna crafts soulful house and disco rooted in Chicago traditions. Famed for her album "Godspeed", the anthem "Marea (We've Lost Dancing)" with Fred again.., and work with Dua Lipa, the former Mixmag DJ of the Year champions dancefloor inclusivity.
Darius, a French producer, emerged in 2012 with dreamy, cosmic electronic music. Known for his albums "Utopia" and "Oasis," he blends French Touch and sci-fi vibes. His notable collaborations include Benny Sings and Dune.
Cleveland-born Taylor Character, known as HoneyLuv, is a house/tech-house DJ-producer whose vocal-driven, bass-heavy sound powers tracks like “Your Tongue” and “365 (Thr33 6ix 5ive)” (21M+ Spotify streams). DJ Mag’s Breakthrough Producer of 2023.
Born in Ghana, raised in Akyem Oda, Joe Kay is a conscious rapper blending hip-hop & Afrocentric sounds; multilingual. Songs: “4GG,” “Hayaye,” “Masesa,” “Champion”; Ghana Music Awards Rap nod + 3Music nod.
Lungelihle Zwane began her music journey in 2021 during the COVID-19 lockdown. Using social media, she reached millions of viewers and kick-started her career. She’s also interested in fashion and dance.
