Summer is in full swing, and the festival circuit is heating up! From massive headliners to rising stars, Symphonic artists are hitting the stages of some of the biggest festivals across the globe. ⚡️🪩 Whether you’re heading to a local fest or flying out for a weekend of fun, here are some incredible artists you definitely don’t want to miss…
Symphonic Artists Performing at Festivals This Summer You Don’t Want To Miss
Equanimous
📍 Deep Tropics // Nashville, TN | Aug 16–17
Equanimous is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and founder of High Vibe Records known for blending electronic beats with live instrumentation like djembe, keys, and beatboxing. His music fuses downtempo, house, and melodic bass into immersive sets that are equal parts dance party and spiritual experience. A staple of the conscious festival scene, he’s performed at Lightning in a Bottle, Electric Forest, and more. You can catch him this summer at Deep Tropics in Nashville, bringing his signature high-vibe energy to the stage. // 🎧 Listen to Equanimous on Spotify…
Icarus
📍 Deep Tropics // Nashville, TN | Aug 16–17
Icarus is a dynamic electronic duo from Bristol, UK, brothers Tom and Ian Griffiths, who craft shimmering, genre-blending sets rooted in deep house, UK garage, and progressive electronica. Their live performances, shaped by ethereal melodies and driving percussion, have earned them festival slots and tours globally, including stops as support for RÜFÜS DU SOL. With well-received releases like Unfold (2020) and the This Must Be the Place EP, they continue to push creative boundaries. Catch Icarus this summer at Deep Tropics in Nashville, where their uplifting, dancefloor-ready sound will add a memorable energy to the forest stage. // 🎧 Listen to Icarus on Spotify…
Kasablanca
📍 Experts Only Fest // Randall’s Island, NYC | Sep 20–21
Kasablanca is a mysterious Canadian electronic duo (known professionally as Micky & Viktor Kasablanca) whose genre-blending sound melds progressive house, melodic techno, and sci‑fi–tinged synthwave. Renowned for their immersive live audio‑visual performances, complete with analog synths, modular rigs, and live vocals, they’ve dazzled crowds at major venues like Red Rocks and festivals like Ultra, Bonnaroo, and Coachella. Their breakthrough single “Run” with Lane 8 has amassed over 40 million streams and topped SiriusXM’s BPM station. Catch Kasablanca this year at Experts Only Fest, where their lush, live electronic soundscape is sure to create a standout sonic experience. // 🎧 Listen to Kasablanca on Spotify…
Lakecia Benjamin
📍 Funchal Jazz Festival // Madeira, Portugal | July 18–20
📍 Newport Jazz Festival // Newport, RI | Aug 2–4
📍 Detroit Jazz Festival // Detroit, MI | Aug 30–Sept 2
📍 Joy Of Jazz Festival // Johannesburg, South Africa | Sept 27–28
Lakecia Benjamin is a Grammy‑nominated alto saxophonist, composer, and bandleader known for her soulful blend of jazz, funk, R&B, and hip-hop, with influences ranging from Alice & John Coltrane to Prince. Raised in Washington Heights, NYC, she studied at Fiorello LaGuardia High School and The New School, and has performed with legends like Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, and Robert Glasper. Catch her this summer at four top-tier jazz festivals: Funchal Jazz Festival (Madeira), Newport Jazz Festival, Detroit Jazz Festival, and Joy of Jazz Festival in Johannesburg. Her electrifying stage presence and genre-bending sound make her a must-see set at any of these world-renowned events. // 🎧 Listen to Lakecia Benjamin on Spotify…
Liquid Stranger
📍 Deep Tropics // Nashville, TN | Aug 16–17
Liquid Stranger is a Swedish-American producer and DJ known for pioneering “freeform bass,” fusing dubstep, downtempo, and experimental sounds into immersive, high-energy sets. As the founder of Wakaan, he’s built a global community around forward-thinking bass music and continues to push sonic boundaries with every release. A staple at festivals like Electric Forest and Wakaan Fest, he’ll be bringing his mind-bending live show to Deep Tropics this summer. Don’t miss it! // 🎧 Listen to Liquid Stranger on Spotify…
OK Go
📍 Fuji Rock Festival // Niigata, Japan | July 25–27
📍 Indieverse // Denver, CO | Sep 13th
OK Go is the creative indie-rock quartet from Chicago (now L.A.), famous for their genre-blurring sound and viral, single-take music videos, like the Grammy-winning treadmill clip “Here It Goes Again.” Beyond their visual flair, they’ve earned acclaim for energetic, high-concept live shows and a boundary-pushing approach to performance art. They’re on tour supporting their new album And the Adjacent Possible (released April 11, 2025) and will perform at the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan and the Indieverse festival later this year. Expect catchy hooks, clever visuals, and a show that’s as fun to watch as it is to listen to. // 🎧 Listen to OK Go on Spotify…
Ruby Chase
📍 Deep Tropics // Nashville, TN | Aug 16–17
Ruby Chase is a singer, producer, DJ, and social alchemist who leads immersive, ritual-inspired live sets, blending tribal bass, heavenly vocals, and global dance beats into a ceremonial journey on the dance floor. She’s used her platform to support causes like mental health, environmental sustainability, and female empowerment, helping raise over $25 million and planting more than 250,000 trees. With millions of streams across tracks like Lost with You and Integration, plus festival appearances at Lightning in a Bottle, Electric Forest, and more, Ruby Chase brings both heart and momentum to every performance. Catch her this summer at Deep Tropics in Nashville, where her soulful, transformational energy will elevate the forest stage. // 🎧 Listen to Ruby Chase on Spotify…
Saliva
📍 Aftershock Festival // Sacramento, CA | Oct 10–13
Saliva is a powerhouse American rock band from Memphis, Tennessee, formed in 1996 and known for their explosive blend of nu-metal, post-grunge, and hard rock. Their breakthrough came with the double-platinum album Every Six Seconds (2001), featuring hits like “Click Click Boom” and the Grammy-nominated “Your Disease,” followed by chart-toppers like “Always” and “Ladies and Gentlemen”. With Bobby Amaru fronting since 2011, they’ve kept the energy high with albums like Love, Lies & Therapy (2016) and Revelation (2023), even continuing on after a tragic loss. Catch them bringing heavy riffs and raw stage presence to Aftershock Festival in Sacramento this October. // 🎧 Listen to Saliva on Spotify…
Savej
📍 Deep Tropics // Nashville, TN | Aug 16–17
Savej is an electronic music producer and DJ whose unique sound intertwines ancient flute melodies, world percussion, and deep bass into an immersive, spiritual experience. A standout on Gravitas Recordings, his live performances channel tribal energy and hypnotic rhythms, creating a ceremonial journey on the dancefloor. With festival appearances lining up on conscious and bass circuits, he’s set to bring his transformative vibe to Deep Tropics in Nashville this summer. Don’t miss his set for a deeply grounding and elevating musical experience. // 🎧 Listen to Savej on Spotify…
Tyler-James Kelly
📍 Newport Jazz Festival // Newport, RI | Aug 2–4
Tyler-James Kelly is a seasoned guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose 1970s-inspired country-rock style blends honky-tonk grit with soulful balladry. He cut his teeth in blues-rock bands before releasing his solo debut, Dream River (Nov 2024), earning praise from Rolling Stone as a ‘deft chicken-pickin’ guitarist’ with rootsy authenticity. Kelly has shared stages with elite acts like Marcus King, Jim Lauderdale, and The Drive-By Truckers. Catch him this summer at Newport Jazz Festival, where he’ll bring his heartfelt storytelling and signature guitar work to one of the most iconic jazz stages. // 🎧 Listen to Tyler James Kelly on Spotify…
Vansire
📍 Outside Lands // San Francisco, CA | Aug 9–11
Vansire is an American dream-pop duo from Rochester, Minnesota—Josh Augustin and Sam Winemiller—who craft lush, lo-fi indie soundscapes laced with vintage synths and introspective lyrics. Their latest releases, including The Modern Western World and singles like “Love You All the Same,” showcase a growing blend of folk, dubstep, and house influences. With millions of monthly listeners and a reputation for sold-out shows, they’ve carved out a strong presence in the indie music scene. Catch them this summer at Outside Lands in San Francisco, where their nostalgic yet danceable sound will be right at home under the California sky. // 🎧 Listen to Vansire on Spotify…
Zen Selekta
📍Deep Tropics // Nashville, TN | Aug 16–17
Zen Selekta is a dynamic DJ and selector whose sound fuses deep tribal bass, conscious grooves, and psychedelic textures to create a rhythmic journey that moves mind and body. With roots in global dance music and a passion for curating transformative sets, she’s become a standout presence on both conscious dance and bass-focused stages. Her performances often blend spirituality and sound, crafting an atmosphere of collective elevation. Catch her this summer at Deep Tropics in Nashville, where her immersive, high-energy set is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. // 🎧 Listen to Zen Selekta on Spotify…
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