Summer Music Festivals offer a unique opportunity to experience indie and upcoming artists along with established names in the industry.
From iconic events like Coachella to niche gatherings like Cruel World, these events bring people from all backgrounds and ages together to enjoy live music.
Coachella: Where Music and Art Collide
Coachella is one of the most famous Summer Music Festivals globally, known for its diverse lineup and artistic installations. It was once quoted as “anti-Woodstock” due to booking acts based on artistry rather than radio popularity.
Daft Punk’s 2006 headlining, The Cure doing a third encore in 2009, Wayne Coyne surfing the crowd in a plastic bubble in 2004, Blur’s comeback in 2013, and even Blackpink breaking the record for the most viewed presentation in 2023… Some say it is now reduced to a pop culture phenomenon, but its cultural impact and relevance are still intact.
Listen to last year’s headliners and discover some of Coachella 2024’s headliners with these stations:
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival: Celebrating America’s Roots
Also known as Jazz Fest, this New Orleans Jazz festival explores the cultural heritage of the city. Food, art, and a blend of artists from all over the World along with Luisiana’s favorite entertainers.
With over 10 scenarios, this Summer Music Festival starts early in the morning with standout performances like Christina Aguilera performing “The Thrill is Gone” by B.B King, Sir Elton John with his historic performance in 2015, or Santana in 2019. It ends around 7 PM setting the mood ready to enjoy the city’s food heritage.
Listen to past year’s headliners and get ready for this year’s performances with these stations:
Stagecoach: The Ultimate Country Experience
Dive into the country music paradise of Stagecoach, known for its star-studded lineup of country music’s biggest names.
Over the past few years, Stagecoach has extended its liners to artists like Diplo who you might not link to country music, but once you watch him perform, you will understand!
Get the mood ready for Stagecoach with these stations!
Sick New World: Where Punk Rock Reigns Supreme
Explore the raw energy and rebellious spirit of Sick New World, a punk rock festival catering to fans of the genre.
Following its success in its first edition, this Summer Music Festival is back on April 27th, 2024. You read that right! Even though this is the second edition, Sick New World is already a fan favorite.
Prepare your neck, because you will be headbanging to System of a Down, Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon, Alice In Chains, A Perfect Circle, Lamb of God, Slowdive, Danny Elfman, Primus, Duster, and many more!
These are some of our recommendations to unleash your rockier self:
Lovers and Friends: A Celebration of R&B and Hip-Hop
Delve into the soulful atmosphere of Lovers and Friends, a music festival showcasing the best of R&B and hip-hop.
This Summer Music Festival started in 2022 after Covid delayed its launch. It quickly became a millennial favorite due to its nostalgic headliners like Usher, who will perform this year’s edition after his Super Bowl presentation.
This is a celebration of R&B and Hip-Hop that has something for everyone. You will not believe Lovers and Friends is one day only when you see the complete list of liners.
Remember the times we only had to worry about double-checking the extension of that Jojo song you just downloaded with these radio stations:
Cruel World: Nostalgia and Alternative Rock Revival Festival
Explore the nostalgia-infused atmosphere of Cruel World, a festival dedicated to alternative rock and ’80s and ’90s nostalgia.
Randall Roberts said, “Had Coachella been held in the early 1980s, its lineup likely would have included many of the artists performing at Cruel World music festival” for the Los Angeles Times, and we could not agree more.
If Lovers and Friends is the millennial favorite, then Cruel World is the Gen X paradise.
Get your homeslice and get the vibes ready with these stations:
Globally known bands, art installations, rebellious spirits, and soulful or nostalgia-infused atmospheres, these Summer Music Festivals have everything to offer live and even on the radio.
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