
If you’re not dancing, you’re not letting yourself have enough fun. Listen to his percussive flow in the track “The Way I See It” to get a sense of what hip hop will sound like at Sweetlife.Īnother summer anthem (obviously), a piano driven, electrohouse jam sure to light up Merriweather as Sunday’s headliner. Seeing as his latest album received ample help from the ubiquitous DJ Khaled, Lightshow is a local artist to keep your eye on. This local synth-trio makes ethereally blissful synthpop and are a must-see act next weekend their tune “One Sweet Thing” incorporates upbeat 80s electronic keyboards subtly against lead vocalist Chelsea Lee’s powerful crooning. The Walking Sticks “One Sweet Thing” 1:15 p.m. The main strength of their recent track “Blinded” finds itself in the contrast between the band’s mellow verses and the overdriven guitar of the chorus. The Bots rock out with a revitalized yet classic sound. The playful music video for their song “Reflections” characterizes them well.Īurora’s distinct voice sets her music apart from that of other female vocalists. With funky melodies reminiscent of disco greats, MisterWives bring fun indie pop from New York. In “Overload,” acoustic guitars and mandolins strum out a simple chord progression while a steady house drum beat loops behind them. Those who would like a little bit of folk with their dance music should definitely check out Life of Dillon. Paul and the Broken Bones have one objective when taking the stage: to get down! Paul and the Broken Bones “Call Me” 3:55 p.m.īrandishing a classic bluesy sound supported by a horn section, St.


A gorgeous voice that pours over blunted production. Signed to the same label as Kendrick Lamar, SZA is a rising star. I hope you’re wearing your dancing shoes. Sinkane’s beautiful falsetto vocals sound great at any occasion. His soulful voice reigns supreme amid simple guitar and organ chords on the song “The Wire,” off of his brand-new album, Radius. This fun-loving entropy comes through in their music, especially in tracks like “I Wanna Get Better.”įrom grooving baselines, to pleasant acoustic riffs, many different elements hold together Lucius’ “Turn it Around” including vocal harmonies which reach a doo-wop-esque rhythm with clapping for percussion.Īllen Stone brings the blues into a new decade. With snare-driven pop reminiscent of the 80’s, this NYC-based band likes to get up and have fun. Tove Lo uses her sultry voice as a baseboard off which to launch sensual assaults of catchy, electronically-produced pop music. You probably won’t be dancing by yourself at the festival. If you’re “too cool” for Calvin Harris, at least indulge in Idol’s classic rock riffs and IDGAF mentality on this.

Sampled doo-wop vocals paired with jazz instrumentals saddle Lamar’s aggressively clever flow.Ĭontagiously catchy and still relevant with a career spanning nearly thirty years, this alt-rock jam from their seminal album Doolittle features tasty riffs intertwined with a driving 90s rock vamp.īilly Idol “Dancing With Myself” 8:20 p.m. The rap game’s biggest contender pairs up with veteran Pharrell Williams in an meditative, introspective anthem of optimism. To make things a little more manageable, we’ve assembled a playlist of notable and recent songs from every artist performing (along with their set times), so you can see where your tastes will take you. This year has the potential to be even more hectic with a second day of the fest. Waiting hours in traffic just to experience the torment of parking, Sweetlife Festival can be overwhelming.
