Austin Psych Fest’s 2025 lineup is not one to miss, with many beloved alternative acts hitting the stage once again. As the festival inches closer, here are some artists to watch out for.
Darkside, whose groovy, guitar-led rhythms and deep, smooth vocals transport listeners into an oasis of angst and ease. Sasami’s heavy usage of electronic and synth materials creates a utopian-like state of mind as she leads the way through countless styles of EDM, including trance, rock, funk, and pop. Bôa pairs soft rock and roll with gut-wrenching melodies similar to The Cranberries. La Luz is an all-female band whose hypnotizing harmonies enchant. The Octopus Project's witty and playful style will make the audience carefree, while Kim Gordon’s unique lyrics and electronic rock tracks introduce a pleasant degeneracy to the mix. Similarly, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, with their lengthy melodies that often lack vocals, will have listeners losing track of time. In contrast, King Hannah’s lyricism is the star of her show, as it provides heartfelt and brilliant context to the emotional melodies backing her. Dummy will leave everyone wanting more because of the band's clear influence from one of the greatest bands of all time, The Beatles. Their funky and creative use of random noise for rhythm and beats is laid perfectly to keep the listener on their toes. Also in the spirit of The Beatles, Yo La Tengo knows how to create a beautiful sense of community within the peaceful, uplifting, and free-spirited nature of their melodies.
There is something for everyone at this year’s Austin Psych Fest. The festival begins next Friday, April 25, and lasts until Sunday. Tickets are on sale now! Grab 'em now, you don’t want to miss these acts and the over 20 other amazing performers set to blow minds away at this year's Austin Psych Fest.