Sammy Virji
A London-born producer and DJ, Virji is rarely seen without a smile. Layering choppy vocal samples over steady four-on-the-floor rhythms, he fuses the uplifting melodies of house with the heavy punch of dubstep. The result is tracks, such as “925” and “Cops & Robbers,” that are as fun as they are danceable. Raised in a musical family, his father played trombone on the album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill and taught Virji how to use music production software. His live sets radiate high energy and vibrant positivity, giving crowds a bright and colorful breath of fresh air.
Virji plays Oct. 4 at the Miller Lite stage from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Joey Valence & Brae
Drawing on inspiration from the Beastie Boys, this hip-hop duo met in their freshman year at Pennsylvania State University and bring a frenetic, bass-heavy and high-energy performance. Limp Bizkit meets EDM, with irreverent bass and punchy rhythms in tracks like “THE BADDEST (BADDER) [feat. Ayesha Erotica]” that get the crowd jumping in an old-school, JNCO jorts-wearing and camcorder music video kind of way. The lyrics lean into nerdy pop culture references, paired with masterful production that packages ‘90s culture in a fresh, modern way.
Catch their set both Saturdays at the Beatbox stage from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Dare
Indie sleaze radiates from this West Hollywood-born artist. Known for black sunglasses and business formal attire, Harrison Patrick Smith churns out a sound that could be the backtrack to a wild, dark and bordering illegal party scene in “Skins” (2007). Known for punchy bass, rebellious synths and particularly risqué lyricisms, this sultry DJ is heralded as the next LCD Soundsystem after breaking into the mainstream for producing the racy “Guess” by Charli xcx featuring Billie Eilish. If he’s not making out with girls while performing on stage at The Grammys, then he’s likely throwing an underground dance party, bumping his breakout single, “Girls.”
Kick it with The Dare both Sundays at the Miller Lite stage from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Disco Lines
After going viral on TikTok, Thadeus Francis Labuszewski’s music can be characterized by its upbeat, feel-good dance party nature. His tracks offer the perfect soundtrack for a daytime pool party or a pregame before a night out, with a more mainstream feel. Starting as a fraternity DJ at the University of Colorado Boulder, the synth-laden tracks with cleverly sped up samples inspire current frat DJs to serve as the soundtrack for the current college student experience across the United States.
Disco Lines plays both Sundays at the Miller Lite stage from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
