6 Up-and-Coming Indie Acts to Catch At Bonnaroo
There are plenty of singers you know and love hitting the stage at Bonnaroo this weekend, from time-tested greats like Paul McCartney and Tom Petty to newer indie headliners like The Lumineers. But there are a handful of bands you need to know—but may not be familiar with just yet—on the lineup, too. And yeah, rocking out to your faves is a big part of festival fun, but discovering new acts your friends may not have even heard of yet? The cherry on top.
Ahead, meet Milo Greene, Alt-J, Deap Vally, and more!
Photo: Cara Robbins1/7<a href="http://open.spotify.com/artist/5euJsEvfrlfhYDorMR40OF">Milo Greene</a>
You’ve probably had your eye on Milo Greene for a while now—way back in 2011, Teen Vogue premiered their music video for the still-on-repeat track "Silent Way." Since dropping their debut album last spring, they’ve been touring the country, wowing crowds along the way. If you haven’t caught them yet, now’s the time (especially since they’re headed back to the studio this fall!).
2/7Check out the rising stars of this weekend's epic fest.
Photo: Jory Cordy3/7<a href="http://open.spotify.com/artist/3XHO7cRUPCLOr6jwp8vsx5">Alt-J</a>
Although these humble dudes have shrugged off frequent comparisons to Radiohead, there’s no denying that their nonsensical lyrics, off-beat vocals, and super weird (yet insanely catchy!) jams bring to mind the Thom Yorke-fronted alt-rock band. Another reason to catch them live? They’re basically music prodigies, but they could pass for the boys who are always playing drums in your neighbor’s garage.
Photo: Ben Schneider4/7<a href="http://open.spotify.com/artist/6ltzsmQQbmdoHHbLZ4ZN25">Lord Huron</a>
A standout at Coachella, California-based Lord Huron makes the kind of dreamy folk singalongs that sound like they were made for the precise reason of performing at summer music festivals. (Can’t actually go to a fest? They’re still worth listening to!)
Photo: Bryan Sheffield5/7<a href="http://open.spotify.com/artist/1NsvfeRzeHjhUGqWrULl">Deap Vally</a>
This band’s Twitter bio simply reads, "Bad. Ass." and they aren’t kidding. Made up of two absurdly cool, seriously well-dressed BFFs, this duo rocks hard. Punk’s having a major moment, but these girls will stay on repeat long after the next big trend is ushered in.
Photo: Jim Herrington6/7<a href="http://open.spotify.com/artist/7EGwUS3c5dXduO4sMyLWC5">Houndmouth</a>
This Americana band's music sounds like something you'd hear on an rock n' roll oldies station, but they look like super cool kids who make their living busking in a Brooklyn subway station. Turns out they're actually based far from New York City in a small town in Indiana, which explains all those twangy lyrics and guitar riffs.
Photo: Thursday Friday7/7<a href="http://open.spotify.com/artist/4OrizGCKhOrW6iDDJHN9xd">Diiv</a>
Diiv—formerly known as "Dive," but pronounced the same way—has mastered summery surf rock music, which makes sense, because the band is a side-project from the guitarist of like-minded indie-pop outfit Beach Fossils. The debut album is full of songs best blasted outside on a hot summer day, whether that means poolside (insert "dive" joke here) or at a music festival.
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