5 Acts to See at goldrush 2025
Goldrush Music Festival is returning to Rawhide Western Town & Event Center in Chandler, Arizona, for another electrifying weekend of music. This year's event promises to be one for the books, with a diverse array of artists spanning genres from melodic dubstep to hard-hitting drum and bass. we've curated a list of five must-see artists who are set to deliver a sonic experience you won't want to miss.
1. Illenium b2b Zeds Dead
Prepare yourself for the debut of Illenium b2b Zeds Dead. Nicholas Daniel Miller, known as Illenium, is a Grammy-nominated DJ and producer known for his melodic bass music and emotional storytelling. His sound blends electronic, rock, and pop with emotional vocals and cinematic drops. The Canadian duo Zeds Dead, composed of Dylan Mamid and Zachary Rapp-Rovan, are a driving force in the bass music scene. They're known for their genre-bending sound that masterfully fuses dubstep, drum and bass, and hip-hop. For the first time ever, these two electronic music powerhouses are joining forces for a special back-to-back set. Their distinct styles are expected to create a unique and powerful sonic experience for fans. This collaborative performance is one of the most talked-about sets of the festival and a major highlight for the electronic music community.
2. Excision
Get ready to headbang! The Canadian DJ/producer Jeff Abel, better known as Excision, is a pioneer of North American dubstep, helping to expand its popularity over the past 17+ years. With multiple successful record labels and music festivals under his belt, Excision has an expansive discography of five studio albums and countless EPs and singles, garnering over 2 million streams. Known for his insanely elaborate sets, complete with jaw-dropping visuals and lasers, Excision has cultivated a vast, passionate community and gone viral on social media. Expect a set packed with pulse-pounding music and electrifying drops.
3. HI-LO
Want to dive deep into the world of techno? Meet HI-LO, the alter ego of world-renowned DJ and producer Oliver Heldens. While Heldens is known for pioneering the future house genre under his own name, his HI-LO alter ego focuses on his deeper, more underground sound, primarily focusing on hard-hitting, innovative techno. HI-LO has gained significant support from major techno artists and has tracks that have appeared in the top 10 most-played techno tracks on platforms like 1001Tracklists.com.
4. Crankdat
Rising from Youngstown, Ohio, Crankdat has become a powerhouse in the electronic music scene with his signature blend of bass-heavy beats. The American DJ and producer first gained a massive following on SoundCloud with his popular remixes, or "re-cranks," of tracks like Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen." His style is a high-energy mix of dubstep, trap, and a sound he has coined "Slaughter House." Since his breakout success, Crankdat has released original music and collaborated with other notable artists in the electronic music scene, including SLANDER, Jauz, and DJ Snake. He is now a major act at music festivals, celebrated for his dynamic and powerful live performances.
5. Wilkinson
This list wouldn't be complete without some drum and bass! Over the years, English DJ and producer Wilkinson has made a name for himself in the electronic scene with his high-energy drum and bass tracks. He's well-known for featuring prominent vocalists on his tracks, like "Afterglow," which features Becky Hill, and "Used to This" with Issey Cross. Wilkinson has also collaborated with other major artists in the genre, such as Sub Focus, with whom he released the collaborative album "Portals" in 2020.