Thursday, April 24th was opening night for Subtronics’ two-day Cyclops Rocks V at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Continue readingThe Unforgettable Cyclops Rocks V Featuring Subtronics
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Continue readingGather Round The Campfire With Off The Record After Hours
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Continue readingSubtronics to Bring the Wubs to Cyclops Desert 2025
Relentless Beats has announced Cyclops Desert, an epic, two-day event at Rawhide Event Center headlined by Subtronics! Bringing his signature slinky wubs, Subtronics will touch down in Chandler, Arizona, on March 7th and 8th. Fans can expect an unforgettable weekend with a fire lineup and unmatched energy!
Who is Subtronics?
Subtronics (real name Jesse Kardon) originates from the city of Philadelphia. Since his musical debut in 2013, he has navigated a captivating, decade-long journey, leaving an indelible mark on the scene.
Renowned for his dynamic stage presence, Subtronics consistently pushes artistic boundaries. He seamlessly blends his high-energy performances with a distinctive sound design that highlights his live mixing skills.
Subtronics has taken stage at countless festivals including Lost Lands, Get Freaky, Lollapalooza, EDC Las Vegas, and Beyond Wonderland. He has also headlined iconic venues such as the Tacoma Dome, Hampton Coliseum, Kia Forum, and the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
On the music front, Subtronics delivered big in 2024 with the release of his full studio album, TESSERACT. He also dropped highly anticipated singles like “Hallelujah” with Wooli, “Power” with Level Up featuring Grabbitz, and “No One Does It Like” with Alison Wonderland.
Cyclops Desert 2025 Lineup
The support lineup for Cyclops Desert is stacked and ready to deliver! Opening the night are up-and-coming stars Skellytn and Dennett, each bringing fresh energy and innovative sounds to the stage.
Smoakland and Basstripper will then take it up a notch with their wonky, wubby beats. After that, Hedex and Alleycvt will bring their signature bass-driven energy to keep the crowd moving.
Heavy hitters Mersiv and Inzo round out the roster, returning to Arizona with fiery sets that promise an insane night of bass music.
Ticket Information
Tickets for Cyclops Desert: Subtronics at Rawhide are on sale now! Fans can choose between 2-day or single-day tickets, with both General Admission and VIP options available.
VIP perks include express entry, air-conditioned restrooms, a commemorative lanyard, and access to a premium viewing area. Additional upgrades like premium parking and shuttle passes are also available for purchase. Please note this is an 18+ event.
Be sure to follow @RelentlessBeats on socials and check out RelentlessBeats.com for the most up-to-date information.
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Continue readingRawhide is Getting Ready for SLANDER in February 2025!
Relentless Beats has announced the highly anticipated return of SLANDER! The duo will take over Rawhide Event Center in Chandler, Arizona, on February 1st. Fans are buzzing, and support act announcements are coming soon!
Who are SLANDER?
SLANDER are the Los Angeles-based duo of Scott Land and Derek Anderson. They are known for their emotive style of EDM, which blends melodic bass, dubstep, and future bass. They coined the term “heaven trap” to describe their sound, a balance of emotional melodies and heavy drops.
Fun fact: SLANDER is a clever combination of their names—S(cott) LAND and (Derek) ANDER(son)!
SLANDER’s versatility always shines through, delivering everything from heartfelt anthems to high-energy bangers. They have graced the stages of iconic festivals like EDC Las Vegas, Orlando and Mexico; Tomorrowland; Ultra Music Festival and more, solidifying their global influence.
Fan-favorite tracks include “Superhuman” featuring Eric Leva, “Love Is Gone” featuring Dylan Matthew, and “First Time,” a collaboration with Seven Lions and Dabin featuring Dylan Matthew. SLANDER have worked with fellow artists such as NGHTMRE, Jason Ross, Ganja White Night, Excision, SVDDEN DEATH, Illenium and more. They’ve also teased exciting unreleased collaborations with Vastive and Blanke.
Ticket Information
Tickets for SLANDER at Rawhide are on sale now! They start at $69.00 for general admission and $149.00 for VIP before fees. VIP includes perks such as express entry, air-conditioned bathrooms, a commemorative lanyard, and a premium viewing area.
Table options, premium parking, and shuttle passes are also available. You can purchase tickets here. Please note this is an 18+ event.
Be sure to follow @RelentlessBeats on socials and check out RelentlessBeats.com for the most up-to-date information.
Worth the Wait: Of The Trees Puts Fans First With ‘Rescheduled Rocks’
Budding electronic music star Of The Trees headlined two nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a week after being rescheduled due to a snowstorm.
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Continue readingReinventing The Feel: Dillon Hosts Two Nights of ILLENIUM
After breaking attendance records with his massive Trilogy concert in 2023, ILLENIUM brought intimacy to his 2024 shows in Colorado.
ILLENIUM – whose real name is Nicholas Daniel Miller – played one night at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in May. Recently, Dillon Amphitheater put on a pair of performances to close out summer. Held on September 20th and 21st, the ILLENIUM shows were the last musical events the venue will host this year. Miller will be back in Colorado to close out 2024, however. He recently announced that he’ll headline Decadence as part of a mind-blowing B2B set with SLANDER.
Making room for a diverse selection of artists in Dillon’s limited summer season has been a newsworthy undertaking. With its first show in mid-June, there are only a few months to pack in as many performances as possible. In 2024, one notable omission from Dillon’s lineup was The String Cheese Incident. While no official statement was made by either party, the city stressed a desire for variety in the acts it presents.
After an epic three-night run by Pretty Lights in 2023, the arena expanded its EDM lineup in 2024. Before the closing weekend with ILLENIUM, an early season show by Big Gigantic and two nights of Lane 8 filled prime weekend slots in Dillon.
Two Unique ILLENIUM Sets!
In addition to bringing two distinctive sets to Dillon, Miller also brought along talented stage mates. Playing alongside him both nights were violinist Bonthoven (real name Bonnie Brooksbank) and guitarist Taylor Dearman. The pair have been adding live strings to ILLENIUM concerts throughout the summer.
Friday night vibes were immaculate as the crowd settled into the picturesque amphitheater. Fall foliage set the mountains alight with color. The pair in line behind me was seeing Miller for their seventh time! The couple next to me had just gotten engaged that day — their first date had been the first (of four) times seeing ILLENIUM. They’d traveled from Iowa just for the occasion and gifted me an amazing kandi necklace with Miller’s signature blue phoenix logo.
The night consisted of constant gifting and trading of duckies, kandi, trolls, and other swag that’s become standard at EDM shows. Musically, fans loved the mix of new songs and classics with no repeats, complemented by blazing pyro and lasers.
And Two Different Nights of Music!
Each night featured two unique openers. I attended the Friday night show, which kicked off with an upbeat opening set by Cinema Kid. The sun dipped as the crowd settled in, illuminating the picturesque Dillon Reservoir area in a golden glow. As the last light of dusk faded and temps cooled, Ray Volpe turned up the heat onstage.
I was happy to have an upper rail to hold on to as the headbanging ensued! His robot-themed visuals were fantastic, with various characters appearing in each tune. Volpe also teased a few tracks from his upcoming Volpeverse shows. Denver is fortunate to get a December 6th date — one of only nine on the hard-hitting mini-tour.
After Volpe tore things up, my seat neighbors and I were sure that Friday would be the heavier of the two nights for ILLENIUM, too. Friends who caught the Saturday show disproved that theory, touting the second set as going equally hard — if not more. Saturday featured opener Paws (real name Austin Pawelka) who’s also the official DJ of the Denver Nuggets! After the slam dunk introduction, Elephante was on next. Elephante (real name Tim Heng Wu) will release his new album COPE in November.
What’s Next for Dillon Amphitheater?!
With dance music gaining mainstream popularity and Dillon seeking to bring diverse programming, perhaps a reprise of ILLENIUM is in the cards for 2025. Or maybe we’ll see a new series of performers on their calendar. Who’s on your dream Dillon bill? As the city works to establish itself as a world-class music destination, who knows what surprises are in store?! Whether your fave artists play there or not, I recommend checking out a show (or a few) there next year. I know I’ll be back!
