Festivals
10 Artists We’re Most Excited About at Sea.Hear.Now 2025
Every year, Sea.Hear.Now Festival brings an incredible mix of rock, alternative, and indie acts to Asbury Park, New Jersey—and 2025 is no different. With a lineup led by Blink-182, Hozier, LCD Soundsystem, and Alabama Shakes, plus a stacked roster of legendary and rising artists, this festival is shaping up to be unforgettable.
Here are 10 artists we’re most excited about and why we can’t wait to see them perform.
1. Blink-182
Pop-punk legends Blink-182 are back and bigger than ever. With their 2023 reunion album One More Time… marking the return of Tom DeLonge, they’ve been riding high on nostalgia and new bangers. Their 2025 tour has been a massive success, proving they still own the stage.
Why you should see them: It’s Blink-182! Their live shows are packed with energy, inside jokes, and mosh pits. Expect a mix of classics like “All The Small Things” and newer anthems that hit just as hard
2. Hozier
The Irish singer-songwriter is fresh off his Unreal Unearth tour, and fans are still buzzing from his “Too Sweet” single topping the charts. His blend of folk, blues, and poetic lyricism makes his performances nothing short of magical.
Why you should see them: If you’ve ever heard “Take Me to Church” live, you know his vocals are otherworldly. Seeing him against the backdrop of the ocean? Pure bliss
3. LCD Soundsystem
James Murphy and company are back with a vengeance. LCD Soundsystem has been teasing new music, and their festival sets always turn into full-blown dance parties.
Why you should see them: Few bands blur the line between rock and electronic music like LCD. If you’re not screaming “Daft Punk Is Playing at My House” at the top of your lungs, are you even at the festival?
4. Alabama Shakes
The return of Brittany Howard and Alabama Shakes is a big deal. After Howard’s solo success, the band is making a powerful comeback.
Why you should see them: Alabama Shakes bring soul, grit, and powerhouse vocals like no other. If they play “Hold On,” prepare for goosebumps
5. Lenny Kravitz
Rock god Lenny Kravitz never slows down. With a new album Blue Electric Light coming this year, he’s ready to bring the funk, soul, and guitar solos we crave.
Why you should see them: Lenny’s live show is a masterclass in cool—expect smooth grooves, iconic fashion, and serious shredding
6. Sublime
Sublime is back with Jakob Nowell, the son of late frontman Bradley Nowell, stepping in on vocals. They’ve been keeping the band’s legacy alive with new tours and projects.
Why you should see them: If you love “Santeria” and “What I Got,” you know their sun-soaked ska-punk vibes will be perfect for a festival by the beach
7. ZZ Top
The bearded rockers haven’t lost a step, and their bluesy, riff-heavy anthems still get the crowd moving.
Why you should see them: Seeing “La Grange” or “Sharp Dressed Man” live is a bucket-list experience. Plus, they prove rock & roll never dies
8. Remi Wolf
Indie pop’s wildest personality is bringing her quirky, high-energy sound to Asbury Park. Her album “Big Ideas” has been making waves, and her live shows are pure joy.
Why you should see them: Expect colorful visuals, killer vocals, and danceable beats. If you need a mid-day serotonin boost, this is the set to catch
9. TV On The Radio
The art-rock legends have been quiet for a few years, but their return to the festival circuit is exciting.
Why you should see them: If they dust off “Wolf Like Me” or “Staring at the Sun,” prepare for a massive, cathartic singalong
10. Public Enemy
Chuck D and crew redefined hip-hop and are still bringing hard-hitting beats and socially charged anthems to the stage.
Why you should see them: Seeing “Fight The Power” performed live is a history lesson and a movement all in one.
With an eclectic mix of rock, hip-hop, punk, indie, and blues, Sea.Hear.Now 2025 is bringing one of its best lineups yet. Whether you’re crowd-surfing to Blink-182, swaying to Hozier, or grooving to Lenny Kravitz, there’s something for everyone.
See you at Asbury Park!
Festivals
Governors Ball 2026 Release Daily Schedules
The set times are in. Governors Ball Music Festival just dropped its daily schedules for June 5–7, and the usual game begins: mapping your day, picking your battles, and accepting you can’t see everything.
Friday, June 5
Day one leans indie-pop into rap by night. Lorde closes the main stage at 8:30, opposite the tail end of Baby Keem(7:30–8:30). That’s your first big call: polished pop spectacle or Keem’s high-energy set.
Earlier, things get messy in a good way. KATSEYE (6:35–7:30) overlaps with Pierce the Veil (5:30–6:30) bleed, and The Beths (6:00–7:00) sit right in between. Indie fans will feel that pinch.
Midday conflicts are lighter, but The Dare (4:00–4:45) vs. Arcy Drive (3:30–4:15) creates a small fork in the road.
If you’re pacing yourself, the cleanest run is late afternoon into Mariah the Scientist (4:45–5:30), then pick your lane.
Saturday, June 6
Saturday is the most chaotic on paper. Stray Kids headline at 8:30, directly after Kali Uchis (7:30–8:30). That transition is smooth if you stay put.
The real trouble hits earlier. Major Lazer (6:30–7:30) collides with Blood Orange (5:30–6:30) and the start of Amyl and the Sniffers (7:30–8:30). Dancehall vs. alt-R&B vs. punk. Pick a mood and commit.
Mid-card is stacked with clashes: Ravyn Lenae (4:00–4:45) overlaps with Jane Remover (3:30–4:15), and Snow Strippers (4:45–5:30) runs right into Wet Leg (4:45–5:30). That last one is a true coin flip, two buzzy acts at the exact same time.
Sunday, June 7
Sunday might be the strongest day top to bottom. A$AP Rocky closes at 8:45, opposite the end of JENNIE (7:45–8:45) and Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist (7:45–8:45). That’s the toughest final hour of the weekend.
The lead-up is just as tight. Dominic Fike (6:45–7:45) overlaps with Clipse (5:45–6:45) and Hot Mulligan (6:15–7:15). Three different crowds, same window.
Earlier, Japanese Breakfast (4:00–4:45) and Holly Humberstone (3:15–4:00) form a nice back-to-back if you stay mobile, but Between Friends (2:30–3:15) cuts into that flow.
The takeaway
Friday is manageable. Saturday is conflict-heavy. Sunday is stacked late.
If you hate missing songs, plan short splits. If you want full sets, accept you’ll miss something big. That’s part of the deal, and honestly, half the fun.
Festivals
PNE Summer Night Concerts Announce 2026 Lineup
Vancouver’s summer concert calendar is locking into place. The annual Summer Night Concerts are set to return to the Pacific National Exhibition from August 22 through September 7, bringing live music back to one of the city’s biggest seasonal events.
This year carries a bit more weight than usual. The series will debut at the brand-new Freedom Mobile Arch, a 10,000-seat outdoor amphitheatre built for large-scale performances. The venue promises better sightlines, improved sound, and a more immersive setup for fans. It’s a major shift for the fair, which spent much of last year dealing with construction that limited its footprint and contributed to a drop in attendance.
Now, with the full site back in action, organizers are aiming for a reset. The 2026 lineup leans into that idea, mixing legacy acts with newer names across genres like rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic.
Headliners include Blue Rodeo, The Guess Who, The Beaches, Nelly, and Zedd, alongside artists like Mt. Joy, Train, and Barenaked Ladies. Special performances include Cynthia Erivo backed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, as well as appearances from Punjabi Virsa, Weird Al Yankovic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Pierce the Veil, Sarah McLachlan, and Boy George & Culture Club.
The full schedule runs nightly:
- Aug. 22: Blue Rodeo
- Aug. 23: The Guess Who
- Aug. 25: The Beaches
- Aug. 26: Nelly
- Aug. 27: Zedd
- Aug. 28: Mt. Joy
- Aug. 29: Cynthia Erivo with VSO
- Aug. 30: Punjabi Virsa
- Sept. 1: Train
- Sept. 2: Barenaked Ladies
- Sept. 3: Weird Al Yankovic
- Sept. 4: Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sept. 5: Pierce the Veil
- Sept. 6: Sarah McLachlan
- Sept. 7: Boy George & Culture Club
Tickets start at $49 plus fees and include admission to the PNE Fair. Presale began April 19, with general on-sale launching April 20 through TicketLeader.
New venue, full fairgrounds, and a lineup that leans both nostalgic and current. After a quieter year, the PNE looks ready to feel busy again.