Arizona’s iconic festival, Gem and Jam, just announced its 2024 lineup and we’re absolutely stoked for its curation. Blending a variety of genres from dubstep to jam to funk to […]
Arizona’s iconic festival, Gem and Jam, just announced its 2024 lineup and we’re absolutely stoked for its curation. Blending a variety of genres from dubstep to jam to funk to bass, this adventurous festival contains a universe of visual and performance art, workshops, gemstones, and experiences.
Last year, Gem and Jam blessed attendees with three days of beautiful music, art, and performances amongst scenic desert landscapes with huge names including The String Cheese Incident, LSDREAM, Emancipator, The Floozies, and many more talented acts with a sound made to open your minds.
This upcoming year’s lineup is another notable one, unleashing some of the most boundary-pushing artists right now. Dubstep talents like Of The Trees, Daily Bread, Yheti, Jansten, Boogie T, TRUTH, and many more mold-breaking producers will be there to create their musical magic live.
Jam acts including Disco Biscuits, Lettuce, Spafford, Andy Frasco & The UN, and LeSpecial will also be in attendance on next year’s lineup to grace the Pima County Fairgrounds at this intimate festival experience.
Along with the maestros of jam and electronic, Gem and Jam also hosts an array of smaller artists making huge waves in electronic music. We compiled a list of ten must-see sets for next year that will likely have you looking at tickets if you haven’t already! Check them out below.
Merging electro-soul stylings and funky songwriting into his sets, Phyphr is an ideal addition to next year’s Gem and Jam lineup. His vibrant mix of instrumentation with live guitar and electronic production has earned him performances alongside acts including Daily Bread, Manic Focus, SoDown, and The Floozies. Recently moving to Denver, this artist has put his own spin on the Mile High City’s steaming hot bass scene.
Phyphr’s latest album, Catalyst, is a genre-hopping piece of art that highlights the brimming textural grooves of his sound. Be sure to check out this paragon of wonky bass before catching his set in February at Gem and Jam.
K+Lab is a sonic visionary of bass music, fusing glitch hop, funk, and jam into his style. His production uses intricate melodies and stimulating sounds that have resonated with audiences worldwide. With a string of electrifying releases under his belt, this New Zealand-based producer continues to leave an undeniable mark on his niche of sound.
Recently, he announced he’d be filling the official support role at Red Rocks in October of next year for Psyryn, LSDREAM and CloZee’s new collaborative project debuting in 2024. On top of the fact he provided support for Daily Bread’s 2023 Invisible Cinema tour, he’s also going on tour with SunSquabi next year for a few stops in the U.S. Believe us when we say you don’t want to miss a chance to see this groovy tastemaker at this upcoming Gem and Jam.
If you haven’t already heard, Super Future has been riding the momentum of his fresh spectrum of sounds as a new hot name in bass music. Mixing from a range of heavy freeform to trap to ethereal downtempo, his unique style has garnered support from major artists and labels including CloZee’s Odyzey Records, Mersiv’s MorFlo Records, and Liquid Stranger’s WAKAAN and SSKWAN labels.
Just a few days ago, it was announced that Super Future will be playing as direct support for the Dirtybird Records owner, Barclay Crenshaw, on his debut tour next year. With a masterful blend of psychospiritual themes, mesmerizing sound design, and iconic collaborations, like his works with the dubstep slash rap phenom Wreckno, we can expect nothing but a magical set from Super Future in February.
Josh Teed is known for his soul-touching melodies and experimental sound design that blend with his violin playing. His instrumental talents, performances, and production abilities have allowed him to create a vast arrangement of genres, turning heads all across the scene.
Just last month, he announced he will be joining Koan Sound for their North American tour in select states. He also has been touring with CloZee for her Microworlds tour. His brand new single, “Minutia, Pt. 2,” is a perfect rendition of his unique range and fresh perspective on bass music. Make sure to give it a listen to get a taste of what’s to come in his set at Gem and Jam.
Chmura is a genre-defying producer who is making massive waves in the bass scene with his effervescent basslines and downtempo textures. He’s been blessing Denver with his sound for a while now and has deservingly played renowned festivals including Sonic Bloom and Sound Haven. He just announced he’ll be playing support for INZO at Red Rocks next year in April.
Garnering support from legends like Lab Group, LSDREAM, CloZee, and many more, this creator has made a unique style that has no limits. A notable release is his Qualia Compilation and collective, featuring other fresh names in the experimental realm such as Daggz, ESCPE, Lowcation, Phurn, and much more impressive talent. Chmura’s otherworldly soundscapes and crisp halftime beats are perfect for the atmosphere of Gem and Jam.
The Maddy O’Neal project combines dirty, funky bass with low-end frequencies and hip-hop grooves. Her infectious energy and rich spectrum of genres have landed her at major festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, Lost Lands, and Electric Forest. She recently announced her new Mind Over Matter tour that features a mix of festival stops and special headline dates.
Mixing elements of jam and electronic, Maddy O’Neal is a beautiful fit for this year’s Gem and Jam lineup. Her wildly creative and influential style has been noticed by huge names in jam and EDM, such as Pretty Lights, GRiZ, Liquid Stranger, STS9, Opiuo, The Floozies, and many more. Take it from us when we say you won’t want to miss this set in February.
A Hundred Drums is an absolute powerhouse in dark, ambient bass music. Her thunderous low-end style unleashes enchanting soundscapes that take listeners through an ethereal journey of pulsating rhythms and underground sound. She recently headlined the legendary Mishawaka Amphitheater in Colorado with Black Carl and transformed the venue into a jungle, spinning the hottest tracks ranging from downtempo to UK bassline.
Cultivating her own signature craft has landed her support from heavyweight acts such as Zeds Dead, Subtronics, Rezz, Mersiv, and Coki. A Hundred Drums has captured a raw version of her sound that connects humans to the dancefloor, embodying what Gem and Jam is truly all about.
VCTRE is amongst our list of favorite producers, curating auditory journeys with his bass-heavy sound. Exploding onto the scene, he has crafted a variety of genres and emotive music that encapsulates his unique experimental style and impressive beat-making skills. His new sophomore album, East Kings Point, on Deadbeats, showcases his array of talents and production prowess.
From DnB to trap, this tastemaker’s range has been showcased at renowned venues and festivals including Red Rocks and Philly’s Warehouse on Watts. He recently announced he will be supporting Yheti’s biggest headline show to date at Mission Ballroom in Denver next March, alongside the legendary Resonant Language. We could not vouch more for such a dedicated creator who continues to open new doors in bass music. Make sure to catch this sure-to-be riveting set at Gem and Jam.
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to catch a G-Space Live set, then you know they’re a testament to his captivating talent and incredible passion. He creates an unforgettable experience with live instrumentation and mind-bending sound design that immerses fans into his sonic journey of experimental music.
The Second Renaissance is G-Space’s incredible project featuring collaborations with artists including tiedye ky, Wreckno, finneh, and oddpoison. Make sure to give it a good listen to get a taste of the intricate melodies and enchanting, deep bass we can expect from the G-Space (Live) set at Gem and Jam, along with a beautifully curated arrangement of instrumentation, of course.
Michal Menert is a Polish-born producer known for his profound artistic sound, intersecting jazz, hip hop, and electronic music into his style. His thought-provoking music has poetic elements and a jam vibe that captivates listeners and fits with the Gem and Jam atmosphere. He’s the founder of Super Best Records and was also the first-ever artist on the Pretty Lights Music label.
As a multi-instrumentalist, Michal Menert incorporates live guitar and keys into his production, unveiling a rich and crisp sound that has made it to legendary places like Red Rocks and Meow Wolf. You’re rarely able to catch a set from this tastemaker so don’t miss out on the chance to see one of the members of Pretty Lights live do his thing!
There are so many other amazing artists that we’re excited to see alongside the ones mentioned above. Gem and Jam is such a great festival that gives attendees a truly magical experience of art and music. With some of the best international and nationally touring names in the jam and electronic fusion stratosphere, next year is sure to be one for the books.
What sets are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments or on our socials below!
Tickets and more information can be found on the Gem and Jam website. Featured image courtesy of Greg Bollinger.
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