The Austin City Limits Festival has always been known for its genre-spanning lineup, but in 2026, electronic music has an especially strong presence. With more than 15 electronic acts across the festival’s two weekends, ACL gives dance music fans plenty of reasons to spend their time between the stages chasing bass, synths, grooves, and everything in between. Photo Credit: Taylor Regulski That expansion makes sense in a city where Austin’s electronic scene keeps growing, fro

The San Marcos Block Party transformed downtown San Marcos over Labor Day weekend, turning Courthouse Square into a full-scale celebration of bass music, hip-hop, art and community. Photo Credit: Dorian Was There The day opened with Cozy Kev on the main stage, setting the tone with a mix of dubstep and trap before HerShe followed with her own bass-heavy sound. Her performance also brought one of her signatures to the stage: beatboxing woven directly into the set. Photo Credi

Sometimes, the most memorable festival moments are the ones that reveal a community's strength when plans begin to change. That spirit was on full display at Space City Wub Fest, where Houston’s bass music community gathered at the Raven Tower for a one-day celebration dedicated to the artists, sounds, and culture driving the city's thriving underground electronic scene. Even when Texas weather forced the festival to adapt, the music and the people behind it never stopped. Ph

One of the most unique parts of ILLFest isn't found on stage. Throughout the weekend, artists from across the country transformed walls, structures, and festival spaces into living works of art, creating an immersive environment that extended far beyond the music. Among them was GhostBeard, whose colorful murals and unmistakable cartoon-inspired style became part of ILLFest 2026’s visual identity. While attendees moved between stages and sets, GhostBeard spent the weekend br

As thousands of ravers packed together beneath the stage during GRiZ’s highly anticipated return set, a giant saxophone suddenly appeared overhead. Strangers pointed toward the sky. Hands shot into the air in an attempt to catch it. For a few moments, the entire crowd shared the same sense of wonder. Behind that moment was Balloonski, the artist responsible for many of ILLFest’s most beloved balloon creations. Photo Source: Balloonski What makes Balloonski’s work stand out is