Albums | Disco Lines, Flosstradamus, and Of The Trees to headline GRIDLIFE Summer Apex Music & Motorsports Festival 2025
Posted by VMan on July 23, 2025
After a triumphant debut in 2024 that drew nearly 16,000 fans, GRIDLIFE Summer Apex Music & Motorsports Festival returns to Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, from Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27, 2025, now expanded into a three-day event that blends high-octane racing with two days of boundary-pushing music performances for the ultimate ‘Speed Meets Sound’ experience.
For its highly anticipated second edition, the festival’s music lineup brings an exciting mix of fan favorites and festival debuts. Friday night kicks off with a headlining set from longtime GRIDLIFE favorite Flosstradamus, marking his fourth appearance at the event since his surprise B2B set with Willy Joy at the very first GRIDLIFE in 2014. Saturday will feature festival debuts from Disco Lines and Of The Trees, both taking over the NOS Energy Main Stage for their first-ever GRIDLIFE performances.
Other weekend highlights include the return of GRIDLIFE veterans like Chicago-based, boundary-pushing producer COFRESI, and rising bass actsAble Grey and Aspen. The lineup also welcomes a debut from genre-bending producer Jon Casey, and a special Laserwoods Afterparty hidden in the forest on Saturday night, headlined by Sydney-born bass powerhouse Sippy and dark bass beatmaker Nikita, The Wicked.
Taking place once again at the legendary Wisconsin track, the 2025 event expands to a three-day format with bigger production, two days of music across multiple stages, and a sold-out lineup of drivers competing in TrackBattle Time Attack, GLTC, GLGT, Rush, as well as Drift exhibitions, and more. This year also includes the NOS Energy Main Stage, promising an electrifying experience for music fans. Complementing the on-track action, the Samsung + Logitech Arcade Zone brings the adrenaline indoors with esports sim racing, vintage arcade games, and interactive entertainment.
Car culture remains the heartbeat of GRIDLIFE Summer Apex, with over 300 registered drivers and curated car corrals scattered throughout the venue—including GRIDLIFE Motoring Meet presented by FCP Euro, the Hyundai N Club Corral, Subimods Subaru Corral, and the Low End Garage’s Porsche Corral. Fans can expect GRIDLIFE’s signature car shows and open drift sessions alongside a packed schedule of racing and exhibition events throughout the weekend, making the 2025 edition a fully immersive motorsport and music festival experience.
Known for its immersive campsites and one-of-a-kind setting, Road America continues to prove itself as one of the most magical motorsport facilities in the world. From music pop-ups and curated vendor villages to heart-pounding race action and late-night parties, GRIDLIFE Summer Apex 2025 is where car culture and festival culture collide.
GRIDLIFE Summer Apex’s 2025 lineup announcement comes on the heels of GRIDLIFE Midwest’s successful 12th edition, where over 16,000 attendees and 204 total drivers gathered at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, Michigan to indulge in the premier ‘Speed Meets Sound’ experience.
The 2025 edition of the ‘Music Festival At High Speed’ combined its industry-leading, on-track motorsports competition, freestyle open drift sessions and high-caliber car show with top-drawer festival production and two nights of smashing performances, headlined by Chicago trio Levity, dubstep/heavy metal virtuoso Sullivan King, versatile party starter Dr. Fresch, and GUD VIBRATIONS label boss NGHTMRE.
Before gracing the stage with his electrifying set at GRIDLIFE Midwest, Dr. Fresch embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in a ride-along with 2024 G1GP Champion Grant Anderson. Amidst the roar of engines and billowing smoke, the illustrious drifter and renowned producer/DJ shared an unforgettable trip, thrilling fans as this exhilarating journey was captured in stunning detail.
Throughout the weekend, the festival’s main stage packed other talented performers such as such as dubstep queen LAYZ, versatile trap artist Rossy, LA-based speed house act CHYL, experimental bass maestro Super Future, melodic bass wizard Dennett, and Atlanta-based bass artist OkayJake.
GRIDLIFE Midwest is known for its commitment to showcasing local talent, and featured an array of local and regional performers, including QLANK, Dino Munaco, Matty Cants, Flats Stanlie, QURL, Veronica Eileen, DEVA, Prim, RO LOW, N8 b2b Kacper Kawala, Lachjaw, Tarrow, Key Mitch, Choccy Milk b2b Hush, Lowke b2b Ronan, S’moores, Rob D’Shawn, Kavic, and INV3RTED.
To go alongside its riveting car showcases and electrifying performances, GRIDLIFE Midwest 2025 introduced some new wrinkles for its 12th annual edition. Firstly, the festival moved its grounds over to the affectionately named ‘Festival Hill,’ which allowed for the larger ‘NOS Energy Main Stage’ and a bevy of additional vendors. Additionally, the Trackside Disco Stage (GRIDLIFE Midwest’s silent disco tent) also moved over to Festival Hill, providing shade during the day for track viewing and a larger space for late-night silent disco fun. On Friday night, Levity, Dr. Fresch, OkayJake and Super Future all played surprise sets at the Trackside Disco Stage to continue the energy once the main stage closed for the evening.
Bass | Sullivan King Finally Drops Iconic “Bad Times” Single
Posted by VMan on July 26, 2019
For a song called “Bad Times,” this new Sullivan King single is nothing but a good time, especially if you are a headbanging basshead. We’ve come to know Sullivan by his iconic metal meets dubstep sound, but lately Sullivan has been striding for a more alternative sound reminiscent of 2000’s rock. We get more of that here with Sullivan’s vocal soaring higher than ever before. “Bad Times” is a very distinct record which is no doubt why fans have been dying to have it since the first time it was dropped in a set. No more waiting, “Bad Times” is here.
Bass | Kai Wachi Drops Epic Debut LP DEMIGOD
Posted by VMan on May 31, 2019
Bass | Sullivan King Drops Largest EP To Date On Kannibalen Records
Posted by VMan on April 27, 2018
The metalhead turned bass behemoth Sullivan King has just dropped his largest project to date. The seven track EP entitled Come One, Come All found a home with Kannibalen Records, which is the perfect match. Fans of anything aggressive will fall in love with this EP and Sullivan King, but he doesn’t just dish up his usual bassy beats. He did the smart thing on this extended release and showed some new sides to him – more melodic sounds that are equally as powerful as his monstrous hybrid records. Enjoy this one over the weekend while you rage!
Dubstep | Sullivan King Returns To Kannibalen Records With Heavy “Dropkick”
Posted by VMan on April 6, 2018
The metal-bass head Sullivan King has returned to the esteemed imprint Kannibalen Records with a heavy new original. Sullivan has a huge EP incoming on April 27th, but he’s launched the EP campaign with his lead single called “Dropkick” that hits HARD. The song expresses Sullivan King’s signature sound, one that fans have come to know and love across the globe. From the vocals to the guitar to the production, Sully went all out for this hard-nosed single. Expect to hear more from his EP soon!
Dubstep | CYBRPNK Goes All Out With Sullivan King In “MSHPT”
Posted by VMan on November 15, 2017
It’s been a bit since we’ve heard something come through the Kannibalen Records pipeline, but now they’re back. “MSHPT” by CYBRPNK and Sullivan King is quite the way to return after a short hiatus from releases. Together these producers turned up one of the heaviest tracks of the year, bringing dubstep together with Sullivan King’s iconic metal influences. It’s not hard to imagine a real moshpit going completely nuts to this original, as that is exactly what it was intended to do. Whether you’re at work, at home, or at a party, you’re going to get the urge to rage to this one.
Dubstep | Sullivan King Drops Debut EP on Kannibalen Records
Posted by VMan on September 19, 2017
Sullivan King has taken the bass world by storm with his metal-infused sound. Whether it’s with remixes or original singles, listeners are blown away each and every time. The same goes for his most recent release, except for the fact that it’s the first time he has put out an extended project. His debut EP, House of Wolves, has been released on Kannibalen Records, which is all too appropriate. Sullivan King shows off his unique sound in full force with gritty basslines and heavy riffs. There are a few producers out there right now changing the game and Sullivan King is one of them.