The annual HARD Summer Musical Festival is now officially three days away. Attendees are ecstatic to dance, headbang, and jump to the sounds of this diverse lineup as EDM artists from around the globe join together in Inglewood, California for a lively weekend. We are absolutely thrilled that KCR College Radio has been asked to cover the music festival, so here are six electrifying artists that are necessary to see in order to get the most out of your HARD Summer weekend.
HARD Summer’s 2025 lineup via Instagram (@hardfest).
Fcukers
Newer to the scene is Fcukers, a New York-based band formed in 2022 that excels in their house, trip pop, and indie-feeling musical hybrids. This is one group that I’m beyond excited to see — especially after constantly replaying their single “Mothers” and their remix of indie pop band TV Girl’s “Summer 2000.” The duo’s fearlessness in their sound destines them to make waves in the EDM world, and their debut at HARD Summer is yet another splash.
Song to check out: Mothers
Fcukers via Instagram (@fcukers__).
it’s murph
One artist who makes it to the very top of my ‘must-see’ list for the weekend is it’s murph. From racking up millions of views on TikTok’s ‘For You Page’ to performing on stages across the continent, it feels surreal that I’ll finally get to hear it’s murph’s feel-good, high-energy tracks through the HARD Summer sound system. Just give “High and I Like It” a listen — you’ll understand why the hype is real.
Song to check out: High and I Like It
it’s murph via Instagram (@itsmurph).
Torren Foot
You may have heard of Torren Foot from his track “New Bottega” with Azealia Banks, which was featured in Pitchfork’s list of the 100 best songs of the year. If you have, you’ll know why this Australian house producer and DJ is bound to make you move. He’ll be mixing alongside Airwolf Paradise in their b2b set on Saturday, so make sure you don’t miss out on this highly anticipated experience.
Song to check out: New Bottega
Torren Foot and Airwolf Paradise via Instagram (@torrenfoot & @airwolfparadise).
BRUX
Also from Australia, BRUX is making her way to HARD Summer to showcase her critically acclaimed fusions of house, techno, and electronica. She is sure to catch your attention and get your head bobbing through the heavy bass, high pitched synths, and rhythms she incorporates into her sound. BRUX is not only proving to be a gem within the HARD Summer lineup, but one in the electronic soundscape as a whole.
Song to check out: Push
BRUX via Instagram (@itsbrux).
Kaytranada
There’s a high chance your HARD Summer ticket was in your shopping cart because of Kaytranada alone. The Grammy-winning artist headlines the festival on Saturday, gracing HARD Summer’s attendees with his iconic sound. Kaytranada has made his unforgettable mark on the dance music world through several collaborations with beloved artists such as Childish Gambino, PinkPantheress, Aminé, and Kali Uchis. As someone who has been blessed to witness him live twice, I can say that this set will definitely be a highlight of this long-awaited weekend for everyone.
Song to check out: BE YOUR GIRL – KAYTRANADA REMIX
Kaytranada via Instagram (@kaytranada).
Sara Landry
Sara Landry is no stranger to music festivals. A forthcoming leader in the hard techno scene with an unmatched stage presence, her set is one you don’t want to miss. The energy she demands with her fast-tempo, kick-heavy, aggressive sound is a raver’s dream. I’ve enjoyed her once at Coachella 2025, and I’m more than prepared to relish in her sound once again at HARD Summer. Give her discography a listen on your way to Inglewood — it’ll make your ETA feel like it got cut in half.
Song to check out: Because They Want Our Seat
Sara Landry via Instagram (@saralandrydj).
These are just some of the names that are featured on the incredible HARD Summer 2025 lineup. With so many more artists to discover and unforgettable performances ahead, make sure to keep up with KCR College Radio and HARD Summer on social media to stay in the know of what goes on during this special weekend!
For full information about HARD Summer Music Festival, go to: https://www.hardsummer.com/info/.