Looking to support local and rising artists? Here are six acts you don’t want to miss at the inaugural edition of Breakaway Philadelphia.
Breakaway is expanding its festival empire with the addition of Breakaway Philadelphia this fall. Invading the Festival Grounds at Subaru Park in Chester, PA, the explosive inaugural event is set to take place September 12-13. After the Philadelphia expansion of Project Glow was quietly canceled in 2022, the City of Brotherly Love will finally have another festival to highlight its thriving dance music scene.
Breakaway is pulling out all the stops for its first year at Subaru Park, bringing top-notch talent to the Northeast. Headliners Zedd, Cloonee, Excision, Of The Trees, and Two Friends will usher in the epic celebration on Main Stage, while LA-based Brownies & Lemonade is hosting a stage takeover on Friday at the Launch Pad. With heavy-hitters including Control Freak, Eptic, Hedex, Rossy, and YDG throwing down sets, the touring festival’s first Philadelphia edition is shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the year.
Along with booking massive touring acts, Breakaway seeks to blend international stars with rising artists and local talent, providing opportunities to DJs of all walks. This year’s Silent Disco lineup includes over 50 hand-picked acts. With so many artists to discover, we’ve rounded up six rising stars to catch.
Six Artists to Groove with at Breakaway Philadelphia’s Silent Disco
TC3
Philadelphia native TC3 has taken his hyper-charged house music down south, lighting up Charleston‘s booming dance music scene. The full-time teacher, part-time DJ has been booked and busy throughout his summer vacation, serving as support for SIDEPIECE and Borgeous, and making an appearance at High Tide Music Festival’s Silent Disco stage. With over 12,000 followers on his TikTok account and his first out-of-state headline event under his belt, TC3 is gearing up for an explosive performance at Breakaway, stacked with originals, remixes, and unreleased tunes.
Recommended Listen: Young Thug – “Digits” (TC3 Remix)
RYN
Get ready to embark on an emotive journey fueled by the sounds of future bass. Ryan Lawlor, better known by the moniker RYN, has been building his loyal fanbase one show at a time. With recent performances opening for SLANDER, William Black, and San Holo, the burgeoning producer has been finding his niche in the Philadelphia music scene and beyond, one set at a time. Garnering recognition from Seven Lions on his recent remix of “Man Down,” RYN’s future looks brighter than ever as he continues to build on his original productions and dynamic live sets.
Recommended Listen: Jai Wolf – “Water Sign” (featuring Aluna) [RYN Remix]
Sheez-it
Get ready for high knees and booty shaking as “Thotstep” maven Sheez-it makes her way to Breakaway Philadelphia’s silent disco. The Philly-based riddim DJ has been serving up her boisterous bangers at shows across the country this summer. As ringleader of the Eagles’ viral Riddim Tailgate (Riddimgate), Sheez-it has played a pivotal role in pushing Philly’s underground riddim scene into the spotlight. Using her platform to promote gender equality within the EDM scene and beyond, the budding producer hopes to inspire women to uplift one another while giving fans heavy-hitting tunes to twerk to.
Recommended Listen: “Hot Girl Riddim”
Quas
House DJ and producer Quas has been turning heads with his dancefloor-destined house music. Based in New Jersey, the rising artist has released tracks with numerous labels, including Space Yacht Records and Groovy Bone Records. Along with cooking up original tunes, a quick glimpse at Quas’ SoundCloud shows his knack for remixes, including his recent take on Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack.” Receiving support from DJ Susan on his remix of Bobby Schmurda’s “BOBBY B!TCH,” Quas is hitting his stride as an artist and is ready to rise to the top of the charts, stealing hearts of fans along the way.
Recommended Listen: “On My Own”
Bad Proxy
Fans of midtempo bass are in for a treat as Bad Proxy is gracing the Silent Disco stage. The masked DJ has captivated fans with his unique production style, which draws inspiration from technology. Throughout his career, he has provided support for major artists including Subtronics, Ray Volpe, and 1788-L at their stops across the East Coast. As for his set at Breakway, Bad Proxy told his fans on Instagram, “I will without a doubt be playing all of my new unreleased/never heard before tracks, collabs, and remixes that I’ve been working on over the last year.”
Recommended Listen: “DREAMING”
Jaymee
Jaymee is no stranger to the Breakaway stage. Making her debut at Breakaway Tampa’s Silent Disco in April, the ambitious, Florida-based DJ is hitting the road to bring her musical stylings to Philadelphia. She produces rousing house music, and her tantalizing remix of Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” has amassed over 11,000 streams on SoundCloud. Entering her senior year in college, this sorority star is ready to trade textbooks for CDJs as she continues to pursue her dreams.
Recommended Listen: Ice Spice – “Princess Diana” (Jaymee Remix)
