Apocalypse Zombieland is almost here, so read on for our top five picks of artists to dance to with the zombies this year.
Southern California’s immersive, zombie themed bass music festival Apocalypse Zombieland has become an annual highlight for bassheads ever since debuting in Long Beach in 2023. The festival returns to the Queen Mary Waterfront for its third edition on November 28-29, bringing two days of heavy bass across four stages.
Over 90 artists are billed to play Apocalypse this year, with Illenium and Excision headlining the festival. Other notable acts include drum and bass innovators Andy C, A.M.C with MC Phantom, Netsky, Mozey, and Subsonic. Joining them are dubstep heavyweights NGHTMRE, Barely Alive, Eptic, LAYZ, Wooli, Zomboy, and ATLiens, as well as masterful curators of groovy wubs like Ganja White Night, GorillaT, Mary Droppinz, Tripp St., and Eprom.
The back-to-back sets are also a captivating highlight of Apocalypse every year, and 2025 is no exception. Attendees can catch never-before-seen b2bs between Boogie T and Distinct Motive, Captain Bass and Primate, Bou and Kanine, ÆON:MODE and Delta Heavy, and more pairings.
With so many incredible acts across two packed days, planning a schedule can quickly get overwhelming. To help narrow things down, we’ve highlighted five must-see sets of the weekend.
Single day tickets start at $153.99 while two-day passes start at $228.99. Grab your tickets before they sell out, and step into the apocalypse and burn off those Thanksgiving calories in the pits with the zombies.
Five Artists to Catch at Apocalypse Zombieland This Year
Circadian
Chris Garvey entered the drum and bass scene as Circadian in 2023, but for years before that he was releasing bangers as one half of the DnB duo The Prototypes. Under his new alias, he has been behind some of the hottest tracks of the last two years, from his remix of Camo & Krooked and Mefjus’ “Sientelo” with Sota, to his own hits “Energy In Motion,” “Body Work,” and “Cry” with System F and Ferry Corsten. And now, after dominating the UK and European circuits, he’s finally bringing his high-energy, dancefloor-ready sound stateside and making his official US debut at Apocalypse.
Ahee
Ahee is a Los Angeles-based producer who has steadily risen through the bass music scene with his distinct style and unique, intricate sound design. His music catalog spans dubstep, trap, and future bass, yet his space wubs and wonky grooves remain a defining feature that keeps his music fun and playful. He has releases across labels like Bassrush, Subsidia, Circus Records, and Wakaan, and his tracks hit that perfect sweet spot between weird and danceable, making his live sets feel like a joyride through bass music’s more colorful side. His music has made him a highly sought-after act at premiere festivals bass like Bass Canyon, Lost Lands, and Seven Stars, so don’t miss Ahee at his Apocalypse debut in his home state this year.
A Little Sound
A Little Sound has quickly risen into the spotlight as one of drum and bass’ most recognizable vocalists. She’s known for collaborative hits with artists like Subtronics on “Final Breath,” Friction on “Weed & Wine,” and Basstripper and Andromedik on “Sunlight,” all while building her own discography with songs like “Override” and “Afterlife.” Her liquid tracks are filled with infectious hooks and warm vocal melodies, leaving an impact both through the headphones and in festival settings. Like Circadian, this is also A Little Sound’s US Debut, so don’t miss the chance to hear her live.
Maddy O’Neal
Denver-based DJ and producer Maddy O’Neal has carved out a distinct space for herself in the bass music scene with innovative sound design heavily rooted in funk and soul. Her sound characterized is by its rich atmosphere and textures, and is shaped by its soulful melodies, driving basslines, and glitchy hip-hop grooves. She will fit right in Zombieland Citadel stage where the wubs will keep going from doors to late into the night.
Cyclops
Cyclops has a festival-ready, heavy-hitting dubstep sound but with an experimental edge that makes his music fresh and unique rather than predictable or overdone. He’s collaborated with artists like Rezz, Wooli, Blanke, Boogie T, and Flux Pavilion, reinforcing his presence alongside some of the bass music’s biggest heavyweights. With consistent releases and a growing presence on festival lineups each year, Cyclops is continuing to establish himself as a rising artist worth paying attention to — and fitting into your schedule at Apocalypse this year.
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