Written by Rebecca Hollman
Photos by Sound Haven Festival
Tennessee’s most beloved bass retreat is back, and Sound Haven 2025 just dropped a lineup that’s making serious waves in the underground scene. Nestled in the ethereal woodlands of Jaceland from July 31 to August 3, Sound Haven is more than just a festival—it’s a pilgrimage for sound system culture lovers, bass heads, and sonic explorers alike.
Let’s break down some of the biggest names on this thunderous roster:
HEADLINERS – The Architects of Bass Realms
Alix Perez
If liquid DnB had a godfather, it would be Alix Perez. With a sound that drips with emotion, texture, and surgical precision, his sets are known for guiding crowds through deep, soulful introspection before snapping into relentless groove. Expect the unexpected—Perez seamlessly blends jungle, halftime, and minimal vibes in a way that always feels fresh.
Caspa
Straight from the golden era of UK dubstep, Caspa is back to remind us why we fell in love with the wobbles in the first place. A true pioneer, his gritty, high-energy selections are an ode to classic dubstep roots. Get ready to be transported to sweaty London basements circa 2008—only now with upgraded sound and festival energy.
Ivy Lab
Experimental, boundary-breaking, and impossibly cool—Ivy Lab continues to blur the line between hip-hop and future bass. Their sets hit like a late-night warehouse afterparty in a Blade Runner universe. Expect glitched-out grooves, head-nodding rhythms, and futuristic soundscapes that make you feel like you’re floating in slo-mo.
Opiuo
An interstellar funk wizard, Opiuo brings the bounce in all the right ways. His glitch hop-meets-electro-funk sound feels like a technicolor explosion on the dancefloor. With a massive stage presence and basslines that wrap around your ribcage, his set will be one of Sound Haven’s most vibrant celebrations of groove.
SHADES (Alix Perez x Eprom)
When two titans collide, you get SHADES. This duo pushes experimental bass to its rawest, darkest edges. Think low-end chaos meets cerebral distortion. It’s not just music—it’s a full sensory deconstruction of sound. Come to this set ready to lose your mind in the best possible way.
TRUTH
Dubstep purists, rejoice. TRUTH brings the deep, dark, and dutty vibes straight from New Zealand’s fertile bass scene. Their sets are magnetic and heavy, pulling you into subterranean depths with swampy subs and hypnotic riddims. A TRUTH set is a ritual—and everyone’s invited.
The Heat Runs Deep
Of course, the bass barrage doesn’t stop with the headliners. Sound Haven continues to curate one of the most forward-thinking and immersive rosters on the circuit. Look out for Of The Trees’ psychedelic journeys, Eprom’s rare vault set, Mickman’s underground slappers, and the genre-defying synergy of Ternion Sound.
Plus, there’s Daily Bread fusing soul and glitch, EAZYBAKED bringing that grimy Florida heat, The Widdler with his dubbed-out wizardry, and so many more ready to light up the Funktion-One and HSD rigs.
Beyond the Bass: An Immersive Playground
Sound Haven isn’t just about what you hear—it’s about what you feel. Here’s a taste of the magic waiting beyond the stage:
- World-class sound by Funktion-One Vero, HSD, and Element 5 for full-body bass bliss.
- Interactive art installations and lighting design to ignite the imagination.
- Workshops and healing spaces for body and soul restoration.
- Flow and fire performance showcases that’ll leave you breathless.
- Sunset and sunrise sets that blur the line between dream and reality.
Ticket Info
General Admission starts at $239, with VIP packages offering exclusive stage views, lounges, and artist meetups. Car camping and upgraded glamping options are available for the full Jaceland immersion.
Final thoughts? This lineup cements Sound Haven 2025 as the East Coast’s definitive deep bass destination. Whether you’re a seasoned basshead or diving into the scene for the first time, this festival is where connection, creativity, and community collide.
Grab your crew, your flow toys, and your earplugs—Jaceland is calling.