MP3 PREP: Top Acts to Catch at Splash House Festival 2025

Splash House returns to Palm Springs this August with its signature double-weekender format, offering two weekends of poolside revelry, genre-spanning music, and after-hours magic under the desert sky. Now in its second decade, the festival continues to blend fashion, fun, and forward-thinking curation across boutique hotel stages and the iconic Palm Springs Air Museum. With a 2025 lineup that fuses global names, underground icons, and next-gen tastemakers, each weekend promises a distinct yet equally electric vibe.

ACRAZE

Known for his breakout hit “Do It To It”, ACRAZE blends high-energy tech house with pop sensibility. His sets are full of surprises, massive drops, and viral moments.
Why Watch: He brings arena-level energy to poolside stages—expect one of the most hyped, dance-heavy sets of the weekend.

Disco Lines

A viral sensation and SoCal party-starter, Disco Lines is beloved for his bouncy house edits, meme-worthy humor, and irresistible charisma. Why Watch: Expect good vibes only—his sets feel like the internet’s favorite house party, IRL.

Eli Brown

A dark horse in the techno and warehouse circuit, Eli Brown is a master of gritty, bass-driven tracks that push boundaries.
Why Watch: For fans of deeper, heavier sounds, his set will be a high-intensity dive into underground culture.

San Pacho

This Croatian producer has exploded onto the tech house scene with hits like “Amor” and releases on Confession and Insomniac. Why Watch: His Latin-influenced grooves and hard-hitting basslines make for a perfect daytime desert soundtrack.

WESTEND

One of North America’s fastest-rising tech house names, Westend delivers sleek, club-ready cuts with plenty of groove.
Why Watch: His blend of cool confidence and body-moving beats is ideal for that golden hour poolside glow.

NOTION

Straight from the UK’s bassline scene, NOTION fuses garage, house, and breaks for a uniquely energetic sound.
Why Watch: Expect fast-paced, genre-bending rhythms perfect for peak-time dancing.

WEEKEND TWO

SOFI TUKKER

The globally adored duo brings multilingual vocals, jungle-pop, and thumping house to life through fully immersive performances. Why Watch: Their infectious energy, live instrumentation, and fashion-forward visuals make them one of the most exciting acts in dance music today.

Claude VonStroke

The Dirtybird label boss is a legend in American house music, known for quirky, bassy tech house that’s both weird and wonderful. Why Watch: Every Claude set is a journey—fun, funky, and wildly unpredictable.

Noizu

L.A.’s own Noizu is synonymous with rave-ready bangers, balancing UK roots with SoCal sun-drenched flair.
Why Watch: He always delivers high-octane, crowd-surfing energy and has quickly become a Splash House favorite.

Max Styler

From his early trap days to his recent tech-house evolution, Max Styler’s chameleonic approach makes him one to watch.
Why Watch: His recent releases are festival gold—clean, punchy, and ready to make you move.

BUNT.

Known for uplifting house with acoustic and indie influences, BUNT. crafts feel-good anthems perfect for daytime dancing. Why Watch: Think sunshine, smiles, and pure serotonin—their set will be a breath of fresh air on the dancefloor.