Preview: Block Party Artists
August 1, 2018
Written By: Erin Diaz
This year’s Block Party is shaping up to have quite the lineup. From rock to EDM to folk and ending on hip-hop, we are pumped for the event! You may have not dabbled into each of these genres yet, so below we’ll give you a quick overview of our artists this year.
Jake Ziegler & the Locals
Jake Ziegler. If you’ve been a student at Liberty for a year or more, you probably know him from Coffeehouses past, student concerts and as a recent opener for Colony House when we hosted them in April. Jake, along with his sister and some friends, always promises a good time when he performs. The band released an EP in 2016 entitled “All Year Long”. Sharing the stage with artists like Noah Gundersen, Trapt, and Colony House, Jake Ziegler and The Locals have quickly made a name for themselves. Their rock ‘n roll sound is a crowd pleaser and his stage presence is sure to get the crowd ready for our other performers this year at Block Party. Check him out on Spotify here!
Instagram: jakeandthelocals
Apollo LTD
“Just as NASA’s Apollo program represented the fulfillment of boundless ideas, Apollo LTD blast past boundaries and into a new musical realm steeped in alternative spirit, cinematic production, rock energy, and pop palatability.” What better way to describe Apollo LTD than the way they describe themselves? Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark, the duo that makes up Apollo LTD, are based out of Nashville and arrived on the music scene in 2015. The sound of the duo is upbeat, edgy and reminiscent of Miike Snow, while their catchy beats seem to resemble bands like COIN and Bad Suns. Sharing the stage with artists like Panic at the Disco, DNCE, Kesha, Andy Grammer, and The All-American Rejects, Apollo LTD has quickly garnered a spot in the music world. Check them out on Spotify here, you won’t regret it!
Instagram: apollograms
1k Phew
Our first of two Reach Records artists at Block Party is 1k Phew, an artist you probably aren’t hearing about for the first time. Although he is only 23 years old, he is already being recognized. His song “Light Work” has 1.6 million streams as of July 2018, and he has already collaborated with Tedashii, GAWVI and more. You may wonder why “1k” is included in his name, and that’s because, as he mentions in his biography, “I’m not worried about being politically correct. I just want to give people the real. That’s where the 1K comes from, always keeping it 1,000 no matter what.” You can find his music on Spotify here.
Instagram: 1kphew
Jenny & Tyler
The indie art pop duo is about to bring a sense of calm beauty to this year’s Block Party. With other artists being more upbeat, Jenny & Tyler were exactly the duo we wanted for a well-rounded lineup. Originally from Delaware, the now Nashville-based duo cares deeply for their fans, as Tyler explains in their website biography: “When we first started out we would travel to any city where we had a couple of fans. We even drove out to play a show for one person in their living room. That’s how we learned to perform and to connect with people. When you’re regularly playing for three or four people, you can’t hide. You’re exposed. You have to learn to engage.” Jenny & Tyler have sold over 35,000 albums, seen 12 million streams on Apple Music & Spotify, and have played over 1,100 concert dates over the past 10 years of playing music together. Their songs have been featured on ABC’s Pretty Little Liars, NY Med, MTV’s Teen Mom, CBC’s Heartland, & YouTube’s Kid President. With so much experience interacting with and caring for guests, Jenny & Tyler are sure to bring a heartfelt, charming performance. You can listen to them on Spotify here.
Instagram: jennyandtyler
Tedashii
Our second Reach Records artist at this year’s Block Party is Tedashii! The Texas-born rapper has released albums over the past 12 years. With the ebb and flow of music’s never-ending trends, Tedashii has never ceased to remain relevant while also standing out. As his website biography states, “His most recent release, 2016’s This Time Around, was an emotional journey comprised of celebratory records juxtaposed with stories of pain, hope, and overcoming tragedy. But it’s a new day. And with that, comes new purpose.” In 2013, Tedashii suddenly lost his one year old son. This tragedy has influenced his music in a powerful way that offers peace and clarity during life’s many twists and turns. He uses his pain to create new music that encourages listeners to push through anything challenging that they’re facing. We are very excited to have Tedashii close our Block Party show this year – you can listen to his music on Spotify here.
Instagram: tedashii
Join us on September 8 in the LaHaye Parking Lot for everyone’s favorite way to come back to school – Block Party!