Breakthrough Artists You Don’t Want to Miss at Gov Ball

Check out these five up-and-comers at this year’s Governer’s Ball.

It’s officially summer, so it’s time for New Yorkers to subway, walk, bus, and ferry over to Randall’s Island to see one of the best festivals in the country. This year, Gov Ball includes incredible acts from upcoming artists you don’t want to miss. If you’re headed to the 3-day festival, check out these five artists V love. 

Clairo

Clairo

You won’t want to miss this day-dreamy YouTube star turned singer at the GOVBALLNYC Stage Saturday June 1st. At only 19 years old, Clairo has become a viral sensation with hit songs like “Pretty Girl” and “Flaming Hot Cheetos.”

070Shake

070 Shake

The show-stopping voice behind “Ghost Town” (a highlight off of Kanye West’s latest album “Ye,”) is 070 Shake, a breakout artist from North Bergen, New Jersey. The shape-shifting vocalist will be performing at the American Eagle Stage Sunday June 2nd.

Taylor Bennett

Taylor Bennett

Taylor Bennett is a 21 year-old independent artist from Chicago and also happens to be the younger brother of Chance The Rapper. With his new released EP “The American Reject,” featuring collabs with Ty Dolla $ign, Mr Hudson, and Chance The Rapper, you won’t want to miss his performance Sunday, June 2nd at the GOVBALLNYC Stage.

Jack Harlow

Jack Harlow

This emerging artist out of Louisville, Kentucky is bringing a fresh, rebellious style to the underground hip-hop scene. Jack Harlow is a 20-year-old rapper whose “SUNDOWN” track from his latest album was recognized and acclaimed by many. He will be performing Sunday, June 2nd at the GOVBALLNYC Stage.  

Dennis Lloyd

Dennis Lloyd Gov Ball

Known for his song “Nevermind”, Dennis Lloyd is an upcoming artist signed to Arista Records. He is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Israel. Lloyd will be performing at the GOVBALLNYC Stage Friday, May 31st.

You can check out the other artists performing this weekend below.

Gov Ball Lineup

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