In celebration of Rock in Rio making its USA debut in the party capital of Las Vegas this May, we’ve been highlighting some of the rock, pop, and dance music talent performing on May 8-9th and May 15-16th with a series of blogs to find out who’s Rockin,’ Poppin,’ and Dancin’ in Rio.

Taking place over two weekends for a total of four days over a whopping 37 acres, there’s no way we could cover all that Rock in Rio has to offer in one round. So we’re back once again with a collection of talent that including the mainstays of the pop and rock world plus emerging, local, and veterans in dance music world.

We’ve Rocked in Rio and Danced in Rio, not it’s time to Pop in Rio… again! Buy weekend or single-day passes, on-sale now!

Sam Smith

Sam Smith has been on a permanent fixture of every major pop radio station as of late. With a voice now easily recognizable to the world, his collaborations with Disclosure and Naughty Boy, among many others, have channeled a major crossover for dance music in the U.S. too. Sam Smith brings his soulful pop fusion to Rock in Rio on Saturday, May 16th

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Echosmith

The cool kids of Echosmith are actually four siblings and even though only one of the members are old enough to buy alcohol, it hasn’t stopped them from living out their dream. Lauded for their energetic guitar riffs, vocal harmonies, and unique hybrid of indie pop, be sure to check out Echosmith when they perform at Rock in Rio on Friday, May 15th.

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Taylor Swift

A genuine heart sprinkled with a bit of moxie have certainly helped Taylor Swift’s pop star status. But it’s her songwriting and musicianship that landed her in the spotlight in the first place. Sure to captivate audiences with her charm, Taylor Swift headlines Rock in Rio on Friday, May 15th as part of her 1989 Tour .

In celebration of Rock in Rio making its USA debut in the party capital of Las Vegas this May, we’re introducing a series of blogs covering the amazing combination of rock, pop, and dance music talent on the star-studded lineup!

Taking place over two weekends for a total of four days, May 8-9th and May 15-16th, rock out to the ultimate party! Rock in Rio hosts a multitude of talent from mainstays of the pop and rock world, to emerging dance music and local talent! Spread over a whopping 37 acres, the Las Vegas edition of Rock in Rio includes six stages and marks the first time, in it’s storied three-decade history, that the festival comes to the U.S.

Explore the many styles and sounds of Rock in Rio including a few highlights of the many talents poppin’ off during the Rock & Pop Weekends in sunny Las Vegas. Make history with us this Spring. Buy your weekend or single-day passes, on-sale now!

Ed Sheeran

Rock and folk star, Ed Sheeran will be making his way to Rock in Rio, with his musical fusion of acoustic and vocal elements. The promising young talent has won over audiences everywhere with his unique knack crossover appeal. Most recently, Ed Sheeran collaborated with UK innovators Rudimental on the track “Bloodstream” that’s sure to rock the pop crowd.

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Charli XCX

Charli became an instant hit with her track “Boom Clap,” we are very excited to have such fresh and energetic talent at Rock in Rio. Her music has a retro, yet modern vibe to it that’s perfect for an outdoor festival. Don’t miss your chance to see Charli XCX perform the latest off her new album “Sucker” at Rock in Rio USA!

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No Doubt

Old school residents of Southern California’s ska scene, No Doubt burst onto the scene in the early 90s with their breakthrough single, “Just a Girl.” Since then, Gwen Stefani has amassed her own solo following derived from her pop star ambitions and riot girl feminism. After a brief hiatus, the band regrouped in the mid-2000s to fulfill a massive tour and produce their most recent record, Push and Shove.

In celebration of Rock in Rio making its USA debut in the party capital of Las Vegas this May, we’ve been highlighting some of the rock, pop, and dance music talent performing on May 8-9th and May 15-16th with a series of blogs to find out who’s Rockin,’ Poppin,’ and Dancin’ in Rio.

Taking place over two weekends for a total of four days over a whopping 37 acres, there’s no way we could cover all that Rock in Rio has to offer in one round. So we’re back once again with a collection of talent that including the mainstays of the pop and rock world plus emerging, local, and veterans in dance music world.

We’ve Rocked in Rio and Popped in Rio, now it’s time to Dance in Rio… again!

UNER

This guy produces deep and tech house like no other. Hailing from Spain, he really embodies the sexy and deep sounds of house music with a twist of techno. His latest album “Tune 432″ on German label, Diynamic Music, has a great selection to satisfy all house music lovers across the globe.

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Wax Motif

Bass house has been sweeping the nation thanks to a blend of hip hop-style samples and the upbeat house beats that make for a great party. Wax Motif keeps that sound moving with style and versatility; on top of his bass house tracks he also dives into the progressive and electro sounds of house music – definitely an artist you shouldn’t miss at any festival.

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Jeniluv

Jeniluv is no stranger when it comes to throwing down a proper house music set – and she’s more than up for the daunting task too. Known for her curating skills at Making Shapes, a recurring party happening off the beaten paths of Los Angeles, Jeniluv is one of California’s underground gems and will be bringing her deep and groovy track selections to Rock in Rio.

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In celebration of Rock in Rio making its USA debut in the party capital of Las Vegas this May, we’ve been highlighting some of the rock, pop, and dance music talent performing on May 8-9th and May 15-16th with a series of blogs to find out who’s Rockin,’ Poppin,’ and Dancin’ in Rio.

Taking place over two weekends for a total of four days over a whopping 37 acres, there’s no way we could cover all that Rock in Rio has to offer in one round. So we’re back once again with a collection of talent that including the mainstays of the pop and rock world plus emerging, local, and veterans in dance music world.

Make history with us this Spring and explore the many styles and sounds of Rock in Rio both Rock and Pop Weekends in sunny Las Vegas. Buy weekend or single-day passes, on-sale now!

Linkin Park

No stranger to the Rock in Rio festival having performed thrice at the Lisbon edition, Linkin Park brings it back home to play at the debut event here in the States. The multi-platinum rock band put on a stellar live show producing an avalanche of sound. Tune into their new track with Steve Aoki, “Darker Than Blood,” out now!

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Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun took the world by storm with their fantastic futurism and uplifting anthems. Prepare for the Australian duo to ignite the Main Stage of Rock in Rio with their elaborate costumes and electrifying stage presence!

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Gary Clark Jr.

Perhaps the greatest young guitar player in the world, Gary Clark Jr. fuses influences from blues, jazz, hip hop, and soul into a classic rock and roll sound. The native Austin bluesman dazzled audiences with the timelessness of his debut album, Blak & Blu.

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Taking over a whopping 37 acres for two weekends and a total of four days, the inaugural U.S. edition of Rock in Rio lands in Las Vegas on May 8-9th and May 15-16th. With six stages hosting a mix of artists from the pop and rock world as well as artists emerging in dance music world too, come Rock in Rio with us this Spring. Weekend and single-day passes are on-sale now!

We’ve started highlighting the diversity of Rock in Rio with a series of blogs that showcase the different styles of rock, pop, and dance music that you’ll be hearing on one of the many curated stages. We’ve Rocked in Rio and Popped in Rio, now it’s time to Dance in Rio.

AN21

AN21 has been able to capture international audiences with his big room and progressive blend of house music. When he’s not in the studio or helping his older brother Steve Angello at Size Records, AN21 is smashing sets around the world and you can catch him at Rock in Rio on Friday, May 8th.

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Caked Up

Vegas hometown heroes, Caked Up probably won’t bake you a cake any time soon, but they make up for that with their massive trap bangers and booming bass lines. The twerk-tastic duo have amassed an enormous following much thanks to their social media antics but it’s their booty-ready party anthems that keeps everyone on the dance floor. Don’t miss your opportunity to get “Caked Up” at Rock in Rio Saturday, May 9th!

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Gaslamp Killer

With roots in Los Angeles’ bass music scene, Gaslamp Killer is perhaps most well-known for co-founding the highly influential weekly event Low End Theory. The series as helped artists like Flying Lotus and Tokimonsta, but when Gaslamp Killer isn’t curating, he’s taste-making, restoring music to a sacred, shamanistic, visceral, and honest place. Gaslamp Killer will be killi’ Rock in Rio on Saturday, May 9th.

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Taking place over two weekends on May 8-9th and May 15-16th, Rock in Rio is making its American debut in the party capital of Las Vegas. The ultimate party will have six stages and three themed Rock Streets spread over a whopping 37 acres. Each stage has been expertly curated with some of the biggest names in the music industry, no matter their genre. No Doubt, Metallica, Taylor Swift, and Bruno Mars will each headline a night of their own and don’t you fret fellow dance music fans – we get spoiled in Rio with our own EDM stage featuring a collection of tastemakers, producers, and DJs known around the world and in the region.

Musicians fuse a multitude of influences and sub-genres in their songs and this Rock in Rio lineup is no different. Despite dubbing May 8-9th as the Rock Weekend and May 15-16th as the Pop Weekend, Rock in Rio is way more then just a rock and pop concert; in the same vein, the music isn’t just one broad genre either. So to celebrate the diversity of the lineup, we will be highlighting a few artists from the loosely defined “rock, pop, and dance” categories in a new blog series called Rockin,’ Poppin,’ and Dancin’ in Rio.

Explore the many styles and sounds of Rock in Rio before you join the party this May. Weekend and single-day passes are on-sale now!

Rockin’ in Rio

Rooted in R&B, country, and jazz, Rock, or Rock n’ Roll as it were, is now one of the main anchors for identifying music styles. Though it originated in the United States back in the 1950s, its widespread acceptance internationally has helped spawn over 30 different sub genres.

From Alt rock to Brit rock; Punk, Grunge, or Metal – our lineup has a lot of rock-infused names on the bill. Here are three artists who will be Rockin’ in Rio

Metallica

Metallica is undeniably one of the most influential and commercially successful rock bands of all time. Formed in 1981, their 30+ year history helped shaped metal, rightfully earning nine Grammy Awards and a spot on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Watch Metallica headline Rock in Rio on Saturday, May 9th.

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Foster the People

Floating between rock’s shoe gaze wave and psychedelic haze, Foster The People have been pumping up kicking tunes since 2010. Their washed out sound is as catchy as it is well-crafted, releasing a sonic mixture of atmospheres you can get lost and/or rock out to. Catch Foster the People at Rock in Rio on Friday, May 8th.

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Deftones

Deftones are known for their unique panorama of sound that layers soft, ambient waves over pummeling sludge-metal. With a penchant for songs with gradual builds, layered guitar distortion, and ascending melodies, Deftones bring a unique rock fusion to Rock in Rio on Saturday, May 9th.

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Rock in Rio is making its American debut in the party capital of Las Vegas this coming May. Taking place over two weekends on May 8-9th and May 15-16th, for four days, you can rock out to the ultimate party, spread over a whopping 37 acres.

Starting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil back in 1985, for 30 years, Rock in Rio has been curating some of the biggest and best musical talent the entertainment industry has to offer – albeit, in the form of mega, multi-day concerts. The brand has since expanded to Lisbon, Portugal and Madrid, Spain, and for 2015, they’re ready to Rock in the US!

The Vegas edition of Rock in Rio will include six stages, three themed Rock Streets, and will host an eclectic, long list of names, recognizable to nearly everyone in the entire world. No Doubt, Metallica, Taylor Swift, and Bruno Mars will each headline a night on their respective weekends but the show isn’t just for rock and pop names. Dance music fans get their own curated stage and will be treated a variety of producers and DJs both weekends including AN21, Caked Up, Gaslamp Killer, Wax Motif, and many, many more!

One party; tons of genres – that’s how we like it! If you’re ready to make history with us, come Rock in Rio this May! Weekend and single-day passes are on-sale now!