Rock musicians from across the genre made up an excellent lineup at the Bellwether event in 2023. MGMT, Beach House, Cake, Cold War Kids, Local Natives, The Flaming Lips, Echo & the Bunnymen, Japanese Breakfast, Dr. Dog, and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats were some of the best performers.
The audience was riveted by MGMT's trippy sound and visually impressive stage presence, and Beach House's delicate vocals and dreamy tunes cultivated a blissful mood. Cold War Kids' tremendous intensity and moving lyrics made a mark on the audience, while Cake's broad combination of genres and clever lyrics got the crowd moving and singing along.
The Flaming Lips' unusual theatrics and experimental sound left the audience in awe, while Local Natives' symbiotic vocals and complicated instrumentals displayed their musical talent. Fans sang along to the timeless post-punk anthems of Echo & the Bunnymen, while the audience was enthralled by Japanese Breakfast's reflective lyrics and ethereal soundscapes.
While Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats' emotional performance and potent vocals brought the event to a memorable conclusion, Dr. Dog's retro sound and infectious tunes had the crowd moving. Overall, the Bellwether festival in 2023 demonstrated the variety and energy of rock music, leaving attendees eagerly awaiting the lineup for the next year.