If Friday reminded us why the Deep Tropics Music, Art, and Style Festival is such a special part of Nashville’s summer, Saturday felt like the exclamation point. With the sense of community already firmly established, the second day built on that foundation — more art, more music, and more moments that felt less like a crowd and more like friends sharing the experience.
Festival Atmosphere
The same elements that stood out on Friday carried through on Saturday: dancers weaving in and out of stages, live painters turning blank canvases into vibrant works, and food and art vendors keeping the festival alive between sets. Pizza Nova was so good on Friday that we grabbed another slice again on Saturday, and the empanadas from the Chivanda food truck kept us refueled for another long day. Even with the heat soaring above 95 degrees, spirits stayed high — trees lining the edges of the festival grounds, shade structures, and water refill stations kept people moving and dancing through it all.
Early Highlights: MOLLYWATER and Cruel Mistress
We dragged ourselves in extra early on Saturday for MOLLYWATER, and it was absolutely worth it. After hearing her sets on SoundCloud, we were hyped to finally see her live, and she didn’t disappoint. Even in the sweltering early afternoon, she kept the Lotus Stage crowd energized, proving why she’s one of the names to watch in Nashville’s growing EDM scene. Afterward, we caught the tail end of Cruel Mistress at the Meru Stage, who closed her set with sharp, driving selections that left us ruing the existence of festival conflicts.
You can check out a clip from MOLLYWATER’s Deep Tropics 2025 set in our Instagram reels.
Ash Lauryn and Fiera
Later, Ash Lauryn set a completely different tone at the Meru Stage. Her chill, flowing house grooves were the perfect backdrop for a hot afternoon — easy to drift into, her soundscapes seemed to slow time. Over at the Congo Stage, Fiera, a key part of Nashville’s EDM community, delivered a driving set full of grit and bounce. The contrast between Lauryn’s dreamy house and Fiera’s harder-edged energy made splitting time between them feel like sampling two distinct worlds.
You can check out a clip from Fiera’s Deep Tropics 2025 set in our Instagram reels.
Lotus Stage Momentum: Zen Selekta, Heyz, and LYNY
From there, the Lotus Stage became home base. Zen Selekta’s powerful bass sound kept things heavy and hypnotic, while Heyz followed with a more kinetic, high-octane performance. LYNY brought an extra dose of spectacle, with lasers that went completely over the top — lighting up the early night sky in sync with his fast-paced drops and edits.
Liquid Stranger and Subtronics Close the Night
The Lotus Stage remained the heartbeat of Saturday. Liquid Stranger’s set delivered an immersive, bass-heavy journey that pulled the crowd fully into his orbit. He balanced weighty low end with moments of pause and release, giving the music room to breathe. Closing the festival, Subtronics pushed everything to its peak — frenetic, high-powered, but also weaving in melodic passages that made the bass drops hit even harder. It was a finale designed to leave nothing in reserve, sending Deep Tropics out on a thunderous note.
You can check out a clip from Liquid Stranger’s Deep Tropics 2025 set and a clip from Subtronics’s Deep Tropics 2025 set in our Instagram reels.
Closing Notes
For those with the stamina, the after parties once again stretched until dawn. For us, Saturday closed not with fatigue but with gratitude — two days of music, art, and connection that once again proved Deep Tropics is more than a festival. You can have good music anywhere, but it’s the sense of community and shared experience that makes this one unforgettable.
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