Subtronics Cyclops Desert Festival 2025: A Bass-Fueled Weekend in Arizona
Subtronics Ignites the Cyclops Desert Festival at Rawhide: A Bass-Lover’s Dream
Rawhide, Arizona – March 2025: Last month, the Cyclops Desert Festival lit up Rawhide Event Center in Arizona, bringing bassheads together for two unforgettable nights of electrifying music. As part of the Subtronics Cyclops series, the festival was hosted by local EDM powerhouse Relentless Beats, known for curating iconic events like GoldRush, Decadence, and PHXLIGHTS.
With a stacked lineup featuring artists like INZO, ALLEYCVT, Mersiv, and the legendary Subtronics himself, the desert became a playground for bass, lasers, and unrelenting energy.
Night One: A Thunderous Kickoff
The first night opened with a blast as Skellytn took the stage, setting the tone despite the weather. Her bouncy, high-energy beats had the early crowd dancing and ready for more.
Smoakland followed, keeping the momentum with a bass-filled dubstep set that shook the ground. Up next was Hedex, whose mix of drum and bass and massive drops kept the crowd bouncing nonstop.
The energy escalated when Mersiv delivered a vibey, melodic set that had the grounds packed wall-to-wall. Then, it was time for the headliner – Subtronics – who didn’t just meet expectations, he blew them out of the water. His set was a cinematic spectacle of dubstep, pyrotechnics, and fireworks that left fans headbanging until the very last beat.
Night Two: Even Wilder in the Desert
If night one was wild, night two cranked things even higher. The crowd packed in early, buzzing with anticipation. Dennett kicked off the evening with a punchy performance that instantly charged the air.
Basstripper followed with a raucous drum and bass set, highlighted by his banger “In The City,” which sent fans into a frenzy. Then came ALLEYCVT, whose explosive drops and ethereal melodies elevated the vibe to new heights.
As the night deepened, INZO took over with a wave of melodic bass that washed over the crowd, blending harmony and heaviness effortlessly. The grand finale? Another mind-melting performance from Subtronics, complete with thunderous dubstep, searing lasers, and a fireworks display that could be seen from miles away.
Final Thoughts: Cyclops Desert Proves Subtronics’ Festival Power
The Cyclops Desert Festival was a high-octane celebration of bass music, community, and sensory overload. It’s clear that Relentless Beats and Subtronics have created something truly special – an immersive experience for fans of dubstep and EDM that we hope becomes a yearly tradition in Arizona.
Big thanks to Relentless Beats for letting us cover this epic weekend!
