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\n\tSet against the backdrop of breathtaking snowy peaks, an energetic pulse ran through Aspen this past February with the third-ever highly anticipated return of Palm Tree Music Festival to the mountains. Yet amidst the influencers donning their fur trapper hats and puffers, the high-energy EDM beats that filled the area paired with clinking glasses filled to the brim with Don Julio cocktails made the snowy peaks feel more like a tropical escape \u2014 and Kygo wouldn\u2019t have it any other way. <\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cI\u2019ve been coming to Aspen playing shows at Belly Up & The X Games for many years before we started Palm Tree Festival Aspen,\u201d the electronic artist told Rolling Stone.<\/em> \u201cThe town truly is a special place and showcases the Palm Tree state of mind isn\u2019t tied to a season \u2014 it\u2019s a way of life. The goal for Palm Tree Festival is always to create an unforgettable experience that brings together a community from across the globe.\u201d <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tKygo headlining at Palm Tree Music Festival on Feb. 21, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDon Julio<\/p>\n \n\tThis year\u2019s star-studded lineup especially was music to everyone\u2019s ears, including several of Kygo and Myles Shear\u2019s Palm Tree Crew artists like Sofi Tukker, Victoria Nadine and Forester that bring a certain type of beachside, \u201cclub-y\u201d spirit to their work.\u00a0Rio Grande Park was transformed into a island paradise, with space heaters\u00a0and a neon-colored tropical-themed lounge keeping the VIP section cozy. You could go from throwing back a shot ski, to munching on lobster rolls and Hawaiian pork skewers. Even for the music, Kygo says they\u2019re always looking to push boundaries when it comes to blending genres every year (the White Stripes performed at the Aspen iteration of the fest in 2023) and supporting up-and-coming DJs, but the EDM trade stars are always a mainstay, ones you might associate with hot nights in St. Tropez or Montecito (the next two PT music festivals you can still get tickets to this year) than a winter escape. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMichael Kirschbaum
eightelevenme<\/p>\n \n\tBut this unique \u201cnever ending summer\u201d vibe isn\u2019t just in the music stages they curate \u2014 the two recently worked with the Tao Group to open up a tropical oasis-themed space on the Las Vegas strip with their Palm Tree Beach Club. Spanning 60,000 square feet, the club includes a ground-level stage, salt water pool, VIP bottle service, along with bungalows, cabanas, daybeds and chaise lounges for 3,000 guests. \u201cThe goal was to curate an experience that transports you outside of Vegas for the afternoon and takes you to a tropical, Palm Tree state of mind,\u201d said Myles. <\/p>\n \t\tTrending Stories<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n \t\tEditor\u2019s picks<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n \t\t\t\t\tReservebar<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEDITOR\u2019S PICK\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tDon Julio 1942 A\u00f1ejo Tequila\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n \n\tThey\u2019re not doing their festivals alone, either; more often than not, Don Julio has been there for the ride and not just for the music. Myles describes the essence of Palm Tree Crew as laid-back luxury, great music, and an atmosphere that makes you never want to leave, and maybe there\u2019s something about a tequila cocktail in hand that helps out with all that (or warms you up when temps start dipping down on those Aspen winter nights). They\u2019ve partnered with Don Julio for years to create everything from custom cocktails to limited-edition, ski-inspired merchandise. Maybe that\u2019s why once you\u2019re in the crowd at Palm Tree Festival, it looks a lot like your For You Page during vacation season, this year\u2019s iteration attended by influencers like Alix Earle, Braxton Berrios, and Dixie D\u2019Amelio. <\/p>\n \n\tAfter the Aspen fest, Rolling Stone<\/em> sat down with Kygo and Myles to talk everything from how they curate the the \u201cendless summer\u201d energy of PTC, to on the road travel essentials, what he wears when he\u2019s DJing a festival set. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tAmazon<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tCloud Nine (Vinyl LP)\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n \n\t\tKygo mentioned that the response to their festival this year had been electric, to say the last. \u201cThis year, we sold out the event and saw a 37% increase in hotel rates \u2014 outpacing even President\u2019s Day Weekend, which is historically Aspen\u2019s busiest. The demand and energy surrounding this festival reinforce that Palm Tree Crew has been amazing to see.\u201d Even if you missed out on the fest, while DJs aren\u2019t exactly known for dropping physical media, headliners Kygo himself, LP Giobbi, and Sofi Tukker all have LPs available online so you can keep that summertime energy rolling year-round. <\/p>\n Beyond the music, Myles remarks that their partnerships also define a good lot of the \u201cvibe\u201d of Palm Tree Music Festival, whether on the beach in Mexico, or below the slopes in Colorado. \u201cA true partnership is about evolution, and we work closely with brands to continuously find fresh, innovative ways to bring that \u2018Palm Tree Crew\u2019 lifestyle to life. Whether through curated activations, limited-edition merch, or immersive on-site experiences, we want every touchpoint to feel thoughtful and unforgettable.\u201d \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tAlo<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tDouble Take Short Sleeve Polo\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n \n\t\tSo, what does Kygo don on stage when even the tropical energy of PTC can\u2019t effect the temperature of outdoor Aspen in February?<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t have any go-to outfits, but I\u2019m a big fan of Alo lately. It also depends on the weather as I\u2019ve played outdoor shows in cold weather like Palm Tree Festival in Aspen in February and also have residencies in warm weather places like Las Vegas & Ibiza.\u201d We love this relaxed, boxy fit polo for an outdoor fest in the summer, but if you want to bundle up, their Accolade Crew Neck Pullover has a streetwear vibe while keeping you warm and comfortable enough to go front row in the cold. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tAnker<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tAnker Laptop Power Bank\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n \n\t\tSince the festival series\u2019 debut in 2021, Palm Tree Festival has had iterations in Aspen, Colorado, Cabo, Mexico, Pag, Croatia, and more. With other residencies to headline throughout the year, Kygo hits the road a lot<\/em>. \u201cOther than my laptops, a couple pairs of headphones and some portable chargers, I don\u2019t pack much out of the ordinary.\u201d <\/p>\n Even if you\u2019re just a concertgoer, you should never attend a multi-day music festival without a battery pack that can charge your phone several times over. The one we\u2019re recommending is Anker\u2019s newest 25,000mAh Power Bank, which holds enough juice that it can fully recharge your phone, laptop, earbuds, cameras and even a portable gaming console. It has Swiss Army-like functionality with a USB-A and three USB-C ports, and even has two built-in retractable cables if you forget your own cables.\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tAmazon<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tCelsius Assorted Flavors Official Variety Pack (Pack of 12)\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n \n\t\tAs someone who DJs internationally across time zones and takes on pretty late night sets, beating jetlag is always front of mind \u2014 although that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean going hard either. \u201cI don\u2019t really party during my shows because I\u2019m usually playing piano. I try to get a nap in before shows and usually have an energy drink before I go on stage. Going to the gym while on the road is always really helpful for staying healthy and beating jetlag while I\u2019m on tour.\u201d <\/p>\n Another festival sponsor,\u00a0Celsius did pull out the stops this year to keep festivalgoers on their toes and ready to party. They reportedly kept GA attendees energized with free drinks and cold weather-merch like beanies and headscarves. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tDecibullz<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tCustom Molded Professional High-Fidelity Filter Earplugs\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n \n\t\tHearing health has also been a big topic in the festival performance world recently \u2014 how do you even begin to protect your ears on stage if you\u2019re DJing night after night? <\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s definitely something that is extremely important, I know a lot of other DJs and musicians who have experienced hearing problems. I always use custom-molded earplugs when I perform or when I\u2019m out at a concert to protect my hearing.\u201d Unlike traditional foam earplugs that muffle sounds and distort audio, these Decibullz earplugs were specially-designed for musicians and <\/em>concertgoers who want the best in sound fidelity (maintaining the clarity and richness of music and voices) while still protecting their hearing in loud environments. Consider checking out some of our other favorite earplugs for concerts here. \t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Set against the backdrop of breathtaking snowy peaks, an energetic pulse ran through Aspen this past February with the third-ever highly anticipated return of Palm Tree Music Festival to the mountains. 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