UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Movin’ On, Penn State’s student-run music festival, presents a full lineup for its annual festival at the IM fields on April 28.
The lineup includes headliner J.I.D. followed by COIN, Neon Trees, UPSAHL — the Student Programming Association’s sponsored act — and Mellow Honey — the Movin’ On 2023 Battle winner.
Movin’ On is funded by the Penn State student activity fee with the help from the University Park Allocation Committee.
Mellow Honey will take the stage first with its psychedelic rock and indie tunes. UPSAHL, led by alternative and indie artist Taylor Upsahl, will take the stage next, bringing an up-and-coming energy and upbeat, mellow tracks. UPSAHL released her first studio album, “Lady Jesus,” in 2021, followed by numerous singles. Her most notable single is titled “People I Don’t Like.”
Following these acts, Neon Trees will debut with a groovy rock energy that will set the tone for the rest of the show. The alternative band was propelled into the spotlight when its first single, “Animal,” soared to No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the “Top Alternative Song” at the Billboard Music Awards. In 2012, the quadruple-platinum song “Everybody Talks,” which has over 650 million streams on Spotify, rose to No. 6 on Billboard Hot 100. After taking a break in 2015, the group reawakened in 2019 with a newfound boldness and passion with its single “Used to Like.”
Just in time for sunset, COIN will take the Movin’ On stage with its meaningful lyricism, catchy beats and lively energy. The pop rock band started in Nashville, Tennessee in 2012 by performing free shows and gathering a loyal following. COIN rose to stardom after its single “Talk Too Much” charted on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart. Recently, COIN acquired its first No. 1 slot on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart for the song “Chapstick.”
Nimble, head-nodding lyricism and lightning fast flows by J.I.D will cap off the night. J.I.D broke into the rap scene after signing with Dreamville Records and releasing his debut album “The Never Story” in 2017. The Grammy-nominated, Atlanta native furthered his success by contributing to Dreamville’s compilation “Revenge of the Dreamers III.” This platinum-certified album earned the No. 1 slot on Billboard’s Top 200 chart and secured numerous Grammy nominations, including “Best Rap Album” and “Best Rap Performances.” In 2022, J.I.D released his third studio album “The Forever Story.” He toured the album on his sold out “Luv Is 4Ever” tour while topping countless “Best of 2022” lists, which includes Rolling Stone, Compex, GQ, XXL and Pitchfork.
Movin’ On is an 18+ music festival that is free for all Penn State students. As one of the top five music festivals in the country, Movin’ On takes pride in providing students with a large variety of performers to celebrate the yearly send-off of Penn State’s graduating students. Entering its 48th year, Movin’ On continues to provide the festival free of charge for students to enjoy live music and entertainment. For more information, please visit the Movin’ On website. Follow @psumovinon on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok to stay up to date on all things Movin’ On.