Kaskade, known offstage as Ryan Raddon, has carved out a legendary status in electronic music. With eight GRAMMY nominations to his name, including one for his electrifying Kx5 project with deadmau5, his influence continues to shape the genre.
In February 2024, Kaskade made history as the first-ever In-Game DJ at the Super Bowl, captivating over 123.4 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. Later that year, in March, he was named Best Male Artist of the Year at the iHeartRadio EDM Awards, while Kx5 took home the award for Best New Group. Continuing his trailblazing journey, in May 2024, Kaskade became the first-ever starting grid DJ at a Formula 1 race in Miami.
Kaskade’s dominance in the sports entertainment arena continued in 2024 with performances at major events, including the X Games in Ventura, CA, a post-Phillies game set in July, and a LIV Golf tournament performance. He also made surprise appearances at Coachella, joining forces with John Summit and Alison Wonderland in 2024, and completing a 3-hour back-to-back set with Idris Elba in the Coachella lineup 2025.
In October 2024, Ryan Raddon, Kaskade, brought his show to the heart of New York City, where he delivered a show-stopping set in Central Park, marking another high point in his storied journey. His legacy continued a steep growth trajectory in 2023 when Kaskade and deadmau5 graced the cover of Billboard and headlined SXSW. Their groundbreaking show at the LA Memorial Coliseum in 2022 set a record for the largest single-day concert headlined by an electronic artist in North America, according to Pollstar. Billboard also named it the biggest ticketed global headliner dance event of that year.
Kaskade’s fanbase is nothing short of evangelical, thanks to his ability to transcend genres. His collaborations with iconic artists such as Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, and Meghan Trainor showcase a unique talent for creating his signature sound across various musical landscapes. Kaskade continues to make waves in the music industry, and has earned recognition as the original curve bender for dance music.
The Music Festivals Kaskade Performs
- Ultra Music Festival (Miami) in multiple years, including 2014, 2016, and 2025, with performances on main stages.
- Coachella Music Festival (Indio, California), notably headlining in 2015 with the largest solo artist crowd in the festival’s history, and earlier appearances in 2012.
- Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas and previously in Los Angeles (notably in 2010).
- Sun Soaked Music Festival in Long Beach, California, which he inaugurated in 2017.
- Tomorrowland Festival Belgium in 2025.
- Elements Music & Arts Festival 2025.
- Experts Only Festival NYC in 2025.
- He has also performed at venues and events such as Brooklyn Redux at The Mirage and other significant shows.
