Sophia Stel, james K, Dutch Interior and more among line-up for third edition of And Always Forever Festival

Founded by Sammie Pearson (Pretty But Wicked) and Davis Stewart (American Death Records), the all-ages Los Angeles festival has hosted artists across indie, rap, shoegaze, dream-pop, and experimental music. Last year featured breakout acts including ear, Bassvictim, deer park, and more, as well as a reunion performance from Locust, highlighting the festival's aim to platform emerging artists while spotlighting artists with cult legacies.

This year, alt-country band Dutch Interior and Texas indie rock outfit The American Analog Set will open the first day of the festival on 6 November. Between 7 and 8 November, the line-up will include a rare performance from Carissa’s Wierd, debut Los Angeles shows from Florence Sinclair, Jawnino, EQ, BOYG1RL, the sound chalk makes, and Goldenstar, a full performance P.H.F's 2018 album I Hate Myself, solo sets from members of untitled (halo), julie and urika’s bedroom; and album release sets by Ms* Gloom and Corridos Ketmia. Additional artists include Sophia Stel, james K, Sassy009, Rockie Rode Nation, voyeur, Dylan Thom, School Fair, ari, xela fella, Angels in America, Tracy, and Cicada.

"And Always Forever started from a desire to build the kind of space we wanted to experience ourselves—one where genre boundaries don't matter and where artists at every stage of their journey can connect with people who genuinely care about what they're creating," Pearson explains. "Seeing so many artists from previous lineups go on to have incredible breakthrough years has been one of the most rewarding parts of building this festival. Every year we're reminded that community and discovery remain at the heart of live music culture."

"We've always approached And Always Forever as more than a festival," Steward adds. "It's a gathering point for scenes, labels, artists, and audiences that inspire each other. What makes it special is seeing people come for one artist and leave having discovered five more. The lineup is important, but the real goal has always been creating an environment where meaningful connections happen—between artists, between fans, and between communities that might not otherwise intersect."

Tickets will be available here on general sale fom 31 July.