Our picks for top 5 headlining acts to see at Dfest

Clutch

The influential American progressive metal act formed in 1991 and built a local following through constant gigging. The musical style is constantly evolving, but keeps its roots planted in the foundation of blues, morphing from metallic hard-core punk to hard rock.

The Roots

This Philly-born band is famous (and Grammy Award-winning) for a heavily jazzy sound and live instrumentation. The band’s sonic and groundbreaking evolution includes its latest addition, “Rising Down,” which delves into new musical territory and incorporates a more electronic and synth-heavy feel into their sound.

Zappa Plays Zappa

This is the first oZcial live concert event of Frank Zappa’s music since his death in 1993. Zappa Plays Zappa is a spot-on tribute by son Dweezil to his father —who joins dad onstage via recorded video from his past live shows.

Ghostland Observatory

Austin’s own high-energy electro-rock duo of front man Aaron Behrens and producer-drummer Thomas Turner. A breakout band at last year’s South by Southwest music festival. Behrens’ vocal style and stage performances are unique and uncompromising, drawing comparisons to Freddie Mercury and Prince.

The Apples in Stereo

The Apples in Stereo is an American indie rock band associated with the innovative Elephant Six Collective, a group of bands also including Neutral Milk Hotel, Of Montreal and The