Photos: Pemberton Music Festival 2015 – J Cole, Bassnectar, The War On Drugs

Photos by: Steven Shepherd –

Day one of the 2015 Pemberton Music Festival featured performances by hip-hop artist J Cole, who released his third album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, on December 9th, 2014 via Columbia, dubstep DJ/Producer Bassnectar, who released his newest album, Into The Sun, on June 30th, 2015, Philadelphia-based indie rock band The War On Drugs, who released their third album, Lost in the Dream, on March 18th, 2014  via Secretly Canadian, and more!   

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J Cole
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J Cole performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

J Cole performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

J Cole performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

J Cole performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

J Cole performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

J Cole performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

J Cole performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

J Cole performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

J Cole performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

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Bassnectar
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Bassnectar performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Bassnectar performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Bassnectar performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Bassnectar performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Bassnectar performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Bassnectar performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Bassnectar performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Bassnectar performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Bassnectar performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

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The War On Drugs
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The War On Drugs performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

The War On Drugs performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

The War On Drugs performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

The War On Drugs performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

The War On Drugs performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

The War On Drugs performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

The War On Drugs performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

The War On Drugs performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

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Flux Pavilion
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Flux Pavilion performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Flux Pavilion performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Flux Pavilion performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Flux Pavilion performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Flux Pavilion performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Flux Pavilion performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Flux Pavilion performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Flux Pavilion performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Flux Pavilion performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

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Beirut
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Beirut performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beirut performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)Beirut performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beirut performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beirut performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beirut performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beirut performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beirut performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beirut performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beirut performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

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Billy Talent
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Billy Talent performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Billy Talent performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Billy Talent performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Billy Talent performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Billy Talent performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Billy Talent performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Billy Talent performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Billy Talent performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Billy Talent performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Billy Talent performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Billy Talent performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Billy Talent performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Billy Talent performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

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Givers
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Givers performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Givers performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Givers performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Givers performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Givers performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Givers performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

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Beats Antique
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Beats Antique performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beats Antique performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beats Antique performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beats Antique performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beats Antique performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beats Antique performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beats Antique performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beats Antique performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beats Antique performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Beats Antique performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

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Gay Nineties
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Gay Nineties performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Gay Nineties performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Gay Nineties performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Gay Nineties performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Gay Nineties performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Gay Nineties performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Gay Nineties performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Gay Nineties performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)

Gay Nineties performing at the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2015. (Photo: Steven Shepherd/Aesthetic Magazine)