Photos: Rifflandia 2016 – Keys N Krates, Michael Franti and Spearhead, X Ambassadors

Photos by: Timothy Nguyen –

Day two of Rifflandia 2016 in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16th featured performances by Toronto-based EDM trio Keys N Krates, who released their newest EP, Midnite Mass, on January 15th, 2016 via Dim Mak Records, rock/reggae/hip-hop/funk band Michael Franti and Spearhead, New York City-based alternative rock band X Ambassadors, who released their debut album, VHS, on June 30th, 2015 via Interscope, which featured the singles “Jungle”, “Renegades”, and “Unsteady”, and more!

Check out more Rifflandia 2016 photos here.

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Keys N Krates
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Keys N Krates performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Keys N Krates performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Keys N Krates performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Keys N Krates performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Keys N Krates performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Keys N Krates performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Keys N Krates performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Keys N Krates performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Keys N Krates performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

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Michael Franti and Spearhead
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Michael Franti and Spearhead performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Michael Franti and Spearhead performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Michael Franti and Spearhead performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Michael Franti and Spearhead performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Michael Franti and Spearhead performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Michael Franti and Spearhead performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Michael Franti and Spearhead performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Michael Franti and Spearhead performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

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X Ambassadors 
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X Ambassadors performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

X Ambassadors performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

X Ambassadors performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

X Ambassadors performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

X Ambassadors performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

X Ambassadors performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

X Ambassadors performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

X Ambassadors performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

X Ambassadors performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

X Ambassadors performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

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Lee Scratch Perry
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Lee Scratch Perry performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Lee Scratch Perry performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Lee Scratch Perry performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Lee Scratch Perry performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Lee Scratch Perry performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Lee Scratch Perry performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Lee Scratch Perry performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

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The Elwins 
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The Elwins performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

The Elwins performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

The Elwins performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

The Elwins performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

The Elwins performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

The Elwins performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

The Elwins performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

The Elwins performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

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Bomba Estereo
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Bomba Estereo performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Bomba Estereo performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Bomba Estereo performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Bomba Estereo performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Bomba Estereo performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Bomba Estereo performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

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Grossbuster
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Grossbuster performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Grossbuster performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Grossbuster performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Grossbuster performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Grossbuster performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)

Grossbuster performing at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on September 16, 2016. (Photo: Timothy Nguyen/Aesthetic Magazine)