The chatter is heating up on the Shaky Knees subreddit as fans hold out hope for one last major announcement to cap the 2025 lineup. With Highly Suspect locked in for Saturday and Teen Mortgage set for Sunday, the community expects the festival to follow its tradition of adding multiple standout acts after the initial lineup drop.
Bloc Party leads fan speculation as a top candidate for the mystery slot—even though their 20th-anniversary North American tour skirts Atlanta. Many see their addition as a natural fit to headline or close the bill, given their touring timeline and indie-rock appeal. Other highly requested names rounding out the wish list include Manchester Orchestra, Brand New, Mastodon, Turnstile, and Mt. Joy—the last noted for being a logistics-friendly and prior Shaky Knees returnee.
Discussion also revolves around which day could squeeze in another act, with Friday’s stage slate appearing full. Fans lean toward adding a high-profile rock or indie artist who can bring fresh energy to cap the festival weekend.
While nothing official has been confirmed as of July 10, 2025, the collective vibe on r/ShakyKnees suggests that this final surprise act could be the weekend’s showstopper. Stay tuned for updates as the festival typically makes these last drops closer to event dates.
Source: r/ShakyKnees