Dating all the way back to 2015, CRSSD Festival has emerged as a beacon for the global electronic music community, offering a unique enclave in the sun-soaked aesthetic of Southern California. Returning to its home at Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego on March 2-3, CRSSD once again promises an electrifying lineup that spans genres and eras of electronic music.
Read MoreAs the electronic music community eagerly awaits the return of Ultra Music Festival to the vibrant city of Miami, the spotlight often shines on the headlining acts that dominate the main stages. However, nestled within the extensive lineup are hidden gems and rising talents deserving of recognition. In this article, we dive into the underrated artists who are poised to make waves at Ultra Music Festival Miami 2024.
Read MoreAs the anticipation builds for the return of Ultra Music Festival to the iconic Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami, the festival has just unveiled its Phase 2 lineup, adding more than 60 acts to the already stellar roster. Set to take place from Friday, March 22, to Sunday, March 24, 2024, this year's edition promises an unforgettable musical journey featuring a mix of established headliners, debut performances, and stage takeovers that will elevate the festival experience to new heights.
Read MoreThe Chainsmokers are an American DJ/ producer duo consisting of Alexander “Alex” Pall and Andrew “Drew” Taggart. They are most known for their song featuring Halsey, “Closer” and their Grammy awarded song “Don’t Let Me Down” featuring Daya. However, these songs were released in 2016 and 2017, seemingly during their peak as public performers, so why did EDC choose them for the closing ceremony this year?
Read MoreAllison Wonderland (Alexandra Sholler) is an Australian DJ, singer and producer. She began her music career as a cellist for the Sydney Youth Opera. As she got older, she became more interested in indie and electronic music, so she began to play bass. Soon after, she began producing her own beats, which led to a complete redirection of her career.
Read MoreSan Holo (Sander van Dijck) is a Dutch trap and ambient producer and DJ. He graduated college with a concentration in guitar and worked for bands for a year until he discovered his love for electronic music. Soon after, in 2013 he released his debut EP titled “Corellia.” A year later, he began remixing popular songs and his rendition of “The Next Episode” by Dr. Dre went viral on YouTube, which caught the attention of the EDM industry.
Read MoreAfrojack (Nick Leonardus van de Wall) is a Dutch producer and DJ. He began teaching himself how to play electronic music at 11 years old and by 18 he had released his first single titled, “In Your Face.” Now at 36, he is one of the most recognizable names in the electronic music industry, with seven music labels, billions of streams and constant headlining spots in festivals and tours worldwide. According to Forbes Magazine, he is the seventh highest-paid DJ in the world.
Read MoreCharly Jordan is a Las Vegas native content creator, model, DJ and influencer who got her start in the electronic music industry as a super fan. She is now quickly turning into one of the most successful DJs. She’s featured on Riot Ten’s 2020 track “Wanna Go” and she remixed “No Chill” for Cheat Codes’ 2021 album, “HELLRAISERS Part 1.”
Read MoreAlok was born in Brazil to two DJ parents, Swarup and Ekanta, who instilled in him a love for electronic music since birth. They created the electronic music festival in Bahia and invited him every year. He started his music career at 10, by 12 he was DJing in public. Alok slowly worked up a reputation as being one of the best dance DJs in the world.
Read MoreWho else would Insomniac choose to DJ the intermezzo of EDC’s opening night? None other than self-proclaimed comedians and DJs Dillon Francis and Valentino Khan. In true comedic fashion they came on stage in Publix (a popular Florida grocery store chain) deli uniforms with bags of sub sandwiches they periodically threw out towards the crowd. No doubt, this was the funniest set of the weekend.
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