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Imagine Music Festival Features Talented Local Artists

Imagine Music Festival is back at Kingston Downs, GA this September 14 – 17 and the lineup is packed with iconic back-to-backs and some of the world’s best DJ/producers, which we covered in our preview article. Now we’re back with a closer look at some of the local talent that just might become the next artist to break through to headliner status.

Sam WOLFE

Atlanta-based Sam WOLFE has been a breath of fresh air for the American techno scene. In fact, after a string of successful releases in 2020 and 2021, he was signed by Beatport’s top-ranked techno producer, UMEK. Recently, Sam WOLFE has been touring internationally, taking his next-gen techno music worldwide, from India and the Middle East to Europe and Central America. Lucky for Imaginers, Sam WOLFE will be at his best playing in front of his hometown crowd in Atlanta.

Subrinse

Hailing from Tennessee, Subrinse is a multi-genre DJ blending tasty tunes ranging from tech house to hip-hop. He has a true passion for music, using it as a medium to connect with his audience. “Music is the medium,” says Subrinse. “The environment is the catalyst for organic connection.” Considering he is scheduled to play at Imagine, that music environment is as good as it gets to generate more authentic connections.

Galo

This Connecticut-born artist recently moved to Tampa, FL to continue his music career while pursuing a Master’s degree. Although he is a newer arrival to the EDM scene, Galo is an experienced musician and music theory student, learning how to play six different instruments by the age of 18. He’s had a busy summer, going on tour across the US playing in California and across the Southeast, with dates in Denver, Austin, and Detroit still upcoming. Of course, our eyes are on the last stop of his Summer Tour where he will take the stage at Imagine.

JD Farrell

Another Georgia local, JD Farrell made his debut in 2021 and has steadily proven himself to be an accomplished writer, producer, and musician. He released a few tracks on Nora En Pure’s Purified Records and received support from international superstars like Tiesto and Markus Schulz. Behind the decks, JD Farrell demonstrates his enthusiastic, upbeat house music sets by blending modern-day production with an energetic 90s style.

Single-day tickets are limited and VIP options are filling up fast as well, so if you want to make it to Imagine Music Festival, now is the time to secure tickets to the premier immersive electronic music festival in the Southeast United States. Things are shaping up for this to be the best Imagine yet, so don’t say we didn’t warn you – get those tickets today!

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North Coast Music Festival: Three Artists To See

North Coast Music Festival takes place this weekend, September 1 – 3 at SeatGeek Stadium just outside of Chicago, IL and the lineup is stacked! Boasting eight different stages with over 100 diverse artists performing over three days, the biggest dilemma of the weekend is who to see. Here is a spotlight on three talented performers we’ve got our eyes on. 

Lab Group

This project was created by Supertask, Potions, and the late CharlestheFirst. Lab Group is the ultimate musical experiment, melding their brains together to combine countless genres creating an audiological chemical reaction that appeals to the masses. This think tank of producers has its forthcoming album, Lab Group 2, in the works and is incorporating a myriad of artists, producers, and vocalists from all over the musical spectrum to push the boundaries even further. Unique, innovative, experimental — no matter how one describes Lab Group, it’s one set to lock in.

Masteria

When browsing the schedule, some of the best house music artists are performing this weekend, and Masteria is one artist primed for an amazing set. This Detroit-based house producer is fully equipped to burn down the stage with an array of dark synths and thick basslines. Ever been to a Tiesto, Diplo, or Afrojack set? There’s a chance you’d recognize some of Masteria’s tracks from their sets, as they have all supported his tracks. Do not miss this bass house party — Masteria doesn’t miss. 

Jerro

Vibes will be high this weekend, especially at the This Never Happened stage takeover. With the likes of Lane8 and Elderbrook closing out the night, don’t miss the hidden gem earlier in the day — Jerro. His debut album, Coming Home, dropped in October 2022 and he hasn’t looked back since. Hailing from Belgium, he comes across the pond to North Coast Music Festival packing his melodic tunes early in the day to set the tone. He has released tracks on Anjunadeep, Future Classic, and This Never Happened of course. If indie-influenced, downtempo electronic vibes are craved, this is where to find them.

In conclusion, these three artists are only a trio of the 100+ artists on the lineup, including legends such as Lane8, Zeds Dead, and Chris Lake. The best part of the festival is the artistic diversity and the ability to select the atmosphere based on the stage. This is going to be a legendary weekend, but don’t forget the most important aspects of the weekend are the people you’re with and the unforgettable memories made. Who will you see?

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Exploring The Iconic PROPER NYE/NYD Festival

PROPER has swiftly become Southern California’s most in-demand New Year’s Eve destination, bringing top-tier talent to the dazzling Petco Park in San Diego, CA. The show follows its sold-out debut last year as well as the sold-out Fall edition of the FNGRS CRSSD forerunner CRSSD Festival this past September.

PROPER will take place on the field at Petco Park with stage installations throughout the surrounding areas. Petco Park is one of the West Coast’s most iconic venues, offering electronic music fans stellar views of downtown San Diego’s skyline and the Pacific Ocean. This is an ideal location for a New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day gathering to be soundtracked by the present and future stars of EDM.

Soon we’ll see a final lineup that will showcase nearly 50 names including unmatched house and techno duo Eli & Fur, chart-topping tropical house icon Duke Dumont, Australian legend Sonny Fodera, world-renowned duo Gorgon City, and Late Checkout icon Chris Lorenzo.

PROPER’s techno curation holds jaw-dropping representation from the likes of rising melodic techno act Massano, breakout rave superstar Rebūke, Berlin production duo Pan-Pot, and German Afterlife standout Chris Avantgarde.

House heads need to look no further because the PROPER lineup has everything they need, with acts like global hit Layla Benitez, Chicago’s underground up-and-comer Azzecca, the sensational duo Walker & Royce, Sydney’s triple platinum producer Hayden James, and Hellbent Records mastermind Cloonee on the bill. Fans can also expect fun sets from tech house pioneers Biscits and Kyle Watson, booty-bouncing rhythms from multi-platinum Latin House mogul HUGEL, and melodic house producer Franky Wah.

FNGRS CRSSD has also announced the preliminary details for its brand new PROPER Las Vegas edition, taking place on December 30 and December 31 at AREA15. The 21+ event will feature four stages with additional details to be announced soon. Make sure to keep up with all things CRSSD using the links below.

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Imagine Music Festival Is Better Than Ever for 2023

Imagine Music Festival is now less than three weeks away, running from September 14 – 17, and it is looking better than ever before. In its second year at the family-owned, 5000+ acre property Kingston Downs in Georgia, the team at Imagine has put together the Southeast United States’ most immersive electronic festival. In addition to a stacked lineup with a range of talent, Imagine will also feature unique art installations, meaningful wellness programming, and some of the country’s most scenic camping spaces along the Etowah River.

Highlighting Imagine’s outstanding artist lineup are some iconic back-to-back sets from EDM’s top trendsetters. The festival will showcase the world premiere of Subtronics B2B Ganja White Night and Dillon Francis B2B Knock2, as well as the reuniting of NGHTMRE B2B Diesel and Dab The Sky, a collaboration of Dabin and Said the Sky. There will also be appearances from a slew of label bosses like Black Book Records’ Chris Lake, HypnoVizion’s Rezz, Off the Grid’s John Summit, and Gud Vibration’s Slander, who will play a second techno-inspired set as its Before Dawn project. Check out the festival flyer to see the impressive full lineup, including a Thursday pre-party hosted by Brownies & Lemonade with ISOxo presenting one of his first-ever performances of his debut album KidsGoneMad!

“Imagine Festival was founded with a simple but powerful belief – that through the transformative power of music, art, and community, we can ignite the imagination and inspire positive change in the world where our dreams become a reality,” shared Imagine co-founder Madeleine Goodhand. “It’s a celebration of creativity, diversity, and possibility, and I am constantly in awe of the incredible energy and passion that our attendees bring to the event. Together, we are building a vibrant community, one beat, one brushstroke, and one moment at a time.”

To accomplish the belief of its founder, the team at Imagine has planned numerous immersive activities to complement the electronic musicians, including workshops focused on topics like yoga, flow arts, meditation, consciousness, mindfulness, art, and more. The event will also feature visionary artists creating artwork on-site, performance artists doing cirque-style acts, and some of the best festival food from local establishments and renowned national vendors. Another unique aspect of Imagine is the daytime pool parties over the weekend. Saturday’s pool party will enjoy sets from Dombresky’s Disco Dom project and Never Dull, and Sunday’s will have heavier bass sets from Kai Wachi and Ruvlo.

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For those looking for a top-shelf festival experience, look no further than the VIP and PLATINUM ticket options. VIP tickets include expedited entry, premium restrooms, shaded VIP areas, exclusive vendors, and VIP areas such as the Oceania VIP Club, Mermaid Lounge, VIP Pool Access, and more. The PLATINUM ticket includes everything VIP and the added perk of unlimited access to the Platinum Viewing Deck featuring an open bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres all weekend long.

Of course, there are still GA tickets available and a plethora of camping options too. But if you want to snag a ticket, whether it’s a single-day pass or the full three days, do it today, Friday, August 25, because ticket prices will go up at midnight! For those still on the fence, just check out the official after movie from last year’s Imagine Music Festival. Hopefully, Moon Lvnding will be seeing you out at Kingston Downs this September 14 – 17 for the Southeast’s most immersive electronic music festival.

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Let Your Body Talk At Body Language’s Halloween Festival

As we get older, the days of going door to door on Halloween weekend slowly fade away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some spooky fun with your friends and neighbors. Save the dates, grab your friends, and get ready to “ghoul” around October 27 and 28 at Super Unnatural, a hauntingly fun new festival from the team at Body Language!

Although it might not be scary or spooky, there will definitely be a “bump in the night.” Super Unnatural, presented by Relentless Beats and RBDeep, is a two-night house-music event loaded with music legends like Dom Dolla, Chris Lorenzo, and Fisher. There will also be a stunning sunset performance by Nora en Pure, giving a surreal combination of transcending music and breathtaking views as the Arizona sunset paints the Saguaro-studded Sonoran desert.

This union of music and atmosphere can only be brought to life at Westworld, Arizona’s luxury entertainment venue. Surrounded by the beautiful Sonoran desert and tucked right underneath the McDowell Mountains in the North Valley, this event is set up to be nothing short of Super Unnatural. For the ghosts and goblins coming into town, Relentless Beats will be offering luxury travel packages to take the scariness out of Halloween weekend planning. Travel packages include amenities such as hotel and resort stays, roundtrip transportation, two-day passes, express entry, exclusive inclusions, and onsite experiences like a Sunday Brunch. 

Don’t be frightened! Tickets are already on sale starting as low as $69.50, so visit Relentless Beats and lock in your hallow-weekend plans now. Better to be safe than sorry, these tickets are going to sell scary fast!

III Points Announces Satellite Party Lineups

Nestled within Miami’s vibrant Wynwood neighborhood, III Points isn’t just a music festival; it’s an eclectic convergence of art and sound that transcends the ordinary by uniting a diverse community. It serves as both a springboard for Miami’s emerging musical talents and a canvas for local artists to share their creativity alongside world-renowned artists. This year, III Points will celebrate its 10th anniversary in full force, with its highly anticipated Satellite party series taking flight from Thursday, October 19 to Sunday, October 22. All four days will be chock-full of performances across five unique venues within the famed Club Space network: Club Space, The Ground, Floyd, The Bandshell, and the brand-new Jolene Sound Room.

Club Space Miami

The Satellite series kicks off its sonic odyssey on Thursday, when James Murphy, the genius behind LCD Soundsystem, graces the retro-themed Jolene Sound Room. The genre-smashing visionary Hudson Mohawke and the rising star Nia Archives take the stage at The Ground. Club Space will witness the hypnotic beats of the Parisian duo The Blaze and the captivating side project 2manydjs by Soulwax. Meanwhile, alt-pop showstopper Cuco enchants the beautiful Miami Beach Bandshell with a live spectacle you will never forget.

Jolene Sound Room

Friday continues the musical journey, with tech-house talent Cloonee turning it up at Floyd, III Points linchpin Jacques Greene invigorating The Ground, and Black Loops conjuring deep-house magic at Jolene. Club Space becomes a hub of sonic fusion with three irresistible B2B sets: Âme and Dixon, Adam Ten and Mita Gami, and Perel with Rebolledo.

The Ground

Saturday promises an electrifying dance floor with Jamie Jones goes B2B with The Martinez Brothers at Club Space. The Ground resonates with the sounds of Joy Orbison and Daniel Avery, while the globally acclaimed production duo Bedouin transforms Floyd into a sonic wonderland.

Floyd

As the weekend peaks, the III Points Satellite series culminates with a grand Closing Party on Sunday. Dance music’s hottest sensation John Summit takes the spotlight, joined by heavyweight house standout Mau P and dance-pop trailblazer Aluna at Club Space. The groundbreaking collaboration of VTSS and INVT is sure to ignite The Ground with mind-blowing techno energy.

To ensure your spot in this multisensory adventure, you can secure your Satellite party tickets here starting August 21 at 10am ET. See you there!

Holy Ship! Wrecked Festival Drops Stacked Lineup For 2023

Holy Ship! Wrecked dropped its 2023 lineup, and it is STACKED. The four-night, all-inclusive fest will be hosted at Hard Rock Riviera Maya in Mexico and will take place from December 12 to 16, 2023. After moving to land from the original Holy Ship! cruise ship concept, festivalgoers have experienced the luxury of more amenities, larger rooms, and additional stage space with six stages designed for this year’s event, and that’s not even including the pop-ups and surprise sets!

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EDM icons decorate the lineup with world-renowned veterans Chris Lake, Green Velvet, Claude VonStroke, Skream, and Boys Noize. Additional billings for house music include Chris Lorenzo, Dombresky (or Disco Dom perhaps?), Matroda, Wax Motif, Cloonee and Mau P. Interestingly, Mau P’s tracks were the top two most played songs at Tomorrowland 2023: “Metro” with Kevin de Vries and his breakthrough “Drugs from Amsterdam.” Ranger Trucco is another up-and-comer to keep an eye on as he just completed a 16-city coast-to-coast tour through North America with several sold-out shows!

Bass music fans will be thrilled as well with Subtronics, SIPPY, Dirt Monkey, and vocalist/producer GG Magree. For festivalgoers desiring even heavier bass, there is LGBTQ icon Wreckno, enigmatic Hamdi, bass-princess Austeria, and UK talent Rossi. To satisfy the increasing popularity of drum and bass, the lineup also brings heavyweights Sub Focus, 1991, and Culture Shock.

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The versatile, multi-genre acts booked are also top-tier. From the label head at Young Art Records, TOKiMONSTA, and the diverse Odd Mob, to boundary-pushing Mija and the masterful Channel Tres, genre-bending is an art within an art. Duo projects include Get Real (Claude VonStroke and Green Velvet) and So Tuff So Cute (Mija and GG Magree). The Grammy-nominated funk duo, The Knocks, will also be there throwing down a tasty DJ set.

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Shipfam’s festival community will be thrilled to hear Valentino Khan, Justin Martin, Craze, Adarlan, and the full roster from the Desert Hearts crew – Mikey Lion, Lee Reynolds, Marbs, and Porky – will be in attendance. One of Holy Ship! Wrecked’s most exciting offerings are party takeovers. Confirmed so far are takeovers from Ardy Pardy, Black Book Records, Cyclops Recordings, Desert Hearts, Hellbent Records, PIV Records, and Young Art Records, with more to be announced. Other staples Holy Ship! is known for are returning: theme nights, field day games, fashion shows, and the OG party.

Get hungry? Don’t worry. Holy Ship! Wrecked can do better than the generic festival staple chicken tendies. The resort boasts nine all-inclusive restaurants, including numerous specialty bars, and 24-hour complimentary room service. If you’re having ear fatigue and need a few hours off, there’s a waterpark, zipline, and extreme sports and fitness center that can keep you busy. Other resort perks include a spa, salon, and private hot tubs on room balconies.

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Rounding out our recap, there are a few more incredible acts to mention, including slamming Jersey club music from 4B, cinematic techno from powerhouse Rinzen, vintage trap from TroyBoi, and unforgettable tunes from the wildly-talented Finnish producer Yotto. Tickets are currently available via Holy Ship! Wrecked’s website, so round up the ship fam and book those accommodations for an event you’ll never forget.

ROSSY Arrives At ‘Heavens Door’

California-based producer/DJ ROSSY has enjoyed an angelic start to 2023, dropping her debut EP HEAVENS DOOR in February and subsequently embarking on her first headlining tour with support from Brownies & Lemonade. She will be wrapping up Phase 1 of her tour this week with some notable events.

She will celebrate her homecoming back in Los Angeles, CA with a free-with-RSVP pop-up event this Thursday, July 13 at Lady Luck Tattoo Shop. The event runs four hours from 8 pm to midnight and features tattoo artists from Lady Luck, tooth gems by Hot Stuff Gems, drinks, merch, a photo booth, and of course live music from Rossy and other surprise DJs who will come through.

Then on Friday, July 14, ROSSY will host her first-ever HEAVENS DOOR WAREHOUSE EXPERIENCE for her hometown fans at Lot613 in Los Angeles. This will be her biggest headlining show to date and features support from Saka, DJ Topgun, and Baaric. Seeing an artist play at their hometown show is always a memorable experience, so this is one not to miss.

ROSSY wraps up Phase 1 of her HEAVENS DOOR Tour at Larimer Lounge in Denver, CO on Saturday, July 15 with Brownies & Lemonade providing support for her first headlining show in the Mile High City. The lineup includes Remnant.exe, Taruhh, and Baclash, and notably, Offbeat is producing an exclusive piece of merch that will only be available at the venue.

Don’t fret if you cannot make it to these last few Phase 1 tour dates, because Rossy will be back on the road this summer playing festivals and supporting some of the biggest names in EDM. After an awesome set at Electric Forest’s Observatory stage in June, she will be featuring at Moonrise Festival in Baltimore this August and North Coast Music Festival in Chicago this September. She will also be playing at some of the most renowned EDM venues in America, including The Brooklyn Mirage for Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats New York show July 28 and Red Rocks with Rezz on September 1.

ROSSY has come a long way with her passionate, emotion-fueled music that fuses trap and classical components into boundary-pushing original tunes and edits. Fans will be eagerly awaiting Phase 2 of her HEAVENS DOOR Tour, so keep up-to-date with all the latest updates and releases by using the social links below.

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