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The BayCare Sound Brings EDM’s Best To Clearwater

Nestled in the heart of downtown Clearwater along the scenic intercoastal waterway, The BayCare Sound has quickly risen to prominence as one of Florida’s premier outdoor concert venues. With 4,000 covered seats and an additional 5,000-capacity lawn, this cutting-edge amphitheater provides a breathtaking backdrop for live music, complete with stunning sunset views. Recognized as a top-ranked amphitheater worldwide, The BayCare Sound has already played host to an eclectic mix of legendary performers such as Diana Ross, The Black Keys, and Willie Nelson. Now, the 2024 IEBA Amphitheater of the Year finalist welcomes some of electronic dance music’s biggest names for the first time. This season’s lineup features groundbreaking artists like Of The Trees, Lane 8, Liquid Stranger, and Elderbrook, offering an unforgettable series of shows for dance music lovers.

Of The Trees — February 22

Kicking off the EDM takeover, Of The Trees will bring his mesmerizing audiovisual show to The BayCare Sound on February 22. Known for crafting deep, cinematic bass music, the Denver-based producer blends elements of dubstep, glitch hop, and hip-hop into an immersive sonic journey. With support from Detox Unit, Saka x FLY, and Freddy Todd, this 18+ event promises a night of cutting-edge sound design and mind-bending visuals. Fresh off a sold-out doubleheader at Red Rocks, Of The Trees continues to redefine electronic music with his Memory Palace Records imprint and collaborations with industry heavyweights, including a recent feature on John Summit’s latest album.

Lane 8 — April 12

Progressive house mastermind Lane 8 brings his Childish Tour to Clearwater on April 12, delivering an emotive and uplifting live set that seamlessly blends deep, melodic beats with cinematic storytelling. Known for his This Never Happened concept, which encourages attendees to disconnect from their phones and immerse themselves in the music, Lane 8’s shows are a rare and refreshing experience. His latest album, Childish, is a deeply personal reflection on creativity, fatherhood, and rediscovering artistic joy, making this tour one of his most anticipated yet. Fans can expect a beautifully curated journey through Lane 8’s signature sound, enhanced by a mesmerizing stage production and support from special guest Otherwish.

Liquid Stranger — May 3

For those craving bass-fueled chaos, Liquid Stranger takes over The BayCare Sound on May 3 for a genre-defying performance that blends heavy dubstep, deep experimental bass, and psychedelic soundscapes. A master of sonic evolution, Liquid Stranger has built a cult-like following for his ability to navigate seamlessly between crushing bass drops and ethereal, melodic interludes. With an all-star lineup of support acts, including INZO, TVBOO B2B Jantsen, Shlump, and Gardella, this show is bound to be an earth-shaking spectacle. Known for pushing the limits of sound design and live improvisation, Liquid Stranger’s performances are always an unpredictable and thrilling experience.

Elderbrook — May 10

Rounding out the season, Elderbrook takes the stage on May 10, bringing his acclaimed multi-instrumental live performance to Clearwater as part of his Another Touch – North American Tour. Famed for his breakout hit “Cola” with CamelPhat, Elderbrook has since established himself as one of electronic music’s most innovative singer-songwriters and producers. With a discography that spans house, indie-electronic, and melodic dance music, his live performances are emotionally charged and deeply immersive. Hits like “Numb,” “Inner Light,” and “Howl” showcase his ability to blend soaring vocals with hypnotic beats, creating an experience that is both danceable and profoundly moving. Special guests Eli & Fur and Jerro will set the mood for what promises to be an unforgettable night.

Get Your Tickets Now

With a diverse lineup of world-class electronic artists, The BayCare Sound is set to redefine Clearwater’s music scene with its first-ever season of EDM headliners. Whether you’re drawn to the deep bass of Liquid Stranger, the uplifting melodies of Lane 8, or the live artistry of Elderbrook, these shows offer something for every dance music enthusiast. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at The Raymond James Central Ticket Office at Ruth Eckerd Hall or online here. Don’t miss your chance to experience world-class electronic music in a breathtaking outdoor setting—secure your spot today!

Keep up with the latest news at The BayCare Sound using the links below.

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Of The Trees Brought The Bass To Brooklyn Paramount

On Saturday, February 8, Of The Trees brought his Moonglade Tour to Brooklyn and became the first deep bass artist to play at the newly renovated Brooklyn Paramount. The state-of-the-art facility from the 1920s received a spectacular facelift by Live Nation to transform it into Brooklyn’s newest music cathedral. Of The Trees took full advantage of the venue’s vaulted Baroque architecture and acoustics to produce one of the best bass shows I’ve seen in Brooklyn since the pandemic.

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Of The Trees had his cabin set up in the middle of the stage, adorned with plants and giving a natural vibe to the production. The sound quality in the expansive main hall was incredible and the supporting artists did a great job of setting the mood for the evening. FLY got the event started and played a bunch of the memorable flips from his recent Sapphire Mixtape.

EAZYBAKED played next and kept the good vibes flowing. The duo featured a few tracks from its newly released Respawn EP and the crowd ate it up. While the weather outside was snowy and cold, the beats inside felt warm and cozy. The Australian artist Opiuo was the final support act, and he delivered a third masterful set. Opiuo played some of his collabs with ASHEZ and most of the saucy updates from his A Shape of Sound remix EP.

Blue lasers shooting out from the Brooklyn Paramount stage for Of The Trees Moonglade Tour
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Of The Trees took the stage for his closing set from 11:30 to 1:00 and displayed why the bass artist has amassed such a loyal, adoring fanbase. His edits and transitions were smooth and he let the beautiful music do the talking. His lighting and LED visuals complemented the music well, highlighting the classic features of the venue and creating a spectacle to match the mood of the music.

Towards the end of the set, Of The Trees welcomed Freddy Todd to the stage and they played out a few of their BLAAP collab tracks. But that wouldn’t be the last from BLAAP, because, in true New York fashion, Memory Palace hosted an afterparty with BLAAP until 4 am in The Room at Superior Ingredients.

BLAAP perform at Superior Ingredients
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Moon Lvnding didn’t make it to the afters, but big props to all those who braved the overnight snowstorm to make it across Brooklyn to the former site of Output. Special thanks to the photographer known as shutter.klick for providing amazing photographs of the Moonglade Tour, including the above image from the Superior Ingredients afterparty.

The Moonglade Tour creeps closer to its conclusion, spending its final two weeks traversing the Southeast. Of The Trees will make appearances in the Carolinas, Florida, and Virginia before the tour finale in Atlanta on March 1. For all remaining dates and tickets, head over to the ticketing site. To keep up with the latest news and announcements from Of The Trees, follow his social media accounts linked below.

Monday Musings – February 3, 2025

Welcome to Moon Lvnding’s first Monday Musings, a place where we can highlight the EDM news, tours, albums, and events that captured our attention. For our debut debrief, I have three stories on my mind.

The Moonglade Tour Takes On The East Coast

Of The Trees brings Phase 2 of his Moonglade Tour to the major metropolises of the East Coast, stopping in Burlington, Boston, Brooklyn, and Washington DC from Thursday through Sunday this weekend. EAZYBAKED will be along for direct support on all four shows in addition to other select artists by location.

What’s most exciting to me is the choice to play at the recently remodeled Brooklyn Paramount. Live Nation paid big money to renovate this classical movie theater into Brooklyn’s most futuristic concert hall. To my knowledge, Of The Trees is the first deep bass artist to play at this venue and only the second bass artist ever (San Holo played his 10th anniversary show there in January 2025).

Moon Lvnding will be on hand to provide day-of and day-after coverage of the landmark event. Of The Trees debuted all-new graphics for this tour at his Red Rocks shows in November 2024, so it will be nice to see the new production on display with Brooklyn Paramount’s new high-tech setup. Be sure to give our socials a follow if you’re interested in our first peek into EDM events at the Brooklyn Paramount

The Future Is Now For Super Future

Bass producer/DJ Super Future is back from a short hiatus for the birth of his first child with Phase 2 of his Augmented Duality Tour. Moon Lvnding HQ is scheduled for a tour stop on February 28 at Walter Studios in Phoenix, AZ, but sadly, no show dates yet for the Northeast. Super Future did reveal that those two shows scheduled for March 14 + 15 will be at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, CO.

2024 felt like a coming out party for the talented producer, who excelled in the two live performances I had the pleasure to witness. Super Future played an energetic bass set as support for Barclay Crenshaw at his debut Open Channel Tour in NYC’s historic Webster Hall. Later that summer at Electric Forest, Super Future played a memorable daytime set in the woodsy Observatory Stage.

What interests me most about the Augmented Duality Tour is that Super Future plays two distinct sets at each show. He starts the night with an experimental bass set and ends the show with his immersive downtempo set. I sure hope he finds the time to schedule some Northeast shows in the spring.

Superheroes Anonymous Radio Show Debut

Finally, one of my favorite EDM duos, Adventure Club, debuted their new show on Insomniac Radio last week. Named after their successful mix series, Superheroes Anonymous airs at 6pm PT on the 4th Monday of the month. Described as “a monthly show packed with their newest music, unreleased IDs, edits, and special guest appearances,” the first episode aired on January 27.

Adventure Club featured their new tune with Kompany and Sara Benyo, “Set Me Free,” along with some fresh mashups of classic songs and sneak peeks of unreleased IDs. With over 10 years of EDM experience under their belts, Adventure Club has been slowly teasing old bootlegs and unreleased remixes as they promote a throwback tour that is in the works for later this year. Count me in!

I hope our readers enjoy this new quick-hitting format of EDM stories. If you have any news or events you’d like us to feature in our next Monday Musings, let us know with a comment on our socials.

Christmas comes early with a HEAVY phase 1 lineup for Dancefestopia 2025!

Christmas Came Early! Dancefestopia Phase 1 Drop

Waiting for a lineup to drop can feel like Christmas Eve. Thoughts and wishes swirling around your head,

“Will any of last year’s performers run it back?”

“Will it be loaded with talent from top to bottom?”

“Will Excision be there?”

Yes. For bassheads and riddim rats, the wait is over, dubstep Christmas has come early with the Dancefestopia Phase 1 lineup announcement!

Big gifts are under the tree—including headlining sets from Subtronics, Excision, and Slander. Wooli to get us started at the Thursday pre-party is the bow on top! We must have been on our best behavior because we were also gifted sets from our favorites like ATLiens, Izzy Vadim, Of The Trees, Wonky Willa, and one of our Rising Stars of 2024, Lumasi.

Join us September 1-7 outside Kansas City In the Emerald City. Tickets are on sale now starting at $189 but hurry! They are going fast! Lock in now and prepare for up to five days of fun, music, and great energy.

BLAAP Unleashes ‘BLAOWP’ on Memory Palace, Teases Upcoming Album

BLAAP, the cutting-edge duo formed by Of The Trees and Freddy Todd, recently dropped a sneak peek of their upcoming album with the new track “BLAOWP.” This release undoubtedly sets the tone for their highly anticipated November album, showcasing a refined blend of each artist’s intricate talents.

“BLAOWP” masterfully blends Of The Trees’ bass-driven textures with Freddy Todd’s signature interstellar funk. Opening with cosmic synths and intricate percussion, the track pulls listeners into an otherworld before dropping into powerful, high-energy basslines. Layered with glitchy, psychedelic effects and melodic undertones, it offers a taste of BLAAP’s innovative sound.

“The song BLAOWP is an onomatopoeia and kind of the epitome of what the band BLAAP means. It’s an explosion in space time, an event, and one of our anthems,” said Freddy Todd. “Contrary to most of the other tracks we’ve worked on, where we’re usually in the studio together and using Tyler’s computer with Ableton as the main workstation, BLAOWP saw life beginning on my (Freddy’s) PC on FL Studio in Michigan – consisting of that first massive drop and hectic vocal “scratching.” I sent it to Tyler as a potential BLAAP tune idea with him responding “yes. YES. I would love to work on this” and me replying “Swag. Fantastic. Stems incoming”. After some tinkering and a trip back out to Colorado, we fleshed out the second drop in person but with OTT at the helm – as Tyler was dialing in his signature pockets I paced back and forth knowing BLAOWP was going to be volcanic af. Both drops go so crazy and each one is representative of our differences in being two separate humans with individual styles yet come together in a nice cohesively unique package of a song in a new blaapedelic way. It’s been so fun to play live and I’m stoked to finally release this one proper.”

Denver-based producer Of The Trees crafts rich soundscapes, blending dubstep and hip-hop, with an emphasis on 808 percussion. At the same time, Detroit’s Freddy Todd brings his signature glitch-infused, high-energy performances to the electronic scene. Together, they form BLAAP and release through Memory Palace, Of The Trees’ label. Memory Palace is known for its dedication to innovative, boundary-pushing music across bass and electronic music.