With Counterpoint just a couple days, we’re breaking down the sets we are most looking forward to. These aren’t the only sets to be stoked on, not by a long shot. This is just some craziness we really can’t wait to see!!
Artist: Zoogma
Time Slot: Saturday 1:15-2:15pm
Why?: This live band’s jamtronica sound is a rare one at this festival. They will be just what you need to get your gears going early on Saturday.
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Artist: Adventure Club
Time Slot: Thursday 7:30-8:30pm
Why?: Adventure Club’s unique take on dubstep is sort of a novelty item. They do remixes of emo songs and respect melody, which are 2 things many dubstep producers don’t do. I’m particularly excited to see how they handle a massive crowd on Thursday.
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Artist: mim0sa
Time Slot: Friday 5-6pm
Why?: The word “trap” is new to many, but not Tigran. This kid has been killing this sound for a long time now and he is one of the best to do it. With his style finally the flavor of the day, I can expect to see him commanding an insane crowd.
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Artist: Pretty Lights
Time Slot: Saturday 10:15-12am
Why?: Pretty Lights kills it live and an hour forty-minute time slot is a huge rarity. I can’t wait to see his new production live and hear some new tracks in between PL classics.
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Artist: Pretty Lights Music Showcase
Time Slot: Saturday 6:15-10:15pm
Why?: If Derek is Counterpoint’s glitch hop God, then Gramatik, Michal Menert, Supervision and Paul Basic are Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Moses and Abraham. These homies are going to hold down that sound for 4 hours leading up to Derek’s epic set. I can’t wait for people who haven’t seen these guys to see just how they kill it live!
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Artist: heRobust
Time Slot: Saturday 1:30-2:15pm
Why?: While it sucks he is competing with Zoogma, Atlanta’s heRobust is going to be quite the spectacle. I’m sure his rap-heavy trap and dubstep is going to get tons of hometown love as he gets the dance party started on the last day.
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Artist: Lotus
Time Slot: Saturday 8:45-10pm
Why?: In a DJ-dominated lineup, I’m going to need some full band action personally. Lotus is one of the best live bands in their tour circuit and despite competing with Gramatik AND Skrillex for time slots, you should definitely see what they come with.
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Artist: Big Boi
Time Slot: Saturday 5:15-6:15pm
Why?: Big Boi in Atlanta? I shouldn’t have to give you a reason, but this legendary ATLien is one of the best live MCs, plays the best of his Outkast and solo verses and will be a great switch up from EDM.
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Artist: Bassnectar
Time Slot: Friday 10:15-12am
Why?: Lorin Ashton is the best and biggest dubstep DJ in the world. His sets combine every type of music in to his high-quality bass music. An hour forty-five minute time slot will allow him to play a headlining show set in the festival environment. We have a dragon parade planned for the festival as well. If you’d like to be a part of it, join the event page on Facebook.
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Artist: M83
Time Slot: Friday 7:30-8:45pm
Why?: Mostly because I missed them at Ultra due to technical difficulties. Their lush, gazing musical landscapes will be a great change of pace. Additionally, I’ve yet to see them live and have heard great things. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/19087066″ iframe=”true” /]