Jun 20 2014

FESTY NEWS: 8 Up-And-Coming Acts You Can’t Miss At Electric Forest 2014

DON’T MISS THESE PROMISING PERFORMERS NEXT WEEK AT ELECTRIC FOREST:

Next week marks the launch of the sold out annual Electric Forest Music Festival in Rothbury, Michigan. Following tradition, the Electric Forest team has stopped at nothing to bring a completely jaw-dropping lineup to the festival for 2014. An eclectic mix of electronic, live, and hip-hop music, Electric Forest has always set the bar for impressive lineups, and 2014 follows suit. Among all the big names though, are a crazy amazing group of up-and-coming talented performers. From coast to coast, the festival concentrates on uncovering some of the freshest talent each year and that is one of the reason why Electric Forest reigns supreme in our book. We are excited to showcase a few of our favorite up-and-coming acts on the Electric Forest 2014 lineup, find out who we can’t wait to see below:

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8. Late Night Radio – Thursday – The Observatory – 6:30pm
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A bit of hip-hop, a touch of bass, and a whole lot of soul, Alex Medellin AKA Late Night Radio is on a mission to leave his mark on the electronic music scene. Residing in Denver’s thriving dance music community, LNR is dedicated to reaching the top. Coming off a super successful tour with electro funk heavyweight GRiZ, and recently releasing his freshman album, Soapbox, on Michal Menert‘s Super Best Records, Medellin is full of energy and ready to show the Forest what’s up.

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7. The Floozies – Saturday – Sherwood Court – 4:15pm
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Hailing from Lawerence, Kansas, brothers Matt and Mark Hill make up The Floozies. Matt, the producer/guitarist and  Mark, the drummer, have been busy for the past couple years taking The Floozies project from small town Kansas, to stages all across the Country. Watching the duo perform, the intense energy and talent burst through into a magical culmination of funk and electro creating an amazing party atmosphere everywhere they go. Keeping an insanely busy touring schedule, its amazing that the brothers find time to create the masterpiece tunes that they have been putting out, including their latest album, Tell Your Mother, on GRiZ’s Liberated Music label. It’s safe to say The Floozies don’t sleep much. PLUS, The Floozies give all of their music away for FREE download! They are literally a perfect fit for Electric Forest!

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6. MuzzY – Saturday – The Observatory – 7:45pm & Friday – The Silent Disco – 11pm
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MuzzY is all over the place right now. Between the studio, his growing tour schedule, and performing live with GRiZ, the young Detroit native is certainly staying busy. On the cusp of releasing his debut album, the young gun is locked and loaded with an arsenal of smooth beats that are guaranteed to get you moving. With a packed secret set in the forest last year, MuzzY definitely introduced himself to Electric Forest appropriately, but this year, with official billing, MuzzY is going to be bringing his all and you won’t want to miss it! Be sure to stay connected to MuzzY’s social media network for any surprise performances throughout the weekend.

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5. K Theory – Sunday – Tripolee – 5:00pm
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Based in the Bay area of California, K Theory is the trio of Malcolm Anthony (vocals), Dylan Lewman (sampling, live conducting), and Dustin Musser (Keys, sampling). Bringing fourth a very unique sound that blends heavy sampling and hip-hop influences into electro-pop gems , K Theory have put themselves at the forefront of a sound that is quickly becoming a party time favorite. Loaded with new material, K Theory’s debut studio album Roller Coasters We Live On, will be available everywhere September 29th. Concentrating on the full live experience, a K Theory show is quite the spectacle. Engaging crowds all across the continent, Electric Forest is in for a treat next week when K Theory takes the stage.

4. Golf Clap – Friday – Forest Stage – 9:30pm
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Put your dancing shoes on and make sure you lace them up tight, because Golf Clap is guaranteed to make you boogie harder then you thought you ever could. Surrounded in the Detroit electronic music scene, members Hugh Cleal and Bryan Jones have teamed up to create the growing Golf Clap brand and their newly found Country Club Disco label. Non stop party animals, Golf Clap is sure to be one of the most entertaining acts of the weekend delivering hard thumping bass and deep electronic vibes to the sold out festival. Residents and curators of the popular Grasshopper Underground nightclub in Detroit’s suburb of Ferndale, Golf Glap knows how to turn a party into a rager. Known for their self described “peak-hour deep house” style, Golf Clap is not to be missed this weekend.

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3. Lindsay Lowend – Friday – Tripolee – 3:30pm
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2014 has been a huge year for producer Lindsay Lowend thus far. With successful SXSW, Mysteryland 2014, and international performances already under his belt the Washington D.C. based artist is ready to keep the energy flowing. Stating heavy inspiration from video games, Lowend’s sound is a slew of melodic, soulful, funky synthesizers and chords combined with deep hitting bass to create the self described “neon music” style that has been earning him a dedicated and fast growing fan base across the world. His tunes are fit for everything anywhere at anytime creating vibes that can pull a crowd together! Don’t miss Lindsay Lowend’s highly anticipated set next weekend in the Forest!

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2. Trippy Turtle – Sunday – Tripolee – 3:45pm
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Producer and innovator Trippy Turtle has solidified a top spot on our most anticipated sets of Electric Forest overall. Taking a unique and seductive approach to the jersey house sound that has become so popular recently, Trippy Turtle has been crushing the ‘hippy bass’ scene with no signs of slowing down. Catching the attention of dance music giant Diplo and his label Mad Decent, Trippy Turtle is posed to be a staple to the scene for years to come. In a world full of generic and overused styles, Trippy Turtle offers a refreshing approach to a classic sound. His tunes are guaranteed to make you feel some type of way. Head to Trippy Turtle’s set at Electric Forest and find your future wifey.

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1. Kygo – Sunday – Forest Stage – 5:45pm
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The young Norway based producer is on fire right now. Coming off of a huge string of sold out performances, Kygo is on his way to the very tippy top of the dance music scene. With just over a year of working under the moniker Kygo, the young producer has gained the support of fans worldwide and is slated to be one of the biggest producers of this year. With very few performances in America so far, the excitement and anticipation for Kygo’s Electric Forest set is monstrous. His music is absolutely radiant with good feeling vibes and sounds that will transport you from the forest and onto your very own private island with pristine beaches where the sun never sets. Kygo’s popularity is exploding. Head to his set early next weekend because we can assure you that it will be a packed one!

OPEN YOUR MIND & EARS AND GROW YOUR MUSIC COLLECTION:

If this list proves anything, it’s the fact that YOU can do whatever you put your mind to. Just a short time ago, these artists were all looking at festival lineups thinking what-if we were on here. Now, after hard work and persistence, these cats are all on their own individual paths to success. Stick with what you love and never let anyone tell you otherwise. Have fun at Electric Forest next weekend and make sure you see some new music because there is plenty out there. Open up your mind & ears, and treat yourself to a new experience. Spread the word, let your friends know, dig through the lineup, you will be pleasantly surprised!

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