Ah yes it's that time of year again. It's hard to believe in just 3 short years Made Event has transformed a small dance festival just outside of Manhattan into one of the most anticipated musical events of the year. After last year went off without a hitch (well... almost. I'm
still upset about Plastikman), there's no reason to expect anything but the same this year. From mass transit, to entrance lines, even to dust control, Made Event really seems to have it all together and have proven they're some of the best event organizers out there.
Now, onto the music. Rather than give you a bunch of pick’s and “must-sees” that
you already know, I figured I’d share some of the lesser known talents that are
sure to put on one hell of a show. If
you’re looking for a list filled with Guettas and Aokis, look away now. However, if you want an experience filled
with diverse track selections and the deeper, darker shades of dance music, then
this is the list for you.
Apparat (Live)
As one of the few acts with live instruments, this
will be a nice change of pace from the rest of the weekend. Apparat is a very well respected musician,
and embodies all that is right in the industry; he produces music with high
artistic value that often doesn’t fall into place of any existing genre. Rather than go for the money and fame by
producing whatever’s popular, he is constantly exploring and
experimenting. With recent news that he
is back in the studio with his good friends Modeselektor, I’m holding out hope
that he plays my favorite track from them, Rusty Nails. Or better yet, something new!
See some more of my picks after the jump!
