Insomniac Records is set to bring you some fire house beats at the Upside Down House during EDC Las Vegas 2017!
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be putting together a featured series of artists from our favorite genres that you should check out at EDC Las Vegas. We have a lot of ground to cover before everyone meets under the electric sky, so let’s get a little dirty and bassy with it, shall we? This week, we’re going to take a dive into one of the most well-known genres of dance music – house.
House music started in Chicago in the late 1970’s or early 1980’s, depending on who you talk to. Local folklore says that Frankie Knuckles, often referred to as The Godfather of house music, started playing it at South Side club The Warehouse and the name came from that. Whether or not that is real life or a fairytale is a hotly debated topic, but what isn’t up for debate is that house music took the world by storm and has had a huge influence on the electronic music scene for going on four decades. House is a direct descendant of disco, and is characterized by 4/4 beats and synthesized basslines, and has a deeper, more danceable quality than that of disco music.
If you’re new to EDM, house is a great place to get your feet wet. If you’ve been in the game for years, the genre can always help you find some life in those worn out dancing shoes you’ve got on. No matter what the either case, be sure to check out the artists below and see them at the upside-downHOUSE!
Cut Snake
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Cut Snake is a house duo originally hailing from the Gold Coast of Australia. Their productions and live shows are crafted with a sIngular goal: to make everyone forget all their cares and have an absolute blast. Fish and Sedz of Cut Snake met as children while competing in surf competitions when were twelve years old. They’ve been friends ever since, and after discovering electronic music through their travels, decided to try out production in their downtime.
Cut Snake’s music is infectiously funky, and they’re known to throw wild shows. I saw them last at the spring season CRSSD Festival in San Diego and it was fantastic. They also host the Sea Circus radio show where they invite loads of underground house DJs to perform guest mixes. They’ll be bringing the good vibes to the Upside Down House at EDC this year, so be sure to stop by for a wild time.
Maximono
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If you haven’t experienced the frenzied beats of UK-based duo Maximono, you’re in luck: the boundary-pushing producers will be bringing their Dirtybird-supported Non Sense Tour to the Upside-Down House. If you’re in the mood for a party, there is no better place to get it started.
Maximono believes that there are no rules in music, and that is evident in their sets. They blend house music together with an unexpected mixture of bass music, hip hop, and trap for music that makes you want to dance all night and well into the morning. Make sure to hit up the Upside Down House to check them out!
Sacha Robotti
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Hailing from Los Angeles, Italian-German-Belgian DJ/producer Sacha Robotti is the real deal. Early on in life, Robotti knew that music was for him: he started playing cello at age 7 and is a classically trained musician. Listening to his music, you can hear that he draws influence from a variety of different genres and artists. His style is a healthy blend of bass, funk, and house. Give this Dirtybird record player a listen below and check him out at EDC Las Vegas.
Sage Armstrong
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Sage Armstrong is an up-and-coming artist in the festival circuit scene, whose penchant for blending genres gives his shows a unique character. The Orlando-born producer and DJ started out in 201 and has released music through Dirtybird, Fool’s Gold, and Perfect Driver Music.
Sage’s shows are a fun blend of house, techno, and breakbeats with a strong hip-hop influence, and often feature live vocals by the man himself. He’s been a feature at Insomniac Records-hosted stages, and I got to catch part of his set at Middlelands when I was on break. I can say with absolute certainty that watching him play was worth cutting into my lunch time.
Sage will be bringing it with Insomniac Records again at the Upside Down House at EDC this year, and the party vibes will be some of the most fun you can find at the festival.
Sinden
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Graeme Sinden has been steadily building a name for himself in the scene over the last decade. The eponymous producer has collaborated with industry heavyweights AC Slater, Shadow Child, and SBTRKT, and has remixed the likes of Alison Wonderland, Santigold, and Passion Pit. He’s incredibly prolific and produced tons of music through these collaborations – check out his SoundCloud for a taste of what he has to offer.
Sinden’s sound is distinctly house, with a bassy, grimy undertone that sets is apart from other producers in the genre. Fresh off the release of his new Sinden’s House Line EP, he is primed to set the Upside Down House on fire at EDC Las Vegas this summer. If you’re a fan of the darker side of house music, make sure to catch him there!
Will Clarke
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Self-described as a bearded, booty-cuddling machine, Will Clarke hails from Bristol, England and is a member of the Dirtybird Records flock. Launching into the scene with his single “Big Booty,” he followed up with his Booty Percolatin’ EP on Dirtybird Records. If you haven’t listened to his EP yet, do yourself a favor and crank it to 11 – you won’t be disappointed.
Appearing for his first time at EDC Las Vegas, he’ll be bringing his A-game. Be sure to check out the house, techno, and future sounds of DJ Will Clarke at the upside-downHOUSE!
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