Not sure who to see at Nocturnal Wonderland this year? We’ve compiled a few rising artists you should add to your list of sets to catch!
The countdown is on for Nocturnal Wonderland, which is set to return to Glen Helen Regional Park September 14-15 for another otherworldly experience. The excitement is at an all-time high as Insomniac prepares its nocturnal playground for creatures of the night. With an immersive footprint, top-tier talent, eclectic performers, and much more, there’s a reason that this is the longest-running electronic music festival in North America.
Aside from the carefree and uplifting atmosphere that fans love returning to, the festival’s four stages promise to keep the party going from day to night. The main stage, Wolves’ Den, will see the likes of Kaskade, SLANDER, Sub Focus, RL Grime, and SIDEPIECE dominating the decks; Labyrinth atop Glen Helen’s hill will offer a heavier dose of bass through SVDDEN DEATH, Boogie T, Virtual Riot, Jessica Audiffred, and SampliFire, among others.
Sunken Garden, located in the middle of the two previous stages, showcases primarily house beats, with producers like Noizu, J. Worra, Westend, Kyle Watson, Green Velvet, Deeper Purpose, and Lucati set to take the stage. Meanwhile, the Beatbox Art Car looks to Mark Lewis, Lenny V, Fester, Jesse Brooks, and Cool Hand Luke, and a performance from bass behemoth Kayzo to close the weekend.
With many producers on the lineup, narrowing down exactly who you want to see can be hard. To help you decide, we’ve compiled our top five rising artists you should check out at Nocturnal Wonderland this year. Read on for our top picks and secure your single-day or two-day GA and VIP tickets for Nocturnal Wonderland 2024 via FrontGate.
Five Rising Artists You Need to See at Nocturnal Wonderland 2024
Camden Cox
Camden Cox is a singer, songwriter, and music producer who’s quickly catapulted far in the scene. She’s provided her dreamy vocals and songwriting talents to tracks like John Summit’s “Hungover” and “Do You Remember” with Dombresky. Her singles, such as “Oblivion,” “Shivers,” and “Take Me Back,” showcase her production prowess. Whichever talent she’s displaying, this triple threat will impress you. Be sure to swing by her set at Sunken Garden on Saturday at 4pm for an alluring experience.
Pauline Herr
Female powerhouse Pauline Herr packs a punch with her massive bass and melodic trap beats. She’s already backed by heavy hitters in the scene, including RL Grime and his Sable Valley imprint. Herr’s dynamic sound is often infused with her enchanting vocals, as seen in “Heart On Fire” with ShockOne and “Fault Line” with Marlhy.
This year, she’s performed at festivals across the globe, ranging from S2O Festival in Hong Kong to Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge in Washington. She has much more up her sleeve, so check her out at Wolves’ Den at 4pm on Saturday before she propels further.
Tsu Nami
Asian American producer Tsu Nami has been making waves in the scene over the past few years. Known for her pop and glitch beats that will make you want to let it all out on the dance floor, she’s curated memorable sets and lasting experiences for listeners. Her latest anthem, “eye2eye,” is rapidly resonating in fans’ hearts, among other electric releases, like “Everything’s Gonna Be Fine” and “Party” with Skyler Cocco. Let all your worries float away during her performance at Wolves’ Den at 4pm on Sunday.
Max Styler
Max Styler’s rise in the house music scene has been quite the treat. Although he’s been releasing music for a decade and his sound has evolved over the years, 2022 saw him catch the eye of John Summit, earning him a release on his Experts Only imprint with club banger “Resist.” Since then, he’s dropped an arsenal of infectious tracks that are doing numbers on charts, including “Rhythm Machine” with Westend, “Hypnotic,” “Lights Out,” and “Satisfy.” If you’re a house music enthusiast, you simply must be at his set on Sunday at Sunken Garden at 7pm.
EAZYBAKED
If you’re a fan of experimental bass and the underground scene, look no further than EAZYBAKED. The duo are longtime friends, each creating music under their own monikers before eventually combining forces. They’ve opened up for beloved artists, like Zeds Dead, Ganja White Night, and INZO, and they’re setting off on tour in support of Of The Trees this winter.
EAZYBAKED has performed at renowned festivals, such as Electric Forest, Okeechobee, and WAKAAN Music Festival, drawing a diehard fanbase each time. Be sure to lock them into your schedule when they hit the Labyrinth stage at 4:50pm on Saturday.
