The award-winning Seismic Dance Event is almost here, so we made a list of global underground artists you won’t want to miss this year.
An underground ravespiracy theory is that the best house and techno festivals are held in the spring and fall because these are generally considered to be massively transformative seasons in a person’s life. A common trait shared among fans of these genres is that — not to be dramatic, but — they have saved our lives. What better way to usher in the light than by celebrating the sounds that carried us through the dark?
One of these premier house and techno festivals is Seismic Dance Event, held annually at The Concourse Project in Austin, with this year’s edition taking place from November 14-16. Seismic is turning eight, and the festival has already garnered deep respect from global house and techno fans. If you know anything about these genre devotees, then you’ll understand how meaningful that accolade is.
As with any successful electronic event, Seismic’s caliber of musical offerings is clearly the top priority. The award-winning boutique festival is known for its carefully curated selection of premium house and techno talent, and this year’s invitees are no different. To simplify your weekend itinerary, we’ve put together a list of five can’t-miss artists at Seismic Dance Event. Read on for our top picks.
Tickets for Seismic Dance Event are on sale now via Eventim. Keep reading for the full selection of can’t-miss artists.
Don’t Miss These 5 Artists at Seismic Dance Event 8.0
LSDXOXO
Any raver affiliated with the underground has likely noticed the growing neo-future-meets-androgynous-meets-spooky-freak vibe that’s been boiling over into — dare I say — mainstream visibility. One of the artists hurling these club kids out of the shadows is Berlin-based producer LSDXOXO.
LSDXOXO’s genre-bending sound pulls from techno, ballroom, club, and avant-garde influences to create a sonic experience that somehow feels both unhinged and spiritual.
Sultan + Shepard
The writer of this article has about 16 years of rave experience under their belt, so this suggestion is to satisfy their inner baby raver. Sultan + Shepard have managed to stay relevant for over two decades without losing their egos or artistic credibility, something few artists of their time can say.
Sultan + Shepard are known for colliding entrancing melodies with pulsing basslines, instantly triggering feelings that make you remember why you fell in love with electronic music in the first place.
Underworld
By booking Underworld, Seismic is taking “do your part” to an entirely new level. Underworld are, more or less, electronic music royalty. With appearances at behemoth festivals like Coachella and Lightning in a Bottle, the “Born Slippy” artists gracing the stage at Seismic speak volumes about the notoriety of the event.
For any fan of electronic music, missing Underworld would be like missing a psychology class taught by Carl Jung.
Southstar
Southstar has the type of “trending on TikTok” speedy trance sound that techno purists will publicly dismiss yet privately adore. The Berlin-based producer’s raw, true underground energy brings a much-needed, back-to-basics approach to the hypercommercialized Western rave scene.
Press play on any of Southstar’s music, and you get an instant surge of dopamine, pumping at a cool 150 BPM pace.
X Club
X Club is another European act on the Seismic lineup, bringing nothing but pure, authentic rave energy. The high-energy house music duo has been making a dent in the global underground over the past several years, and it appears they’ve cut the brakes on their momentum entirely.
Swing by X Club for an experience that’s nothing short of pure-bred and 100% organic glory days raving.
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