(Kyle) SuperDuperKyle
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All of Kyle's songs in one place :) New songs will be added asap.. at the bottom of the playlist
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Playlist Length
0 days, 8 hours, 27 minutes
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492
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Playlist Last Updated
August 20, 2021
Mood
Mixed Mood
Track Popularity Rating
Somewhat Popular
Style
Varied
Average Release Decade
2010s
Main Genre:
Hip Hop
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# Continued... ### Madame Gandhi [The Future is Female](https://open.spotify.com/track/4QRqYAX5SP1DmXESnxanmr?si=j25xqs-6Rce3ZjpNouSigQ) blurs that line between vocals and spoken word. She’s got a strong voice, I think I'd have to get familiar with her catalog before I’d be willing to commit to trying to catch this set. ### Magic City Hippies They sound exactly like you think they would with a name like Magic City Hippies. [Four of a Kind](https://open.spotify.com/track/4s8306r4MLHOZpBEF17Tnk?si=aBBZENjMTlannagNFbDYaQ) is a cool track, probably would be chill during the day but unlikely that this will be more than passing through for me. ### The Main Squeeze This brings some gospel influences into jam band sensibilities. [Colorful Midst](https://open.spotify.com/track/3Io4tpGc9pCbaxniFXYF9f?si=bXOTcZwOSKe1m-MSPIbdqw) was a cool track. ### Malaa Saw this dude at Moonrise last year, I remember his set being a lot more mellow but tracks like [Notorious](https://open.spotify.com/track/74cvkvTVxAXCew97vBnYiy?si=EuB65e5HRNKcROawxNProg) are super bass’y \(and w/ a little hip hop influence here too that I love\). Wasn’t anything super notable at Moonrise but wasn’t a bad time. ### Manic Focus Hip hop and electronic go together like lamb and tuna fish \(maybe you prefer spaghetti and meatball?\). There’s just something so cool about being able to create beats for hip hip using more than just snare and bass drum and the fact that this dude is coming out of Chicago definitely shows in his style. [Sowing My Zone](https://open.spotify.com/track/7pwdkyTp3q2SYEJHfvZcK9?si=CQaAc7QpTBiS2Gk9rsPEGg) was trippy cool, the production definitely takes center stage but the rhymes were critical to bringing it together. He’s got another track [Life Goes On](https://open.spotify.com/track/46rHbyVwhG444QaWb9dSyL?si=JxNKmzKdSHy2fhuHNkps5w) with GRiZ and just released an [album of remixes](https://open.spotify.com/album/1WhS9mQC0DWnVA9Qf7aW8c?si=XH_Fqz_lT6esbP1YWqFcCw) that feature a ton of Forest artists like SunSquabi, Emancipator, SoDown, and GoodSex. [Money Ain’t a ThanG](https://open.spotify.com/track/0dGFs0wwdyXezrI7cLUww3?si=yGSDIy8rThmjTV2fLEzBiQ) another awesome track. ### Manila Killa [Everyday, Everyday](https://open.spotify.com/track/2uF9MllYoEuXzUnMudZG4c?si=Yvhe_LLXTEaSDAGWpTErJg) was not what I expected out of a guy with a name like Manila Killa. I love Nevve and he did a good job capturing her vocal quality. Refrain struck me with hints of Said the Sky and Win and Woo. [Youth](https://open.spotify.com/track/4oGDV4yPssIUzVn7gkIWio?si=hW4lPkkTRwOpIkENQ8-nuQ) was pretty cool sound as well. I’m gonna try and catch some of this set. ### MANSION Only track on Spotify is a remix of Dena Amy’s [Your Eyes](https://open.spotify.com/track/1TkLz1v6ScfdWjf5xmKkwK?si=jWmOcR_hSsmJxDiHZ5TcgQ), which has got a decent upbeat tempo to it and some cool basslines. They were a late addition so I’m thinking this is probably a smaller set. ### Marbs [Tusks & Tales](https://open.spotify.com/track/1wLynGDs4659z4LMfozLAy?si=y2AsnGqWRpKaW_OOy5dxYw) pulled me in but not when I was actively listening \(I was working on booking my Forest flights actually\), there’s an underlying calmness to this that gets you to let your guard down and then hits you in the soul with a fresh beat. He is super heavily influenced by Burning Man and it shows, [this bio](https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/marbs/biography) describes him “papa bear for the Desert hearts crew and a resident sexecutive DJ for Lovelife.” It goes on to say “his sound can be described as deep, dark, sexy, and tech.” Almost nothing available on Spotify but I gotta say, I’m intrigued... ### Marian Hill Sultry vocals, pretty unique rhythms on [Wild](https://open.spotify.com/track/1P95TYjjmZdZVlF5ZjCvuA?si=9MA8oyhIQjaaPRnmNQGKfg) makes for an interesting listen. ### Marshmello Pretty sure he was the highest paid DJ of 2017 \(worldwide\), which is testament to how his reputation and following has grown over the past several years. I like the way he uses “white space” in his sound to give you a chance to appreciate the flow of the music. The way that he uses vocals reminds me of Zedd \(not the sound itself exactly, just the use of vocals to complement the electronic production side of things\). [Alone](https://open.spotify.com/track/12mGwph2YzDIlChtq3EdXP) was the first song that really got me into him, [Keep it Mello](https://open.spotify.com/track/0Q3SC6kEhxYagDP3bFe5K9) and [Summer](https://open.spotify.com/track/1Hk0QRlUFCHYG6zIvUh0Xd) some of his other more popular tracks. I finally saw him at EDC last year and he put on a good show...I feel like I didn’t get the full experience cuz the group I was with wanted to stay pretty far back and out of range for the crowd energy to really take effect. ### Marvel Years Brought some electricity with [The East](https://open.spotify.com/track/2P0AX9OMdUJZT1gRdbknxb?si=pgwlst18Q667YgaXCk2nIw), got a new modern rock meets dance production to it. ### MAX This is the 00s pop sound back again, almost gives me Maroon 5 vibes on [Hell's Kitchen Angel](https://open.spotify.com/track/5DULpe1tGzudQB7LHCXlEr?si=yjrl872ZQNCIEjx9V_M6ug). Not sure how MAX will translate to festival, seems like a sound you wanna hear in a smokey lounge. ### Medasin Dude started making beats at 12 years old and was making a name for himself as a producer by 17. Pretty chill vibes, [Daydream](https://open.spotify.com/track/6DEDhjTllUrPw29BivTvn2?si=KsXIV0v8TT6KMyc4OTNNMg) had some dope vocals and piano. ### MELVV With a track title like [Vibe](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cbgUz3NTglWlY0tuzQiQO?si=61QOnmatT5eqn1y71UNkMA), you kinda know what you're getting. This reminds me of Tycho with more of a hitch in its giddyup. All instrumental in Vibe was cool the getting a more traditional track with lyrics on [Not Me](https://open.spotify.com/track/5Fm0370X5xpSsDy2AL0Zra?si=vxR20x_zRLm0TTBpDkoyNA). [Lifeline](https://open.spotify.com/track/0elAif4RKsDJnlEht45du9?si=EzvI2F99Q5SlSkZX6Y4Tdw) keeps that playfulness going. This could be a cool set depending on conflicts. ### Mersiv Morflo was a bit erratic, tried some interesting things with laser sound effects. Hip hop inspired vocal patterns on [Taijutsu](https://open.spotify.com/track/7qpvaodSN9os7WSKB7lhKn?si=r-Kf5IzLTN6fULf5EacbOw) but falls short of actual rhymes. Only 3 tracks, all w/ \<1000 plays. ### Michigan Rattlers Folksy, last week got a cool balance between electric and rhythm guitar. Vocals are one part Nathaniel Rateliff one part Hayes Carll. [Illinois Sky](https://open.spotify.com/track/3Ryy7GfuYscnxNWbGMcsKt?si=GjH-qocIR1iNXFryeDSFYg) they’re biggest track. ### Mija [Bad For U](https://open.spotify.com/track/7LNMGBLp7Jml51503hnMRl?si=0eUe4KioR6a_KZjhC7n5fg) gave me a little twinges of Flume with the playfulness of the melodies \(very little bass though\). Can’t quite place the vocals but had a really vibey feel to it. ### Mike Love Has that Dirty Heads, Xavier Rudd sort of feel to it. Lots of big brass sounds on [Be Thankful](https://open.spotify.com/track/2cTlirLoyoABbAIT1lIrYe?si=N6RX-EzGQ5qwNnAmRMPurQ), flow on the vocals is pretty dope too. This seems like a perfect set to chill and smoke a joint to. ### Mikey Lion Island drumline taking a reserved approach on [Drum Formulas](https://open.spotify.com/track/0PGsVojzn0gRN2ebFI6Q70?si=ejTOkn7WRw2S8RHMwJExzQ), vocals pretty lame, going for that trippy "voice in your head" feeling on [Playa Dreams](https://open.spotify.com/track/64np2TKt40DBlg5ksZ9ato?si=6tPpmsrSTU6pZjFxpSBD2A) as well. Pass for me. ### MK Feel good house, total dance music of the purest kind. [Bring Me to Life](https://open.spotify.com/track/3au2vSIdhu3JDzGiffhZds?si=jgf75O0ESOuL-uNn5ijMiQ) literally had me dancing in my chair while reconciling expense reports \(not a thoroughly dance\-worthy activity…\). Looks like this dude has been around since the early 90s and it carries through in a way that still works today. It keeps just enough of that garage sound to keep it from feeling too pop but still keeps great dance vibes going throughout. I’d love to cruise through this set if scheduling permits. [Piece of Me](https://open.spotify.com/track/5xCKDXzh2JPFFcyHr39ROH?si=pnLkB7v_SumKr6Dfgffjqw) and [17](https://open.spotify.com/track/15DwFznkBJir7AK9PyMyRR?si=HsOA4KzOSvuqftfXyFih2g) other popular tracks. ### Motez [Down Like This](https://open.spotify.com/track/0DEbrObho3rzUFkaKLrpQA?si=DIGF-BHmRH-2SK37q19qoA) was monotonous and repetitive. It does some funky stuff around 2 minutes but then falls right back into boring repetition. Pass for me. ### Mr. Carmack [Rogue](https://open.spotify.com/track/11AHPCLV6ve7FhUNJ6Uizy?si=-87aUtaJR6-7y6Dby5ysrg) hit me hard with flashbacks to the first notes of the Porter/Madeon Shelter tour intro. I initially thought the parallels stopped there but it actually has a lot of the melodies \(esp. secondary background melodies\). [Pay \(For What\)](https://open.spotify.com/track/2NdVOj1QOXN39tkrOeQ7EV?si=TmyVnMHTT_aii6SunITr2Q) showed a little more edge, so did [Uppers](https://open.spotify.com/track/2BRQG9r6i050RQPx3RgCZ3?si=esZqqlNyRHaFo8xJHQuucA). He’s a San Francisco kid that moved to Oahu to produce music his way. I expect that this will be a small set but the people there will be legit fans. ### Mt. Joy Any track like [Cardinal](https://open.spotify.com/track/54YE9pzrjZToZSneNAXV99?si=OR0Z9jOJRaW5AIk__4joDg) that cold opens with a whistle solo is one that will always catch my ear. They strike me as a Jack Johnson/Lumineers hybrid with a little splash of Nahko and Medicine for the People. ### Muzzy Bearr Collab w/ legit names, maybe we’ll see a live [Bougie](https://open.spotify.com/track/1RMvYeisDRI3cYsUmZDIxS?si=KiZ0xWc9TBK0TGge0ao3aQ) collab w/ GRiZ? [Radio Glider](https://open.spotify.com/track/2EKwEc8HxDoGjmEoyw342v?si=uMX2D0xJTEypezEDTupjSw) is cool, definitely still in that same GRiZ vibe. ### Natalie Cressman Jazzy, [Turn the Sea](https://open.spotify.com/track/5poBwWhuGUbtVRXqQVT4tn?si=9hzzNrLVRn2Hw7k5dnoHGA) is actually a perfectly named track, made me feel like I was having dinner in a nice restaurant on a cruise ship gently rolling over the waves. ### Netsky (DJ Set) Digging this guy’s vibe, [Pirate Bay](https://open.spotify.com/track/65c0p1uBxNgIpgHjyjWUz6?si=AbrpKcqWTTCYetwRJcYPvA) was really easy listening. Does a good job w/ balancing rhythms \(high BPM backing tracks and uses melody to take listener on the journey he wants. Seems like a guy that would DJ a low key party where people are just there to chill. [Go 2](https://open.spotify.com/track/0nWx0KtQOstWXL6pkJpvnM?si=EgFsrOAiSh-ofKC4Bo5GHw) is neat, brings that r&b vibe through the beat and an almost nostalgic jump from low vocals to high vocals. I’m calling Netsky a sleeper pick. ### Noname Smooth r&b, vocals heavily featured as primary vessel. [Shadow Man](https://open.spotify.com/track/1h2LHhmyAXi8tPNLi806JA?si=Td2_9oi1QfGrMO7QAMnNPw) and [Reality Check](https://open.spotify.com/track/0UVfZ1QfaSPqRHhmZNVI71?si=qIbL47iBSwmTfQdps3hlLg) good examples. She built a strong reputation in slam poetry in Chicago as she was developing her music. ### The Nth Power Heard these guys right after The Main Squeeze and almost had an identical reaction. Gospel meets jam band, strong vocals around guitar with keyboard in support. [Truth](https://open.spotify.com/track/4BBYWFIv966eKraE1lsjG1?si=Xx71D3heTqqZJJHKgyf9tg) was all right, probably not in the cards for me this year though. ### Party Favor Saw this dude at EDC and it was a ton of fun, good trap/dubstep dancing vibes. [Caskets](https://open.spotify.com/track/0FknXlaOeXD7Vto1Hx9wtP?si=rGp7pEKESA2tzhCR8vjptg) prob most popular track. I got into [Parking Lot Pimpin'](https://open.spotify.com/track/20qmxBO4QNsE1j6LzRmfVo) as I was listening to it but it will all depend on the crowd. [G\-String](https://open.spotify.com/track/1IDfDAk0EvYrSZq06SWP5F) very beat heavy, not bass heavy necessarily but loud, repetitive beats to drive the rhythm. ### Party Pupils [Patient](https://open.spotify.com/track/2P0AX9OMdUJZT1gRdbknxb?si=pgwlst18Q667YgaXCk2nIw) is good summer vibe, gives me a stoner Justin Timberlake feel. ### Pat Lok Electronic musician on same label as La Roux, Two Door Cinema Club and MS MR. [In the Night \- U Don’t Know](https://open.spotify.com/track/3uNnbflG95Plaj1ht3FObM?si=JPliBAx7TXK-THv109ywhQ) has a bit of an 80s vibe to the vocals that brings a cool energy. Its upbeat, danceable house for sure but not necessarily gonna be a ragefest, has a lot of soul influence. ### Pendulum People If Empire of the Sun had an emo younger sister, it would be Pendulum People. Not a whole lot for me to get into on [Tic Toc](https://open.spotify.com/track/7FlkJfgPMdRa2C7RGvnkjx?si=U2uXJjltTBGBSJaDNOpKdQ) or [Drones](https://open.spotify.com/track/5ezMv8S5fdhK75BMKesKp9?si=qAgqKt54TVWgecwiOWXGCQ), I didn’t really get it. Late addition along w/ MANSION, not sure if they won a slot as part of an audition? ### Penguin Prison I’ve been hovering around Penguin Prison for a long time, actually hoping I’ll be able to catch some of this set. I get some Saint Motel, a little bit of St. Lucia. [Turn It Up](https://open.spotify.com/track/4SvRpvc7brPI43uZlO4miY?si=uiY0WEdQQ9WswHmpxVTGew) sounds like it belongs in the redemption scene of a 90s “nerd meets girl, nerd believes in himself, nerd gets girl” movie. [Don’t Fuck With My Money](https://open.spotify.com/track/0M3cwGSJwd84OmSgHcsP6r?si=zsunHjclSDqGisEyWywABw) is the song that got me turned onto them. ### Phantoms Reminds me a bit of Digitalism, there’s a lot of complexity going on with these rhythms. [Cocaine](https://open.spotify.com/track/5O8YitHEy3y7p8M49xsZQ4?si=LvSgsASzT36gp8-Q3GNSmg) is a cool reimagining of Eric Clapton, at times it gives me feelings of an alternate dystopian reality but there's a ton of subtlety that keeps it surprisingly upbeat. Seems like the kind of guys that would listen to a lot of vinyl, which is interesting juxtaposition against electronic production. They do a really good job finding vocals that mesh with their sound \([Just a Feeling](https://open.spotify.com/track/0fykql82DQdKwLJnSBpy5E?si=TO3LBZ8wS7iNKCkUPICWfw) with VERITE is super good\). I can see this being a really fun set depending on where it falls in the day. ### PHO Jazzy, jam band kinda sound. [#2](https://open.spotify.com/track/6rVdJOY3OiODBkYqa9iwzW?si=k3tBBX1LRuepH7uEtIEhFQ) brought me back to a smokey lounge, the kind you go to to listen to more than dance to. ### Poolside Exactly what you think they should sound like with a name like that. [Harvest Moon](https://open.spotify.com/track/35U4PXL3W3XIkAjEUdhr36?si=JjGlE-qkQKGBdyLzJSMobg) pretty chill, [Feel Alright](https://open.spotify.com/track/1kZklN5swy3NGwOf5NTICP?si=FibLqDrMSYG4ibhAdoV4Zw) lands that hazy summer vibe. ### Porkchop I would describe my first impression as dungeon trance. [Oozed](https://open.spotify.com/track/0cZOaOWG9Q0Pf0lBTyTBVl?si=KOQ98QFQQNulw97FAZuwUQ) is such a perfectly named track. I think this would be tough for me to get into at a festival, I'm a little too ADD for this but its chill listening music. ### ProbCause Smooth flow hip hop, I get hints of Childish Gambino, Chance the Rapper \(love the brass on [I Feel U](https://open.spotify.com/track/35VY6Um8hDm0NYIxK44znn?si=XZGIS8DxSqioV4ejBgJwow)\). I could see this being a cool set. ### Psyntimental Not sure what the Untz Challenge is...but apparently this is what Psyntimental won to get on the Second Weekend lineup. [A\-Game](https://open.spotify.com/track/2OKEtFtKZN9sBIatppa0vQ?si=Vu6B_V9TReO5aJ7VyHX2Dg) seems like it’s pushing that experimental electronic. ### The Pursuit of Ahhwesomeness Nothing on Spotify, Google searches pretty light until I found his [2017 Electric Forest audition](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDTeD42j7vE) and it is...bizarre. ### QUIX This isn’t quite as aggro “thrasher EDM”, it definitely goes hard but gives a little bit of a chance to catch your breath before building to another HUGE drop like on [Lucy’s Place](https://open.spotify.com/track/6J89x4EEbOXK5iTQAdL7zD?si=HPDRrFrQRZmfhjuwI7JYNA). This isn’t quite my personal tastes but I would love to get into this crowd for just 1 of those bass drops. ### Rezz Saw her for the first time at EDC and she put on a great show. She gets everyone vibing together with lots of bass without relying on a ton of big drops. [Edge](https://open.spotify.com/track/4pCvnGkf7jveRMKHZosxxB?si=_b4Dglz3RXuuZtkLnsyiJw) is great, [Relax](https://open.spotify.com/track/3oDXLJTEs6YX1gJD3aOsnZ?si=K7mqSBAVQe6Zp0w1PlIKmg) is great, [DRUGS!](https://open.spotify.com/track/0LFEYK414JeUEFnx9CggX7?si=bSXKcmMRR_WjHqredxsyGA) is great...Rezz is awesome, you should not miss this set. ### Rinzen [Exoplanet](https://open.spotify.com/track/2Y4x7C58BIfPGKdWu545as?si=kbmHJnadSmS8kkZm_uV9cA) uses elongated notes/chords that make it feel like your sliding through the track. Seems to have Japanese influences on the production. [Paradox](https://open.spotify.com/track/6Txyi8PEpW6KyM1rWK0Gyy?si=8jWsBX4uQ8OtYvJEExgeTw) much heavier but still cool. All instrumental. ### Rogue! Neo-Vintage Cabaret Almost nothing I could find on Google, gotta expect this is like a traveling act inside the festival. ### Rufus Du Sol When I saw these guys listed on the topline, I knew Forest was gonna hit every chord for me. This is that perfect festival dance vibe...trippy but very composed. It’s the kind of music that plays just as well outside in the open air as it does inside a venue. [Like an Animal](https://open.spotify.com/track/1W1Ac2SNPI2PTDW6b11KKC?si=CNzX-F_HRUuGjkJyHINFfg) one of my personal favorites, [Interbloom](https://open.spotify.com/track/1W1Ac2SNPI2PTDW6b11KKC?si=CNzX-F_HRUuGjkJyHINFfg) is another big one...basically the entire [Bloom](https://open.spotify.com/album/0gIAWTyvnOntQSd3yxyiW5?si=T6_xtDKpSMiV8wPkHIfriw) album. This is a can’t miss, got a full set on Thursday and a DJ set on Friday. ### The Russ Liquid Test Big Band sound, lot of big brass on [Honesty](https://open.spotify.com/track/1N1JMXVzPScpeGgO6HwBf8?si=r9E8TebOR6-2A9hdnT3iXQ). ### Rybo [Call U Rite Back](https://open.spotify.com/track/6OzfT7nAH9IfMGgdkNB0qP?si=yRBEqzsXQ9ihJj3UOPNfog) is like a slow burn, little too slow for my tastes. [Just for the High](https://open.spotify.com/track/5LRHfBkgtnqYW5JpRMDVkQ?si=kEpvUis9Qs6n7vD9npmJ3Q) gets a little trippier but still not my personal cup of tea. Ironically my fav track is [BOBBY](https://open.spotify.com/track/5d5Ov7QHzg7EaifJ7rRa47?si=AaXi_cXVQkWgC4k5QGqsPQ), a collab with Mikey Lion \(who I am also prob gonna skip\). ### Sam Gellaitry [Acres](https://open.spotify.com/track/58DOg0rNP4kAuXvHL3ivXt?si=3XvyJGVIS6eNqC-aMQ8tKQ) similar vein to Shallou and Emancipator, smooth flowing notes that feel like they are trying to map nature to music. He does some cool stuff with vocal sounds without actual lyrics. ### San Holo Ever since the first time I heard [Light](https://open.spotify.com/track/6jq6rcOikCZAmjliAgAmfT?si=pNaaTooWSXm7N0Aw9F0Z6A), I knew this guy was gonna be something really cool. It’s the same type of energy that you get from Alan Walker \(though hopefully a better live performer...AW probably my biggest disappointment of 2017 despite seeing him at 2 different festivals\). [We Rise](https://open.spotify.com/track/7uSZPbd8DxdkmSauCKnITY?si=MUmltimtSXmxVw7k101B2A) is another pretty cool track. [Summertime](https://open.spotify.com/track/5V6LrgVTGOU0T68holDtR5?si=oO7TzdY_TTC9e3yyBv6hsw) is a killer track w/ Yellow Claw. ### Sasha Marie Nothing on Spotify, Soundcloud is just extended mixes. [Soulection & Chill](https://soundcloud.com/sashasashamarie/soulection-chill-the-art-of-healing) was certainly different, it goes from 70s vibing to R&B to smooth piano. Wasn’t a ton that really grabbed me though, I’m gonna pass. ### Savoir Adore The good type of indie pop, strong vocals and harmonies and guitar without going too overboard with the "live your best life" cliche. Not sure it's a perfect comparison but I got notes of The xx on [Sparrow](https://open.spotify.com/track/0XV1DzhK2TjOJntLAmW2s2?si=eI2ueONvTqyE1-QqGJGhUg). Depending on lineup conflicts I'll prob try and catch at least some of this set. Apparently they do a lot with guest collab so will be interesting to see if they bring anyone on tour with them. Doing a full set and a DJ set on Thursday. ### Sepiatonic If you took Chromeo and replaced their synth with a horn section, you'd end up with Sepiatonic. [Technicolour](https://open.spotify.com/track/4TsQSK20jhhEPaZWzFuunx?si=LE971S8NRvynlw09q7I8OA) hit me with hints of 1920s jazz club. ### Shallou Found him when I was prepping to see Lane 8 earlier this year, he popped up as a related artist and with good reason. If you’re into Lane 8, Emancipator you’ll dig Shallou. [Come Home](https://open.spotify.com/track/33g7RkuLMnrXK2qKSjjHho?si=41bJZuOSS1mRO7XCadNJaQ) is cool. ### Sinkane I listen to a shit ton of music but don’t think I've ever come across Sudanese pop and I gotta say i dig it. [Fire](https://open.spotify.com/track/2zN4clVXyXgGz8OXGIstZX?si=HQqVPm2pTIqeW1UPDuBgKg) did some really cool stuff with bass guitar that set a really good vessel for the vocals which are something else. I wouldn't be mad to stumble into this set. ### SoDown The rhythm and basslines are definitely the focus on [The Start](https://open.spotify.com/track/2bg33BVXq9Jl5fiD2Htm65?si=BlBsoKTxTGGL-RB1yurYUQ) but he starts with some subtle keyboards before bringing in saxophone as the star of the show. He seems to use sax quite a bit, which actually would be pretty cool to see live. It's a little like if Big Gigantic went through a basshead phase. ### Sons of Kemet Going hard on the brass with big rhythms on [Inner Babylon](https://open.spotify.com/track/4iM9TTUch45fjo41PddjS8?si=RRvTF6tAScqwiGhQ_8O93Q). ### Space Jesus If Sublime went deep bass, you would get [Hmu](https://open.spotify.com/track/5F3t5WgLyBX2W7un8IXiLD?si=txFtaYUXT3yLNPqoSXDUkA). Not my personal taste. ### Spag Heddy v aggro electronic, almost wanna call it “thrasher EDM”. [Bring It](https://open.spotify.com/track/1yJTPIO1XlCgtzTjN1E8xv?si=oXk2IdQJQFezOPunqjeeHg) had some interesting vocals but this isn’t my scene so will def be a pass from me. [Love On First Sine](https://open.spotify.com/track/0kwOgIgYIKEsUXVWqt7qRI?si=BOIXp2adTmKUIoNNo-qsXg) was closer to my tastes but as soon as it brought my attention back to it went too far for me again. ### Squnto [Wall of Death](https://open.spotify.com/track/4xDuitTPz7ZesYUzahDJvZ?si=k6frxt-DTseJMh1PMpOK4g) feels like the hero in the video game marching to meet the final boss. Then the bass gets so filthy that I couldn’t handle it and had to pull the ripcord. You’ll need to be into impossibly big bass to survive this set. Full set on Thurs and B2B Boogie T on Friday. ### The String Cheese Incident I feel grossly underqualified to assess SCI but the more I listen the more I see why these guys are iconic at Forest. They take modern funk to a place that is impossible not to enjoy. Everything I've read on Reddit suggest that String Cheese set is a full\-on experience that you can’t really put into words, you have to be a part of it to really get the full experience. [Stop Drop Roll](https://open.spotify.com/track/3AjEowKXaqkzttCLkWQDCR?si=MIOxTQHrTAmOjF0ZFy_05Q) my favorite track that I’ve come across so far. ### SuperDuperKyle Assuming this is in fact the artist formerly known as KYLE as per the [only search result in Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/user/goldencharm11/playlist/4aGO9H6rqglYIY0hxEhYuY?si=RFj9lWZ1QbyKfJWl--kirw), he takes summer vibes into hip hop in a way that works. [iSpy](https://open.spotify.com/track/6xbraxG0bSBOuAr5IUXmtM?si=ivaHu8xWSTCQ1j_SEERrVA) w/ Lil Yachty has a crazy 452M Spotify listens, very lyrically centric. [Playinwitme](https://open.spotify.com/track/4F1yvJfQ7gJkrcgFJQDjOr?si=XyaK3ERFRRmp3rhQzpt_AQ) takes the instrumental down even further and let’s the vocals shine \(though the piano part is really understated in a way that makes it a perfect complement\). ### SunSquabi That perfect funk jam band quality that you just have to experience at a festival. Every track picks you up and takes you all the way around before putting you back down. Energy stays at a steady elevated level the whole time and you feel the twinge in your spine when they snap off an electric guitar solo. Kevin the guitarist did a [Reddit AMA](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/8bsr9c/im_kevin_the_guitarist_from_sunsquabi_and_i_like/) in April that was pretty cool. This is one of the sets I’m looking forward to the most, all the tracks I listen to are great you can’t go wrong with [Cinnamon](https://open.spotify.com/track/35Dkvt4pKDEVrxtT7U8lyx?si=m62VCeGDSOur0UfjBZrxgg) or [Anytime](https://open.spotify.com/track/3J9JrZzPe81mWD9lWDgk3e?si=_gmjbdHqQGaiHVyLR5pbuw) or [SquabCat](https://open.spotify.com/track/0JHJeTLH49PCaw6C066ibz?si=vh47o_yDRayfgY1H_0jEfQ). ### Tennis Jacket ft. Marc Brownstein & Jeremy Salken Apparently this is a new project between Marc Brownstein from Disco Biscuits and Jeremy Salken from Big Gigantic. According to [this interview w/ Marc](https://liveforlivemusic.com/features/exclusive-marc-brownstein-bca-2017/): *I bring a drummer—Jeremy Salken of Big Gigantic—along from time to time. When we do that, it’s called Tennis Jacket. But, ya know, I’m just trying to explore music and learn new ways of performing. If the perfect opportunity presents itself, I’ll get myself out there and start mixing tracks together.* ### Testpilot Whenever I see "original mix" even though I’m excited for new music I immediately expect it’s a new artist that must be up and coming and therefore unlikely to keep me interested during a festival set. The rationale here is there’s so much original music that if someone needs to tag something as an original mix its likely they have a major part of their set with covers and limited catalog of original stuff. [Sunspot \(White Space Conflict\)](https://open.spotify.com/track/3bxVNidw4ut3ShV9kOT5Jo?si=ZVfO0d-2Sg2AgM3teTqiSg) evokes such an awesome mental picture that goes really well with the sound that I wanted to check out some other tracks. When I went on Spotify to try and find more music, that’s where things get interesting. I found Sunspot \(White Space Conflict\) on [this official EF playlist](https://open.spotify.com/user/electric_forest/playlist/2FfsDkMc6hha3b7F8o5uk3?si=wsK3eI0qQ6SvsUjnv9A4_A). However, there is another [Testpilot](https://open.spotify.com/artist/1EydZa6zhcBwNhSwmvHLko?si=KeGJFsRbRP24nlAiW58TyA) that seems like old school hardcore rock and roll \(something you would expect to play on Guitar Hero\). Both of these were on playlists that Electric Forest put out themselves. Then I was pretty surprised to see this given they are listed as a headliner on the lineup. No idea if I’m even listening to the right band at this point... ### Too Many Zooz NYC brasshouse trio. [Warriors](https://open.spotify.com/track/0Mcj0sP4xiyctG9kDY86j8?si=lBbDfO2vTqu2O702SJZNoA) felt a little subdued, wish it was more powerful. [Tricerahops](https://open.spotify.com/track/6TNmElVbo4dCMrWNlnuN9H?si=V1jT5R00TIGzaTv0tjgJXw) gets special props for such a dope name though. They could have called it Triceradrops, they built a really cool drop which is not what you'd expect from all brass instruments. This is my favorite track by a pretty wide margin. ### Toubab Krewe I get a lot of Tycho when listening to [Bamana Niya](https://open.spotify.com/track/3kUGQ0kH8rfRMAn7y9bH8r?si=1k_T5X6aR_az48-55-EDVw), has a great energy to it. [Nirvana the Buffalo](https://open.spotify.com/track/4NUc9yYTMQQSKZ8sUAngyW?si=KUJT8e-WRhiltHNN4MHoEQ) definitely not a Tycho vibe, lots of power chords and guitar solos. This actually has a lot of potential to be a cool set. ### Turkuaz Alternative Rock vocals meets 70s rhythms with [On the Run](https://open.spotify.com/track/5ty6Z0ciDt8uQNxRcwzjSS?si=WKsR1roNR1uDE-yKF3p25A) \(produced by the Talking Heads\). I actually kinda dig it. Looks like 9 people in this band too, album cover suggests OK Go influences. ### Two Feet Feels like something you'd hear in a new age underground jazz club, [Had Some Drinks](https://open.spotify.com/track/6gGBL1uMBcNUOzSYfKreID?si=LjHZsI1PRiqk21yEoQJ1JA) is not really jazz since it brings a lot more prominent drums and bass but still has a smoky quality to it, cool use of finger snaps and very deliberate individual notes for the primary melody. ### Vourteque The first impression I had when [Firelighter](https://open.spotify.com/track/4IvASfcWMcW0jOL3l7LIbN?si=-WFbbGIqSAWYH2UiLoWQ4w) came on is "man, that vocal sounds just like Professor Elemental” and turns out the man who brought us [Fighting Trousers](https://open.spotify.com/track/5d26M7OhCTM7TLeHJOFkg0?si=Z_e3QgZuQdKpeJV9VTz-QA) is back in the game! I find myself oddly soothed by the vocals and horns and it only grows on me as the song goes on. [Magic Dance](https://open.spotify.com/track/5XxmDQp17i8PVsGPygKwlB?si=4vmQRcf_RjiMuPbMPjO4xA) took me back to watching Grease, that feel good storytelling style that doesn’t overpower you but leans on classical instruments like brass and piano. ### Waker [Pike](https://open.spotify.com/track/2uh0fp4uYaqLwsenCMPUYk?si=PoMbbhFSR2eq4rMBddMuEw) felt like I was on a beach at a luau with a live band, v island pop. They seem fun but not a lot that really grabs me. ### The Werks Best word I can use to describe the first time I heard these guys on [Duck Farm](https://open.spotify.com/track/7bafHzGkh71QJhViBaohcm?si=U96BnkjdQqWWbz0-3ydxPQ) would be “uplifting.” They definitely fall into the funk\-driven jam band category w/ String Cheese Incident. Lots of long solos, where there are vocals they are almost like backup vocals to the guitar as the main point of emphasis. ### The Whooligan DJ from Brooklyn with nothing on Spotify but [this mix from Diplo & Friends Show](https://soundcloud.com/thewhooligan/the-whooligan-diplo-friends-show) featured Biggie as the focal point on one of the tracks, which is never a bad thing in my book. ### William Black [Letting Go](https://open.spotify.com/track/33eEqo4nsHpkGoOab1eyLl?si=DeL-mSzxQIyRXp9XkUYgjA) is almost a little Illenium'esque. ### Xavier Rudd I’ve loved Xavier Rudd ever since I listed to [White Moth](https://open.spotify.com/album/7Hql1TFuaeqxdlVJH4YP9H?si=aoewkewUSMGKASPCqvAQJw) album about a hundred times after getting stoned and watching [Surfer Dude](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz2xvUkIm_A) on repeat in my college dorm. This is perfect surfer music, would be stoked to see this as a sunset set and his fans are supposed to be incredible \(which only enhances the experience\). [Better People](https://open.spotify.com/track/5wQo80cot9qQAWVly7QbwO?si=J6MeRSijTqaiUqUdBd2Fuw) and [Come Let Go](https://open.spotify.com/track/2P55WGr4ykdZWXdmY9UlJC?si=J-vn9uXyTf-GtfjY3LkC7A) were the first songs that really grabbed me, [Follow the Sun](https://open.spotify.com/track/3KS09EvUKTtPgTHbBBsLCw?si=2AqqVzCmRCGZAMNgYjX7hA) one of his most well known, [Walk Away](https://open.spotify.com/track/5g4vGnyMkbtfatFzdbtpiq?si=re1hLeVBQKmOWAvRTcaRlg) his most recent single dropped in 2018. ### Xiuhtezcatl [One Day](https://open.spotify.com/track/0gIBJ4f0umNrfRwKcmSrph?si=n66oLeYTQuqgQZxfRw8xEQ) was a cool dichotomy between this dude rapping with super dope flow and more melody\-driven female vocals. ### Zeshan B [Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City](https://open.spotify.com/track/4ndvwG3fzstqe5YuU2m4mu?si=n7Hv5nrHRgeTltCC3RI51Q) seems to be going for that Aloe Blacc vibe, leaning heavily on strong soulful vocals that marry well w/ the blues instrumental. Transports you back to the 60s and feels like a civil rights anthem. I actually think this could be a solid sleeper, he hasn’t gotten a lot of play on Spotify but the tracks are really well written and produced. ### ZHU This is probably one of the most underrated acts on the lineup this year. [Guilty Love](https://open.spotify.com/track/4WyKR8AvrQUgPCekn8e3Cu?si=OaLO2sTRRTaF9XumHzttUA) cut deep and played that line between pleasure and pain really well. He almost toys with you a little bit with light and dark. [Working For It](https://open.spotify.com/track/2HJQcyUpmUuvzS5vBAICIc?si=U4G-K2N7RLKzADrmyx5Ufg) w/ Skrillex is real solid.
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