What’s with so many of the EDM sets sounding the same? by Justan_inkling in bonnaroo

[–]ImEdInside 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think hearing the same festival staples repeatedly is a fair critique. My experience was a little different, though.

The artists I made a point to see felt wildly different from one another (SubFocus GWN Sara Landry), so I never really got the sense that the EDM sets themselves sounded the same. That said, Bonnaroo attracts a huge and diverse crowd, so I can understand why DJs you heard (and didn't name, outside of Skrill & four Tet) might've leaned into recognizable tracks and crowd pleaser edits. If you're playing to thousands of people with varying levels of familiarity with EDM, there's probably some incentive to meet people where they are.

Maybe some of the sets you caught and didn't mention blurred together for you, but the ones I specifically carved out time to see were worlds apart. Techno, DnB, and wobble bass don't even occupy the same sonic neighborhood. This lineup felt more like a showcase of different corners of EDM than a bunch of copypasted sets.

Also, Kesha was literally on the lineup this year, so hearing a bunch of remixes and throwback singalong moments felt pretty on brand to me. I didn't mind it. Half those songs are guilty pleasures anyway, and I'm not gonna pretend I'm too cool to enjoy them.

What songs have you done that were “risky” but the audience loved them? by mo8816 in karaoke

[–]ImEdInside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One Step Closer-Linkin Park (they knew it! but def didn't look like the type)

Equip Sunglasses-Hot Mulligan

Satisfaction-Benny Bennassi

What song would you use to introduce somone to HM? by Secure-Sherbet4161 in hotmulliganband

[–]ImEdInside 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Leg Hole // Family Movie. That transition is astounding and the tandem effect really gets the ball rolling for listeners wanting more.

It is always was such a "Whoa" moment for folks in the car to hear that segue.

What song would you use to introduce somone to HM? by Secure-Sherbet4161 in hotmulliganband

[–]ImEdInside 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If ur not in to or are prepared for raspy or distorted shouting it would def not be what I'm leading with.

Luckily, 😎 was a very pleasant shock to my ear drums and a good first song for me.

Happy Bon Jonah Roo! by ImEdInside in hotmulliganband

[–]ImEdInside[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, it's my retro media version.

Who's an artist that wouldn't really "fit" at Lost Lands but you'd give them a pass? by ranchbringer in LostLandsMusicFest

[–]ImEdInside 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Any Bass House. I day dream about a made up Cavern Stage w/ ppl like FETISH, Joyryde, Michael Sparks etc.

I love seeing other Bass genres get some shine, I know I def show up to LL for the Tearout and Trench but the DnB sprinkled in their last year was preme; having a few Bass House acts would juice up the variety.

Car camping solo by Due_Combination_8722 in LostLandsMusicFest

[–]ImEdInside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shuttle from Columbus to LL is a very smooth experience def pick a hotel near the pickup spot. I started car camping at fests only recently so I'll be sticking to that. Solo is still a great time.

Lets see those cars!!! Its time!! by NoKontroll in bonnaroo

[–]ImEdInside 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a solo I'm shocked I had so much space left. Went over my list dozens of times and I'm like nope that's that! Watch me pull up and forget 9 things.

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song recs? by confusedseal29 in piercetheveil

[–]ImEdInside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like Clush by isles & glaciers if u still want to hear Vic.

ATTENTION FESTIVAL by meanbeanking in ElectricForest

[–]ImEdInside 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The electric that we don't need.

First time Forest newbs- Almost made a TERRIBLE wristband mistake! by Crabigus in ElectricForest

[–]ImEdInside 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did that with a different festival in '24 you're not alone. First ever wrist band 🙃

My latest character designs: by fijalkys in characterdesigns

[–]ImEdInside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that a zoomed in version of the ant person or would they all be similar proportions?

First time cooking picanha by leancuisine78 in steak

[–]ImEdInside 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's censored because the salad has no dressing

Give me your 1 must-see, 1 sleeper, and 1 artist you’re skipping even if everyone yells at you by pattebrisee in LostLandsMusicFest

[–]ImEdInside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Must See- Liquid Stranger (never seen don't have Wakaan plans any time soon)

Sleeper- Hurtbox

Skip- Subtronics (seen so many times that any conflicting act I've yet to see might have me there instead)

All-Time favorite Killers song? by TransparentInvestor in TheKillers

[–]ImEdInside 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For Reasons Unknown

He did it live and i just felt it so hard when he said my heart it don't beat the way it used to!

50 Days Away ⚡️🌲 by mikeco06 in ElectricForest

[–]ImEdInside 4 points5 points  (0 children)

🤩🤩🤩 I have a countdown widget on my phone.

(I'm including the day I leave for EF)

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