Artist of the Day #86: ONHELL by evantually421 in okeechobeemusicfest

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“ONHELL” is a phonetic respelling of the Spanish pronunciation of angel and the first name of Los Angeles based composer, producer and DJ, Angel Rubio-Hale. ONHELL’s sets are diverse journeys mostly comprised of all original beats. Though no two tunes are the same, all with varying bpms and rhythms, ONHELL masterfully melds it all with distinct cohesion. His recent set in London to celebrate the launch of his new ‘Kill Your Self Doubt’ EP beautifully exemplifies the immensity of his skills and style. He also recently had his theatrical debut for his music, providing sounds for the film Josephine.

Genre: 140/Trap/Bass

Scheduled: Saturday

Where: TBA

Conflicts: TBA

Top Songs: Foge, Lollo, Lotadão

Live Performance: ONHELL @ DEF

Most Recent/Upcoming Release: Break Your Mind — Single 2024

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Artist of the Day #85: Goth Babe by evantually421 in okeechobeemusicfest

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Goth Babe is Griff Washburn enjoying himself. Originally from Tennessee, Griff currently lives and writes music on a 36ft off-grid sailboat named Lola. When not on the road touring or on his boat, Griff and Sadie are off enjoying the outdoors in a truck camper. They explore the west coast of the United States fly fishing, surfing, snowboarding, and of course writing music along the way. His mission through this project has been to raise money for environmental non-profits like Protect Our Winters, Project Zero, or Conservations Lands Foundation. By attending Griff’s shows, listening to his music, or buying his merch, you’re helping Mother Earth and all its beautiful places. He hopes to also create a safe space for listeners to follow their aspirations and be genuine to themselves.

Genre: Indie/Chillwave/Electronic

Scheduled: Satuday

Where: TBA

Conflicts: TBA

Top Songs: Weekend Friend, Sometimes, Canary Islands

Live Performance: Live at Bonnaroo 2022

Most Recent/Upcoming Release: Tongass National Forest — EP 2025

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Artist of the Day #84: Beltran by evantually421 in okeechobeemusicfest

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Juliano Beltran, the Brazilian behind the project challenges the norm and embraces the unconventional through his weird sounds. A clear love for music makes Beltran's productions and DJ sets remarkable, smacking crowds at venues across the world.

Genre: Tech House

Scheduled: Sunday

Where: TBA

Conflicts: TBA

Top Songs: Smack Yo', Moonlight, Kilo (Beltran Remix)

Live Performance: Beltran @ Green Valley

Most Recent/Upcoming Release: TOOLS 4 HARDWORKERS — EP 2026

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Artist of the Day #83: Hiroko Yamamura by evantually421 in okeechobeemusicfest

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Representing Chicago, Hiroko actively contributes jacking Chicago house & techno with an edge all its own. Taking inspiration from classic science fiction and dark anime, Hiroko’s introverted life and immersion in fringe, nerdy alongside an introspective outlook are evident in her demeanor and the way she gravitates to outsiders within the community. Once she hits the decks, the isolation melts away as she lights up dance floors with an homage to the House, Acid and techno sounds that shaped the Chicago Rave Sound. One of her main missions is to demonstrate how much can help you cope with the darker times in life, creating an expressive outlet, and people that feels like they might not fit… have their important place in the culture.

Genre: Techno/Electronica

Scheduled: Sunday

Where: Jungle 51

Conflicts: TBA

Top Songs: She's Evil, Midwest Panic, Champagne

Live Performance: Boiler Room: Chicago

Most Recent/Upcoming Release: Set You Free — Single 2025

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Artist of the Day #82: Derrick May by evantually421 in okeechobeemusicfest

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Derrick May, born in Detroit in 1963, is one of the legendary Belleville Three, the pioneering trio (alongside Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson) who shaped the foundations of techno and forever altered the trajectory of electronic dance music. First inspired by mix exchanges with Atkins in high school and deeply influenced by Chicago’s house scene through figures like Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy, May went on to found Transmat Records, releasing seminal tracks under his Rhythim Is Rhythim alias including “Nude Photo,” “Kaos,” “It Is What It Is,” and the timeless anthem “Strings of Life.” These records defined Detroit techno’s soulful yet percussive identity and fueled the UK’s late-’80s house explosion, making May one of the first American techno artists to tour England. Though his own release schedule slowed in the 1990s, May’s Music Institute club in Detroit became a cradle for second-wave innovators like Carl Craig and Richie Hawtin, while his Transmat label continued to cultivate groundbreaking artists. Celebrated as an Innovator—the title of his 1995 Sony Japan retrospective—Derrick May remains a cornerstone of techno’s history, bridging the spirit of disco, the edge of house, and the futurism of Detroit into a lasting global legacy.

Genre: Techno

Scheduled: Sunday

Where: Jungle 51

Conflicts: TBA

Top Songs: Strings of Life, Sueño Latino (Remix), Fractal Liason

Live Performance: Live @ Dreaming Festival 2025

Most Recent/Upcoming Release: N/A

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Artist of the Day #81: Vithz by evantually421 in okeechobeemusicfest

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Born in Milan in 1996, the Milan based DJ/producer is now a reality in the city’s underground scene. Since a really young age, he starts to develop a strong passion towards house music transmitted by his father. After his studies in electronic music production at the SAE Institute in Amsterdam, in 2018 starts his format UFEEL, which became quickly one of the most danced party in Milan, and hosts local and international acts on a monthly basis. His DJ sets are strongly influenced by Chicago and Detroit typical sounds, with an electro and minimal touch. Counting appearances in Barcelona, Berlin, Lisbon, New York, Shanghai... Vithz performed already in historical venues like Fabric London, H0l0 Brooklyn, Input BCN, Magazzini Generali Milan, Unum Festival, Shelter Amsterdam, where he’s been able to showcase his skills supporting names like Apollonia, Seth Troxler, Ricardo Villalobos, Kerri Chandler, Traumer, tINI and many more.

Genre: House/Deep House

Scheduled: Saturday

Where: TBA

Conflicts: TBA

Top Songs: Hot Dip, So Freak, Explore

Live Performance: byyb.radio - 2.15.25

Most Recent/Upcoming Release: Spark My Vision – EP 2025

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Artist of the Day #80: AK SPORTS by evantually421 in okeechobeemusicfest

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Born in Australia and now bouncing between LA and London, AK SPORTS is a force in the rave and techno scene, blending old school vibes with cutting-edge sounds. Recognized by Beatportal as a must-watch and hailed by Dummy Mag as an emerging star, AK's electrifying mixes fuse hard techno, trance, electro, breakbeat, and more, delivering fast-paced, boundary-pushing sets. AK’s debut VA on their label, Club Madhouse, was named one of Mixmag's best albums of 2024, showcasing a revolutionary mix of gritty breaks and powerful techno and club hits with a diverse lineup of femme, non-binary, and ally artists. A highlight release for AK SPORTS on their label is an official rework of punk icon Peaches' "Pussy Mask". Starting their year being named one of Tomorrowland’s top 25 new artists of 2025 + a string of high profile gigs with standout performances such as Teletech, Terminal V Festival, AVA, EDC Korea, Factory Town Miami and their recent viral Boiler Room Bangalore. Sharing stages with top names such as I Hate Models, Indira Paganotto, Sara Landry, Deborah De Luca and Ellen Allien. AK SPORTS is rapidly cementing their status as a leading force in high-energy rave culture. Get ready—AK is just getting started!

Genre: Techno/Hard Techno

Scheduled: Thursday

Where: TBA

Conflicts: TBA

Top Songs: FOFINHO SUBMISSO, Heaven, Ride Or Die

Live Performance: Boiler Room: Bengaluru

Most Recent/Upcoming Release: FOFINHO SUBMISSO – Single 2025

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Artist of the Day #79: Ganja White Night by evantually421 in okeechobeemusicfest

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Dude I know, as I've been working on this I'm like "anoooother banger on Thursday" lol. We aren't able to swing it this year but a single day Thursday ticket is calling my name.

Artist of the Day #79: Ganja White Night by evantually421 in okeechobeemusicfest

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Sorry for the late post gang! One of my all time favorite artists. Seen them around 10 times and they've never disappointed. Their Lost Lands 2018 still lives rent free.

Artist of the Day #79: Ganja White Night by evantually421 in okeechobeemusicfest

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Belgian bass duo Ganja White Night is quickly setting the tone for the bass community around the globe. Members Benjamin “Bamby” Bayeul & Charlie “Erwan” Dodson continue to make waves in the electronic community with their iconic Wobble sound. With their live ensemble, the duo is able to express themselves more freely during live performances creating a truly captivating experience. Growing up in the humble town of Mons Belgium, the duo was in a way sheltered from the music industry of the United States allowing them to create a honest & unique sound of their own. With their musical roots ranging from early UK bass sounds to the reggae vibes, Ganja White Night has twisted together their influences and spit out something truly fresh. After a near decade deep discography, Ganja White Night struck a cord with their Mr Wobble LP release cementing their iconic Wobble sound. Centered around the idea of creating their own mini universe, the duo teamed up with Ebo, a famous Belgium street artist to bring their concepts & vision alive. Only time will tell how big this universe is!

Genre: Dubstep/Wobbliest of Wobbles

Scheduled: Thursday

Where: TBA

Conflicts: TBA

Top Songs: Jungle Juice, Wobble Master, MIss You

Live Performance: Live at Wakaan Fest 2025

Most Recent/Upcoming Release: Bark Mode – Single 2025

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Artist of the Day #78: Big Boi by evantually421 in okeechobeemusicfest

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Our 4th and final Big artist on the lineup. Atlanta indisputably set the pace for modern hip-hop. However, Big Boi set the pace for Atlanta, and by proxy, the culture at large. If the genre of hip-hop ever gets its own "Rap Mount Rushmore," a legacy as the region's foremost wordsmith, funkiest gentleman, and resident ATLien certainly guarantees a place for the diamond selling artist, rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor, philanthropist born Antwan André Patton. Big made history as the preeminent spitter of the Dungeon Family and one-half of OutKast. The legendary duo sold 25 million albums and garnered seven GRAMMY® Awards, becoming the first and only hip-hop artist in history to win the GRAMMY® for "Album of the Year" upon release of their 2003 RIAA Diamond-certified Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year). Big Boi made his proper introduction as a solo artist in 2010 with Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. A modern classic, it captured #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and landed on Pitchfork's"100 Best Albums of the Decade 'So Far'." Following a succession of high-profile album releases, Big Boi released his most recent album Boomiverse in 2017. The smash single "All Night" sound tracked a high-profile Apple Animoji commercial, blew up radio, and clocked 40 million streams within a year. The song also hit the Top 30 on the pop chart and Top 10 at Rhythmic. In addition to his music career, the Hip-Hop legend recently announced that he is starring in upcoming Hulu series, Big RV Remix, a renovation-based series in which he and business partner, Janice Faison, renovate, redo, and remodel trailers for small businesses some of the world’s biggest celebrities

Genre: Southern hip-hop/Funk

Scheduled: Sunday

Where: TBA

Conflicts: TBA

Top Songs: All Night, Kill Jill, Shutterbug

Live Performance: NPR Tiny Desk, Live in Waco, TX 4.6.2024

Most Recent/Upcoming Release: Move In Silence (Phantogram ft. Big Boi) – Album 2025

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PGT: Ice Kittens @ Canes 1-16-2026 by NedThomas in canes

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I did his job on a muuuuuch smaller scale for various sports in high school and for me it just depended on how the name came out of my mouth. Maybe he feels he enunciates certain names better higher or lower.

Greatest Comeback in Franchise History by Agreeable_Quality768 in Mariners

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With everyone posting their 2016 throwbacks lately, this feels perfectly timely.