I Hate Models
The French DJ and producer has concealed his identity from the start, opting for a simple, over-the-mouth-mask though his sound is anything but ordinary. I Hate Models shines when he’s at his heaviest, penetrating ears with an abrasive rush of industrial techno. Cuts like “Werewolf Disco Club” and “Forgotten Future” belong on just about every EDC pre-game playlist. Sunday, May 18, 9:30 p.m. at Circuit Grounds Stage
HorseGiirL
Now here’s a mystery DJ who’s fully embracing the bit. After galloping into our hearts with the exquisitely catchy “Material Hor$e” and “My Barn My Rules,” the Berlin-based Horsegiirl has emerged as an EDM force, reigning in the camp to produce pop-tinged pony bangers worthy of dancing to. Saturday, May 17, 1:45 a.m. at Bionic Jungle Stage
Malaa
Fans have been speculating about Malaa’s identity for years but here’s what we know: He’s a beatmaker with an affinity for ski masks and gritty basslines (See: “Notorious”). He and French mega-DJ Tchami have been collaborating on the project No Redemption and they’ll bid farewell to it after a special B2B at this year’s EDC, so don’t miss it. Saturday, May 17, 3:30 a.m. at Circuit Grounds Stage
Black Tiger Sex Machine
Montreal’s reigning trio of cool cats sport some of the sickest illuminated masks around—and have the music to match. BTSM’s sound claws its way out with a screeching, viral intensity, especially on sonic epics like “Mind Expanding” and “Protocol.” The trio’s live set takes that to another level with theatrical, brain-warping visuals. Sunday, May 18, 2:50 a.m. at Circuit Grounds Stage
Gesaffelstein
Gesaffelstein’s dark and distinctive influence can be heard on everything from Lady Gaga’s Mayhem to The Weeknd’s My Dear Melancholy. He’s a conductor of moods, and the same can be said onstage, where he’s been known to rock stunning, chromatic costumes and masks to create an eerie, almost inhuman, statue-like appearance. Saturday, May 17, 12:45 a.m. at Cosmic Meadow Stage–Amber Sampson
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