The leaves are starting to change color, days are getting shorter, there’s a slight breeze nearly every day, and you all know what that means, Lost Lands is almost here. Lost Lands for those who don’t know is the largest dubstep festival of the year, put on by legendary producer and artists Exiscion, outside of Columbus at Legend Valley in Ohio. This year’s lineup looks to be the best one I’ve ever seen, in this blog will go through what sets are an absolute must to go to.
The main stage lineup is full of OGs and producers who are well known throughout the EDM world such as Barely Alive, Modstep, Virtual Riot, etc. But there’s one set/artist on here that stands out the most is Svdden Death presents Voyd. Svdden Death right now is by far my favorite producer in the game right now, everything from his music to his energy on stage is the stuff that legends are made out of. At this show, he is going into his alter ego Voyd, where he’ll be dropping some of the heaviest music at the festival that’ll get the crowd going. Svdden Death always puts on a great show, but when its a voyd set you to know the visuals on screen are about to be insane, and with the creative freedom to design his set at lost lands, it may be crazier than one he put on at the Caverns in Tennesse where he levitated mid-set. Another artist I’d highly recommend trying to get to the front of the barricade for would be Atliens, the Atlanta duo is regulars at this festival and always know how to put on a good show, with their wonky bass and experimental sound. Mauruads like Svdden Death is also a great heavy act to see, recently at webster hall gave NYC crowd the hype it deserves by stopping the show midset because the rail up front had been broken. This year were also getting a special appearance from the man, the myth, the legend, that is Shaquille O’Neal, who will be on the main stage this year; it’s not every day you get see Shaq throw it down, his music may not be the best but at least you get to say you saw Shaq. Some other big names I’d recommend going to see would be HE$H, Lucci, Subtronics, Minnesota, 12th PLanet, Slander, and Sullivan King.
There are also a lot of great up-and-coming artists this year as well who aren’t on the main stage. New Jersey’s finest Layz, is the one I’d recommend the most, she’s recently popped onto the scene into the mainstream from her releases on Excision’s Subsidia Records, and knows how to throw down a heavy set. Another act I’d highly recommend is Blurrd Vzn, the mixtape series they’ve released on Soundcloud, the Blurry Tapes 1-4, have been some of the best music I’ve listened to this year. The duo from San Diego is up next and is an act to look out for the next few years. Calcium and Bandelz, I have no idea why they’re not on the main stage but are also great acts to go and see, and you’ll be more likely to be in a great spot in the crowd as well.
And of course, I recommend going to see all three of Excision’s sets across this weekend, the man is a god. I’ve never gone to one of his shows and have ever been disappointed, and the man always goes his hardest at Lost Lands.
Big Wubbs 