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[highlight]Big Gigantic[/highlight]
Colorado-based duo Big Gigantic, made up of Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken, are one of the most impressive live acts out there and aren’t to be missed at Paradiso 2015. They’ve performed their sultry style of funky jazz at countless major festivals across the globe and, between Lalli’s sax skills and Salken’s work on the drums, there’s no telling where else their talents could take them. It’s about damn time they made their way to Paradiso, but we won’t complain now that it’s finally happening. One of our favorite acts at a venue that’s bound to inspire a performance unlike any we’ve seen, do not miss Big Gigantic at The Gorge this summer.
https://soundcloud.com/biggigantic/big-gigantic-winter-chill
[highlight]Classixx[/highlight]
Los Angeles-natives Classixx, made up of Michael David and Tyler Blake, were part of the massive wave of LA artists to burst onto the dance music scene in the late ’00s, releasing their first single in 2009. A smooth sampling of disco, funk, and house music, Classixx have successfully found their sound and forged their space their in the dance music scene. They haven’t been to the Northwest since 2013, the same year as the release of their latest studio album, Hanging Gardens. But they’re making up for lost time with another Northwest performance this summer, as they’ll also be at Bumbershoot 2015 in Seattle.
[highlight]Da Tweekaz[/highlight]
Hey, hardstyle fans. It’s not a lot, but it’s something! And that something follows in the same vein as other great hardstyle bookings from USC Events over the years. From Headhunterz to Psyko Punkz, we’ve been spoiled, and Da Tweekaz are another great addition to the group. They’ll be making their Northwest debut at Paradiso 2015, and we know the Northwest Hardstyle Family will warmly welcome them. Da Tweekaz are a Norwegian duo made up of Kenth Kvien and Marcus Nordli, and they’ve been bringing the harder styles since 2008. If you’re looking for hardstyle fix at Paradiso 2015, Da Tweekaz are it, and they’ll more than do the trick.
[highlight]Ghastly[/highlight]
Another Los Angeles-native making their way to Paradiso 2015, up-and-coming producer Ghastly is, again, an incredible get for USC Events. An artist who is only going up and continues to find himself gaining more and more opportunities, Ghastly is due to break out this year. His productions scream originality and his well-rounded approach is built for long term success. It’ll be his debut in the Northwest, and while we’d be excited for his debut regardless of the venue, we’re a little more pumped for it to come at The Gorge. An artist who you’ll be bragging about seeing a couple years from now, Ghastly is one of the future stars in dance music.
https://soundcloud.com/iamghastly/ghastly-trapystyle-tuesdays-mixify-1
[highlight]Manic Focus[/highlight]
Manic Focus is a Chicago-based artist who’s eclectic combination of talents and interests have created the perfect musical production machine. That machine is also known as John “JmaC” McCarten. He was classically trained on the piano at an early age, and his love of hip-hop and dance music have produced a bass-enthused moniker who’s specialty is energetic, melodic grooves. Manic Focus isn’t an artist you should sleep on, and his set is one you’ll be happy you attended.
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