The Budweiser STORM Festival returns for a second year after successfully bringing the EDM mega-fest to Shanghai last year. It's going to be an even bigger affair with the festivities stretching out across Xuhui Binjiang to include three stages. The stacked lineup features everyone from mega-stars to up-and-coming talent. We take a look at some of the acts that are rising up whose mission is to get Shanghai dancing. For more information, read our feature on the festival.
Knife Party
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What started out as a side-project of drum’n’bass group Pendulum has become one of dance music’s hottest acts. Peddling a style they dub ‘seizure music’ that touches on everything from dubstep to electro-house, this Australian duo garnered over 7 million YouTube views for their debut single ‘Internet Friends’. They’ve collaborated with Swedish House Mafia, opened for Skrillex and their upcoming album Abandon Ship is expected to launch them into the stratosphere of dance music superstars.
// Oct 6, 8.30-9.45pm, Messier Stage.
Bottled in England
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This English duo of Danes have been tearing up shows around the world with their live drum'n'bass and dubstep. After impressing at massive showcases like the Rocksilde Festival, they're hard at work wrapping up their highly anticipated debut album.
// Oct 6, 4.30-5.30pm, Markarian Stage.
Hook N Sling
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The Sydney-born DJ first garnered attention, co-signs from Pete Tong and award nominations for his 2007 breakout 'The Bump.' It's been a steady climb to the top since for the house producer who linked up with Axwell this year on the chart-topping track 'Tokyo By Night.'
// Oct 5, 6.30-7.30pm, Markarian Stage.
Is Tropical
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The London trio is part of French fashion house Kitsune's hip record label, whose roster also includes Hot Chip, Phoenix and La Roux. The indietronic group has released a couple of acclaimed albums, while touring extensively around the world, including a recent jaunt to Mongolia which was captured by Vice's Noisey program and covered by The Guardian.
// Oct 5, 7.30-8.30pm, Markarian Stage.
Krewella
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The Chicago trio boasts an adventurous style that veers from electro house to hardstyle to techno. They've headlined major festivals across the world including Ultra Music Festival, while capturing the 2012 International Dance Music Award for Best Breakthrough Artist. They got the underground raging last year with their single 'Live for the Night' and are poised to live up to their massive promise that caused Billboard to exclaim last year, "Krewella is going to be huge!"
// Oct 5, 4.35-5.20pm, Messier Stage.
Shermanology
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The Dutch trio have separated themselves from the pack by incorporating soulful jazz influences to their massive sound. It's been a major success with top DJs like Afrojack and Avicci working with the group on tracks like 'Can't Stop Me' and 'Blessed.'
// Oct 5, 3.50-4.35pm, Messier Stage.
Slowolf
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The Danish DJ and producer has gotten tastemakers like Vice and The Guardian drooling with his futuristic take on hip-hop. After a series of hot remixes for artists like Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna and Rick Ross, Slowolf has been building up even more anticipation with his debut EPs Wolf Grey and Bounty. Wu Tang Clan's Raekwon is a fan and a frequent collaborator.
// Oct 5, 4.30-5.30pm, Markarian Stage.
// Budweiser STORM Festival, Oct 5-6, RMB390-490/day, RMB680/two-day pass (advanced). Xuhui Binjiang, tickets.
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