5 NEW ARTISTS TO SEE AT NORTH COAST THIS YEAR

by emma zanger

North Coast Music Festival is on its way back to the Chicagoland area for its 14th year, and we’re so excited to see some of our favorites! Taking place August 30th through September 1st at Seatgeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL, the festival is set to have its largest year yet. Complete with an immense seven stages, hosting a broad lineup of artists, as well as an extensive collection of art installations, the festival’s attendees are in for a phenomenal experience.

The dazzling three-day festival includes powerhouse headliners such as Illenium, Above & Beyond, and Alan Walker. We’re excited to see popular artists like Seven Lions, Slander, Diesel, and Sullivan King, but let’s take a look at some of the newer artists on the NCMF scene. Make sure to take a break from the heat this Labor Day weekend to go see their sets!

TOMBZ

Bringing a bit of dark house to the festival scene, this Milwaukee artist is one we don’t want to miss. Known for an immersive mood that creates entire experiences for their listeners, Tombz is set to play day two of the festival. Be sure to head over to the Club Coast stage to hear their latest single “That’s What’s Up.”

PATRICK COLES

This Florida artist, who’s been releasing quite a handful of singles in 2024, brings a fresh and fast paced sound. Patrick Coles has an uplifting and euphoric sound, perfectly matched to the exhilarating festival experience. 2024 singles “Hypnotize,” “Falling 4 U,” and “Break A Sweat” are ones we can’t wait to add to our festival memories list! See you at the silent disco.

MAX WAGNER

New to North Coast but definitely not to Chicago, local house artist Max Wagner is set to bring a punchy, fast, and uplifted summertime vibe into the festival this year. Grab some friends and catch Max at the Shipyard on day two. His enthusiastic and popular presence around the Chicago scene is sure to bring your Labor Day weekend to the next level.

CAPOZZI

The Shipyard stage is due for an amazing performance by electronic artist Capozzi. Known for her collaboration with artists like Tchami, this girl is no stranger to the electronic scene. Her rounded dark electro mix between techno and spacey samples, sets up her own sound. Be sure to catch her on day two.

RAVENSCOON

Electronic force of nature Paul Conversano is set to play the Vega stage at North Coast this year, and there are several hits of his we can’t wait to catch. Having a reputation for combining many different genres (dubstep, trance, rap, DnB, etc.) in a seamless blend that reaches vast audiences, North Coast is blessed to have the sounds of Ravenscoon on day two. Ravenscoon sets are known for being enticingly experimental, and we can’t wait to experience it with you.

Tickets are selling fast, so make sure to grab your tickets to this incredible festival now. See you there!

 

NORTH COAST RETURNS 2024

by emma zanger

Returning to the Chicagoland area August 30th - September 1st, North Coast 2024 is set to bring one of the most heavily stacked lineups it’s seen yet. Just thirty minutes outside of Chicago, North Coast takes place at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.

Back for its 14th year, the festival boasts a massive lineup across a wide variety of artists, as well as a widespread collection of diverse art installations that will heighten your festival experience. We are most excited to see Seven Lions, ARMNHMR, Two Friends, and Illenium as they take over The Stadium stage this year.

Tickets to this sensational festival are now on sale, at northcoastfestival.com. See you there!

 

NORTH COAST RETURNS FOR ITS 13TH YEAR

by emma zanger

Returning to the Chicagoland area for its 13th year, North Coast 2023 is set to bring a one of a kind experience to its 90,000 attendees. Just thirty minutes outside of Chicago, North Coast takes place at the SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois over Labor Day weekend, September 1st - 3rd and we can’t wait to be there!

One of Chicago’s top festivals, North Coast has six stages that host an array of over 100 electronic, dance, dubstep and house music artists, including this year’s popular headliners Marshmello, Zeds Dead, and Flume. However, music isn’t the only thing this unique festival has to offer. The festival also boasts an expanded collection of immersive art installations that will interact with all your senses.

Passes to North Coast 2023 are now on sale, but going very fast! You can purchase tickets to this incredible event at northcoastfestival.com. Set times have also been recently released, so you can be sure to see all of your favorite artists and maybe even some new ones! Check out set times for each stage at the festival below:

 

10 ARTISTS TO SEE AT NORTH COAST THIS YEAR

by emma zanger

Returning to the Chicagoland area for its 13th year with some of the biggest names in EDM, North Coast 2023 is sure to shake up the midwest. With six stages hosting a wide array of talented artists, as well as an expanded collection of art installations, the festival’s 90,000 attendees are sure to have a unique experience.

The thrilling three day festival takes place September 1 - 3 at Seatgeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Popular headliners include powerhouses such as Marshmello, Zeds Dead, and Flume, but here are some of the other exciting artists to catch Labor Day weekend:

ALESSO

Best known for his 2015 album Forever with collaborators Tove Lo and Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic), Alesso is set to play day one of the festival. Be sure to head over to the Stadium stage to hear his latest single “Without You” on day one.

ALISON WONDERLAND

With an electrifying new EP released in spring, Alison Wonderland is set to bring some notably fresh energy to the day three crowd of North Coast. Previously topping the Billboard Dance/Electronic charts, and dominating other festivals like EDC and Coachella, this impressive artist is one we can’t wait to see.

LIQUID STRANGER

Described as the embodiment of transnational dubstep, Liquid Stranger is well-known for mixing many different genres within the EDM and dubstep world, to create his one of a kind sound. Liquid Stranger is set to headline day one on the Vega stage this year, offering an almost out of this world experience we are ready to be a part of.

NGHTMRE

With an extensive library of self-produced hits and gripping remixes, NGHTMRE is definitely a day three, Vega stage headliner to see. Continuing to impress on stages across the globe, this unique performer draws the electro/house lover into a breathtaking spectacle. We’re most excited to hear brand new single “One Chance” alongside the punchy collection of hits from the 2022 album DRMVRSE.

CHRIS LAKE

Dance focused force of nature, Chris Lake, is set to headline the Canopy stage at North Coast this year, and there are several hits of his we can’t wait to catch. Having collaborated with massive artists like Steve Aoki, deadmau5, and other acts on this year’s lineup, his set is sure to bring some heat to the North Coast crowd.

BLACK TIGER SEX MACHINE

Set to appear in their signature LED tiger helmets, this day two artist is sure to bring a sense of illumination through their sharp and edgy performance. Characterized as a darker form of electronic music, North Coast is sure to experience something new and out of the ordinary at their show.

DABIN

Well known for his marvelous collaborations with artists like Illenium, SLANDER and Seven Lions, Dabin definitely comes to North Coast with a wonderfully emotional library of tracks. We’re most excited to hear tracks like “Hollow,” “Hearts on Fire,” and recently released single, “Worlds Away.”

ZOMBOY

Having last released in 2022, we’re excited to see what new music Zomboy has for us at North Coast this year. Zomboy packs a punch with an incredible show full of lasers and high energy dubstep, and we can’t wait to be there.

EVAN GIIA

Brooklyn based vocalist, Evan Giia, is a day three talent we aren’t going to miss. Her training as an opera singer offers a distinctive contrast with her electro pop beats, definitely setting her apart from the crowd. We can’t wait to hear her latest single, “Limit.”

SURF MESA

Most recognized for his viral 2019 single “ily (i love you baby)” featuring Emilee, Surf Mesa brings a lighter and dreamy set to North Coast this year. His individuality within the electronic/dance genre is a fresh sound the attendees at the festival are sure to love. Make sure to catch his newest single “Manzanita” at the Vega stage on day two.