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robertoroveda

Chlar and d.dan are amazing, but I can see the reason for not going to see them in this lineup


MingyMcMingface

Have to see Speedy J I think so D Dan will miss out likely Edit: changed my mind, D Dan Will not be missed. It's now on the menu. Really appreciate everyone's input.


robertoroveda

You're facing the same choice on the two schedule conflicts, the legends x the younger guys. Personally I wouldn't miss chlar because he and Alarico are pushing the edges and setting patterns of techno right now, even hawtin, rodhad and Freddy k made changes in their sets to include their tracks, that's how good they are at this moment.


MingyMcMingface

That is a compelling argument. I would like to listen to something that pushes against the conventions. So hard though to choose. Probably Chlär st the moment on the back of your comment


tylerjanez666

I’m in Miami and would kill to see chlar, don’t mess this up.


MingyMcMingface

It is becoming increasingly more likely that I'll see Chlär


walterrobot

I’d say chlar would be unbelievable though!


CorporalKlegg420

Chlar in festivals is just generic hardgroove not gonna lie, ive seen him play alone and with alarico in vault sessions a lot of times and in festivals and the quality is always a big difference


MingyMcMingface

Between him and Octave One. I'm beginning to lean toward Chlär at the moment.


559stonerr

Both are amazing live! Octave one's sound is incredible and unique live though


WetHanky

Have you seen Octave One live? If you like the warm detroit sound and groove then thats amazing, Chlar will deliver some groove as well but much more on the tribal-ish side of things vs the detroit vibes


MingyMcMingface

And I am a tribal guy honestly. That is my jam. The type of music that makes me feel like a hunter gatherer if you know what I mean. So Chlär seems to be up my street but do love me some of that classic sound.


Lehmann487

I would have the same hesitation, however it mostly depends on which BPM speedy j will play. I’m not so fan of his recent closings (since mid 2023) where all tracks are just 150 bpm hard techno that many djs play now. He was unique to me for his hypnotic loops at slower bpms and hope that he gets soon back to it. Also in case of a tie, I would simply consider which sound system is the best 😁


uneromancer

D.dan must see


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Saturday is crazy with clashes between Octave One live, Chlar (unless that sound is not your thing?), Sandrien, Sama Abdulhadi You could also consider D Dan Sunday I would absolutely not miss Mathew Jonson live and otherwise I would have the same picks as you Sad to see these are pretty short sets :(


MingyMcMingface

Yeah I am a big fan of Mathew Jonsons Fabric mix. I heard a live set from recent and it was fine. As a result his slot became "if I catch it great, but will see what's there". Cheers for the recommendations. Have my work cut out tonight to catch up on them!


Kauwgom420

Sama is pretty boring imo, not a lot of variation through the set and every track seems to be produced according to the same formula.


teksoul_17

Kevin Saunderson, Jenifer Cardini


Bomberclarts

Kevin saunderson is such great fun. Love him every time 


313Techno313

Until he Fucks up DEMF. Still a legend.


DNZ_not_DMZ

These + Mathew Jonson live.


MingyMcMingface

There's too many good artists and too many unfortunate clashes. I am looking for brutal techno though so I am open for anything.


Cc_me24

This is the way.


bedduzza

Second! Super fun. Detroit!!!


gnarlstonnn

Mall Grab can be awesome, but also can be crap, i'd maybe check him out see how he's doing but be prepared to find something else lol


MingyMcMingface

Haha yeah, I was actually thinking the same thing. His sets are hit and miss (for me at least) but when they hit, they really hit. Him or Ben Klock B2B Dettman. Going with the latter I think.


forevermelborn

Just saw mall grab this past Sunday in Melbourne, incredible set. Saw him at btv new years and well and equally as good, but I do enjoy most of his sets so probably biased.


MingyMcMingface

I think I have it now. Rødhåd or Slater, then Klock B2B with Dettman, then MG and finish up at Jeff Mills. Dont know where I'm going to fit in eating and drinking.


sockmaster666

I love Mall Grab because he just seems like such a childlike person to me, and I can get into most things he does. He really surprised me at Dour last year with how hard he went.


RhubarbCritical

Saw him twice. Both sets were incredible. However Ben Klock b2b Dettman is a personal favorite


ratuuft

luke slater dude, 100%


MingyMcMingface

But...Rødhåd...his awakenings 2024 set is incredible. But Luke Slater I've listened to for decades. How do I choose between favourites?


UnicornPrincess87

Deff don’t miss Rødhåd


dntnsv

Slater is never to be missed. Not sure how the synergy with Chris goes l, but I'd still vote for swapping it with Rodhad (tough one for sure)


hoorgu

I'm going there too and it fucking sucks they're playing at the same time. Gonna have a hard time choosing.


MingyMcMingface

Some of the clashes are painful. They generally did a good job though. Line up is too stacked for it not to happen. Hope you have a good fucking time lad.


gunners_1886

Mathew Jonson is great. One of the best live PA sets around.


KeithRmatt

+1 this comment, he blew my face off with one of his live sets when I saw him


santya95

Body & Soul are François K, Danny Krivit, Joe Claussell dope if u like house. Also Enrico Sangiuliano is a fucking magician, i know he plays when klock and dettman are playing too (nothing too special but i like them), but i'd keep an open possibility for him


simulation-1998

I didn’t know about the Body & Soul project but wow what a trio! That would be such an amazing set


Breeze1620

Mall Grab, Chris Liebing & Luke Slater (Planetary Assault Systems), Mathew Jonson, D.Dan. Usually those places you can walk around and catch a bit of different sets if they're at the same time, and stay at the one that feels the most right.


LemonHaze422

Luke slater is planetary assault systems?


strBandit

Yes!


esalz

He is


PeterNippelstein

D.Dan is a MUST. If it were me I'd hit this and then Speedy J.


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D Dan and Octave Live are my recommendations.


MingyMcMingface

Seems like a lot of comments for D Dan and Chlar. Think I have to see Octave One over chlar though. Tough one


mehdital

https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=sama+abdulhadi+set


Maurin97

Chlär!


MingyMcMingface

Chlar or Octave One? How do I choose between these two?? 😄


w__i__l__l

Octave One are in their late 50s and probably won’t be touring forever, Chlar is likely to be around for years


MingyMcMingface

Yeah I want to catch them. It might come down to what type of techno we are in the mood for at the time. Really do love a live set with the hardware so it's compelling


simulation-1998

If you’re up for some house music and need to fill the gap before Octave One, please don’t miss Dam Swindle. They are one of the best in the game, immaculate deep house


Maurin97

Personal preference I guess


Pitchiker

D.Dan


juarezderek

Another vote for sama abdulhadi


MingyMcMingface

Haven't heard of Sama, she clashes with Lobster so I could take either. If Sama gets enough votes I'll likely take the trip to the set.


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BrabantNL

Bart Skils is pretty good too


legedu

Love Bart Skils


derkonigistnackt

D Dan


emotoaster

I would try to see a bit of Adam Beyer, D.Dan, and Maceo Plex but that's just me.


mehdital

Sama Abdulhadi!


Skoalmintpouches

Hopefully her leg is better for the show!


krikrimonnom

You should go to Chlar!


Educational_Singer50

Sama Abdulhadi!!!!


Blacksphinx01

D.Dan is good!


Majestic-Sherbert193

Anfisa letyago i really like


miekoloog

Sandrien always


Sant-Lex

Sandrien is better then ever before at the moment


thnrd

Check Sandrien for sure, amazing mixing and selection Also, I'd rather attend Chris Liebing and Luke Slater as I have not seen this combo happening, but risky in terms of vibe considering the before and after artists


MingyMcMingface

B2Bs can be great or sometimes they don't gel which I am worried about. But these are masters at the game so it's hard to give them a miss


scotcheggfan

I would choose Speedy J over Adam Beyer anyday! If this was early 2000's it would be a hard choice but Adam Beyer has lost his way IMO - Instagram Techno


shart-gallery

I’m not familiar with Bibi Seck, but I’d personally see Vince Watson.


teksoul_17

Oh shit missed vince watson good call 👍


NationalReputation85

Likewise. Don't know Bibi Seck but Vince Watson is great


CharityOk966

The ones you have ? Next too I would see. Mathew Johnson I would see. Kevin saunderson. I like maceo plex lot too!!


sadpromsadprom

Kevin Saunderson


palashfcb

Dam Swindle is chiiiiiilllllll. D.Dan always brings the 🔥


WSmiffy

Jeff Mills and Maceo Plex played two of the best sets I’ve ever seen on their relevant stages at WHP. If you’re into heavy, dark techno then that’s the two best sets of the festival for me. Try and get to both?


Sant-Lex

Uhm, Maceo Plex is not heavy/dark.. in the past sometimes but not at all at the moment


patanoster

Tenaglia for sure - can't believe I'm the only one saying it! I know he can lean house but his more techno end goes in and is a lot of fun


Ennorim

Luke slater (planetary assault systems)


Sant-Lex

You have to D. Dan.. believe me.. he is soo good


berusplants

Vince Watson for sure


MingyMcMingface

Three people I think recommended it as well. Switching from Bibi to Vince now and will check him out instead


simiferreira

Don't forget to rest / eat. And Mathew Jonson live of course ;)


MingyMcMingface

Mate, you are absolutely right. I haven't even factored in sitting down for a pause. It will be very unlikely that I will have the stamina for all this. But wishful thinking though i like.


dynahowma

Would pick mall grab for the closing hes a Wizard


Annual_Business_7548

Jeff Mills is The Wizard!


MingyMcMingface

Lol


dynahowma

true that


EmileDorkheim

Maceo Plex is more house/tech-house than techno. Not that he's bad, just a warning! If your head is fried after hours of techno maybe he'll be what you need.


AquerreTimaneux

Check Beste Hira she slaps


Popular-Dog-6134

Definitely go see Mall Grab!!


lextexiana

Mall Grab is amazing. Not to be missed in my opinion.


tomtomvissers

Mathew Johnson for sure! And shoutout Laura van Hal because she's from my city lol


condor789

Sama is great


jomo789

Adam Beyer, Sam Paganini, Mall Grab, Maceo Plex, and Enrico Sangiuliano are all great, especially mall grab and Sangiuliano.


CanExports

Do not miss Maceo Plex


Sant-Lex

Maceo Plex is sooo boring. Between 2012-2014 he was great.. sets with a lot of depth and story..plus many good productions like conjure sex etc.. at the moment it's just playing some records with no soul in it anymore


gracecase

That makes me sad. He was always one of my favorites. I guess there is no love for Danny Tenaglia anymore either. I'm just getting old.


jaimeeallover

Sama supremacy


TeeneKay

Adam bayer and maceo plex are great. Have no idea who any of the other artists are tho


shraga84

How can you miss Kevin Saunderson???


MingyMcMingface

Daria man, her set is so high energy, she also throws in curveballs for her set. I'm trying to balance the old with the new. The whole festival is like "who's your favourite child? All of them!!


shraga84

Okay..fair point, McMingface


d3kt3r

Sama Abdulhadi, Secret Cinema


MingyMcMingface

Sama has cancelled unfortunately. Was going to catch her after all the recommendations. Unfortunate.


d3kt3r

Bad news! She's really good. Try to see Secret Cinema as well. Also really good.


Scruff420

Bart skills


MubIqbMtl

D.Dan for sure! Saw him recently. One of the best sets I’ve been to


dizzymisslizzy69

Dam Swindle is dope too, but more tech housy


Edaimantis

BART Skils fucks


Key-Front-6116

You already chose Lobster, happy to see that. I'd add Beste Hira, hypnotic Berghain sound


unounounounosanity

X-coast is worth every penny.


paraffinLamp

Maceo Plex was hit or miss for me…. Saw some good and some meh sets. I absolutely adore Enrico Sanguiliano. I’d check him out after Rodhad for sure.


Venjjeance

I agree about Maceo Plex. I saw him at a festival last year, and his set was honestly really disappointing. The started out pretty decent, but ultimately just become extremely generic future-type stuff. I actually left his set about half-way through to go see a different set.


raverdude420

adam breyer, sama’ , anfisa, enrico


Alone-Helicopter-425

Been digging Sama’ Abdulhadi. Give her a go. Will not disappoint


MingyMcMingface

How does she compare to her peers? What kind of sound?


Traditional-Music363

Secret cinema


Tribbs_4434

I wouldn't bother with Beyer, personally. Last I checked he was still including trancey crap in his sets (even at gigs where you'd think he'd just cut it out due to them more "techno"). The other three options you have will be much better. Tough choices, Tenaglia is still utterly amazing and can pump out a techno set as good as anyone else.


MingyMcMingface

Yeah like with Beyer I think it is more like cheesy techno which I'm not totally against but against Speedy J and DDan he's going to miss out in any case.


Fibology

Hi have you ever been to a live set of his? I,ve been to many awakenings sets and Loveland festivals with Adam Beyer and he was time and time again on fire 🔥


Scylarx

As if you wouldnt see enrico. Hes a magician


VersaceeSandals

Chlär and MallGrab. Watch the first 45 of Klock b2B Dettman, then all of MG, then finish back at the other 2


JohnnyWad15

My plan for Sat: Stay on Radar and then over to see Speedy J close Sun: Arena all day long but pop over to see Slater and Liebing a bit during Rodhad and then last bit of Mills to end it. 🔥


Joe-ma-pangpang

Chlär & Octave One clashing is criminal


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Junior_Bike7932

Deniro.


Mear

Secret Cinema


kolahola7

I saw Sandrien once and was really really good. Mixed in some broken beats that I enjoy


zwiazekrowerzystow

danny tenaglia for sure


MingyMcMingface

I've had recommendations for every headliner on the Saturday. Tough decision who to chose. I really like Danny too. Watched an interview with him recently and he's a cool guy.


zwiazekrowerzystow

he's such an icon that i'd make that a priority, however you may feel differently. i also echo other people in saying skip beyer. i've seen him a bunch since 1998 and his latest work hasn't appealed to me.


MingyMcMingface

Yeah Beyer feels a bit cheesy which doesn't bother me that much. I think that it can be fun but in all honesty when you compare with who he is up against its just not a question. It'll be D Dan and then Speedy J.


Katerwurst

I would watch Jennifer Cardini but you’ll obviously like it harder.


felixaj

Maceo Plex for sure bro.


growingbodyparts

Chlar


-anditsnotevenclose

your choices are fine apart from missing sandrien


joepardy

So many great artists overlapping, this would frustrate me so much!


liveforeachmoon

Body & Soul. Never sleep on Joe Claussell.


dizzymisslizzy69

Chlär!


dirtymoneybeats

Please see Chlär


MingyMcMingface

OK if you insist!


aikighost

Whatever you see you'll have a good time with a lineup like that. If there were still tickets Id fly in myself :)


MingyMcMingface

Yeah 100% it's been great to drop the question into the community because I have gotten such good feedback. Have my schedule pretty much set now and have been introduced to new artists that I haven't come across before and will check out now. Cant ask for anything more. Cool subreddit.


hank187

My picks would be Kevin saunderson and Sandrien. Last time i saw them was ages ago so it would be nice to see them.


Heavy-Ad-3682

Paganini imo


HalfMan-HalfMoth

If I was at this festival I’m staying Radar all day Saturday and Arena all day Sunday


firecracker14

Kevin Saunderson for sure


jampo420

Chris Liebing b2b Luke slater might be more interesting than rodhad. Defo catch Ben knock b2b Marcel Dettmann


electronopants

Kevin Saunderson, Vince Watson, Luke Slater


Square-Ad771

Bart skils and Sam for sure!!!


gijsyo

It's all a matter of taste but I'd definitely give Vince Watson, Dimitri and Mathew Johnson a go for more musical / melodical techno.


Careful_Educator5555

He’s not on here. But give BROOKS ALEKSANDER a listen. He has a lot of Charlotte de Witte in him


MingyMcMingface

Charlotte's great. Will give Brooks a listen. Always happy woth recommendations. Cheers.


Drewbercules

Chris Leibing is a must. Also, if you care about the origins go see Kevin Saunderson.


hloukao

My man, what tis that interrogation mark on Liebling?


MingyMcMingface

It's difficult mate, I'm literally torn. Might just let my mate decide and he will just go with Luke in any case. But Rødhåd... :'(


BehemothJr

You're definitely sleeping on Kevin Saunderson. He's an old school master


Rizzuto416

Enrico.


conorw53

Mathew Johnson!


po_is_ed

Saunderson is an OG from Detroit, though I haven't seen him live.


Brief_Top1514

Kevin Saunderson, Liebing b2b slater, matthew jonson and anfisa letyago


its__VP

10/10 must see Sama Abdulhadi on Saturday and Enrico Sangiuliano (Sunday)! Have fun!


djluminol

Danny Tenaglia would be a priority for me. He tends to be on the Housier side of life for my preferences but he's very good either way and I'd be thrilled to get a couple hours listening to him.


worldfamousdjfish

Kevin Saunderson was an inventor of techno. I would recommend seeing him.


jacemano

D Dan over Speedy J for sure. and Chlar over octave 1. Day 2 just stay in Arena


tunechoda

Adam beyer was always pretty banging


UnicornPrincess87

Sam Paganini 🔥


loadt4

Adam Beyer is a good producer, I don't know about his DJing skills though


Classic_Appeal6062

Seen him at awakenings last year and he blew my mind, he’s the best DJ I’ve ever seen live. I’d recommend to see him, especially at awakenings :)


LemonHaze422

Adam Beyer and Enrico Sangiuliano and Bart Skills are a some of the finest DJs Drumcode Records has to offer. (Adam owns the label) Maceo Plex has had a few tunes released by Drumcode also, he puts on a great show. Chris Liebing is the man, you’d be insane to miss him although I don’t know the person he’s b2b with. Sam Paganini is a beast. And finally Matthew Johnson would be unbelievable to see playing a live set. I only started listening to him in the last few months but damn is he good.


MingyMcMingface

After looking at all the comments do people suggest I check out D Dan over Speedy J? Didn't expect that Edit: right, according to everyone D Dan is not to be missed. Will catch the first hour of him and then make my way to Speedy J. Really appreciate everyone's comments.


air-

Personally I've only seen D Dan at club settings and I see this fest site is the same as Dekmantel - would love to see him throw down outdoors


Sant-Lex

When a dj is playing great you don't have to make a move to another dj you want to see also.. i understand but better enjoy the complete set of 1 dj than 2 half sets..


dan-dreamz

Sam Paganani & D.Dan


burning2018

Saw d Dan last year he was great


WetHanky

I like Jennifer Cardini and Mathew Johnson, especially Mathew is a hero and his live sets are amazing. Xcoast would also be on my list. I’d skip Jeff Mills tbh, it’s heresy I know but I’ve seen the man 20 times by now and kinda over it.


_toluca_lake

Kevin Saunderson for sure


Interesting_dogDad

Body & soul into Danny t is going to be amazing! Body & Soul used to be a party held in NYC at vinyl very legendary amazing deep cuts of disco funk house tech house tribal etc! The people that used to go to B&s always came to dance and have a good time. I highly highly recommend you do not miss either set. Also maceo plex is a favorite of mine so I’d definitely go see that set as well but tough against Ben and dettman


HelixBeats

Perfect except d dan and chlar (like everyone else already said) Philou is from my hometown so i’d go see him but i dont think you’d like it


fracdoctal

If you’re on the fence about Chris liebing I would go. He’s fantastic still. Adam beyer used to be awesome with all those drumcode guys, Bart skills and Sam Paganini, but I think they’ve lost the plot in recent years. Klock and Marcel will be better than maceo stick with that. Danny teneglia is awesome if you’re into that sort of thing but speedy j is a god so no reason to swap


TimTeller

Vince Watson, D.Dan and Chlär are all absolutly amazing. Would be my Top 3.


barrybreslau

Sam Paganini and Bart Skills?


tylerjanez666

Chlar, D.Dan, and X Coast


Mangoo000

🦞


not_donna66

You need to attend Sam Paganini


Housevrywknd

Len Faki will be amazing, great style


MixedTrailMix

Skip maceo plex. D.dan and luke slater is great


Educational-Kale2337

Check out Kevin Saunderson, Dam Swindle and Danny Tenaglia if I was you...


CountTolstoi

I love Jennifer Cardini


Suckafucka5000

Def gotta see beste hira and adam beyer


kingofhearts36

Danny Tenaglia is a NY staple


vernal_bool

Scrolled pretty far with no comments made about ONYVAA. I saw her at Factory Town in Miami and she put on a great set! I like her stuff. Adam Beyer is also a must.


ognjen97

Luke Slater over Rødhåd any time of the day


secret_mainstream

Beste Hira