Electric Zoo Non-Headliners You Should See This Year

Electric Zoo 2014 is almost here. This Labor Day Weekend Randall’s Island Park gets taken over by genre upon genre of dance music’s finest. This year’s lineup is shaping up to be a classic. You probably know the headliners and which of your favorite acts are playing where. If you find yourself unsure of where to go for a sick set before you kick out the epic or get taken over by centipedes, do yourself a favor and seek these acts out.

Toronto’s live electronic instrumentation trio Keys N Krates have been going since 2008. With co-signs from the likes of Diplo and Steve Aoki, the group has been on the big radars for some time. If you’re looking for some good trap, check these guys out Saturday at the Hilltop Arena.

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Speaking of Saturday at the Hilltop… Electronic, glitch-hop, nu-disco. All these could easily describe Corey Baker, aka Kill Paris. Instead, the best way to describe the OWSLA producer is simply “funky.” With a perfect combo of funk and bass, Kill Paris gets a crowd going like few can. Even when it’s toned down, he still gets at it like a hard track.

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Alvin Risk is an interesting blend, to say the least. At any moment, you could get a Nyan Cat inspired J-Pop spy thriller sounding track or a dirty dub track that blows your ears out. Then again, that’s only the surface to Alvin Risk. He’s varying. He’s eclectic. He’s mind blowing. Do the Alvin Risk and “Try It Out” by catching him Sunday on Main Stage West.

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If you aren’t aware of Henry Fong‘s big, blistering electro house- it’s time to get familiar. The dreadlocked heat-maker has been on a tear over the last year or so, earning him a spot on Sunday’s Main Stage West. If you’re looking for something that slaps while keeping it fresh, check out Henry Fong. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/155666074″ params=”color=00aabb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Fans of chilled electronic should check out Simon Green- aka Bonobo– if they haven’t already. Bonobo is never one to limit his genres and styles. When he steps onto the Riverside stage Friday fans may be getting the most varied set of the weekend. Check it out and the rest of Riverside’s stacked stage.

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Fans looking to get their prog whistle wet off of the Main Stage should head over to Hilltop on Sunday to hear Audien blow the roof off the place, like he is known to do. With killer remixes and fresh originals, Audien has established a name for himself as one of the best in big room. He’ll be sure to get you in the PLUR spirit before the headliners take the night.

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