Seeing your favorite DJ is an exhilarating experience that you will remember for a lifetime. To make sure you don’t miss out on some of the top performers, we’ve put together a list of the 5 EDM artists you need to catch on tour before 2014 ends.
1. Calvin Harris
It’s no surprise that Calvin Harris was ranked the highest paid DJ in 2013 at $46 million. His shows have a way of mesmerizing the crowd with his positive energy flow and show of colorful lasers. He has recently debuted his single “Blame” with John Newman, and his forthcoming album Motion is due Nov. 4. You can check out his upcoming tour dates on his website.
2. Skrillex
With a total of six Grammy Awards, Skrillex is a prolific performer. He recently finished his Mothership Tour, with the last stop in Denver, CO at Red Rocks Amphitheater. The tour turned out to be a huge success all around, especially with its live streaming feature. Skrillex’s head banging beats will keep you wanting to rage even after the show is over, so be sure to catch him at one of his next shows.
3. Excision
As a dubstep producer and DJ, Excision’s sets are unforgettable, especially if he is accompanied by Downlink and KJ Sawja as Destroid, the full-on live bass music band. Either way, you’re experiencing some hardstyle dubstep, courtesy of Excision. He’ll be hitting up the Safe in Sound Festival circuit, so see if Excision or Destroid is coming to a city near you.
4. Caked Up
Caked Up is a duo who is fairly new to the EDM world, but they have been blowing up across the nation. Oscar Wylde and Vegas Banger are known for electro house, but together have remixed the famous Chainsmokers single, “Selfie,” and other songs by artists such as Miley Cyrus and Iggy Azalea. You can view their tour dates here.
5. Hardwell
Dubbed the #1 DJ by DJ’s Mag’s annual Top 100 DJ poll, Hardwell is notoriously famous for his work. He recently claimed the title of Best Electro House DJ in the Ibiza and has left memories for fans all over the world. The Dutch musician is a must-see and will always guarantee a good time. Scope out his tour dates because it’ll be an experience worth the time and money.
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