u/scoop813

I dont get it

Day 1:

- Pawsa

- Parcels

- Underscores

Day 2:

Adam Port

Underworld

Yousuke Yakimatsu

Dean Turnley

Here's how I would build the album:

1. Intro

2. A Message to the Feds, Sincerely We the People

3. Just A Moment

4. Nazareth Savage

5. Remember the Times

6. Disciple

7. Thief's Theme

8. U.B.R.

9. Virgo

10. War

11. Street's Disciple

12. Rest of My Life

13. Bridging the Gap

What would you rate this album? Would it improve on the original?

give me my upvote

Because now it's not really a value product anymore. It was basically a 3 month rush where it was a deal and now it's just your typical Apple "moderately overpriced because you're paying for the fruit logo" product. At $700 you can get a pretty good Windows laptop with more features.

I bought a Windows laptop earlier this year with RTX 5050 GPU, backlit keyboard, 15.6" inch screen, 512GB SSD, and 16 GB RAM for $850 (on sale) at Best Buy. Way stronger with more features for just $150 more.

I know everything has gone up but the Neo just doesn't make sense anymore.

- If you like golden era big room this is one of the best lineups for you. I'm surprised they were able to get David Guetta, Hardwell, Alesso, Martin Garrix, AND Afrojack all on one lineup. That is A LOT of star power that rivals bigger fests like Ultra and EDCLV. Considering EDCO's smaller price, this is a very good value. People will pay hundreds just to see Guetta, for example. There are also several second tier names in this category on the lineup: Meduza, Steve Aoki, Alok, and Alan Walker. And lastly, a key up and comer in this category Aaron Hibell is here as well. Truly a stacked lineup for golden era big room - perhaps EDCO's best lineup ever in this category.

- For both house and bass, it seems EDCO decided to mix it up and hop on the new wave of artists for each genre after booking largely the same artists post-COVID.

- Lets start with bass. This is the first time since 2019 that neither Excision nor Subtronics are on the lineup. But honestly I think the bass scene especially needs to give the next wave a chance to breathe so I think is a good thing. Of the Trees sunset set on Circuit Grounds production will be glorious - this should be one of the most anticipated sets of the weekend even if you are not a bass head. Artists like Levity and Wooli get a chance to close or play late night sets and both will be huge sets. I bet at least one of them closes a night. Also, expect a lot of hype around Level Up and Alleycvt's sets. On the DNB side, Subsonic is the big name and A Little Sound is a hot up and comer to watch out for.

- EDCO is also hopping on the next wave for house. Disco Lines and Mau P from the previous wave are here, but the focus is clearly on the next wave. Prospa, Josh Baker, Franky Rizardo, Luke Dean b2b Max Dean, Rossi., and Brunello represent that next wave that is blowing up now. Prospa especially looks to be on a trajectory that by November they are going to be absolutely massive. This next wave is less tech-y than the previous one and more Ibiza-inspired funk and soul infused house.

- I saw a lot of chatter there was a shortage of hard techno this year but I think there is a decent amount: I Hate Models, Nico Moreno, and Klangkuenstler are three of the biggest names in hard techno right now. I would also keep an eye on SHDW who may be a lot bigger by the time November rolls around. Holy Priest is a hot up and comer as well which will be one of the busiest set of the weekend. IHM, Nico, and HP look like they will be on Circuit Grounds so techno is getting prominent slots.

- Another trio of sets I would like to highlight are Brutalismus 3000 b2b Boys Noize, Ki/Ki, and Marlon Hoffstadt. These are four of the biggest names in hard dance right now and their sets should go crazy at Neon Garden. Personally, Brutalismus 3000 b2b Boys Noize is my most anticipated set of the weekend. Boys Noize is one of the most talented artists in all of electronic music right now and B3K brings insane energy.

- Lastly, a handful of honorable mention sets that will either be very popular or are artists you should look out for: Kaskade, Interplanetary Criminal, MPH, Jkyl & Hyde, and Chris Lorenzo round things out.

Great lineup. 9/10.