This is not a drill: SOMETHING WICKED IS THIS WEEKEND.
Your costumes and outfits are ready. You've stared at the website's countdown more times than you'd like to admit. Maybe you have even created a playlist of music that you can't wait to hear (that you've been playing in the car all week). And of course, drinking plenty of water in preparation (hydration is key).
We have been waiting for Oct. 29th and 30th for weeks now, and it's hard to believe that it's finally here. The line up has been released, and if you are not experienced at navigating festivals, it might seem a little overwhelming.
Well, that's where I can help you! Here are 16 DJs that will amplify your Something Wicked 2016 experience:
16. Louis The Child
Stage: Mystic Meadows
Day: Saturday Oct. 29
Time: 6:10 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.
If you're looking for someone who is on the come up, or highly underrated, check out Louis the Child. Their latest song, "Fire," makes me believe that's exactly what they're going to be bringing to the stage on Sat.
15. Audien
Stage: Mystic Meadows
Day: Sunday Oct. 30
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
If you're looking for great, soft progressive house music, this is one of the guys you want to see at Something Wicked this year.
14. 3LAU
Stage: Shadowlands
Day: Saturday Oct. 29
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
3LAU mixes a little bit of everything, so you're sure to find something you can vibe to. He's a young DJ, who always brings ton of energy to the stage.
13. Nghtmre
Stage: Bass Crypt
Day: Sunday Oct. 30
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A lot of bass, and a lot of bangers. Nghtmre is a great festival DJ, and usually plays a lot of mainstream/well known music that everyone can rave to.
12. Seven Lions
Stage: Shadowlands
Day: Sunday Oct. 30
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
If you're looking for some feel-good music, stop by the Shadowlands stage on Sun. to see Seven Lions.
11. A-Trak
Stage: Mystic Meadows
Day: Saturday Oct. 29
Time: 9:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
A-trak is known for his scratching, and always puts on a great performance. And if you're looking for another artist who will play a lot of music you already know, he's it.
10. Slander
Day: Saturday Oct. 29
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
If trap music is your thing, Slander is probably one of the performances you want to see.
9. Slushii
Stage: Bass Crypt
Day: Saturday Oct. 29
Time: 7:20 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.
Slushii is another artist who is currently on the come up, and he has established quite a fan-base for himself. I highly suggest going to check out this trap DJ on Sat.
8. Borgeous
Stage: Shadowlands
Day: Sunday Oct. 30
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Big room house and progressive house are Borgeous' expertise. His light shows also never disappoint. 10/10 recommend to a friend.
7. Yellow Claw
Stage: Shadowlands
Day: Sunday Oct. 30
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
These three guys right here are one of the performances I'm, personally, the most stoked about seeing. You're destined to hear music that you probably didn't even know was from Yellow Claw. If they aren't already on your 'must see' list, I suggest adding them.
6. Excision
Stage: Bass Crypt
Day: Sunday Oct. 30
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
If you're looking for Dubstep, Excision is your guy.
5. Deorro
Stage: Shadowlands
Day: Saturday Oct. 29
Time: 9:15 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Deorro is sure to give you the 'real' or stereotypical festival experience — in a good way! Get ready to jump around, dance and scream. He won't disappoint.
4. Marshmello
Stage: Bass Crypt
Day: Saturday Oct. 29
Time: 10:45 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Marshmello is exploding right now, and one of the other artists I was the most excited about seeing at Something Wicked this year. A feel-good trap experience is waiting for you at Bass Crypt stage on Sat.
3. Carnage
Stage: Shadowlands
Day: Sunday Oct. 30
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
If you haven't seen this man perform yet...make sure that you do. He's arguably one of the best DJs on earth, and never fails to bring tons of energy to the stage.
2. Hardwell
Stage: Shadowlands
Day: Sunday Oct. 30
Time: 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
He was voted the best DJ on earth more than once, and it's for a reason. He's the house DJ to see this year.
1. DIPLO
Day: Saturday Oct. 29
Time: 10:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Is there really an explanation needed? Just go see him.
Are you ready, Houston?