Audiotistic is back and better than ever! After a six year hiatus, Insomniac brought Audiotistic back to Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheater on July 15, and the hyped up revival did not disappoint.
The amphitheater housed two stages, the massive Frequency 1.1 and the smaller Frequency 2.2. Despite their differences in size, both stages boasted great music and talent, and by the peak of the night, both were packed.
Frequency 1.1 had Chevvy Chase, who kicked it all off, pumping the crowd up in time for French producer Habstrakt and Ghastly. By this time, the sun start to set and night crept in, bringing in more people just in time for NGHTMRE and Slander, who surprised with a first-ever, killer 2-hour B2B performance. Just their set alone would have made Audiotistic completely worth it, but wait— there’s more! Lil Uzi Vert also made an appearance, taking Playboi Carti with him. Their hip-hop performance gave a welcomed variety to the night, and of course, he played “Tour Life XO,” and had the entire crowd sing along. Flosstradamus followed, and finally, Marshmello closed out the night, putting on a solid signature performance to the pleasure of his many fans, who were easily identified through what were at least 50 iconic Marshmello helmets.
On the other side of the amphitheater, Frequency 2.2 kicked off with Young Nudy, and artists Angelz, Dombresky, Point Point, and JOYRYDE all graced the stage to an enthusiastic crowd. The performance that really stood out though was that of Keys N Krates, who absolutely smashed it. They also gave lucky fans a sneak peek of their new song “I Like to Play,” which is definitely a track to look out for!
Despite a six year break, Insomniac did not skip a beat with Audiotistic. The logistics were down pat— with an Uber/Lyft station, transportation and parking was a breeze, and volunteers made sure water was readily accessible, especially during the hot afternoon. The festival definitely lived up to the hype, and Audiotistic demonstrated yet again that they are the perfect, must-go festival for any Bay Area music lover. So whether you like to put it all out on the high-energy dance floor or you just want to chill on the lawn and listen to the music, don’t worry, because Audiotistic’s got you covered.
That is, if they don’t keep us waiting for another six years. Please come back soon Audiotistic!
