10 Must-See Acts at Escape Halloween 2022
Escape Halloween 2022 features one of the most stacked lineups of the year presenting stage takeovers, techno, house, bass, and a plethora of tastemaker subgenres which can be difficult to navigate which stage to experience over October 28-29. iEDM has you covered with a range of talents from all stages, genres, and size to aid in curating your schedule for Halloween weekend.
Check out iEDM’s 10 must-see acts at Escape Halloween 2022 below.
KLOUD
KLOUD is an exploding act in both house and midtempo genres with a faceless persona that adds further intrigue into their mystifying project. With massive tracks such as “FOLLOW ME”, “DISCONNECT”, “ANXIETY”, and stunning debut LP AUTONOMY, KLOUD has cultivated a discography filled with provocative basslines and dark atmosphere. As an act that rarely tours, the opportunity to see KLOUD at Escape will be nothing short of electrifying.
Subtronics
Subtronics is a current leading force in the bass music scene, quickly rising to notoriety after over a decade of hard work. His newfound headlining status is a direct result of his mastery in music production, unmatched set design, and wholesome fan engagement. As he transitions from his 2022 Fractals Tour to the upcoming Antifractals Tour, he is likely to showcase tracks from his debut LP paired with VIP mixes from the rumored Antifractals album. Subtronics has shown his seemingly never-ending capacity for growth and continues to set new limits with every set. Aside from the Fractals/Antifractals tracklist, Subtronics always has new tricks up his sleeve.
Eric Prydz
Eric Prydz has cultivated a decades-long career at the precipice of the latest and greatest technology, and does not appear to be slowing down. Fostering innovative projects such as “PRYDA” and “HOLO”, Prydz remains one of the most stunning and immersive performers of all time. Although he typically mixes multiple subgenres of techno, fans of all genres are encouraged to attend an Eric Prydz set for the unique experience alone. As a father of 10+ projects including Swedish House Mafia and 8 record labels, Prydz’s sets vary in production and discography– making his plans for Escape completely unknown.
Black Tiger Sex Machine
Black Tiger Sex Machine’s empire has grown into a cinematic project that showcases all genres of bass music backed by top-tier production. The trio takes their audience on a thrilling adventure through their dubstep fantasy world of hard-hitting bass and dazzling visuals. The founders of top label Kannibalen Records are likely to showcase a large variety of bass music, mirroring their most recent Once Upon a Time in Cyberworld Tour.
Getter B2B Eptic
Getter B2B Eptic is a surprising pairing that will debut their collaborative set on Bassrush’s Feeding Grounds stage. Their shared talent for kitschy melodies and raunchy basslines will surely aid in the curation of their combined setlist. The two seasoned producer-DJs are predicted to design a spectacular set well-worth witnessing.
Martin Garrix
Dutch prodigy Martin Garrix is bringing progressive back to the NOS Events Center for the first time since 2015 and is highly anticipated by thousands of fans in attendance. As one of the most popular headliners of the event, Garrix is projected to attract the largest crowd of the weekend.
The Prototypes
The Prototypes are a long-standing duo in the Drum & Bass scene, though appearing live less frequently in recent years. They are responsible for a collection of legendary tracks such as “Oxygen”, and hopefully Escape Halloween will spark their resurgence into more lineups worldwide.
Kill Script
Kill Script is an up-and-coming techno producer-DJ known for his industrial sound married with new and popular genres throughout his sets. His flow and energy is perfect for both veteran techno fans and those just breaking into the scene. Kill Script is projected to showcase his talent and further establish himself as a permanent asset to the techno community during his Insomniac debut.
Da Tweekaz
Da Tweekaz are a hardstyle fan-favorite and veteran Basscon headliner guaranteed to ignite Sanitarium with energy. Because of their unmatched hardstyle flow, creative remixes, and iconic originals such as "Jӓgermeister", this duo easily deserves a spot on iEDM’s list of must-see acts at Escape Halloween.
Deorro B2B Valentino Khan
Fans of Latin house and moombahton are undeniably ecstatic about the inclusion of this power-duo on Escape’s lineup. Not only does this back-to-back add the Latin flare Southern Californians know and love, but also two widely revered artists in the dance music industry. Both Deorro and Valentino Khan have been frontrunners within their genre for several years with coveted singles such as “Five More Hours”, “Bailar”, “Deep Down Low”, and “Your Body”, making this set guaranteed to fill the crowd with dancing and energy.