Koby Preston

I once wrote a college paper on globalization, with @skrillex as the catalyst for the popularization of dubstep and electronic music in general. I traced his roots combining British and American electronic metal with the British-immigrant origins of rave culture to create a new sound that captivated the internet, then chronicled how artists across the world were inspired by his music. Last year’s album, Quest for Fire, as well as his viral sets with @fredagainagainagainagainagain and @fourtetkieran at Coachella and Madison Square Garden, only reinforce what I wrote. Sonny’s was by far the best curated single festival day I’ve ever experienced.

1. @ahadadreamx B2B @manaraaaaaaaaaaaa combining Indian and Pakistani music with drum & bass
2. @2hollis moshpit
3. @archives.nia playing some juke, a subgenre of drum & bass popular in Chicago during the 1990s
4. Skrillex x @posij ft. @swaelee x @siiickbrain - TOO BIZZARE (juked)
5. Nia Archives - Crowded Roomz
6. Four Tet dropping some @gjonesbass, 7 years after him at this same stage
7. You have a bee 🐝 on your hat 🧢