The stars shine bright deep in the heart of Texas, and this year’s Light All Night lineup proves just that. With over four stages, multiple rooms, and indoor/outdoor activities, experiencing Texas’s premier New Year’s Festival can feel like quite an adventure. That’s why I’m excited to share a definitive guide highlighting all the key artists you should catch by day!
Tuesday Dec. 30th
Day One is all about the Lonestar stage for me! I’m going to kick things off properly with some high-energy Drum & Bass out in the street with Skydisc. Homegrown and ready to throw down, Skydisc packs a powerful punch. If you need a testament to this, check out his current single, “ The Jungle feat. MC Dino,” out on Bassrush! Delivering that early 2000s feel, this is a blast from the past of DNB’s heyday. He’s also known for his rock roots, flipping tracks like “ Ocean Ave “ into a nasty, gritty drum and bass centerfuge! Skydisc is a must-see to kick off your party right!
Next, we plan to slide over to the Disco Rodeo stage and check out Gudfella. Good Good Recs alum, Gudfella delivers some good, good house vibes that’ll leave you dancing long into the moonlight. Fresh off the release of his seven-track LP, ” Galleria”, dropping a few months back in the fall, the rolling synths and groove-heavy house tunes are precisely what you need to get your dancing shoes warmed up for this year’s Light All Night.
After enjoying some great grooves and feel-good tunes by Gudfella, we plan to switch gears and head back out into the streets to see Nikita, The Wicked! He dropped his new “Blinded By Vanity EP” just a few weeks ago, and things get dark and cinematic really fast! I’m super excited to experience the thunderous drops of this new EP live! EDM’s impresario is a perfect match for the Lone Star Stage’s night sky vibes! Nikita, The Wicked creates a vibe all his own—hugely cinematic, with bombarding bass drops and an orchestral feel that only he can deliver. I just have to witness this concerto firsthand!
Now it’s time to check out the Metroplex Stage or the Main Stage to see WOOLI. With a mammoth amount of bass, WOOLI is always a sure thing for all my head-banger fans out there. His Wackman track will most definitely swallow you whole, along with his two recent EFFIN collaborations. Stomping across main stages all year, like ILLfest, Seven Stars, and many more, WOOLI should be penciled into your hit list without a doubt!
Lastly, to round out the evening, I’m going to throw in a major curveball. We’re going to kick it back outside for some UKG with Canterburys’ MPH. I know, I know, it’s a major upset not going with ILLENIUM on the Main Stage, but we’re going to get weird with some UK vibes in the crisp night air. Fresh off a run supporting Tape B during his Fall tour, MPH is exactly what the doctor ordered. Recently dropping a massive 13-track LP, “Substance,” MPH brings that sick, grimy hip-hop feel to the table. Closing out the evening with an hour-plus set, one can only imagine how hard MPH is going to go on the Lonestar Stage!
Now, of course, my friend, his doesn’t hit every time slot, and every artist; this is merely a guide for you to branch out and find someone new. Switch up your current catalog, check out some disco, shy away from house for a second, and get weird in the streets. Take off your dancing shoes and lose your mind on the rails with some headbanging. This two-day celebration is all about good vibes with good people and enjoying a wide array of music as we head into the new year! Stay tuned for the Day Two guide dropping early next week!