Wednesday, Dec. 31st.
After a hardy breakfast and much-needed black coffee, we are back for day two!
Warmed up from Day 1, we’re diving in headfirst on Day 2 with Crankdat! A name that’s been on the rise and slapped across every festival stage known to man this past year, Crankdat is without a doubt going to go hard in the paint for Lights All Night this year. Fresh off the drop of his latest Remix Machine Vol. 3, this handsome impresario is ready to make your ears bleed! And who knows? With the Levity boys on the bill, they may have a few surprise tricks up their sleeves! Kicking things into gear on the Metroplex stage, Crankdat is a LAN must-see!
Now don’t lose your spot or hold your pee because GRiZ is up next!!! Wednesday’s underlying theme centers on the main stage at the start of the evening. With so much new music released this year, one can only imagine the set list Mr. GRiZ and Probcause have in store for the Lights All Night fam. Dropping this past Friday, his latest track “Nobody Else (w/ Kaleena Zanders)” is surely set to be rinsed, along with the monstrous Tape B & Creg collab “Light You Up”. Currently in the middle of the 12 days of Grizmas, this globe-trotter has hit the road full-force after his recent hiatus. One can expect an ample amount of bass, smooth, funky vibes, and plenty of love to guide us into the new year!
Next, I plan to stay a bit longer and catch HAMDI’s performance! Returning to my UK roots, this veteran artist is a must-see for me. Since I’ve never seen him live before, I need to experience his extensive skills. He’s dropped a 5-track EP called “Abomination” this summer, and Hamdi is bound to showcase his unique style. I love how he mixes UK garage with tribal, almost Middle Eastern-inspired sounds into his music. “Abomination” features many energetic tracks, and I’m sure he’ll get weird and vibey on the main stage. So, travel across the oceans and check out Hamdi with us!
The next moral dilemma is who to ring in the New Year with?!?! Although any artist on the bill is sure to do an impeccable job, I’m going to kick it in the streets with TVBOO! I know most might think I’m crazy for not going to Porter Robinson’s DJ set, but that Mississippi Mud flap is calling my name! TVBOO sets are fun and high-energy, with his heavy dubstep/brostep sound! The last time I saw TVBOO, there were American flags and flying dicks dancing all over the screen. One can only imagine his New Year’s visuals… Coming off the recent drop of his annual “Stuff Me Mix” this past Thanksgiving, there will be plenty of bangers to keep the crowd moving. With warm Texas temperatures, it’ll be nice to dance under the stars and ring in the New Year with TVBOO.
Lastly, is our final Headliner. We are going to switch things up and head over to the Disco Rodeo stage for the final performance of the weekend. Yes, you guessed it, Chris Lorenzo & Matroda baby! This monstrous Latin tech-house B2B is going to be insane! With a smooth groove and buttery transitions, this B2B is going to glide us into our final hours immaculately! As much as I do love me some vibey house music, I do hope Matroda throws in some of those Drum and Bass VIPs from his latest Variations in Production EP. These tracks will match perfectly with Chris Lorenzo’s high-energy, punchy beats during this highly anticipated set! No matter which direction these guys take it, you can’t miss this wicked B2B with these House masters!
So, grab your dancing shoes and slam a Bang! It’s time to dance into 2026 baby!