5 emerging artists you can’t miss at ARC Music Festival 2024 in Chicago

It’s almost time to come back to the house music capital. From the following 30th of August to the 1st of September, Arc Music Festival will return to Chicago for the 2024 edition. It won’t be just the music festival as Arc is also ready to host a series of afterparties that will let you dance all day and night long.

The lineup includes the most in-demand artists from the house and techno scene, including ANOTR, Carl Cox, Charlotte de Witte, Sven Vath, and more.

With this stellar lineup, some of the less famous names could come under the radar so, in this feature article, we would like to spot a light on the less-known yet super interesting acts that will play at Arc 2024. Here it is our 5 emerging artists you can’t miss at ARC Music Festival 2024 in Chicago.

Azzecca

Based in the city of Chicago, Azzecca has that sounds defiantly love. It is fast, it’s catchy, and it’s non-stop but has also some slower and melodic parts. Her 2022 single, Other Side, amassed over 11 M plays on Spotify alone. Out on Diplo’s Higher Ground, the tune immediately gained traction thanks to that stripped guitar sound on the breakdown that prelude to a fantastic energetic second drop.

I personally love the juxtaposition between euphoria and darkness in music

She was Beatport’s Radar Artist of the Month and landed Radio 1 support from Pete Tong in the form of spins and a 30-minute mix. She recently played at the Audioriver Festival Poland last July and, the full set is on her Soundcloud. We suggest to have a listen.

DUNES OF DAWN

It’s time to go a litter bit deeper and darker with Dunes Of Dawn. The duo rises from the underground with their hypnotic, minimal, and melodic sound.

They are habitue of Insomniac’s Factory 93, having recently released the Rendezvous EP and they even appeared on Rotate Vol. 12.

Known for their extended sets, it’s no wonder these two are on the rise. Their 2-hours set at an unknown location is proof of that. You can check it below.

HOTPRETTY

I don’t know if the name refers directly to the look of the duo or their music, but surely I would say their debut EP, Pure Play, is hot and sexy as well. Released just a month ago, the title track is a very energetic mix of pure emotion and fast beats.

Hotpretty have even played a fantastic (and kind of funny given the setting) set for Elevator Music. If you like trippy and fast house music, they’re for you.

Monty Kiddo

“Fat & funky house music from my brain to you“. That’s what his Spotify bio says and we can trust, for sure. Just have a listen to his Upside Down EP. That fat and wobbling baseline packed with catchy and funky beats is everything.

Last year he played alongside ANOTR delivering a more chill experience but, with some sparkle of energetic beats as well.

We suggest having a look at his latest performance, available on Soundcloud, for Smoke & Mirrors, Chicago.

VITIGRRL

VITIGRRL (Hannah Viti) is a proud Chicagoan who believes in the transformative power of music to help us feel at home in our bodies. She started DJing in 2018, but her passion for music selection began years earlier at her college radio station. Viti currently holds residencies at the award-winning queer dance party Slo’ Mo and is the founder of I-94, a mix/event series that champions and uplifts the next generation of DJs and artists from Chicago and Detroit.

Along with Lady D and Lori Branch, VITIGRRL established The Good Girls, a dynamic DJ collective combining four decades of musical expertise. They empower women, LGBTQ+, and POC artists with their mission to create inclusive spaces, promoting intentionality and equity through music, one dance floor at a time.

Tickets for the ARC Music Festival are still available.

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