Hard Summer
Watch LEVEL UP Debut Heavy-Hitting Collaboration With DJ Diesel at HARD Summer
Those who attended LEVEL UP‘s DJ set at HARD Summer this past weekend are probably scheduling an appointment with a chiropractor right now. Known for neck-snapping bass drops that rattle every stage she graces, LEVEL UP has earned her reputation as one of the hardest-hitting young producers in the bass music scene. In the midst of her performance on the Green Stage Sunday evening, she dropped a brand new collaboration with the biggest DJ in the world. The track was produced alongside NBA champion turned dubstep headliner Shaquille O’Neal, affectionately known in electronic music circles as DJ Diesel. LEVEL UP took to Twitter to reveal the monster unreleased record, sharing a video and offering a taste for fans who missed the moment. They’ll need to stay patient,...
HARD Summer 2022: Set Times, Parking and Everything Else You Need to Know
With the 2022 edition of HARD Summer just days away it’s time for experienced HARD vets to brush up on the festival or eager attendees to get familiar. Our guide will give you a comprehensive look at everything HARD Summer. From parking information to set times to the things you can and can’t bring along with you, we’ve got you covered. Read on to find out everything you need to know about HARD Summer 2022. HARD Summer returns to San Bernardino’s NOS Event Center July 29-31, 2022. Julian Bajsel/Insomniac Events HARD Summer Location HARD Summer takes place in San Bernardino at the NOS Event Center. The address to plug into your navigation app is: 689 S E St, San Bernardino, CA 92408. HARD Summer 2022 Set Times and Lineup This year’s HARD Sum...
ISOxo Announces Massive “Nightrealm” Stage Takeover at HARD Summer 2022
In the midst of a bona fide breakout year, ISOxo has announced a potentially career-defining move. The esteemed EDM.com Class of 2022 member will helm a stage takeover at HARD Summer, where he’s bound to shock and awe with his patented “Nightrealm” experience. The takeover, which takes its name from ISO’s breathtaking Nightrealm EP, will go down on Saturday, July 30th. It’s a double whammy for the young bass music virtuoso, whose hotly anticipated appearance at HARD Summer also marks his first-ever music festival performance. The takeover of the festival’s Corona Stage will offer his second DJ set of the night after his official debut earlier on the Green Stage, where he’s promised an appearance from an “incredibly special guest....
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Listen to a Bass-Fueled Mix From Moore Kismet Ahead of HARD Summer 2022 [Exclusive]
Part of HARD’s annual mix series, the tape includes unreleased tracks by the Class of 2021 star as well as a handful of selections off their debut album, “UNIVERSE.” Just ahead of HARD Summer‘s debut edition in Croatia, the festival will once again return to Southern California for its flagship three-day takeover of NOS Events Center from July 29th to 31st. To celebrate, we’ve joined forces with HARD to exclusively premiere a mix from surging electronic music artist Moore Kismet, a member of our celebrated Class of 2021. Kicking off and concluding with two unreleased tracks by Kismet themself, the 48-minute long tape is an expansive display of a selector beyond their years, replete with heavy-hitting drops and pensive lyrical tracks. You’ll he...
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Listen to a Bass-Fueled Mix From Moore Kismet Ahead of HARD Summer 2022 [Exclusive]
Just ahead of HARD Summer‘s debut edition in Croatia, the festival will once again return to Southern California for its flagship three-day takeover of NOS Events Center from July 29th to 31st. To celebrate, we’ve joined forces with HARD to exclusively premiere a mix from surging electronic music artist Moore Kismet, a member of our celebrated Class of 2021. Kicking off and concluding with two unreleased tracks by Kismet themself, the 48-minute long tape is an expansive display of a selector beyond their years, replete with heavy-hitting drops and pensive lyrical tracks. You’ll hear originals tracks by Kismet like “See You Go” (with Courtney Paige Nelson) and “Ultraviolet” (with Chuck Sutton and COOKIE), both of which appear on their deb...
ISOxo Announces Debut Music Festival Performance
It’s all come full circle for ISOxo. The red-hot DJ and bass music virtuoso is set to make his debut festival performance at HARD Summer in July. ISOxo, who was named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2022 earlier this year, has quickly risen to the top of the bass music scene with little friction. His gritty, punk-infused sound has been resonating with fans and trap music lovers around the globe. ISOxo took to social media to announce the momentous performance, adding that HARD Summer was ironically the first ever festival he attended. “ok but seriously i cannot put into words how excited i am for this,” ISOxo wrote. “hard summer 2019 was the first music festival i ever attended and it’s just crazy to me that i finally get to play it this year as my debut ...
Alison Wonderland, Madeon, GRiZ, More to Perform at HARD Summer: See the Full 2022 Lineup
After returning in a big way in 2021, HARD Summer is back a year later—and with a monster lineup of over 100 artists. Organizers have once again nabbed a laundry list of electronic dance music’s corps d’elite for the SoCal fest, its first-ever three-day affair, scheduled for July 29-31. Set for performances are Porter Robinson, Madeon, Alison Wonderland, NGHTMRE, Chris Lake, GRiZ, TOKiMONSTA, Moore Kismet, Vintage Culture and many, many more. Check out the hysterical trailer below, which features Marc Rebillet, SVDDEN DEATH and SIDEPIECE’s Party Favor and Nitti Gritti, among other HARD Summer 2022 artists. This year’s lineup also heavily integrates hip-hop and features a slew of major rappers, including Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Uzi Vert, Three 6 Mafia, Denzel Curry,...
Calvin Harris to Headline Debut HARD Summer Festival In Croatia
For the first time, is HARD Summer making its way to Croatia. The debut HARD Summer EU is set to take place on August 6th, just a week after the brand’s namesake festival in SoCal. Attendees from around the globe will descend on an entirely different setting: the idyllic Žnjan Beach in Split. The festival is much shorter than its American counterpart, but attendees will have the chance to experience an iconic locale most could only dream of raving at—and it’ll be headlined by none other than Calvin Harris. c/o Press Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles This isn’t HARD’s first attempt to break into Europe’s festival circuit. The brand previously planned on debuting a London offshoot in 2021 before cancelling the fest due to impact of the pandemic. The HARD Lond...
“Patience and Persistence”: Nitti Gritti Opens Up About Motivation and How Growing Up in Haiti Shaped His Music
Miami-based DJ Nitti Gritti is a jack of all trades, and a master of them all. Since his first releases in 2016, he has flawlessly produced genres across the board from hip-hop and trap to house, bass, and even rock. With one Latin Grammy Award win and one Grammy nod under his belt, Nitti Gritti launched his duo SIDEPIECE in 2019 with Party Favor, which quickly exploded in popularity. If there’s one thing that’s true about the producer, it’s that he’s always remained at the forefront of the scene. At HARD Summer 2021, his back-to-back set with Wuki delivered his signature high-octane punch. Dressed in corresponding animal print, the pair threw down an immaculate set at the Harder Stage. In addition to pyrotechnics shooting from the stage, clever transition...
Sex, Drugs and Alcohol: This Study Ranks Festivals Based on Attendees’ Vices of Choice
Would you rather: hit up a festival solely for Billie Eilish, or seek out a port-a-potty for your next sexcapade? Well, with the help of a recent study by online ticket vendor TickPick, we know the answer to this—and so, so much more. Their research, which took a deep dive into our post-lockdown festival habits, revealed everything from the most searched event by state to the festivals of choice for psychedelic drug use. Feel exposed yet? Major music festivals Coachella and Lollapalooza made the most waves in TickPick’s findings. Coachella, first and foremost, was ranked as the top festival of 2021-2022 for both seasoned veterans and festival first-timers. It was also where folks were most likely to participate in oral sex, makeout sessions and full blown intercourse, according to th...
SPIN Recap: HARD Summer 2021
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL HARDFEST 2021 happened this weekend for the first time in two years, with an expanded venue size and a stacked lineup of electronic, rap and pop acts. The most important thing to note was that all sets had exceptional sound quality and the acts delivered their performances to bustling crowds filled with totems, dancing and spray-bottles. The HARD fairgrounds are completely made up of black-top and the grounds were well-organized with water stations, AstroTurf rest areas, colorful lights, food trucks, and even several “vaccination stations.” The infamous San Bernardino heat became manageable after 5 PM and even comfortable after sundown. Overall, the entire production was well-executed and the experience of grateful, exuberant fans filling the fairgrounds for the debut of...
HARD Summer 2021: Here are the Highlights of the SoCal Music Festival’s Return
After two years, HARD Summer brought over 160,000 ravers back together for a weekend full of electronic music and long-awaited fun. With over six stages, dazzling light displays, and a giant glowing ferris wheel, the festival felt like a smaller EDC. Fans gathered like moths to the bright and vibrant lights, and the energy was palpable after over a year in isolation for most. San Bernardino temperatures hovered around 100°, but thankfully Insomniac provided copious free water stations, shady, grassy areas and misting stations for their festival-goers to cool down. The hydrating drink of the weekend was Liquid Death. Contrary to its aggressive name, it was just water, the idea being to “murder your thirst” and save the earth with their plastic-free recyclable cans. Stages: Pyrotechnics...
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