Although the lineup isn’t quite Tomorrowland—or even the actual Ultra Music Festival—Bangkok’s Road to Ultra still gives local EDM heads an excuse to rave at BITEC Bang Na, with expanded capacity due to popular demand. If you’re totally new to the scene, here's what to expect Jun 12.
The Swedish DJ/producer has a few platinum singles under his belt, collaborations with Calvin Harris, Avicii and David Guetta. He opened for Madonna on several dates of her MDNA tour concert, making him equally at ease with pop and house music.
Essential Listening: Obviously the chart-topping “Heroes (we could be)” feat. Tove Lo. Also check out “Tear up the Roof” and his most recent release “Sweet Escape feat. Sirena.”
Hear his latest mix at Ultra Music Festival Miami 2015.
For more Alesso: soundcloud.com/alesso
Also headlining this year’s festival, before heading to Ultra Korea, is the Australian Dubstep duo Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen, who last played in Bangkok during their rise to fame in the EDM scene back in 2012.
Essential Listening: Their latest Ultra Music Festival Miami 2015 mix and stuff from their debut album, Abandon Ship.
For more Knife Party: soundcloud.com/knifepartyinc
Breaking into the mostly all-boys club, this Aussie sister duo rocked the stage at Bangkok’s Waterzonic back in 2014 with their blend of pop-electro dance mixes. They’ve just released their latest single, “Hey Ricky” featuring Kreayshawn and Dev, which will be made available in Thailand soon.
Essential Listening: Their set list at Tomorrowland Brasil 2015’s Main stage and “It Feels.”
More NERVO here: soundcloud.com/nervomusic
The Dutch-Filipino DJ was one of the top 10 DJs in the world back in 2010 according to Dj Mag's Top 100 Djs. He’s joining Bangkok’s Road to Ultra as part of his Asian tour, which kicks off this month.
Essential Listening: His Super You & Me stage at Tomorrowland Brasil 2015 (ignore the flashy outfit), and the latest release with Mixmash Records XXX with Shelco Garcia & Teenwolf.
More Laidback Luke: soundcloud.com/laidbackluke
The Dutch DJ debuted at #86 on the DJ Top 100 ranks, and is also one of the guys behind the anthem of Ultra Music Festival back in 2013.
Essential Listening: His latest remix of Sam Feldt’s “Show Me Love” with Spinnin’ Records, the youtube hit “Go Hard” and the more recent releases “Milestone” and “Escape (Into the Sunset). Also check out the stuff from his radio channel SupersoniQ Radio down below.
More Quintino: soundcloud.com/quintinomusic
Tickets are B2,800 (B3,870 VIP tickets for Samsung Galaxy users), still available at www.amiando.com/ultra2015 (5% discount) and Thaiticketmajor.
