10 Lesser-Known Artists To Check Out At Mysteryland

With Mysteryland USA (MLUSA) only a few weeks out, it's as good a time as any to point out its killer lineup. From promising up-and-comers to time-tested dance music veterans, the second edition of the festival is studded with must-see sets from every shade of the dance music spectrum. If you're going to MLUSA this year, make sure to check out the following ten artists: 10) The Martinez Brothers Having just been signed to Jamie Jones' label, Hot Creations, these NYC-based DJ/producers have a bright future ahead of them in underground house and techno. Prepare for the Flying Circus stage to close out with proper grooves during their set on the second night of the festival. 9) Beats Antique The trip-hop trio known as Beats Antique has been a staple of the bass music scene since before the dubstep breakthrough of 2010 and has managed to ride that wave throughout the festival circuit. With a sound that's uniquely their own, their set is certainly a performance to anticipate. 8) Klingande Klingande produces the same kind of tropical/deep house as Norwegian superstar Kygo, but arguably with a somewhat wider range. Festivalgoers with an ear for subtlety will surely take something home from his set should they choose to catch it. 7) The M Machine Even though these electro house masterminds just dropped down from a trio to a duo, their prowess behind the decks cannot be denied. Expect to hear tracks from last year's Just Like EP, and perhaps one of the title song's many recent remixes. 6) Nicole Moudaber The original "other genre," techno is not historically everyone's cup of tea - but if it's yours, chances are you already know about Nicole Moudaber. If you don't, check her out on Adam Beyer's Drumcode stage. You won't be disappointed. 5) Moon Boots This deep house up-and-comer has toured aggressively as of late. Signed to French Express, he will close out the stage of its namesake on the second evening of the festival. 4) Griz This Detroit-based "crunkstep" producer just released a refreshingly funky new album largely driven by session instrumentals. His performance will undoubtedly be studded with tracks from the recent effort and is likely to be one of the highlights of the weekend. 3) Damian Lazarus Another purveyor of the older style of deep house, Damian Lazarus puts out the weekly Lazpod podcasts and will accompany house veteran Lee Burridge on the Day 1 lineup for the Verboten stage. 2) Oliver No, not Oliver Heldens - just Oliver. This duo's brand of electro pop manages to sound retro and cutting edge at the same time, and they'll play the main stage on Day 2 of the festivities. 1) Mija It's safe to say that after this festival season everyone will know who Mija is. After having been signed to Skrillex's OWSLA label last year and being featured on Diplo and Friends last month, her genre-blending style behind the decks is quickly amassing her a dedicated following, and deservedly so.