Although most EDM artists choose to DJ during their performances, there are quite a few who integrate various different instruments and controllers to create an on the fly experience when they perform. Although we could not include all of them, below is a list of some of the best live shows in EDM that make for a different experience than just watching the DJ mix tracks:
Empire Of The Sun
Empire of the Sun is a two man group comprised of Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore. Giving us hit tracks such as Walking On A dream and more recently, Alive, Empire of the Sun is a fantastic live performance that utilizes creative costumes, stunning visuals, and live instruments.
Deadmau5
Alternating between DJing and live performances, the Mau5 is notorious for using a live set up that will confuse the majority of people. Devices such as the Monome controller, Jazz Mutant’s Lemur, and an Apoge ensemble, all play a vital role in Deadmau5’s live performances.
Disclosure
The british electronic band know as Disclosure uses keyboards, drums, Akai MP32’s, and various other devices to manipulate sounds as they perform. Pre made loops combined with live renditions make for a smoothly flowing electronic experience that you have to see to believe.
Modestep
The live dubstep group known as Modestep harness live vocals, drums, and dirty drops to give you a performance that is absolute chaos. Almost taking on the vibe of a heavier rock concert, the energy given off by Modestep is an intoxicating energy that the crowd can’t resist.
Daft Punk
Coming as no surprise, Daft Punk are the kings of fancy electronic toys that create a sound unique to their name. Minimoogs, synthesizers, and other audio controllers that are usually found in the studio all play a part in creating an experience that is completely on the spot. Teamwork is a must in order to harness the power of the Daft Punk Pyramid.
You forgot Destroid.
And Feed Me
Swedish House Maifa… Greatest EDM act of all time
None of them… Pretty Lights for shure!
uh… savoy maybe?
why did they use midnight conspiracy’s picture and not mention their incredible live performances?
Bloody Beetroots!
They arn’t a live act.
royksopp
A Trak?
thats a joke aaron. You’re all mainstream
The Chemical Brothers? The Prodigy? Hello!
lol no they didnt.
So glad to see Modestep on there, best performance of my life. Above & Beyond also do an amazing show 🙂
Modestep is pretty terrible live if you’ve ever seen em… By the time Fall season swings around, get ready to add Pretty Lights to that list.
Beats Antique!
Can’t believe this hasn’t been said but Bassnectar is by far and away the best live EDM show out there. The entire experience of his show not to mention his dj’ing ability is second to none. He also began a project to have a visual animation to go with each song in his libary, which is tens of thousands of songs so that he can completely dj live and not worry about having a set where songs and animations are synced. He also has thousands of songs that he chooses not to release and uses just for his live show. I know each one of his songs by heart yet at the last show I saw of his, I knew maybe 3-4 songs in an entire 2 and a half hour set yet it was absolutely mind blowing and the best part is that I could not have heard that set or music without going to his show. Unlike those of you that propose SHM or other jokes, I don’t go to see an artist play an ipod playlist watch them fist pump, I go to see an artist actually perform and work the crowd into a frenzy. Bassnectar is no mere DJ, he is a Puppet Master and we are the puppets.
#truth “I’ts a grab bag style of bass, where dance floor participation is required and euphoric transcendentalism is a warned side effect” (fav. nectar description ever)
#puppet haha
where the hells bassnectar? bassnectar beats all.
everyones opinions are different
Im with Nolan here, if we’re basing this on how the DJ (or group) actually preforms live considering mixing ability, stage presence and energy Bassnectar HAS to be at least in the top 5
Feed Me quit :((
where is pendulum? or the qemists? uh?
really? Because they are THE hghest grossing act and make the BEST music. One and Greyhound will forever be tthe best sngs ever
true
destroid, & also excision with the executioner light show/setup.
Empire of the Son, Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Daft Punk, and either Above & Beyond, Armin, or Disclosure.
really….no Bassnectar
Savoy should definitely be on this list!!!
Wow.. very surprised Feed Me is not on the list. Not only surprised, but a little disappointed, as well.
Lasers in the preview pic and no Savoy?
Lasers in the preview pic and no Savoy?
No Pretty Lights or Bassnectar, no credit to the list.
STS9? I mean I know they cant include everyone, but still.
This list should be called: “shows where the performer doesn’t just hit play and then turn knobs”.
dude. infected mushroom
I saw Bassnectar Saturday at EZoo…. holy moly!
What’s the point of having all that shit they don’t use? All they do when they perform is stand around in one spot.