Techno-Fueled Spectacles, High-Energy House Sets and More: The Best From CRSSD's Fall 2023 Festival

Is there something extra idyllic than dancing to traditional home grooves beneath the Southern California solar? Or how about a night of dirty techno beats the place you may sweat it out whereas the ocean breeze cools you down?

Fortunately for us, there’s a place the place you may expertise these elegant moments, and that place is San Diego’s CRSSD Fest.

Produced by FNGRS CRSSD, the biannual pageant continues to advance its mission of constantly delivering a robust lineup of digital tastemakers alongside a dependable, seaside setting. This centrally positioned venue gives three numerous phases with an unaltered format from previous occasions, providing returning friends a way of familiarity whereas navigating its areas.

Closing out its 2023 season, the autumn version of this yr’s occasion was stacked with main names from throughout the realms of techno and home music. From an insanely high-energy techno spectacle to a veteran’s tongue-in-cheek full of life efficiency, these are the highest units that permeated the grounds of Waterfront Park.

Patrick Mason

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Kicking off our checklist is that this adrenaline-infused efficiency by none apart from Patrick Mason. This techno-twerking timebomb is thought for his relentless beats that pair completely along with his infectious high-energy strikes behind, beside, and above the decks. Mason commanded the Metropolis Steps stage and left us wanting extra.

Chris Stussy

Because the solar set on the primary evening of CRSSD, Chris Stussy stored the fireplace burning along with his inferno of a efficiency. The Dutch DJ and producer had the Palms stage grooving all through his set the place four-on-the-floor beats have been the secret. From traditional home tracks to contemporary bangers, the Stuss-master placed on a blazing spectacle.

Chris Lake b2b Cloonee

One among a handful of particular back-to-back units all through the weekend, Chris Lake teamed up with Cloonee to shut out the primary evening of the weekender. With it being probably the most anticipated units of the evening, the Palms stage overflowed with followers, who might be heard singing alongside to Lake’s traditional songs. Cloonee’s distinct tackle home music paired completely properly alongside Lake’s signature sounds.

Fatboy Slim

It is protected to say nobody does it fairly like Fatboy Slim. The digital veteran showcased his impeccable mixing talents all through the ninety-minute efficiency. His tongue-in-cheek visuals might be seen throughout everything of the Ocean View stage, permitting partygoers to get in a great snicker whereas singing and dancing alongside.

Will Clarke b2b DJ Minx

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We weren’t dressed to go to church, however Will Clarke and DJ Minx took us there. The pair went back-to-back on the Metropolis Steps stage and manifested euphoria on the dance ground. With every passing monitor, we raised our fingers and preached, “Hallelujah”.

Charlotte de Witte

Instantly following a stand-out efficiency by her associate Enrico Sangiuliano, Charlotte de Witte took to the decks and dominated the Metropolis Steps stage. Her unmistakably broody, pulsating sounds echoed via the venue, enrapturing festivalgoers. With tinges of psytrance and heart-pounding techno beats, de Witte managed to correctly shut out the ultimate evening of the occasion.

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