Electric Zoo ’13 Artist Spotlight: Laurent Garnier
Laurent Garnier is arguably the biggest dance music heavyweight set to grace the stages of Electric Zoo next weekend. Make no mistake -- he might not sell tickets like Tiesto or make fans scream like Sebastian Ingrosso, but in terms of longevity and significance, Laurent Garnier's career is quite honestly second to none on EZoo's lineup. Garnier is, of course, French but made a name for himself in the early heyday of house music in the UK -- joining Haçienda resident Mike Pickering under the pseudonym DJ Pedro right as Detroit techno and Chicago house began to creep onto foreign shores.
Electric Zoo ’13 Artist Spotlight: Claude VonStroke
Since the first Electric Zoo in 2009, Claude VonStroke has maintained quite the presence at the festival -- snagging a booking in three of its five runs. His bouncy brand of booty house has captured revelers for years, but he now has the potential to act as a catalyst for the successful entrance of mainstream EDM aficionados into the soulful world of the underground. In previous years, Sunday School hasn't had much appeal outside of its established audience but, as EDM has gained traction, its also brought increased visibility to the underground.