Secret Dreams, a renowned and beloved festival based in Ohio, kept its lineup under lock and key for a while, keeping fans on the edges of their seats for it to drop. When the initial lineup was released back in March, it nearly broke the internet with excited guests buzzing about the selections. Announcing a fresh new venue alongside a lineup stacked full of favorites as well as new exciting talent, the buzz is well deserved. Phase Two of the already delicious lineup has gone live, and we couldn’t be more excited.
Check out the immaculately curated lineup for this year’s Secret Dreams!
Thursday is set to kick off the weekend and get attendees into the best vibes to start the momentous event. CloZee, Mickman, and The Werks will all be part of this unforgettable pre-party. In addition to those talented artists, we are treated to an Odyzey Takeover and will get to get down to sets from Yoko, Skysia, and Saturna! As campers arrive for the festival and friends reunite and rejoice, Thursday is sure to get the energy off to a great start!
As for the rest of the weekend, legendary Pretty Lights is set to return yet again to swirl in Ohio with their immaculately colorful production and a crowd full of dancing enthusiasts for two nights. Among other headliners are Of The Trees, Tape B, and two sets of Daily Bread. Jam-fans are in for a treat with two performances each by Lettuce and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. Late Night Radio b2b Artifakts, as well as sets from Maddy O’Neal and The Sponges, will keep things groovy all weekend long. Attendees are also getting the highly anticipated debut live set of Wonky Llama, the joint project of Jade Cicada and Schmoop.
This year is full of both exciting headliners and perhaps your new favorites!
Secret Dreams veteran, Audio Goblin, will be returning once again to melt brains with his beautifully complex and wonderfully weird sound selections. Also returning is the ever-talented Flintwick, and we cannot wait to see what he has up his sleeve for his set this year, with his immense catalog of unique and tantalizing sounds. Crawdad Sniper is also set to return, hurling his heavy-hitting bass and squelchy sound design at eager ears.
Secret Dreams is also bringing out the Tokyo-based duo, Herbalistek. They are boundary pushing sound-smiths, known for their experimental and gritty sets. This will be a set we truly believe is not to be missed by fans of unique, dark, one-of-a-kind sets.
Ashez and Chmura will be joining this cast of immensely talented acts, bringing their beloved and signature sounds. Humandala, Ooga, and Duffrey will be keeping the good energy rolling with their always-fun sets.
Pipe Leak is set to showcase the unique sound that he carves for himself, keeping the crowd vibing and smiling the whole way through. Dewpoint, producer and visual master, will be joining Secret Dreams this year to showcase his own style of bass. We are very curious to see what style set he plans on spoiling us with!
New venue? No problem!
In addition to so many incredibly talented artists, the announcement of a new venue means a new-and-improved late-night Portal Stage. For late-night adventures, we will be getting sets from Entangled Mind, Foxtail, and Lusine. In addition, there will be a very special liquid dub set from Bluetech. We are extremely eager to check out the new Portal Stage and all the talent it will house this year!
Secret Dreams has established itself as an independent festival loved by fans of the strange, jam-lovers, creatives, and oddballs all around. Most importantly, it has attracted an audience that remains true to the culture of community and the sharing of art. As crazy as it sounds, we cannot wait to scoot over to Ohio and check out this amazingly well-curated lineup. From local legends to international talent, the lineup is thrilling from start to finish. Is it September yet?
Who are you most excited to see this year? Let us know!
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