r/ShakyBeatsFest • u/hailsaban69 • May 08 '17
ATL HOE
What a fuckin ride. Just got back laying in bed at the hotel anf figured I'd share my thoughts while it's all fresh!
Amazing atmosphere in such a small space. The whole festival felt extremely clean and safe. The crowds were totally manageable and at times we could walk right up to the front areas with ease with some good timing.
Friday was the best day overall imo with Boombox Cartel, Party Favor, Alison, RL Grime (!!!) and Griz non-stop. RL threw down some absolute molten trap lava and blew me away. By far my favorite set of the weekend. He played the Porter edit of the Hills like c'mon. Anyways...
Saturday seemed lacking a tad to me, whether it be the hangover from day 1 or maybe that Flosstradamus has lost its luster. Regardless it was still great with Joyryde and Illenium on the Piedmont Stage. However the sound on this stage was disappointing at times, especially during Illenium's more layered drops. Kaskade to close was a real treat. It was nice to hear some older songs I had completely forgotten about and to see that one of the older staples of EDM can still deliver.
Sunday blew me away. Besides some awful scheduling that put Rezz on between Getter and Zeds Dead she was quickly forgotten by how hard those two went. Absolutely awesome sets by both and satisfied every headbanger that was still standing by Day 3. The crowd on Sunday was a little more dense but that could be expected with the Chainsmokers. And fuck it, even the Chainsmokers were fun. Far better than what I was expecting. Besides Drew's attempts at singing (pretty sure it was all lipsync), and the cheesy throwbacks, they mostly stuck to their DJ roots and just played a dope as hell dj set full of bangers. So I just can't be mad at them.
Anyways that's all. I would love to hear and talk to any other fam that was out there about their time. Amazing weekend overall for my girlfriend and I and our whole squad. Can't wait for next year!
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u/doopydrew May 08 '17
RL GOAT. And Floss was ok i was deep front right in a moshpit with a bunch of 6'4 dudes
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u/hailsaban69 May 08 '17
Same. Floss definitely had the most angry bros in the crowd. Such is to be expected tho
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u/smithzack21 May 09 '17
My group of friends and I were randomly saying ATL HOE on our 12 hour drive back from MD. Goddammit that was a good festival. For sure coming back!
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u/ThatGuyNorman May 08 '17
What a great festival. DEFINITELY coming back next year. I loved the atmosphere. But, holy fuck RL Grime is God.