[Preview] ABSTRACT FESTIVAL San Diego – 9/10/2011

As if San Diego didn’t spoil us enough with the firepower brought in for last weekend’s Identity Festival (photo gallery), the fine folks at Revelus—who put on Radius Festival this past  March—hook it up once again with an absolutely chilling lineup for Abstract Festival. With the likes of Minnesota, Mimosa, Downlink, and Liquid Stranger throwing down on Sept. 10th, we should keep an eye on the Richter Scale for any ensuing bassquakes. For this reason, I fear that our perfect venue over at The San Diego Bayfront Project may end up taking a dip into the ocean.

Let’s take a closer look and spotlight some of our favorite talent at this year’s Abstract Festival:

Something about Minnesota’s music speaks to me like few others’ music can. Currently my favorite producer, Minnesota drops some straight gangsta shit. For those who aren’t too familiar with this cat, he has the potential to launch this festival to a WHOLE ‘notha level. And I have no doubt that he will do just that. Unleashing absolute bangers with the perfect use of vocals and unworldly sounds, Minnesota’s set is sure to leave its witnesses begging for more. Seriously gives me the chills just thinking about the absolute carnage we are all about to witness.

MINNESOTA – LET YOUR LOVE GROW

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MINNESOTA – MY DIP IN THE CLUB

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Just like Minnesota, Mimosa goes H.A.M! With his new 58 Degrees EP dropping earlier this year, Mimosa surely has some sort of genius firing in his noggin. Lucky for us, we are next in line to experience the Mimosa effect.

MIMOSA – STAIRWAY

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MIMOSA – 58 DEGREES

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Due to circumstances beyond our control, Excision and Z-Trip are no longer on the line-up for Saturday. I was bummed when I caught wind of this—as most people were. BUUUUT, don’t fret because Downlink and Liquid Stranger made their way onto this already stacked line-up. In my opinion, this switcharoo actually IMPROVED the quality of the festival’s talent. Sorry Excision, I still love you but I am obligated to speak the truth. Don’t believe me? I guess we will have to wait till Saturday to see. Word around town is that these two juggernauts leave NO survivors, so be prepared to rage till you drop.

DOWNLINK – YEAH

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Dub Gabriel feat. MC Zulu – No Lies (Liquid Strangers Tactile Evasion Mix)

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As if the Abstract line-up wasn’t massive enough already, OSAL8—a San Diego based DJ—will be throwing down one of his massive sets. The first time I saw this man live at Radius Festival, he blew me away with his talent and the energy he brings to the table. No joke, his set was right up there with the likes of Datsik and Zeds Dead whom he preceded. DO NOT overlook this guy.

Don’t forget to snag your tickets to the Abstract Pre-Party, on Friday (9/9) headlined by Mord Fustang. Now being held at Tango Del Ray, it’s guaranteed to be a wild night. Check out our pre-party preview for free audio goodness and for tickets here!

MIX EXCLUSIVE: “ABSURDLY THIRTY” $30 Tix!!!
Starting NOW (9/5) and for the next 24 hours ONLY Abstract Festival will be selling GA tickets for $30!!! Get your tix now before this deal expires!!

Ahhh the anticipation is seriously killing me!!

By: Saro aka Klitormix