Heard It Here First

This year’s edition of Lightning in a Bottle features an absolutely stacked lineup with a little something for everyone. From heavy hitters like GRiZ, CloZee, Ivy Lab and G Jones B2B Eprom to the more indie sounds of Purity Ring and Glass Animals, rounded out by the infamous Four Tet and Seth Troxler at the house stage, with a sprinkle of soul from Rexx Life Raj among others, the selections (or should I say Soulection?) are top tier. This festival features five unique stages all with their own vibe. See the full lineups below:

Taking place at the lovely Buena Vista Lake in California on May 25-30 2022, this event has so much to offer. Aside from the abundance of incredible music, there are live painters, workshops, speakers, world-class food vendors, and more. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join in on the fun, get your tickets here!

We’re here to focus on some of the dynamic women holding it down in the bass department at this year’s Lightning in a Bottle. Make sure to check them out and support their music, and be sure to add all of them to your LiB schedule!

1. Khiva

Taking the bass scene by storm, Khiva’s bone-rattling bass and hard-hitting raps have been hypnotizing fans across the country. This Deep Dark and Dangerous babe is playing not one, but TWO sets at LiB, so you have double the chance to catch her this year!

2. Beat Kitty

Beat Kitty’s booty-shaking beats have been firing up her fans as she prowls around the nation on a seemingly nonstop world takeover. Her newest release “Make a Wish” is the perfect witchy anthem to get you pumped for the fest. Her set is sure to leave you purring for more!

3. Episcool

Episcool has been on fire, between the SUS collective and playing shows with up and comer jordnmoody, and recently confirmed to open for G Jones on one of the stops on his IllusoryOS tour. Her integration of hip-hop beats and blazing bass track make her sets stand out from the crowd. Make sure she’s on your list!

4. HoneyBee

In addition to crafting incredible music, HoneyBee is also a talented visual artist and an avid dancer. Her most recent EP “homegirl” garnered glowing reviews, don’t sleep on the opportunity to hear it live!

5. The Librarian 

Industry veteran The Librarian returns to LiB for a by-the-books lesson on how to throw down a killer set. She just threw down a mindblowing performance at Okeechobee’s Here tent earlier this month. As the creator and cultivator of Bass Coast festival, you know she knows how to show fans a good time!

6. A Hundred Drums

The reigning queen of the low-end, A Hundred Drums is sure to rattle your soul. Her EP titled “Enough is Enough” is a powerful call to action around the plight of being Black in America and her own personal struggles around the issue. Be sure to support her on her journey through sound and raising awareness for imperative social issues that continue to ravage our society.

7. Anabadi

“Cosmic warrior of awesomeness” Anabadi is sure to enchant you with the spellbinding beats that she creates, drawing influence from her Armenian roots. This goddess of sound is one to keep an eye on!

8. Megan Hamilton

Funky bass fusion queen Megan Hamilton is returning for another LiB after delighting audiences in 2019. Having collaborated with artists such as Balkin Bump, Vokab Kompany, and SoDown, her fresh vibe is sure to go off at the Thunder stage!

9. Naughty Princess

Naughty Princess waves her magic wand fueled with eastern melodies combined with trappy beats to cast a captivating spell over her audience. She is passionate about supporting other women in the industry, so make sure to show her the same love back!

10. BrittanyFromEarlier 

Las Vegas-based BrittanyFromEarlier specializes in booty bouncing bass mixes that are sure to get you fired up. Inspired by the likes of Mr. Carmack, Smith., and Pushloop, you can guarantee her set will be filled with filthy bass goodness!

We hope you got to know a few of the artists playing Lightning in a Bottle a bit more with our brand new listicle. We hope to see you this summer at LiB!

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