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10 tracks that brought heat to Iceland’s Secret Solstice
From Kiasmos and Kerri Chandler to The Prodigy
Anderson .Paak ‘Am I Wrong’
For those of us who had not yet had the chance to see Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals perform yet, this set was a major highlight on the Secret Solstice lineup. Lucky for all, the fresh talent proved why he’s one of the hottest acts in the music industry right now. Again the shining moment was his last song, the track he’s become known for, ‘Am I Wrong’. Anderson .Paak’s performance is very much unlike any other in the grand scheme of pop music today. The man has it all, a unique voice, the creativity to write music and the unparalleled talent as a musician. Watching him play the drums is an experience in itself, so finishing off his set on a high note like ‘Am I Wrong’ was nothing short of magic.
Kiasmos ‘Looped’
With the lineup consisting of a majority of Iceland’s top acts, The Warehouse Project’s showcase at the HEL stage featured two of the country’s most noteworthy, Exos and the electronic duo Kiasmos. The latter project consisting of Ólafur Arnalds and Janus Rasmussen relished the moment to play in front of their home crowd, exciting them with each massive drop. ‘Looped’ is a track that helped put Kiasmos on the map in 2014 and it’s been a highlight in their live performances ever since. It’s moody tone perfectly captures the spirit of their music and their native country. Draped in a cloud of blue, purple and green light they hypnotized the Secret Solstice crowd like no other artist could during the whole weekend.
Harrison is Mixmag's East Coast Editor. Follow him on Twitter here
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