Discussion on r/lostlandsmusicfest reignited as critics argued Lost Lands is shifting too far from its bass-heavy core, accusing it of “turning into EDC” with its expanding genre range. Longtime fans fired back, reminding the community that Lost Lands has historically blended melodic bass acts like Illenium, Seven Lions, and Rezz with dubstep and riddim stalwarts since inception.
The 2024 lineup kept the festival’s deep bass identity intact, featuring headliners like Excision, Zeds Dead, Subtronics, and Ganja White Night, alongside fresh bass talents such as Tape B, ALLEYCVT, and Levity. These bookings highlight ongoing commitment to underground bass styles, not a broad-spectrum EDM formula typical of mainstream mega-fests like EDC.
Voices within the thread praised Excision’s curation for balancing various EDM flavors while preserving that heavy, dark bass vibe fans crave. Many see the genre diversity less as dilution and more as natural evolution—reflecting shifts in the EDM landscape without abandoning Lost Lands’ niche.
Some echoed concerns over less dubstep-exclusive programming but acknowledged the realities of growing audience demands. Still, comparisons to EDC were dismissed as uninformed, with many emphasizing Lost Lands’ uniquely focused approach and the continued presence of dedicated bass stages like the iconic “Tear Out.”
The discussion briefly touched on ongoing artist misconduct controversies but reaffirmed the community’s primary passion remains music identity and festival culture.
In sum, the Lost Lands fanbase stands firm: despite broader stylistic offerings, the festival remains a bass music stronghold—not a generalist EDM extravaganza. This distinction keeps Lost Lands a vital, evolving cornerstone in the bass community.
Source: r/LostLandsMusicFest