It's only January but festival announcements just keep on coming. It can be hard to keep up with all the announcements. So, the Festival Insider team has handpicked all the most important festival news of the week and put it all in one place. It's never too early to plan for festival season, it'll be here sooner than you think!

Defected Croatia Announces Additional Artists

As if the initial lineup wasn’t mind-blowing enough, Defected Croatia just announced a wide array of additional artists on their phase 2 lineup. New additions include names like Anna Collecta, Carl Craig, Danny Tenaglia, David Penn, Kenny Dope, Low Steppa, LP Giobbi, Mambo Brothers, Roger Sanchez, The Brothers Macklovitch (A-Trak & Dave 1), Todd Terry, and more. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate our love for house music this summer. 

Tickets to Defected Croatia are available now.

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BUKU Music + Art Project Announces Daily Lineups

After a two-year hiatus due to unforeseen cancellations, BUKU Music + Art Project returns this March with a stunning, diversified lineup. The New Orleans-based festival just revealed its daily lineups for those hoping to only attend for a day. Industry mainstays like Tame Impala, $uicideBoy$, Clozee, Dom Dolla, John Summit, Porter Robinson, and Rezz will perform on Friday. On Saturday, Tyler, The Creator, Alison Wonderland, Amelie Lens, Glass Animals, Kali Uchis, Lane 8, and more will close out the festival on a high note. 

Tickets (including single-day options) to BUKU Music + Art Project are available now. 

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The Cityfox Experience Announces the Cityfox Live Phase One Lineup

As one of the most highly anticipated live electronic music events in NYC each spring, The Cityfox Experience just unveiled their Cityfox Live phase one lineup. As always, the soiree will feature sounds from house and techno’s finest at Brooklyn’s most renowned venue, Avant Gardner. For its grand 2022 return, Cityfox Live presents visionaries Eelke Kleijn, Hannes Bieger, Innellea, Kink, Monolink, Paraleven, Recondite, WhoMadeWho, and more to be announced soon. 

Presale ticket access to Cityfox Live is available now.

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Dirtybird CampINN Announces Full Lineup

After a successful debut launch last year, Dirtybird returns with their innovative Dirtybird CampINN series in Orlando, Florida, in late February. An additional 40+ INNcredible names are on the roster that are bound to keep the sun-filled festivities going all weekend long. Ardalan, Black V Neck, Bruno Furlan, Claude Vonstroke, Eats Everything, Eprom, Justin Jay, Kyle Kinch, Loco Dice, Nala, and Walker & Royce made it on this year’s finalized lineup, to name a few. 

Tickets to Dirtybird CampINN are available now.

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Above & Beyond Group Therapy Weekender at The Gorge Announces Supporting Acts

There’s no therapy like some Above & Beyond Group Therapy, especially at a pristine al fresco venue like The Gorge Amphitheater. This summer, progressive house, and trance lovers will unite at this one-of-a-kind festival curated by Tony, Paavo, and Jono themselves on July 22, 23, and 24. Artists like Andrew Bayer, Genix, Mat Zo, Ben Böhmer, Eli & Fur, Franky Wah, James Grant & Jody Wisternoff, and more to be announced will be supporting Above & Beyond during this serene, music-filled weekender. 

Tickets to Above & Beyond Group Therapy Weekender at The Gorge go on sale on Friday, January 21st at 10 am PT. 

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Skyline Festival Announces Dates & Lineup

The first edition of LA’s newest festival, Skyline Festival, is on Feb. 26 and 27 in the heart of the city’s downtown area. Insomniac’s Day Trip LA and Factory 93 join forces for this modern festival concept, and they’ve finally announced all the talent for its upcoming debut showcase. Carl Cox, Chris Lake, Claptone, Clonee, Deborah De Luca, Green Velvet, Lee Foss, Marco Carola, Sonny Fodera, and more are about to revamp the LA skyline just next month!

Tickets to Skyline Festival are available now. 

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Hailing from sunny Los Angeles, California, Good Society embodies the feelings of warm weather, endless days, and good vibes. The record label and event promoter is renowned for their incredible line-ups, careful curation, and stacked compilations. Their latest project Good Society Volume 3 pushes the future beats sound with standout artists like oshi, capshun, Laxcity, whereisalex, DECAP, Chromonicci, and more. They're a mainstay in LA and have been expanding their shows out of state to Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Austin, for SXSW. 

With Good Society's constant growth we felt it would be the perfect time to connect with Josh Yamini, the brand's founder to get an inside look at what makes them so good. We discuss their origins, the fusion of hip-hop and electronic music, fostering relationships, creating a unique live experience, and much more. 

Starting at the beginning, Josh explains what sparked the birth of his platform saying, "I started Good Society as an expression of my love for the underground and bringing people together. My taste in music was largely influenced by SoundCloud at the time of launch and all of my experiences at Insomniac festivals made me want to put that love of music and people into action." 

One of the core facets of what makes Good Society so special is their ability to bring together the worlds of hip-hop and electronic music. Whether it's future beats, chilled-out lo-fi, or experimental hip-hop and trap, this fusion is central to Good Society's platform.

"My love for these genres initially stemmed from ripping gems off of YouTube and Adult Swim bumps. I listened to lots of Nujabes, Flying Lotus, and Erykah Badu at the time which then evolved into listing to artists like Mr. Carmack, Sam Gellaitry, and Smino. Oftentimes I’ll bring my knowledge of the beat scene together with vocalists that I’m newly discovering to create a blend of genres that’s totally unique. Other times I might just be working with the artists who’ve coined a sound in between the two and are perfectly representing the medium with us," Josh elaborates about bringing together the two sonic worlds. 

In addition to uniting unique sounds, Good Society strives to bring people together. This applies to fans, through the music and events, as well artists. Josh expands on this outlook, "Our goal is to create a space where people can express themselves and find common ground through music. Ultimately we’d like to bring that to scale and create immersive experiences that go beyond traditional club settings while incorporating the songs and artists we’re releasing on our label. We want to create an ecosystem."

The genuine love for connection is what makes the brand so good. While some platforms focus more on numbers, social media following, or ticket sales, Good Society is all about creating an intangible vibe through human connection. Whether it's friendships, business relationships, or something even deeper.

"The good in Good Society stems from all of the constructive relationships this brand has built with artists, fans, and listeners alike. Many of our work relationships extend into personal ones. We’ve seen countless people having become close friends or start dating after having met at Good Society events. One couple is even getting married!"

Relationships are the cornerstone of any great business, but authenticity is what seems to separate Good Society from your typical promoter and label. Their connections are longstanding with many artists and come out of genuine respect and appreciation for their work. The brand is an extension of its founder's life. The friendships and connections along the way aren't just to the benefit of the label but are also about enriching his personal life.

"Much of our early outreach was done through Instagram and led to us doing things like flying out chromonicci for our second show ever, when we were really just learning the ropes and how to refine our events process. I’ve done everything very personally with this brand to the point of hosting artists at my apartment for the week of our shows, such as chromonicci, capshun, zotti, J Kuch, Malik Eliah, and more. Running Good Society is just as much a means to expand on my own life as it is for that of the audience that I curate for. So these relationships I’ve formed with everyone involved are directly tied to my own happiness," Josh tells us.

While Josh is the driving force behind Good Society, he's not doing it alone. Roto and MadBliss serve as the brand's resident DJs. In addition, they have their own videographer, Gavin Banksy, and Arielle Lana LeJarde serves as their publicist and advisor (editors note: Arielle is a writer for Festival Inside but did not take part in writing this feature). Josh handles the majority of the bookings, label releases, promotion, content, and social media while collaborating with different partners on a per-project basis. 

Matching the quality of their label releases, the Good Society events series looks to raise the bar. Josh explains what makes the series special saying, "The vision behind our concerts was initially to throw them in nature. Being that we’re in a big city, it felt natural to build up the foundation of our brand with solidly curated lineups, and uniquely unforgettable nights. More recently we’ve pivoted into renegade shows, different experiences such as the boat party, and are slowly gearing up to diversify the setting of our parties to better fit our initial dream of Good Society. What makes our events special is the fluidity of it all. You might get a live band 420 show with seemingly infinite free cannabis, a massive warehouse party with Alexander Lewis, or cruise on a boat across the ocean with Josh Pan & Luca Lush. We’ve even done insane live shows at a mansion and in a tunnel on the beach. Our diversity of curation and experiences is one of our strongest points."

Good Society has a lot of exciting prospects on the horizon. They will be expanding their events series, working towards an outdoor indie festival, and releasing more thematic compilations pushing the sounds they love. Josh closes our interview fittingly with an invitation to all, "I hope you get to attend one of our shows in the future or are positively charged by the music we release! Moreover, I hope we get to meet someday. Don’t be a stranger!"

Good Society Volume 3

"I curated this project to affirm the belonging of hip-hop & electronic music in a single space. Otherwise known as future beats, this project brings together soulful and jazzy boom bap production riddled with soulful rap vocals and electronic sound design."- Josh Yamini