Rusko is one of the most important figures on the dubstep scene. The mix he released for Fabric nearly twenty years ago, which he mixed alongside Caspa, became a milestone for heavy bass sounds and a launchpad for his success. The Briton’s sound lies on the border of the most interesting elements of bass culture. On one hand, respect for soundsystems and dub roots, and on the other, a huge dose of very British naughtiness and mischief. This is the guy responsible for popularizing tearout sounds and he still captivates with his sets to this day. Now, wake the fuck up!

Shimza is one of the biggest stars to emerge from South Africa. He started as a modest DJ from Tembisa, near Johannesburg, and today he plays on the world’s largest stages while remaining faithful to the Afro-house and Afro-tech sounds rooted in the language and traditions of his home country. As a producer, he has collaborated with the likes of Aloe Blacc, Camelphat, and Elderbrook. As a DJ, he is renowned for his dramatic sets, where enchanting melodies meet folk vocals and dense polyrhythms. Very soon at Audioriver, we will hear Shimza weave these sounds into a captivating whole!

There are legends of electronic music – and then there is The Prodigy. “Breathe,” “Firestarter,” “No Good (Start the Dance),” “Smack My Bitch Up,” “Voodoo People,” “Diesel Power”… Liam Howlett’s talent for building dystopian creations from oftentimes shocking samples is unmatched. The project emerged at the creative peak of rave culture and became a bridge between the underground of British dance music and the rest of the world. Its unique sound on the border of hardcore, jungle, techno, hip-hop, and rock music made the band an icon of alternative culture, no matter which subculture you belonged to. In the 1990s they were synonymous with rebellion and futurism. Their incredible live performances allow them to maintain their status to this day. The Prodigy will be one of the headliners of the 20th anniversary edition of Audioriver Festival.