Where a traditional DJ stands behind the decks, these electronic pioneers transformed festival fields with synthesizers, drum machines, live vocals and overwhelming visuals. Who put on the most legendary live show? Cast your vote now!
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Daft Punk
With their futuristic pyramid at Coachella in 2006, they set the definitive standard for modern electronic live experiences.
The Prodigy
Combined rave with raw punk energy and crushed festivals, led by the tireless Keith Flint and Liam Howlett.
Massive radio hit, but definitely not their best songwriting. fr
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The Chemical Brothers
Masters at building a sonic wall of distorted beats and hallucinatory visuals that have dominated stages for decades.
Perfection.
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Faithless
'God Is a DJ' grew into a universal dance anthem, carried by the spiritual charisma of the late frontman Maxi Jazz.
Put on good headphones and listen to the bassline on Faithless — sheer perfection.
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Kraftwerk
The German godfathers of all electronic music, who created a multimedia spectacle with synthesizers and robots from the 1970s onward.
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Underworld
With Karl Hyde's hypnotic vocals, Born Slippy .NUXX became the soundtrack of the film classic Trainspotting.
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Justice
The French electro duo revived electro house with screaming guitars and gigantic glowing crosses.
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Pendulum
Translated razor-sharp drum 'n' bass into a full rock band lineup with pounding guitars and explosive drums.
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LCD Soundsystem
James Murphy combined dance-floor beats with punchy indie rock and witty lyrics into one of the most beloved live acts in the world.
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Massive Attack
Founders of trip-hop who create an intense live experience with atmospheric, dark sounds and captivating light shows.
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Still mind-blowing to think about: with their futuristic pyramid at Coachella in 2006, they set the definitive standard for modern electronic live experiences.