ORBIT Playlist: Illenium selects some emotionally charged bass ahead of Breakaway Festival

On October 5, Charlotte, North Carolina will be transformed into a dance music haven when Breakaway touches down at the AvidXchange Music Factory Fest Grounds. With the roving festival brand’s arrival comes an array of top DJ talent, with the likes of Ekali, Fisher, and Kaskade all set to fill the dancefloor with their distinctive styles.

Illenium will also be headlining the event, and to celebrate, he’s kindly fixed up an exclusive playlist for EDM All Day. It’s packed with to the brim with high-charged bass and flecked with sentimentality, emulating the curatorial prowess often seen during the artist’s sets. San Holo, DROELOE, REZZ, Seven Lions, and Adventure Club are just a few of the artists comprising this euphoria-inducing playlist; expect to hear similar tones during Illenium’s Breakaway set as well, alongside some new cuts from his latest LP.

The producer also shared some thoughts around the playlist:

“These are some of my favorite songs that I’ve been listening to lately along with a few tracks from my latest album ASCEND. I can’t wait to be back in North Carolina to play Breakaway on Oct. 5th and share my new album set with everyone!”

2019 has been a momentous year for Illenium from the very start. Not only has be been touring at a peak heavy schedule and testing out a new setup, but he’s also on the tip of his third studio album, ASCEND. September 21 marked a particularly special night in his career, with the beloved producer packing out Madison Square Garden during his album tour.

In under a decade, Prime Social Group has become the premier electronic music promoter in the East, South, and Midwest, consistently bringing high tier talent to the likes of North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, and more. Their calendar for 2019 alone boasted 11 festivals across the East, Midwest, and Southern regions of the states.

Make sure to grab a last-minute ticket to see Illenium at Breakaway in North Carolina here.