IleSoniq 2016! Machine Stops Top Picks

ÎleSoniq, Montreal's biggest EDM event, is just around the corner, so we've chosen for you our top five don't miss picks for your best weekend of partying possible. If you're staying home, follow @thinkbox1 on Twitter and @ÎleSoniq on Instagram for full in-progress coverage of the festival.

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1. Skrillex

What can I say? It feels as if it's a lie when everyone I meet tells me how much they hate Skrillex. Honestly, with incredible stages, elaborate light shows, and oh-so energetic music - it's hard to find a reason why you would. Any Skrillex show is pretty much guaranteed to be an all-around good time. The seasoned and iconic brostep legend is going to be closing out the festival on Saturday at 9:30 PM at the Fido Oasis stage.

2. Ilan Bluestone

Finally, some trance at ÎleSoniq. A long time producer on Anjunabeats, Ilan Bluestone's progressive trance EDM fusions are something you'll not want to miss. Refreshing and captivating, he's played for international audiences and will be touching down at the festival on Saturday at 4PM at La Vie Bud Light stage.

3. Tiga (Live)

No stranger to Montreal, Tiga is back with a new live performance that I'm sure will be thrilling, energetic, and all-around a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This electronic music veteran is sure to blow away any expectations that his audience holds and, as always, totally change the game. Tiga will be premièring his new live show on Saturday at 8:55 PM at the Neon stage.

4. Prince Club

Walking up to the stage that Prince Club was playing was a hidden-gem moment of ÎleSoniq last year. Clean tech-house on a hot day while sipping a cool drink is the life, and Prince Club makes you feel like you're living it. The native Montrealer most recently closed out ÎleSoniq's and Murale's pre-party with his signature sound that you can catch on Friday at 2PM at the La Vie Bud Light stage.

5. J. Phlip

Describing her genre as "acid booty-tech bass and beyond" on Facebook, J. Phlip is a funky and exciting rising star. Nonetheless, she's no stranger to the stage and is one of the only female artists gracing the ÎleSoniq this year. Having played at many other festivals this summer, she's stopping by ÎleSoniq on Friday at 3PM at the La Vie Bud Light stage.

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