Welcome to a new edition of The XLNT Show: Bad Boys, where it is just Danny and Parker talking uncensored. No filters, no script, and no holding back.

In this episode, the guys break down one of the most interesting dynamics in EDM right now: the parallel rise of ISOxo and Knock2, and their first-ever festival, Nighthearts. Danny and Parker talk about how unexpected it was to see artists known for bass house and trap music program themselves as openers at their own festival, and how that decision alone says a lot about their understanding of audience momentum.

They discuss:

• How artists like ISOxo and Knock2 ended up sharing the stage with heavyweight co-headliners  Skrillex and Zedd
• Why Knock2’s track “dashstar*” feels like one of the last modern EDM classics with a true solo anthem identity
• The difference in how ISOxo and Knock2 are being positioned based on genre, sound, and fan reach
• The shift from progressive house domination to bass house and hybrid trap taking center stage
• The challenges new genres face in producing universally memorable EDM “classics”
• What makes a live festival debut stand out versus a traditional tour set

Danny also gets Parker to zoom out into the bigger picture: why duos and tight creative units matter so much in EDM today, and whether moving as a unified brand could end up being more powerful than going it alone.

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