Kai Wachi

When the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Day, Navy Pier is set to electrify the Windy City with a seismic jolt of bass from Kai Wachi. Known for his bone-rattling drops and a dark, visceral sound that feels like the lovechild of industrial and dubstep, Kai Wachi is the kind of artist who can turn a Friday night into an unforgettable initiation into the new year. If your idea of a fresh start involves feeling your ribcage vibrate and losing yourself amidst a sea of fellow sonic disciples, this is your call to action. As the fireworks fade, let Kai Wachi's masterful meld of glitch and grime light up your night. Miss this, and you'll be left with nothing but the echo of bass reverberating through the grapevine, while the real thrill belongs to those who showed up.