Kaskade
One of American dance music's steadiest hands: two decades of melodic, unapologetically emotional progressive house, from blog-era classics to stadium residencies.
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About Kaskade
Kaskade is a progressive house artist from Chicago, IL.
Ryan Raddon was born in Chicago in 1971 and grew up nearby in Northbrook. After a year at Brigham Young University he spent two years on a mission in Japan, then completed a communications degree at the University of Utah, where he and a friend also ran a Salt Lake City record store called Mechanized.
He built early DJ residencies in Salt Lake City, including a Monday night party at the venue Club Manhattan, before moving to San Francisco in 2000 to take a job as an A&R assistant at Om Records, the label through which he began releasing music as Kaskade, starting with the album It's You, It's Me.
Singles such as "Steppin' Out" and "Everything" reached the upper and top spots of Billboard's dance charts in the early 2000s, and his 2006 album Love Mysterious produced further hits including "Be Still," featuring vocalist Sunsun, and "Stars Align." A remix of his song "Sorry" later earned a Grammy nomination.
Kaskade was voted America's Best DJ by DJ Times in both 2011 and 2013, and was ranked among DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs as early as 2009, recognition that came before his shift toward the arena-scale melodic sets he is now best known for.
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Questions about Kaskade
What festivals is Kaskade playing in 2026?
Kaskade is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Neon City 2026, EDC Thailand 2026.
Is Kaskade on tour?
Yes. Kaskade has 3 shows listed, from Las Vegas, NV on Nov 13, 2026 to Las Vegas, NV on Dec 4, 2026, plus 2 festivals on the page above.
When does Kaskade play at Neon City?
Sunday, November 22, 10:30 – 12:00 AM at DLVEC.
Is Kaskade playing EDC Thailand 2026?
Yes, Kaskade is on the EDC Thailand 2026 lineup, December 18–20, 2026 at Rhythm Park, Phuket, Thailand. They play Saturday, December 19.
Where is Kaskade from?
Kaskade is from Chicago, IL.
What was Kaskade's first album?
Kaskade's first album was It’s You, It’s Me (2003). The latest is ORIGIN // (2026).
What kind of music does Kaskade play?
Kaskade plays progressive house and electronic.
What festivals has Kaskade played before?
Kaskade has played EDC Orlando 2026, Tomorrowland 2026, Electric Forest 2026, EDC Las Vegas 2026, Coachella 2026.