WHOMP seems to be a common word to describe my generation's recent music craze over dubstep and electronic. It seems to be popping up everywhere. I remember the days in high school when it was still undiscovered and oh so hipster underground but now, even fucking Flo-Rida is mixing in the wobbles with his top 40 tracks. I myself have always been a big advocate for the dubstep and electro movement and have seen Skrillex whip his black mane back and forth at Sasquatch and Nero drop it low on New Years Eve at Resolution. Bassnectar was one of the first dubbers that my ears were subjected to back in the day and I instantly took a liking to his subtle groove and wicked bass drops that catch you off guard in the best way possible. So naturally, as one of the most prominent figures in the industry and one of my personal favorites, I HAD to see him spin and boy was I glad.

Bassnectar has gotten so big in the scene, that he holds his own festivals, has his own following called "Bass Heads," and doesn't just rely on heavy visuals to move the crowd. He spins at his own tune, trying to steer clear of the typical rave scene. He played at the Wamu Theater last Saturday and when I walked in it was a nice mix of people. Typical raver kids, adults, normal looking people, and a bunch of other randos. Ghostland Observatory opened for Nectar, which incase you haven't heard of them, please go listen now. They destroyed the theater by playing hits such as "Sad Sad City" and "Midnight Voyage." They managed to entertain the bass head crowd and I was dancing my ass off. After Ghostland, Nectar arrived with a heavy hit "Wildstyle Method" and the lights jumped off the stage into everyone like in Raiders of the Lost Ark. After that, no one could stop moving. The thing about Bassnectar aka Lorin, he hasn't conformed entirely to the electro dub scene like most, he's stuck to his roots, which is probably why he has such a strong fan following. Also when he's on the table, his enormous amount of hair always goes crazy which is extremely amusing to watch. Nectar was on the stage for about two-ish hours and closed down with probably his most popular song to date, his personal remix of "Lights" by Ellie Goulding, which is just gorgeous. Also to note, he did an absolutely beautiful remix of Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek," that had everyone in the crowd holding up lighters and swaying back and forth like it was Free Bird.

A+++ Concert. Even if you're not heavy into the EDM dubstep whatever the hell it is movement, the energy of going to these shows is pure awesome.

P.S. Go pick up Bassnectar's new album that just dropped "Vava Voom," he does a sick collab with Lupe Fiasco.