Double Trouble

Happening right now in Miami, FL is a two-day festival that is going down in history. Two very popular EDM DJ's are teaming up and playing back-to-back, lighting up Bayfront Park (venue of Ultra Music Festival) and rocking the surrounding city. Bassnectar and Pretty Lights, both very unique in their electronic style, brought this festival known as Basslights to the south for the first time ever. The show is open to all ages and features other artists such as Run the Jewels, Koan Sound, and Panty Raid.  This show has a little something for everyone, combining two of the biggest names for an unforgettable experience.

Bassnectar, who formerly goes by the name of Lorin Ashton, has been producing and DJing for over a decade now, is known for his freeform electronic music, and ultimately for his pumping bass. He definitely lives up to his name, making your chest pound to the music when he's on stage. Not only is he a devout music lover but also a community engager, openly advocating for numerous causes and non-profit societies. At the end of each show, Bassnectar takes a "family photo" with the crowd, facing the rear of the stage to ensure he can fit himself and the audience into the shot. He appreciates his fans dedication, giving back to them at each show he plays.

Derek Vincent Smith, also known as Pretty Lights, started his musical interest in high school producing and writing hip hop. As he's developed as an artist, so has his music, fitting under multiple genres including electronica, jazz, hip hop, and dubstep. If you've ever attended a Pretty Lights show you would understand why he chose that stage name, bringing an immense and personalized light show with him on stage. He literally illuminates the crowd, picking special effects and colors that dance with the music. A Pretty Lights show is something everybody should experience in their lifetime, and I can guarantee after seeing one show you will never want to miss another one.

With the combination of Bassnectar's bass and Pretty Lights lighting, Basslights is a show that is going to go down in history. Playing at an outside amphitheater, the entire night is sure to light up downtown Miami like no other. The two DJ's will definitely leave their mark in Miami, not only in the city itself but also in the hearts and minds of their fans.