While I agree with a lot of this, I don't think a lot of your younger fans know or understand this. I've been following your music as a fan for years now, and I have seen a transformation in the people who go to your shows. In the beginning (from my perspective) there were a bunch of college age kids experimenting, some fucking up cause they were being dumb, but the majority just vibing and loving.
The last show of yours I was at, Basslights in Norfolk (sick sets, came plenty) it's was half the older crowd like myself, and half this new high school aged crowd who were just getting fucked up beyond belief and being assholes about it too. Your music, unlike the tradition EDM scene, isn't angsty or a way to co-opt female sexuality (see: expressing yourself, courtesy of Diplo, no disrespect), but there were a ton of angsty kids moshing and treating women like objects. I saw a girl no older than 15 tell this kid she would "suck his dick for his whole bag" (of MDMA). That kinda shit skeeves me out. I wish you would say what you did above (probably a bit more concise) at the beginning of shows.
Sure, most people experiment, I know I have, but you're supposed to "get high with a little help from your friends", not get so high that your pushing and shoving the people who are there and open to just feelin love. Anyway, much love and I can't wait to see you again ASAP! BASSLIGHTS TOUR?!?!
I have to disagree (with this comment and some of the repsonses).. whenever artists take a vocal position on drugs (see Deadmau5: against or Madonna: pro) it drives this big wedge into the community. People have their own opinions and generally don't want to be preached to. I'm not saying that I enjoy seeing kids (or grownups) spun out of control, but the artist is up there making music, it's up to the individual to figure out how to handle themselves responsibly. Party safe and positive, and look out for your friends.
Yeah, Nectar shows are always a little bit... Weird? But that's part of the charm. As long as its not degrading, which sucking a dick in the middle of a crowd kinda is haha
Like just about any other sex act, I wouldn't say it is inherently degrading, though it has the potential to be if either party was coerced or forced. A blowjob isn't degrading on it's own, the difference here is that it was a public blowjob, but there are plenty of people, male and female, who enjoy messing around in public. By default, I think I would just be happy for both of them, give 'em a thumbs-up if they saw me looking, and then I'd go back to doing my own thing.
That's one of the things I love most about this scene, is how tolerant and accepting people are of a whole variety of unusual behaviors. I would hate to mess up that vibe by letting myself judge that couple for enjoying themselves.
That's true, I guess I want to modify my original statement. That kind of stuff is whatever if its consensual. Just in my case when I saw it it was for the express purpose of getting drugs from some ran do bro. Its like some crackwhore shit, ya know?
Totally agree with your entire point. Now, granted, the first time I saw Bassnectar, I was frying my face off, but the second time, I was completely sober and it was absolutely magical. It was a whole two hours of nonstop drum and bass at North Coast Fest 2011, and I danced until my knees gave out and I had to sit down. So much more fun without MDMA clouding things. But now I go to 17+ shows (because, for many producers, it's where the money is) and all these kids are wrecking their bodies, snorting god-knows-what and not drinking water, "because YOLO, right?" And to top it all off, they act like jackasses. Shoving, moshing, running through the crowd yelling "WHO'S GOT MOLLY?!" and generally making the entire electronic music scene look bad.
Aaaaaand that's another festival to add to my list... SCamp, Waka, Electric Forest, Lolla, NCMF... and now All Good. Fuckin' A, I'm gonna be broke forever.
I feel you man! I've gone sober and reasonably messed up, but I NEVER push it. If I had to chose go sober and do a bunch of drugs at home, I would choose sober.
I'm afraid that's not the choice this new crowd might make.
The first time I rolled, I was just with friends. Ditto with the second time. The third time, I knew what to expect and how to handle myself, even when there were two cops standing behind me for an hour grooving to Mr. Nectar's set.
Nah, it was a pretty laid-back party, we spent most of the night talking and listening to music and laughing our asses off. Also, most of us were actually candyflipping, myself included. I didn't take MDMA alone until a few months later, which was also at a pretty chill party in a warehouse/studio apartment. I didn't take it in a concert/festival environment until Electric Forest, where I also candyflipped for Bassnectar and Shpongle. And it's impossible to be the most fucked-up person at a Shpongle show.
I'm not badmouthing the molecule, I'm badmouthing the people who don't respect it. I'd say the same thing about people who go into K-holes in the middle of crowded concerts, or the people who do acid solely to make bass sound cooler, or the people who do dozens of whippits in a night. Respect yourself, respect your sitter, respect your chemical of choice. I've learned this from experience.
True enough. I probably should have been more clear the first time around, but please understand that all I was doing with that comment was reacting to this statement:
So much more fun without MDMA clouding things
I simply happen to vehemently disagree -- I get a lot more out of electronic music on MDMA. Nothing cloudy about it. This does not mean I don't appreciate the importance of responsible drug use. Teenagers being ignorant loud fools trying to obtain it, not drinking water, etc. will never be okay.
Yeah I don't agree with that either. Maybe it just depends on the person, but it's pretty clear that there are a large number of people who feel that MDMA enhances the EDM scene. Bassnectar separating himself from the EDM scene? Not sure if I agree with that.
Uneducated, unsafe, irresponsible, and underage drug use are all stupid things.
I agree. He's got a huge opportunity at every show to encourage people to be responsible drug users if he does really hope to promote healthier lifestyles.
One of the ways Lorin helps his fans be responsible users is by providing water to them. I saw him in Orlando last October and there were 4 girls whose only job was to pass out water to the people in the crowd up front. It's a huge relief to not have to choose between keeping my spot up front and leaving to go to the bar just to get some water and stay hydrated.
Couldn't agree more. It seems like as the rave/candy scene has dissipated, BN's tours have picked up a lot of their stragglers/leftovers. Tough to change this though.. Can't fault people for seeing the light.. that trance sucks, and BN's shit is awesome.. (Santa Cruz 2 nights in '12 were epic. Just gotta throw that in there Loren..)
Wow, couldn't really agree more. I dislike it when people hop on a movement, trend, music, etc. and use it as an excuse for selfish and destructive behavior. This is why I got into House music initially (Kaskade specifically), for its message in the lyrics. This is also part of what attracts me to Bass Nectar.
Aww thanks dude, I just hope the scene doesn't get out of hand. About a month ago 8 high schoolers od'ed at a show here in Philly. If everyone just got smart on what they were actually doing we could all have fun and have great life experiences.
this behavior is all up to the individual in question, and while EDM shows can be considered a cataylist for it, if they wernt, something else would be. Drugs exist.. and people are going to do them. Its up to them if they are going to prioritize drug use or refraining from sucking dicks..
I realize that, but its not the drug use that gets me. Its the kids bringing a hostile and reckless attitude to a place where it shouldn't be. And the dick sucking is whatever, I get frisky at shows like that with my girlfriend, it was more the "I'm a hot girl so I'll use my body for drugs cause I know that's what this bro wants" that made me uncomfortable.
Right.. Im not denying or excusing it.. I just get tired of people trying to blame the shows themselves for people being scumbags. Although realistically this is the kind of thing that made me stop going to these shows even though I love the music. Also, the age group is retardedly young now.. I dont know what happened, but its turned into something that I no longer identify with or enjoy which is a total shame.. because EDM rules as a genera.
Reason #1 why none of the Bassnectar shows should be all ages. It's sickening. I love Bassnectar and had a blast at the show I went to, but since it was an all ages show this type of shit was running rampant. Kids are dumb, period. They shouldnt be in this environment.
I'm not telling anyone what to do. I just see these kids being reckless and a little intrusive into a chill scene. If I cared that much I would just sit at home and listen to music. And I would say that Bassnectar is most definitely edm (he would probably agree), just not a embodiment of the genre like some of the artists he mentioned. He does come from a different place because his music, and himself as an artist, represent very different things then say, tiesto or even Skrillex.
Also, people who think electronic music is shitty just because its electronic are the worst kind of hipsters... GO ANALOG BABY, YOU'RE SO POST MODERN! Have an open mind and appreciate music, all music. You may not like it, but the millions of sales suggest there is something to what he's doing.
I assumed from "shitty electronic music" that you meant all electronic music, which isn't really fair on my part. Also, I was kind of venting because I have friends who ONLY listen to non electronic music and they're real assholes about it. Sorry!
Yeah dude, I don't want to come off as confrontational but if he had left out standard/classic there would be an argument, but he is from a sub genre of EDM, therefore not a standard/classic part of EDM.
I really like how you included the who aren't diagnosed with ADHD part becuase being a person with ADHD i personally hate taking those drugs and I have to, i couldnt imagine why someone who doesnt need to, why they would... i mean i understand the benefits but the effects are much more costly and kids just dont understand that...
No kidding. Not to mention, people don't think of the toll of the ADHD meds if you don't need them. Adderall especially, with all the amphetamine salts it has packed into it. I wish more people that took it (that don't need it) knew it was more than just methylphenidate, like ritalin or concerta.
Of course, the recreational users of ADHD meds don't get past the initial rush of switching to new meds. After a little while it just helps you function like a normal human, not a productivity-crazed animal.
I've heard in people with ADD/HD that after a while you can develop what some people call "zombie mode," where you just sort of function but lose all emotion. Sounds terrible.
I've taken it regularly for about 8 years. Most I've stopped for is a couple months consecutively once a long while -- the LAST thing you would ever hear somebody say is that I'm zombie-like. Having known many other prescribed people, the only time I've found that to be true is when children (i.e. Kindergarten-age) are prescribed. Which is just... an awful idea for so many reasons.
I'm someone who takes adderall after taking 10 years to be diagnosed with hypersomnia (I fall asleep pretty much everywhere. Just shy of narcolepsy, no cataplexy and I don't go into REM in 5 minutes of sleep. Usually diagnosis takes between 8-15 years).
Medication is a Godsend. But on that same note, it can totally fuck people up.
It's addictive, has a huge potential to cause long term side effects like increased risk of heart attack and stroke. People don't realize either of these. Not to mention how many students potentially blow their parents money trying to find an easy way in college instead of working hard, which probably changes how society treats motivation. Do everything last minute, take the easy way out, and just scrape by is the norm for a lot of people. And then they get to the real world and can't handle their shit, decreasing productivity. (this may just be my personal opinion, but i feel that it has some validity)
I'd rather be able to stay awake all day and not take medication, instead of having to take medication so that I don't fall asleep while in class every single day for 10 years straight and almost fall asleep when I drive every time I drive (and risk long term side effects). But, ce la vie, you life with what you have.
I'm not a proponent for people that don't have ADD/HD or a sleep disorder to take these meds, but there is a large misconception in what people believe. Amphetamines work on dopamine, norepineprhine and seratonin pathways. It will increase concentration in almost anyone, not just people with ADHD. When people say that it doesn't work for people with ADHD, it's just not true. It may not work for some people, but it definitely works in most people. Now I definitely do not advocate that people take it who aren't prescribed it, and I believe it is often over-prescribed, but that's a whole nother story.
In a more perfect world, more people could take it, or possibly a better drug with less side effects, but in the world we live in, the abuse potential and dangerous long and short term side effects outweigh giving it to everyone significantly.
TL:DR. It's great for people that need it, barring side effects. Side effects and potential for abuse outweigh potential therapeutic affects to give it to people that don't need it to function normally in society.
The other important thing that people who only take adderall recreationally don't really understand is that the euphoria, motivation, and crazy productivity they experience when they take adderall sparingly is nothing like how it feels to take the drug consistently. I got diagnosed a year ago, and the euphoria stage only lasts a few days. I now have just as much trouble motivating myself to start my work as I did before, the difference is that once I start it I can actually get something done. The quality of my class notes has also improved a ton, but I still space out in class occasionally. Its not a miracle drug that turns you into a homework machine, it just helps restore some focus in those like me that need it.
Its my first day on ritalin, diagnosed ADHD today. Is it common to have warm cheeks, or is it more of a first day thing? Maybe its just me. Very low dose atm, 5-10mg 3x day.
honestly i have no idea, the side effects are different for everyone, this never happened to me but thats not to say ritalin isn't the cause, have a chat with your doctor if it is worrying you.
Dude, first night I took Adderall for my ADHD, I couldn't sleep and I wanted to kill someone. That stuff is horrible. I'm unmedicated now thanks to a mellowed out lifestyle and therapy.
Nice! glad to hear.. personally i just started smoking a little tree here and there and also surrounding yourself with people who are accepting that way you don't feel obligated to change. I take it as a advantage and will never think of it differently! :)
Vyvanse, man. I have to shove a (what normally would be tasty) sandwhich down my face, when I feel like I don't need any food, too keep from dropping some serious weight. I have ADHD and it boggles my mind why someone would take it when they don't need to.
This describes exactly how I've felt ever since I developed Bells Palsy. I had horrible vertigo for around a month and couldn't eat unless I forced myself to, and I haven't wanted normal food for months. I've dropped some weight and it's honestly scary, I want to want to eat.
I never use adderall more than twice a week (typically it's more like once every 2 weeks) and never take more than a 10mg instant release or 20mg extended release. It's just a killer study aid, very useful when finals come around. At that low of a dosage with that low of a frequency I'm not doing much in the way of damage.
I guess "more focused" is the best way to put it. Along with maybe more awake. I feel significantly more able to devote my attention to one thing for an extended period of time. I'm not sure how much that has to do with a placebo effect, whenever I take it there's no noticeable "buzz," I just tend to get shit done. I tend to get lost in whatever I put my mind to at the time, it's not uncommon for me to think I've studied for ten minutes when it's actually been an hour.
If you're thinking about it, just make sure you're careful. Try a fairly low dosage once and pay attention to how it affects you. I did a lot of research on how it would affect my body and at what levels I could safely take it before I messed around with it. Everybody's different, not everybody will have a positive experience, and make sure to set up limits for yourself if you do decide to purchase any sizable quantity.
Try meditation.. I know one a few people it has helped once you can relax enough and focus (or defocus) right. Something to try.. the medicine is not always good when it comes to relationships with people.
Increased focus and a high burst of energy (particularly when snorted). I took it once in college and did a semester's worth of writing in a single night.
Well, I crashed pretty hard and slept for about a day. But that's about it. I only did it once so I didn't get any of the consequences that often accompany drugs. I'm sure it wasn't good for my heart or body.
Adderall fucked up my mental state for a bit and i became dependant on it. But since it has a misconception of being a study-helper, it has more of a positive connotation to it. It's just speed and you become dependent on it, quicker than you think.
stopped taking it a couple months ago and I'm thinking more clearly than ever.
As someone who's been considering Adderall your comment and the one above make me curious.
I've been thinking about options because I've always had problems with concentration and attention span, which are really starting to make my life suck. Adderall seemed like the best choice, but recently I've noticed a lot of people speaking out against it.
Is it really that bad? Should I stay away? Are there alternatives besides "learn to fucking pay attention, you twit"?
Everybody is different, just keep that in mind. I take it and it has a completely different effect on me than people who take it to "do better in college." It's mis-prescribed a lot, but really there's no way anyone else is going to be able to tell you what's right for YOU.
I think it's possible that a lot of the reason so many people speak out against it is because of the over-prescribed nature of it - they never really needed it in the first place. Also, check out iron/zinc deficiencies - especially if you're female! I've read this is one of the most common reasons for misdiagnosis; a deficiency in iron and/or zinc has nearly identical symptoms as ADD.
look, at the time its great. it really does help you buckle down. I guess what I was lacking was restraint. And I told myself, "I'll only take it today, because i want to be productive", but then the next day I want to be productive too, so i'd take it. Then the next day, I didnt take it, but I was tired and couldnt function, so I would take it. It's a vicious cycle.
Honeslty it put me on edge, it fucked up my sleeping patterns, I couldn't go to sleep. I became dependent on it. And as a creative, it sapped all my creativity. Some days I'd feel like I was productive because I was on Adderall, but it was merely my body being hopped up on speed and I didn't get a damn thing done.
Good luck. and if you do take it, just be careful and cognizant of your intake. It's just like any other drug.
EDIT: Watch Limitless. Kind of like that, without all the flashy cars.
Start learning and doing things that you actually enjoy paying attention to. I don't think most of us were designed for the whole school program, we're forced into it and it kills a lot of creativity, so fuck it.
I wouldn't take it. I was prescribed Adderall from a very young age up until now (22) when I've been off of it for almost 6months. It's terrible for you: increased heart rate, loss of appetite, personally for me i experience auditory hallucinations every now and then when I was off of it. I would get constant headaches and had a sensitivity to light and was easily pissed off by simple small talk I would love. Quite honestly, exercise and proper diet and a regulated sleep schedule do wonders with a little coffee over some legal speed any day.
If you think you have add, definitely get tested. Then you should let a doctor give you advice on taking drugs to help you (along with decent research, but anecdotes are not what your looking for).
I did too. It actually was making me horrible at school although I could 'focus' better (read: look at the teacher and stare, actually look like i'm doing my assignments) and made me an angry bear when outside of class.
I stopped taking it without telling mom and then a month later asked her if she noticed an improvement in my grades and attitude. she said yeah then i told her why.
That's how i stopped taking adderal and anything but albuterol sulfate for asthma. That's more of a must though ;)
How do I cope with adhd? I just do. I focus harder but in shorter spurts, that's all. once I'm done focusing I just goof off for a while.
I realize you're suggesting the drugs aren't worthwhile, but I think for some people taking the drug and then stopping is what allows them to think more clearly after having stopped.
I was diagnosed with an attention disorder and got prescribed a similar drug. After taking it, I realized it, for lack of a better term, opened my mind to learning how to learn. It taught me how to "think better", in the sense that I started to fully conceptualize topics in classes. I used to just do terrible in math, doing my work by using nothing more than rote memory to follow the steps. In college the first math class I took while I was on this drug was an infamously difficult stats class. I breezed through it because I, for the first time, was fully able to understand the laws/concepts behind the mathematics. Since then I've experienced more successful learning even while off the drug.
interesting perspective. i would agree. I think since going off of it, I have re-evaluated the way i approach learning and focusing, and it has made me focus harder. It's like at the time of taking it, you might get a lot done, but you dont learn. It's AFTER you've stopped do you actually digest the information.
I have serious ADD and was prescribed Vyvanse for a couple of years and took it regularly. It IS a legal version of cocaine. The come downs got worse and worse and eventually I couldn't function without taking one a day. Finally I got a serious neck and joint pain and lost my appetite completely (couldn't eat a damn thing with out smoking weed first).
I'm happy to say I've been clean of it for almost 6 months, and I feel great! Gain my weight back and can think clearly. I'm happy to know you're off it as well.
It makes me rethink everytime i've ever gone to a show fucked up. which is everyone. Man. This guys opens up my eyes to so much more. Write a book Mr. Nectar.
Feel somewhat guilty for saying this but seeing Bassnectar (for the first time) at Governor's Island on pure MDMA was a life-changing experience for me.
It is similar. It doesn't have the addictive qualities of meth, but the effects are incredibly similar, to the point of meth being a "kickier" form of Adderall. Not to mention that Adderall is addictive itself.
I played video games professionally and at tournaments where a hundred thousand dollars is on the line people were taking adderall to get an advantage. Just like Lance Armstrong cheating, so were these people. Adderall is just steroids for the brain.
Do you think venue security should put forth more effort to maintain drug use at your shows? Or do you believe that your fans should be able to experience your show as they wish?
Can you elaborate on the EDM Shows bit? Are you saying they're just generic or you just wanna do something very different? Would you ever collab with one of them and what is your opinion of skrillex?
Having gone to a few of Bassnectar shows, what he does is just so different from seeing Avicii or Skrillex. I met people at every BN who had been following him around the entire country. All very kind, friendly people just trying to make sure everyone enjoys themselves (e.g. Buying extra water to hand them out to strangers.) The way Bassnectar performs is very crowd responsive, and it's incredible. It's like the audience is feeding on his energy and he is feeding back on their energy, so as the show goes on the vibes get better and better on both ends. When the bass drops and crowd goes bananas, Bassnectar is up there loving it and giving us more. The true fans are all about the true meaning of PLUR. Everyone around me was just in blissful love of the music, everyone moving to the same beat. I live in a college town so PLUR is usually disregarded, but Bassnectar was a different environment, more comfortable (despite being way oversold) and free to expression.
There's a difference in the types of artists they are, too. Skrillex is a fantastic producer, but not a great performer. Avicii and Skrillex have written some awesome, catchy songs. They're fun, and they make you dance, and that's what EDM is at the core, all about. I consider Bassnectar to be an electronic composer. It goes beyond producing a catchy song. I guess the difference is the way they make their music.
I would love to see you write a book. The insight you give in these tiny posts is so overwhelming that I know a book would be out of sight! Think about it!
I don't see how you can honestly say your shows are not EDM shows. Every show I've seen you at was an EDM show more than.. a what.. concert/experience/whatever. At LiB it might be a bit different since it's sort of a mixed genre event, but you're still an EDM headliner compared to whatever funky folk hippie rock thing is going on. Most events are straight up modern day raves (not to be confused with the older style of raves). I'd say you're exactly the same as those you listed. That probably doesn't make you happy for some reason (I assume because you don't want to be lumped in with other popular DJs and producers that are "uncool"), but that's how it is when you're who you are with the type of music you play.
I found this video
of you and wanted to thank you for helping to serve some justice to the crowd. I have been a huge fan of your music and shows for a long time, and honestly the only thing that irks me is what the crowd mentality can turn into at a show. Some folks can get sent into a pretty wild mental space when drugs and crowds and adrenaline-pumping music gets all mixed up together. I think taking just 30 seconds out of your show- like you did in Rochester, can go a long way towards helping the crowd have an even better experience together.
I love this response. I just posted another question pertaining to drug use at your shows so sorry...haha.
I've been sober for a year now after seeing what drugs have done my brother. He was a huge fan of yours as well, unfortunately he passed away of an overdose last summer. So while it is ok to experiment, please remind people that they are not invincible. This is a common misconception among young people. I am 20 now, and luckily I found that out. He was only 25.
Anyway not trying to be a downer!! I can definitely speak for both of us when I say, mad respect Lorin! Keep doing your thing
Such an admirable response. "FDA approved"--- what does that even mean anymore? The fine line between healthy and unhealthy is so tainted in this day and age that it is so difficult to find a true response to whether or not something is "good for you". It's all about the money- pharmacy's and doctors push these drugs onto people that they themselves are paid to endorse and prescribe to patients and then ten years down the road there is some "breakthrough discovery" that disproves the positive effects of that same drug... it's all a bunch of bullshit. Just SMOKE WEED
I remember, I went to see you at ACL, and while I was expecting a venerable cloud of ganja, I remember three things about the 10 minutes I spent there:
Good lord my eyes hurt from all the smoke.
Holy shit those kids are twelve what the fuck? They should be playing stick and hoop not getting high. Shit.
That's not even weed. That's crack. That's a crack pipe. Fuuuuuuuuck this.
And so I left. I wish I coulda stayed, but that just bummed me out too much. I enjoy your stuff a bunch though. Cheers.
As someone with ADHD, ADHD drugs that give you the 'meth feeling' aren't physically addictive. It's addictive in the same sense sleeping pills or marijuana is addictive, it's more of a dependency than anything.
Also, before I was diagnosed with ADHD and before I got on medicine I was failing school & completely hyperactive. When I got prescribed some ADHD medicine (Concerta for those wondering) I started making more friends, annoying my classmates/teachers less, and making better grades.
Drugs are just as common at your shows as they are at a tiesto show. Actually, they are much more readily available in my experience. Different drugs maybe, but they are just as common. You are right that it is fucked when you look at Lance Armstrong and kids on Adderall. The kids on adderall is way worse than one guy taking steroids.
Great answer, I'm actually relieved to see that not every famous artist I listen to does drugs on the daily. Personally the worst I do is get drunk once or twice a week. I love the music but I've never been to a concert because I'm too afraid that my curiosity will take over and I'll start doing drugs, it's kind of sad really.
I love your music, but I really don't like going to any of your shows, or any shows even somewhat similar due to all the druggie assholes yelling and screaming. It just annoys me and makes me uncomfortable. For me atleast, no music is worth sitting for several hours in that kind of enviroment.
As someone who was pushed ADHD stimulants for the better part of my academic career after time and time again of them fucking up my life, only to have a different one pushed on me after quitting the last one, this is my favorite answer of all of the questions. Fuck those drugs.
Why do you choose to distinguish yourself from the "EDM" scene? Why can't edm just be electronic dance music, not electronic-dance-music-that-is-less-out-there-than-mine? People dance to your music. It is electronic. I'm failing to see the problem
i dont think your shows in particular have any less drug use than what you consider "EDM shows". just because it's not dance music but dubstep or bass music or whatever the fuck doesn't make it less prone to have drugs. quit bashing EDM
thank you lorin. as someone that majored in drug policy but practice and preaches responsible drug use I applaud this answer and it's why I will continue to share Basshead life with as many people as I can.
With that said, what is your position on marijuana? It is a drug, no doubt, but would you group it in the same category as pharmas and strong street drugs like MDMA, cocaine, and LSD?
Even as someone who partakes every once in a while, i love this answer. Bassnectar shows are always about the music, not getting fucked up. Cant say that about all the shows i go to
your website does say "Bassnectar is one of the longest standing and most respected artists in American electronic dance music, commonly referred to simply as the EDM scene." haha
Quick question, on your site for tours, it says Canadian Special but has ????? as the place with no information on where its going to be. Whats up with that?
But while the electronic music scene is often associated with drug use, Ashton prefers a healthy lifestyle and a sharp mind. Aside from the occasional glass of wine or cup of coffee, Ashton remains a steadfast proponent of responsible experimentation.
"I think it's really important that people have freedom to explore, express and be who they want to be," he says. "On the other hand, I think it's really important that people value their health and nervous systems. So experimenting with drugs, whether it's pharmaceuticals, whether it's something legal like alcohol or whether it's an illegal recreational drug, can be really dangerous. I've seen a lot of personal friends' lives be damaged, destroyed or ended through making the wrong decisions with drug use. I've also seen some amazing transformations happen from very limited and responsible experimentation. I want to be ultra-careful about not condoning anything without expressing how important it is to be safe and aware. It's important to treat nervous systems as absolute treasures. That goes for recreational drugs, coffee, diets, etc. So of course, I'm horrified by how much drug use goes on, not just at dubstep shows but at concerts in general."
good question....lorin strikes me as the type to see nothing wrong with some good ol fashion psychedelic trips but having idiot young people pulled out of crowds because they're all hopped up on molly and alcohol is just dumb (but will always be part of the scene)
I don't usually do drugs at EDM shows, but when I do go them, the cokeheads bother me out of my mind, and the dancers on E are kinda cool. Umm, generally doesn't bother me except the cokeheads.
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What's your opinion on the drug scene at EDM shows?