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Live music hits differently, right? Well, there’s nothing better than feeling the bass thump your chest and screaming lyrics with thousands of strangers. However, hear the dirty truth- Concerts can turn dangerous. Fast. Too often, when they arrive at a venue prepared to have fun, fans aren’t sure what to do next. That’s a problem because crowd safety concerns and concert injuries occur far more frequently than the industry wants to acknowledge. Welcome to your guide to concert safety.

Making their debut on River Beats today is Modal Nodes. If the name is unfamiliar to you, that’s ok, because just recently it was unfamiliar to us as well. But the producer duo has quickly become one of the most intriguing new names in bass music. Through crisp sound design, a distinctive visual identity, and a growing list of industry support, the anonymous duo has generated significant buzz in a short amount of time.

Experimental bass heavyweight VCTRE is officially back with Balderdash, a four track EP arriving July 2 via Local Void Records. Known for his forward thinking bass music, VCTRE continues to prove why he has become one of the most respected names in the underground scene.

A surprise Zeds Dead album? So no more fam. Zeds Dead have surprise released their third studio album, Return to the Return (of the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness), the next chapter in their catalogue, following last year’s Return to the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness. The 14-track project dives deeper into themes of memory, time, and sonic exploration, combining cinematic production and the duo’s signature approach to sampling.

Remember when every cannabis show was just clouds of flower smoke? Those days are long gone. Walk into any cannabis expo, festival, or industry trade event these days, and you’ll see just about the opposite. Concentrate rigs dominate the show floor. Dab bars are bustling. Flowers are taking a back seat. It didn’t happen suddenly. This has been going on for years, and now there’s data to prove it.

When you think of dance music, you probably picture synths, bass drops, and four-on-the-floor kicks. The violin? Maybe not the first thing that comes to mind. But here’s the thing: the violin has been quietly (and sometimes loudly) threading itself through electronic and dance music for decades, adding an emotional punch that no synthesizer has fully replicated.

What makes a good festival? Big pyrotechnics? A dope VIP section? A killer lineup? While all three are great, we like a festival with a story. Unfortunately, there aren’t many happy ones these days, with unpredictable weather, the post-COVID economy, and shifting interests leading to a haunting increase in cancellations. So how do festivals stay alive in a market like this? How do you keep the dream alive? First, you need to have a dream strong enough to weather the storm.

There is a certain kind of madness that takes hold when you send a few hundred music producers to the Rocky Mountains and tell them they have four days to become better artists. Not the dangerous kind of madness. The useful kind. The kind that leads to hours-long conversations about snares and frequency placement.

Zeds Dead celebrates 15 Years with their most ambitious production, largest venues, and three major Colorado stops along the way. Get Tickets to the Journey of a Lifetime Tour Here. For more than 15 years, Zeds Dead have stood at the forefront of electronic music, building one of the most dedicated fan communities in the world while continually evolving their sound.

For more than 15 years, Zeds Dead have stood at the forefront of electronic music, building one of the most dedicated fan communities in the world while continually evolving their sound. Now, the Toronto duo is preparing to celebrate that legacy with Journey of a Lifetime, the largest and most ambitious headlining tour of their career.