by Lauren Rosier
Saturday night was a huge, high energy dance party at Temple University’s Liacouras Center. Famed electronic dance music (EDM) DJ/producer, Zedd, performed as well as a lineup of some of best talents in EDM today- Dillon Francis, What So Not, and Alex Metric.
This was my first official big name EDM concert, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect. It’s a culture and scene that is different than what I am used to, but I have to say that I [insert expletive here] loved it. The lighting, dancing, visuals, and basically just the whole scene is something I’m diving into deeper and getting really excited about.
Metric (all photos by Lauren Rosier)
Alex Metric took the stage at 7:30 pm sharp to a half filled arena, but definitely a crowd ready to rage, dance, and go wild. One of Metric’s biggest hits, “Heart Weighs a Ton” was a highlight of the set.
Following Metric, What So Not played around 8:20 pm for about 45 minutes as well, and the crowd was definitely more filled in by that time. The set was filled with hip hop and trap music that everyone seemed be familiar with and rage to.
What So Not
DJ Dillon Francis took the stage and the crowd was hysterical to finally have him spin. For those of you not familiar the the EDM culture and scene, Francis is definitely one of the big names in the scene today. He’s known for being a huge moombahton producer as well.
I’ve been to a crapload of live shows and I have to say that seeing all these amazingly talented producers/DJs, this show was probably overall the best show I have attended.
Dillon Francis
Zedd’s light show, visuals, energy, and music was something that, for someone who isn’t used to being a part of that type of show, was an experience that could never be forgotten. You just get sucked in and mesmerized.
The four and a half hour concert was deemed 16+, so it had a large majority of underage kids in the crowd. If you have ever been to an electronic dance music show, the whole scene has its own culture full of kids, young adults, etc. who are into the rave scene.
Zedd
Bottom line, this write up about the show won’t do it justice. It’s hard to describe an experience, such as attending your very first EDM show through the written word when it’s about the energy, lighting, visuals, atmosphere, and music. You have to experience it firsthand to really understand. So I challenge you, the reader, to take a chance on this culture full of subgenres, raves, all-night dancing, and go out and experience Zedd live. It will change your life. I know it did mine.
