Why Subtronics Proved at EDC Las Vegas That He Is Here to Stay

Subtronics has grown immensely this decade, rising to become a true S-tier headliner, consistently attracting large crowds wherever he plays. While I don’t blame any artists for wanting to change their style as they gain more fans, it has been extremely cool to watch Subtronics double down on his signature sound while adapting and evolving to fit a more mainstream audience. As you might imagine, it is hard to stay true to yourself while adjusting to crowds who aren’t your average bass superfans, and Subtronics really showed why he is an S-tier headliner in his latest performance at EDC Las Vegas. At EDC, he proved to the world that he is here to stay, and I am excited to share why!

EDC, one of the largest electronic festivals in the entire world, is known for its plethora of massive stages and a wide range of represented genres. While main stage performances are typically reserved for more mainstream artists, the organizers usually give a huge bass artist a slot on mainstage, and this year it was Subtronics on Day 1. This was the largest crowd he has ever played for (something he said on the mic during his set), and he absolutely nailed it. While Subtronics is known for his heavy doubles and high-pitched melodies soaring over complicated rhythms, he adjusted his set to contain more mainstream references while keeping the heavy, intense vibe of his sets. With more jump-up, bass house, and insane flips such as Tynan’s flip of “Crank That” and his own flip of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” his set was more accessible to people who aren’t heavy bass heads. Luckily for the world, he has officially posted his set on YouTube!

While some people might say Subtronics shouldn’t adjust his set even on EDM mainstage, I would argue that there is nothing wrong with appealing to a mainstream crowd. A rising tide floats all boats, and Subtronics making a name for himself pushes all artists in the EDM industry forward! In addition, it takes extreme talent to integrate more mainstream music into a genre that really doesn’t get a lot of “mainstream” attention, mainly space bass, DnB, and his style of dubstep. This set really showed the world that Subtronics is not a one-trick pony and that he is the light that will lead the bass world into a new era.

Subtronics is at the top, and he is not going to be moved off for a long time. Seeing an artist who constantly innovates on the biggest stages is a testament to how hard he has worked. The sky is truly the limit for him, and whenever you get the chance to see him, you have to take it!

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