Almost Familiar
49 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIs Pretty Lights the Phish of EDM? Is it possible to love Dubstep and Bluegrass? Have you ever called someone a wook or been called a wook yourself? Elizabeth Dreeson and Wes Johnson discuss the evolving landscape of what they call "neo-hippie music festival culture." Wes and Elizabeth have witnessed firsthand this emergent subculture's evolution over the last decade and are interested in looking at the past to make better sense of the present.
The music speaks for itself. Wes and Elizabeth are interested in talking to the characters behind the scenes who are responsible for building the community we know and love. Almost Familiar is a podcast by the people and for the people, because it's about the people.
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The TF Marz Episode
February 02, 2024 14:30 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBGet familiar with TF Marz, Co-founder and Creative Director of all:Lo music collective, whose Colorado and Pacific Northwest roots heavily influence his refreshing and distinct take on electronic music that is healthily infused with hip hop and RnB sensibilities. We dive into the music scene in the PNW, including his iconic sunrise set at the renowned Grove Stage at Shambhala Music Festival, the current state of the electronic music scene, the continuous evolution of all:Lo, and the future o...
The Greg "Lazershark" Ellis Episode 2.0
January 18, 2024 14:37 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBGet familiar once again with Greg “The Lazershark” Ellis, a highly revered, industry-respected, ruthlessly sarcastic lighting designer who has been responsible for nearly 15 years of breathtaking and dazzling visual displays as innovative as the music it backs. Best known for his work with Pretty Lights, Greg is no stranger to the spotlight, having worked with global names like Banks, 30 Seconds to Mars, Mr. Beast, and even a few major music award shows to boot. Through and through, Greg El...
Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 8: New Orleans 2023
January 05, 2024 16:35 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBLike the city of New Orleans and “the tangled veins of cypress roots that meander this way and that in the swamp” the final sets of the Pretty Lights tour were “interrelated, wrapped around itself in ways that aren’t always obvious.” Channeling the spirit of Dr. John and New Orleans itself, the Pretty Lights team threw a party befitting for the end of such a historic tour; once again paying massive respects to regional musical legends by swirling the likes of Louis Armstrong, Lil Wayne, and...
Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 7: The Caverns 2023
November 30, 2023 18:56 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBEven the sky is not the limit for the Soundship Spacesystem crew. Using it as their palette, the crew engaged Sky Lites to coordinate a light show with 75 drones, on top of having special guests in the VJ booth. This was just one of many unique elements that passengers on the Soundship Spacesystem were treated to during the crew’s mission at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee. The Caverns felt reminiscent of episodic festival runs at Telluride and The Gorge between its remote location, a sec...
Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 6: San Francisco 2023
November 22, 2023 16:40 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBFamous San Francisco promoter Bill Graham’s marquee on The Warfield theater for The Grateful Dead’s concert on September 25, 1980 said it all: "THEY'RE NOT THE BEST AT WHAT THEY DO, THEY'RE THE ONLY ONES THAT DO WHAT THEY DO" Almost Familiar invites prolific live music journalist, Upful Life Podcast host, and friend, B.Getz, to return to the show to muse on whether the same can be said of this iteration of Pretty Lights. We reflect specifically on Derek & Company’s three-night run at The Ho...
Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 5: Chicago 2023
November 07, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBThe best Pretty Lights show of all time? The echo chamber was swirling in the aftermath of the Soundship Spacesystem’s leveling of one of its most-visited destinations, Chicago. Almost Familiar welcomes PLF Chicago representatives, Charlie Charles Char and Kris Wilhelmsen to reflect on the three-night tear, celebrating the influential legacies of House music and Pretty Lights’ inaugural album. In addition to the band constantly outdoing themselves, the visual production took immeasurable s...
Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 4: Brooklyn 2023
October 18, 2023 14:48 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBNot even biblical flooding could stop the Soundship Spacesystem tour from docking for an iconic three-day run at the infamous Brooklyn Mirage, whose larger than life production showcased the tantalizing abilities of the entire Pretty Lights team as both band and crew continue to fire on all cylinders: delivering new bust outs, continuously reinterpreting fan-favorites, and inspiring the masses in the city that never sleeps. While the Pretty Lights renaissance tour has been solid all the way ...
Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 3: Philadelphia 2023
September 29, 2023 23:26 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThe Soundship Spacesystem touched down in Philadelphia for three nights of swirling samples from different eras and tasteful tributes to the city of brotherly love. With the successful execution of the band’s first “set sandwich,” the menu is full of limitless potential with a secret sauce that continues to be refined for a one-of-a-kind sensory experience. **All music from this episode along with the rest of the Philadelphia shows are available for listening at prettylightslive.com.
Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 2: Atlanta 2023
September 11, 2023 17:41 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBThe Swirl Bridge made its way down to the South East as Pretty Lights and the Soundship Spacesystem tour touched down for three awe-inspiring nights in Atlanta’s The Eastern as the band picked up right where they left off in Colorado. While Atlanta experienced bust-outs, re-imaginations of repeated songs, several new songs that were debuted, the same unmistakable swagger and unstoppable tenacity were fully present as members of the band on stage and production crew off-stage continue to im...
Soundship Spacesystem Passenger Log Volume 1: Colorado 2023
August 21, 2023 15:10 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThe electronic music scene has been in a constant state of reflection and reinvention since its inception, yet one of its most influential pioneers of the new millenia has been dormant over the last five years. Earlier this month, balance was restored as Pretty Lights made a triumphant return across six unforgettable shows as the Soundship Spacesystem tour took flight in Colorado. Elizabeth and Wesley recall several standout moments from the Mission Ballroom and Dillon Amphitheater runs, whi...
The Borahm Lee Episode
April 08, 2023 14:09 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBGet familiar with Borahm Lee, a pianist and key member of Denver’s music community, known mostly as a member of the formerly Brooklyn-based duo, Break Science and multiple live iterations of the Pretty Lights project. He could have been a doctor or a lawyer, but his love for the piano and jazz derailed those plans at an early age and sent him on the course of becoming a masterful musician who has since performed with the likes of Kanye West, The Fugees, reggae/dub pioneer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry...
The parkbreezy Episode
April 03, 2023 13:59 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBGet familiar with parkbreezy: producer, instrumentalist and co-founder of Denver’s beloved all:Lo music collective, whose compositions are a soulful and melodic exploration of the future with nostalgic glimpses of his past inspirations. Parker underscores the relationship between sampling and interpretation, its relationship to memory and nostalgia, and how that creates a moment in time that can feel almost familiar. We talk about the growth of the all:Lo label including his blossoming solo ...
The 2022 Unwrapped Episode
December 31, 2022 20:52 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBGet familiar with highlights of the 2022 festival season and beyond. Wes and Elizabeth share their own highlights and also conducted a community census to get a sense of what stood out between festivals, events, musicians, mixes, albums, and personal milestones. Trending submissions include Submersion Festival, Daily Bread's latest Bread & Breakfast mix and Mishawaka shows, and newly on some radars are Piri and Tommy, Cool Customer, and Eliptek, along with unwavering hope for a Pretty Lights...
The ZONE Drums Episode
December 06, 2022 15:15 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBGet familiar with ZONE Drums aka Aaron Harel, whom you have likely seen on the drums bringing abstract electronic music to life with the 5AM Trio, Thought Process, CloZee, Daily Bread, and more. Aaron has a knack for recognizing potential in both music and materials - from cutting his teeth by promoting dubstep shows in a church to upcycling drum kits to making diffusion panels that “bridge the world of art, music, and fabrication.” Inspired in part by Envision Festival’s infrastructure, Aar...
The Wessanders Episode
November 25, 2022 16:01 - 1 hour - 101 MBGet Familiar with Wessanders, a Connecticut- based producer and staple member of The Rust, whose music is as eclectic as his life experiences. A traveler and student of the world, Wessanders has immersed himself in many cultures outside of the US and imbeds them into his ever-evolving sound including his recently released EP, El Gringo Hace Cumbia (The white boy makes Cumbia). Wessanders sharpened his skills at Berklee College of Music allowing him to merge his influences in the creation o...
The Cnopes Episode
October 04, 2022 20:12 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBGet familiar with Cnopes, a producer whose electronic music style is influenced heavily by jazz, blues, hip hop and soul, creating sensational soundscapes that have caught the attention of lineup curators for festivals like Sonic Bloom and Sound Haven. Connor shares how he shifted his approach depending on the time slot and stage to match the vibe and what it means for smaller artists to be able to perform on stages with such high quality production. While his exposure to music culture and...
A Tale of Two Festivals
July 16, 2022 18:45 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBGet familiar with how the pandemic has impacted the experiences and infrastructure of two of the scene’s most beloved and influential festivals: Lightning in a Bottle and Sonic Bloom. After allowing some time for the dust to settle (and there was lots of dust), Wes and Elizabeth reflect on the highs and lows of returning to their favorite long-standing festivals after a two year hiatus. Music featured in this episode: Almost Familiar - Pretty Lights Emerge in the Feeling - Yheti Sup...
The pheel. Episode
June 05, 2022 23:59 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBGet familiar with pheel., a Denver-based producer and co-founder of the increasingly popular All:Lo record label who specializes in all things low end. Known for his signature Morning Coffee series in collaboration with Parkbreezy, Phil shares how these mixes evolved from beats to drink coffee to as requested by The Black Box’s talent buyer to opening up for Tipper himself at the most recent Tipper and Friends. Almost Familiar kicks off Gemini and festival season through pheel.’s upcoming ...
The Anti-Alias Episode
February 16, 2022 15:56 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBGet familiar with Jack Hurley, better known as Anti Alias, whose career as a multimedia designer has taken him from working a corporate job to collaborating with Tipper at his most recent return to Red Rocks in 2021. Jack talks about his experience collaborating with Datagram Visuals for the second night of the run, appropriately titled Bangers Night. Jack reflects on how the emphasis on VJ culture has evolved since he was first hooked at Basslights, and the challenge of crafting a narrat...
The Anti Alias Episode
February 16, 2022 15:56 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBGet familiar with Jack Hurley, better known as Anti Alias, whose career as a multimedia designer has taken him from working a corporate job to collaborating with Tipper at his most recent return to Red Rocks in 2021. Jack talks about his experience collaborating with Datagram Visuals for the second night of the run, appropriately titled Bangers Night. Jack reflects on how the emphasis on VJ culture has evolved since he was first hooked at Basslights, and the challenge of crafting a narrat...
The Phyphr Episode
January 18, 2022 15:58 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBGet familiar with Phyphyr, whose project is as much of a product of Nick’s experiences with the scene as our podcast. After being inspired by the hybrid electronic/instrumental acts he witnessed at Hulaween, Nick began his journey in creating music which has transplanted him from North Carolina to Denver’s hub of creativity and collaboration. Nick shares how he drew inspiration from artists not only with regards to music, but also building an authentic brand. We reflect on the evolution and...
The West of the Moon Episode
October 27, 2021 13:48 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBWelcome back to season two of Almost Familiar! Sharing space with harmony, rhythm and eternity, Wes and Elizabeth had the opportunity to record in-person for the first time after attending their first concert together since the last Pretty Lights performance at Red Rocks in 2018. Sound Tribe, San Francisco, and Sex & the City. Need we say more? Heard in this episode: This is Us, New Dawn, New Day (Intro Mashup) from 2021.10.09 :: West of the Moon :: Napa, CA by STS9 Presence of Light > ...
The Rust Music Episode
July 30, 2021 16:58 - 2 hours - 132 MBGet familiar with The Rust Music, a collective that curates some of our favorite gatherings on the East Coast. From the events, to the artists they represent, to their blog, the crew at The Rust Music does everything with the intent of authenticity to push the boundaries of how we experience electronic music. We chatted with Talent Buyer/Manager/Event Curator Jezze Boya and Editor of The Rust publication, Pasquale Zinna. We get into the origins of The Rust, how they curated a community defin...
The Sanctuary Radio Episode
June 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBGet familiar with Stacey Forrester’s Sanctuary Radio, a weekly podcast about safer nightlife with a focus on consent and harm reduction. Stacey runs the harm reduction program at British Columbia’s boutique Bass Coast festival, co-founded the Vancouver chapter of Good Night Out, and creates beautiful harm reduction graphics that you may recognize from G Jones and CharlesTheFirst events. On this swap cast, Stacey challenges Wes and Elizabeth to consider whether it’s possible to separate the...
The DB Montana Episode
June 06, 2021 15:11 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBGet familiar with DB Montana, who used social media to create a safe space for the victims and survivors of Bassnectar’s disturbing and pathological abuse to anonymously share their stories that shattered his public image built on meticulous manipulation. Montana tells this story from the beginning, taking us back to the controversial reputation he developed for his criticism of Bassnectar as an admin of the irreverent Weird Drunken Uncle Facebook group. We reflect on the dangers of idolatry...
The Father Figure Episode
May 14, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBGet Familiar with Father Figure, an East Coast-based producer and fellow Mudson Project survivor with whom we exchange horror stories from the trial-by-fire that was Camp Bisco. From a profound Amon Tobin ISAM set, to playing the renegade stage, Matt’s seasoned perspective allows him to reflect on why some of the staples of today’s scene such as the Philos crew and CloZee feel more intimate than its pioneers. Matt shares the complex familial origins behind his stage name and how his infectio...
The Midicinal Episode
April 23, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBGet Familiar with Midicinal (Scott Rhatigan), an Arizona-born producer currently residing in Denver whose music is imbued with themes of travel- pulling from his own experiences of moving frequently. As his name suggests, Scott fully understands music’s healing properties and shares his experiences of both performing and internalizing “midicinal” music. Scott shares the epic story behind his memorable Sonic Bloom set where he brought out the dancing lobsters, resulting in an unforgettable sy...
The PLF Series Vol. 3: Jesska Cvijanovic
April 09, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBGet familiar with Jesska Cvijanovic whose pins, photography (214), and merch are foundational to the Pretty Lights Family that she helped create. Jesska shares how her photography passion changed her experience and perspective of shows, the history of the Illuminator and Vibe Adjuster programs, and the significance of some of the early Pretty Lights Family gatherings at festivals. She tells an unforgettable birthday story where her longtime friend Michal Menert gave her the ultimate VIP trea...
The 5AM Episode
March 26, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBGet Familiar with 5AM, an innovative electronic music producer who is pushing the boundaries on what improvisation can look like in the abstract corner of electronica. 5AM went from asking “What’s a Tipper?” when first encountering his name on a festival lineup to kicking off Uptempo night for his “Tippsgiving” event at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn, cementing himself as a staple in a scene whose influence we compare to the French Impressionists and Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder label. We chat ...
The PLF Series Vol. 2: Sam Ackels
March 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBGet familiar with Sam Ackels, whose first show was Pretty Lights’ last - the second night of Red Rocks 2018. Wes and Elizabeth learn that context was not required to experience the profundity of that singular show. Sam shares the moments that hooked him and how it influenced his journey and taste through electronic music. We discuss the slippery slope of the Pretty Lights merch game, Goose’s magnetic appeal amid their meteoric rise, and where we draw the line at too much wookery. Sam’s excit...
The Shuj Roswell Episode
February 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBGet familiar with Shuj Roswell, a Denver born-and-bred producer who specializes in what he calls “Funktronadelic.” Mark A. Cooley (Shuj Roswell) takes us on a journey of his distinct travels through sound and the paths of rhythm: from seeing Pretty Lights at Boulder’s Trilogy Wine Bar, to watching him outgrow Cervantes, to linking up with Michal Menert and Super Best Records, to collaborating with former STS9 bassist David Murphy. We chat about his newest EP, Shuttlecock, which is his firs...
The Vincent Antone Episode
February 12, 2021 07:26 - 2 hours - 116 MBGet Familiar with Vincent Antone, the man behind the “All the Pretty Lights” tribute that recently reverberated some much-needed positive vibes in the Pretty Lights Family. Vincent shares which Pretty Lights interviews he sampled in the tribute, his creative process on making music that Makes You Feel, and how a Pretty Lights performance video on YouTube inspired him to get on the waitlist for a monome made by a couple that only builds 200-300 a year. Vincent is a talented musician whose var...
The No Simple Road Episode
January 29, 2021 09:10 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBGet Familiar with the No Simple Road Podcast, one of the major inspirations for Almost Familiar that’s hosted by a Deadhead family of charismatic cosmic wanderers. Wes and Elizabeth share how they met, what it took to get the podcast off the ground, and how they got “turned on” to Pretty Lights - and it doesn’t take long for the No Simple Road family to understand that there’s something about our culture that feels almost familiar to theirs. Aaron, Mel, and Apple share the first time they e...
The PLF Series Vol. 1: Brett Shredmunds
January 15, 2021 08:38 - 2 hours - 130 MB“Red Rocks ‘18, bitch!” We couldn’t have said it any better ourselves. Get familiar with Brett Shredmunds, an admin for the Pretty Lights Family group on Facebook, who was one of the group’s first 10 members and has named his fair share of songs. Brett takes us through listening to reggae as a fetus, learning about Utah’s rave scene in the ‘90’s, attending Emancipator’s first show in Portland, to serendipitously purchasing tickets to his first Pretty Lights show moments before it sold out. ...
The Whit Hawkins Episode
January 01, 2021 11:13 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBGet familiar with Whit Hawkins, who has worn many hats behind the scenes for some of our culture’s most iconic artists, including Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, STS9, and Daily Bread. From sneaking out of his bedroom in his parents’ house to see STS9 perform in backyards in Atlanta to becoming their production manager, Whit experienced firsthand the cross pollination of the music, ideas, and fanbases of underground electronic and jam band culture. Drawing from his favorite elements of Phish’s cu...
The ReVibe Rewind with Andrew Frost Episode
December 18, 2020 04:26 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBGet familiar with Andrew Frost, the stage manager who pulled off the Pretty Lights surprise at ReVibe Wellness Festival in Myrtle Beach - the first COVID-compliant festival of its kind. Currently Sunsquabi’s tour manager, Andrew shares stories about how he cut his teeth in this trade - from volunteering at The Aggie Theater in Colorado, to chasing down the thief who stole a guitar from The Floozies' Green Room, to accidentally forgetting GRiZ’s saxophone before the last night of his tour. An...
The Thought Process Episode
December 04, 2020 04:02 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBGet familiar with Thought Process. This prolific producer specializes in what he has coined, (and we fully support) high fidelity sound design. This conversation took us through his journey loyal street teamer to promoter, to performer at Denver's iconic bass mecca, The Blackbox. We talk about his undertaking and inception the first annual Beat-Tober where he created a unique beat for every day in the month of October. Although his other love is Pretty Lights, the music Thought Process m...
The Kaptain Episode
November 19, 2020 15:29 - 2 hours - 113 MBGet familiar with Kaptain, a producer currently based in Denver whose music pulls from electro-soul, electro hip hop, future funk, and glitch hop to create a sound that is as hybrid as the culture itself. Stephen shares his perspective on why the Denver scene is so magnetic and conspicuous compared to other places, and we use Lightning in a Bottle as a case study to explore what makes West Coast festival culture different. We discuss our favorite Pretty Lights moments, the transformative nat...
The JD Vanderwiel Episode
October 30, 2020 18:06 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBGet Familiar with JD Vanderwiel, who has likely been the first person in and last person out at some of the shows and festivals you have attended within the electro soul scene. Such is the life of this tour manager/production manager/lighting designer extraordinaire. You have probably seen his stage designs or visuals if you’ve seen Ganja White Night, Adventure Club, Late Night Radio or Flamingosis in the last few years. We talk about the evolution of the electro soul scene, his favorite pla...
The Mr. Bill Episode
October 16, 2020 16:42 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBGet familiar with Mr. Bill, a staple of the bass music scene and an Ableton wizard whose techno side project Electrocado was released on Deadmau5 label mau5trap. We talk to Bill about Australian wooks, why psytrance never took off in America, what makes a DJ set “live,” and the evolution of American bass music culture and what its legacy might be. Listen to The Mr. Bill Podcast Learn Ableton with Mr. Bill Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @almostfamiliarpod Facebook: Almost Familiar...
The B. Getz Episode
September 30, 2020 14:58 - 2 hours - 143 MBGet familiar with one of the music scenes most active and knowledgeable journalists, our friend, B. Getz. B. started working in the music industry dating back to the 90's. Throughout his career he has been to countless historic concerts/festivals, transcribing them in his incredibly captivating style of writing. Today he is still as active as ever as a journalist as well as the host for his own podcast, "The Upful Life". B. takes us all the way to the back to his first Dead show, leading to...
B. Getz
September 30, 2020 14:58 - 2 hours - 143 MBGet familiar with one of the music scenes most active and knowledgeable journalists, our friend, B. Getz. B. started working in the music industry dating back to the 90's. Throughout his career he has been to countless historic concerts/festivals, transcribing them in his incredibly captivating style of writing. Today he is still as active as ever as a journalist as well as the host for his own podcast, "The Upful Life". B. takes us all the way to the back to his first Dead show, l...
The Greg Ellis aka the LazerShark Episode
September 16, 2020 02:25 - 2 hours - 115 MBGet familiar with how the Pretty Lights community was intentionally built from one of the guys who has been there from the beginning. Greg Ellis, known for making the lights pretty, has an approach to lighting that is almost as improvisational as the music it complements. As a huge Phish fan himself, Greg helps us draw parallels between the Phish and Pretty Lights communities. We discuss growing up within fanbases as they grow themselves, how we can draw meaning from songs without lyrics, an...
Greg Ellis aka the LazerShark
September 16, 2020 02:25 - 2 hours - 115 MBGet familiar with how the Pretty Lights community was intentionally built from one of the guys who has been there from the beginning. Greg Ellis, known for making the lights pretty, has an approach to lighting that is almost as improvisational as the music it complements. As a huge Phish fan himself, Greg helps us draw parallels between the Phish and Pretty Lights communities. We discuss growing up within fanbases as they grow themselves, how we can draw meaning from songs without l...
That One Friend Who Moved to Colorado...
August 31, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBGet familiar with why people move to Colorado and what makes them stay. Shelby shares her story about the impulsive decision that brought her to Colorado and the transformative experience that inspired her to stay. Thomas (@saintsnacks) shares stories about live painting and creating visuals for bands like Papadosio and Lettuce. From FARM Fest, to Rootwire, to Sonic Bloom, and even Burning Man, they’ve seen a little bit of everything from multiple angles: as fans, as artists, and as food ven...
The Rape Culture & Consent in the EDM Community Episode
August 16, 2020 22:05 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBCW: Rape culture & sexual assault Get familiar with what rape culture actually looks like and feels like in the live music community and how you can empower yourself to challenge it in the wake of allegations against Space Jesus and Bassnectar. Wes, assistant manager at Syracuse’s Westcott Theater, and Elizabeth, a rape survivor, share their observations and experiences of rape culture in the EDM community, including Wes’ firsthand experience navigating an encounter with Datsik. Bass Coast’...
Rape Culture & Consent in the EDM Community
August 16, 2020 22:05 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBCW: Rape culture & sexual assault Get familiar with what rape culture actually looks like and feels like in the live music community and how you can empower yourself to challenge it in the wake of allegations against Space Jesus and Bassnectar. Wes, assistant manager at Syracuse’s Westcott Theater, and Elizabeth, a rape survivor, share their observations and experiences of rape culture in the EDM community, including Wes’ firsthand experience navigating an encounter with Datsik. Ba...
The Pilot Episode
August 16, 2020 20:35 - 33 minutes - 31 MBGet familiar with your co-hosts! Elizabeth Dreeson and Wes Johnson crossed paths for years across the festival scene without actually connecting until they discovered their mutual interest in Pretty Lights at a String Cheese Incident show in Syracuse. When did music festivals become more than just a party for you? When did you “get it?” In the pilot episode of Almost Familiar, Wes and Elizabeth reflect on these questions and more as they discuss how they got into “the scene” and the evolutio...
Pilot
August 16, 2020 20:35 - 33 minutes - 31 MBGet familiar with your co-hosts! Elizabeth Dreeson and Wes Johnson crossed paths for years across the festival scene without actually connecting until they discovered their mutual interest in Pretty Lights at a String Cheese Incident show in Syracuse. When did music festivals become more than just a party for you? When did you “get it?” In the pilot episode of Almost Familiar, Wes and Elizabeth reflect on these questions and more as they discuss how they got into “the scene” and the...