Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019 Was an Intense EDM Experience
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 8:18 a.m.

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They're hugging it out.
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Showing off their Sailor Moon totem.
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Getting ready to head inside to check out Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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These fan-slappers are ready for a night of action.
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They're both regulars at local EDM events.
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Flashy outfits are everywhere at local EDM events.
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We caught them on their way into the festival.
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The one on the far left is a "bass brat."
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They worked on those headbands together.
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They bonded over EDM.
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One of the festival workers with a friend.
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Classic rock fans are always welcome at EDM events.
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Having a beer at one of the outdoor picnic tables.
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Ready to rage the night away at Bassrush Arizona Massive 2019.
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Beer or water? One hydrates while the other gets you mellow.
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Rave wear looks stylish and is perfect for a hot and humid dance party.
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Squad goals.
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He's outta this world.
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A pair of EDM fans at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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They created this totem in honor of Black Tiger Sex Machine.
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That multicolored shirt is something else.
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Have no fear, Captain Pokémon is here.
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We bet he can't wait for the new season of Rick and Morty.
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Fans of Black Tiger Sex Machine, one of the headliners of Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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We're pretty sure that's something that Alexa doesn't do.
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Practicing their rage faces.
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They brought their entire squad out to Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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Members of the AZ Crybaby Club, an EDM fan group.
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No, you can't party with them.
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All dressed up and ready to go hard.
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EDM festivals are an experience best shared with your homies.
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Other EDM festivals may have banned fans recently, but not the folks behind Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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Pizza Man assembles his Pizza Squad.
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EDM fans wore plenty of colorful raver fashion to Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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Fans really came in handy on a hot day like this.
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Spotted outside of the Rawhide Event Center during Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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You might want to see a doctor about that.
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Coming soon from the makers of Law & Order.
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Never get the two mixed up.
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One of the many Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019 attendees who rode on their friends' shoulders.
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Got beer? They certainly do.
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Getting hyped up while the sun goes down.
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A humorous variation of the popular prayer pose.
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She's the commander of the EDM army.
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Getting a break from the dancing action inside the Rawhide Event Center.
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A cat-shaped totem being held aloft in the crowd at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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It's an EDM event, so they naturally had tons of lasers.
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The crowd at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019 got really sweaty.
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Posing with some of their nearest and dearest.
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Those goggles make the lights of any EDM event look trippy.
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Getting into the vibe at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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The scene on the dance floor at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019 was definitely colorful.
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She got to check out the action from within the sound booth.
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Having a date night at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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Those scarves helped keep them cool.
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Like that fan says, it was a rave wonderland.
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They were hanging out near the back of the room.
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They came equipped with plenty of flow toys.
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The Rick and Morty/Futurama crossover you've always wanted.
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A totem in the shape of Black Tiger Sex Machine's logo.
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Showing some support for Black Tiger Sex Machine, one of the headliners of Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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Things got a little trippy at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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As you might've guessed, he's a big fan of Black Tiger Sex Machine.
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Moving to the music at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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Wielding a glowing plastic whip in the crowd at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019 was a ton of fun for these three.
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Always remember to bring your fan to EDM events, especially in the summertime.
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They're the best of friends.
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A vertical cuddle puddle in progress.
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Getting sweaty at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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They couldn't be more stoked.
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Probably the only time you'd see anything Jesus-related at a local EDM event.
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Good times were afoot at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019,
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She was helpfully fanning other members of the crowd.
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Making the scene at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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Bad vibes need not apply.
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Yup, you totally needed sunglasses because of all the bright lights.
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A Relentless Ranger (right) sprays a festival attendee with water.
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When the mood and the music strike.
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She'd like to remain anonymous.
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It was hotter than Hades inside the Rawhide Event Center during Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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A flock of friends at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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Checking out the scene from the security railing.
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That fan doesn't mean what you think it means.
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Having a hug in the middle of all the madness.
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A headbanger doing some headbanging.
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Bass music does this to people.
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They had a great view of the stage.
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Representing Harvard University with pride.
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It's "LIT AF" spelled backwards.
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Life in the mosh pit area at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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Mickey Mouse's raver cousin.
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Hanging out in the VIP section.
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Take them to your leader.
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They definitely stood out.
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A resident of the mosh pit at Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019.
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Members of the Arizona chapter of the Black Tiger Sex Machine fan group.
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Scoping out the stage from up close.
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Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019 Was an Intense EDM Experience
The nonstop thump and grind of bass-heavy electronic dance music genres filled the air at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler on Saturday, August 24, during Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019. The one-night music festival, which focused on bass-oriented EDM genres like dubstep and riddim, brought more than 1,000 people out to the venue to dance, rage, and headbang while DJs and acts like Flux Pavilion and Black Tiger Sex Machine performed.
The nonstop thump and grind of bass-heavy electronic dance music genres filled the air at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler on Saturday, August 24, during Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019. The one-night music festival, which focused on bass-oriented EDM genres like dubstep and riddim, brought more than 1,000 people out to the venue to dance, rage, and headbang while DJs and acts like Flux Pavilion and Black Tiger Sex Machine performed.
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