23 FEBRUARY 2-8, 2023 westword.com WESTWORD | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | excision (Merriam-Webster) ex· ci· sion ik-’si-zhən (n.): the act or procedure of removing by or as if by cutting out eXcision (the Book of X) ex· ci· sion ik-’si-zhən (n.): the Don of Dubstep, DJ and music pioneer hailing from British Co- lumbia. Festival producer, community builder, legend. Excision continuously pushes the boundaries on heavy bass music and production, championing an unmatched dedication to his craft and fan experience within the genre. detox (Merriam-Webster) de· tox dē-täks (n.) a regimen or treatment intended to remove toxins and impurities from the body THE DETOX SET (The Book of X) Not exactly chill, but most defi nitely different! The Detox Set consists of ex- tremely dope bass gems that push X’s creative boundaries with everything from weird, experimental, heavy, vibey and underground songs. This special set also gives X the chance to support artists who are expanding the boundaries of bass music, giving them the attention they deserve. FEATURING RAVENSCOON, HAIRITAGE, WHALES, LIZZY JANE TWO NIGHTS OF MADNESS Friday, February 11, and Saturday, February 12 1STBANK Center Evolution evo· lu· tion e-və-’lü-shən (n.): the scientifi c theory explaining the appearance of new species and varieties through the action of various biological mechanisms (such as natu- ral selection, genetic mutation or drift, and hybridization) THE EVOLUTION SET (The Book of X) Imagine a world consumed by earth-shattering bass vibrations. An apocalypse of twisting and morph- ing sounds that melt minds and make bodies thrash. The spectacular audio- visual experience of an Excision show has the capacity to transport fans to another dimension where head- bangers rule the land. The Evolution is his most captivating and impressive production to date. Equipped with an absurd amount of lights, lasers, subwoofers and massive immersive visuals, it’s guaranteed to blow the minds of all in attendance. Friday: Dion Timmer b2b Kompany b2b Calcium, Spag Heddy, Jessica Audiffred, Layz, LOUIE- JAYXX, RZRKT Saturday: Riot Ten b2b PhaseOne, FuntCase, Modestep, Eliminate, Stoned Level, Fransis Derelle LIVE MUSIC ADVERTORIAL THE DEFINITION OF DUBSTEP Making his MISSION BALLROOM debut, EXCISION brings THE BASS on Thursday, February 9, with a very special DETOX set.
