Safe Escape Events Hosts "Revival" Unofficial Zed's Dead Afterparty With Gent & Jawns

Safe Escape Events Hosts “Revival” Unofficial Zed’s Dead Afterparty With Gent & Jawns | Wolfpack Interview

I arrived at Safe Escape Events “Revival,” not long after watching Zed’s Dead perform at WaMu Theater. Even before getting through the door to The Underground, I heard excited shouts and saw lit up faces smiling as I approached, already shaken by the vibrations of bass music coming from inside the club.

Downstairs in The Underground, Wolfpak was up on the decks, slaying, as a mass of people danced and vibed to his music. It was as good of a time as ever for me to hit the dance floor, but I decided to get a drink first. Over by the bar, I listened intently to Wolfpak’s set, which was a dope journey from chill EDM tunes, to bass house and then dubstep. My favorite song that he dropped would have to be AFK and Carbin’s “Boss.”

Next up was Quackson, who drew the crowd in right away with his trademark weird cryptic mid-tempo bass. Midway through his set, he transitioned into trap and dubstep, building up the hype of the crowd with banger after filthy banger.

If everyone wasn’t ready to headbang before, they sure as duck were now. From there, I migrated to the front of the crowd to watch my favorite DJ drop some Quacktastic heat. Overall, my favorite tracks from Quackson were Bloccd by DMVU, and his remix of Drugs by 13 and Rezz. If you want to get a better idea of the experience, check out Quackson’s live set below.

 

WAVES Mix Series Vol 01: Quackson

https://soundcloud.com/wavespresents/waves-mix-series-vol-01-quackson

Next was Gent & Jawns, who murdered the room with some heavy trap and dubstep. Gent & Jawns definitely did the events name “Revival” justice. He had the crowd headbanging and getting wild, even though it was almost 2 AM and most of the crowd had spent hours at Zed’s Dead before even arriving at The Underground.

Between Zed’s dead, Gent and Jawns, and the handful of other artists I saw perform that night, it was truly something to remember. Although, the peak of my night was definitely meeting Wolfpak and Gent and Jawns at one of my favorite Seattle clubs. That moment pretty much eclipsed everything for me.

Unfortunately, Gent & Jawns didn’t have time for an interview after the show. However, I did get to talk to Wolfpak, and I had a great time picking his brain, especially after seeing his amazing set.

 

RMR Interviews Wolfpak

RMR: What makes you passionate about music and performing? Why are you a DJ?

Wolfpak: I’ve been going to electronic music events for the past few years. I can honestly say that it’s changed my life entirely. Some of the best moments of my life have been at festivals and EDM events, dazed by lights and lasers, and shaken by waves of bass, along with all my closest friends. Music is a powerful force. It’s gotten myself and many others I know out of deep holes in their lives. Whether it’s because of a live performance or just a song of mine that someone hears on SoundCloud, I want to create that sort of life-changing experience for every one of my fans.

RMR: Does the title “Wolfpak” carry any major significance? How does it apply to you as an artist?

Wolfpak: I think wolves are brilliant creatures and they represent basically everything that I want to embody in my music brand. They are intelligent, fierce, loving, playful, and mysterious. I chose the name Wolfpak because I wanted to represent the idea that I’m not in this alone. Without my fans who support me, I wouldn’t be able to do what I’m doing. I want to create a community based around my music which positively impacts the lives of all its members.

RMR: It was my experience that your set was a journey from chill sounds, to bass house and then into dubstep. How was the experience for you? What were some of your favorite moments during your set?

Wolfpak: I like to freestyle all of my sets, so I was just vibing off of the moment and the artist playing before me. I enjoyed playing bass house and breaks. It’s a nice change from what my usual heavier style. Although, I couldn’t help but tease the crowd with a couple headbanging chunes (choice toons). My favorite moment was at the end of the night when I dropped “Africa” by Excision and Dion Timmer, just as the fog cannons were firing and the crowd was going crazy. It felt epic.

RMR: How did you enjoy your night? What did you think of Gent & Jawns set, and the overall event?

Wolfpak: The event was awesome! This was my first time visiting The Underground and I was really impressed! It’s a cozy space with really nice sound and excellent visual production. There was a moment when Quackson played one of his Rezz remixes, and I had to stop the conversation I was having, just so I could experience it in full. Meeting Gent & Jawns was great as well. We met in the green room and he was really cool. I loved his set as well. He threw down a couple nasty mashups and remixes that had everyone going nuts!

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RMR: What do you think of Safe Escape Events and the impact that they are making on the electronic music scene? Do you S.E.E. yourself performing for them again in the future?

Wolfpak: I got linked up with Safe Escape completely by accident. Flow was supposed to play tonight instead of me, but he got food poisoning right the day of the show and offered up his slot. I had seen S.E.E. throwing shows around Seattle before, but I’d never had the opportunity to check them out, until tonight. I was honestly blown away by the level of professionalism and courtesy that they exhibited. Every detail was taken care of, and communication was prompt and expedient. S.E.E. knows what they’re doing. They also show a ton of passion for the music scene. These are unfortunately rare things in the music industry.

RMR: What are your current goals as an artist?

Wolfpak: I plan to drop an EP by the end of 2018. I have open residency at Bass Therapy, which gives me consistent monthly bookings. However, I’d love to play at The Underground again. I’d also like to play at Studio 7, and a few other Seattle clubs. I plan to continue making music and eventually go on a regional tour.

RMR: Who are a few of your favorite Seattle artists and DJs?

Wolfpak: Does MUST DIE! Count? Another favorite is my buddy Charles, AKA Dmise. He makes heavy dark dubstep and is currently getting a few tracks signed onto DOOM.  My guy CIDI is also an amazing trap and future bass producer. The guy doesn’t even use studio monitors and his mix-downs are crystal. Both DMISE and CIDI are incredible, and two of the nicest guys I know.

RMR: If you could change one thing about the scene, what would it be?

Wolfpak: I would like to see the electronic music scene become more mainstream, but not “mainstream.” I see an incredible power in the EDM community, especially in Seattle. Take STAGE for example. It has a long-standing reputation for being one of the most ratchet and sketchy clubs in the city. Since Bass Therapy took over their Friday events, the crowd on that nights has become filled with nothing but great people. If we could get more people to experience the love, passion, and respect that our scene represents, then we could change the world.

 

Here’s a photo of us taken backstage after Gent & Jawns’ performance. Wolfpak is seen on the far left, with Gent & Jawns next to him, then Dylan Drew, founder of Safe Escape events, and myself on the far right.

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This event was supported by artists from WAVES Presents, FW Events, Stage Nightclub, and Bass Therapy. If you enjoyed these artists, you can find more like them at coming events, WAVES Presents: Dark Matter, and Wolfpak’s Mainstage Debut at Bass Therapy!

If you’d like to read more about WAVES, check out this article about Quackson and the rest of WAVES Presents. You can read up on their last event, here. What did you think of this event recap? Let us know in the comments below!

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