Valentine’s Day is usually associated with candlelit dinners, flowers, and romance. For me, it was all about heavy bass, wild energy, and a hot and sweaty night at Sunbar. When I heard OG Nixin was headlining a Valentine’s Day show, I knew this was the perfect way to celebrate. Instead of the usual dinner reservations, I secured tickets to what promised to be a night of headbanging and pure chaos.
Music:
As I arrived at Sunbar, the energy was already palpable in the sea of fans from front to back. The bass rumbled through the floor as the openers took the stage. Of course, this was when I noticed I had forgotten my earplugs, per usual! Local favorites Average Joe and Zeuz kicked things off, throwing down hard-hitting sets that got the crowd hyped. The energy continued to build with Chibs, followed by USAYBFLOW who brought a mix of deep bass and fast-paced beats. Whenever I have the pleasure of catching a Chibs or USAYBFLOW set, they always leave me out of breath and sweaty as hell. This time was no different!
The moment OG Nixin took the decks, it was clear it was time to buckle up for an intense ride. Bass rattled my ear drums and I was really regretting forgetting those earplugs. Opening up the set, he brought out Chibs and USAYBFLOW sending everyone in the room into a spiral. He ran through a setlist packed with some of his gnarliest tracks. I lost my mind at the second drop of the “Shelter – OG Nixin Remix” and HOL!’s remix of “Amnesia”. He teased some new collabs and played some spins on classics like Burial, with every drop sending shockwaves through the crowd.
Community:
What made the night even more special was the sense of community. Whether you were there with your partner, your rave family, or even solo, everyone was connected by the music. Strangers became friends as we headbanged in unison, hands in the air, feeling every beat. From a smile exchanged between two strangers or a high-five after a sick drop, it felt like we were all part of something bigger in that moment. It wasn’t just about hearing the music—it was about feeling it in every inch of your body, seeing it in the lights, and living it in the moment.
Sunbar’s sound system delivered every growl and wub with precision, amplifying the experience to another level. His visuals combined with the lighting and lasers added an extra dimension, syncing perfectly with the music’s intensity. The atmosphere was electric, a living, breathing entity in itself, and it elevated OG Nixin’s set into something transcendental. It was a full sensory overload in the best way possible.
Overall:
As the night came to a close, sweaty and exhilarated, I knew I had made the right choice in how I spent Valentine’s Day. I left feeling an overwhelming abundance of gratitude and couldn’t help but reflect on the power of music to connect us in ways that words often can’t. It wasn’t about roses and chocolates—it was about losing ourselves in the music, surrounded by people who shared the same love for bass. OG Nixin’s set was more than just a performance; it was a reminder of the magic that happens when the crowd, the beats, and the vibe all align. I knew, without a doubt, this Valentine’s Day was one for the books. It is a memory I’ll carry with me for years to come.
