#dbfest2015

When the phrase music festival comes to mind, I bet you think of the heavy hitters such as Coachella or Bonaroo where over priced beer is flowing freely and the attendees, well let’s just say they aren’t there for the music itself.

Maybe it’s time to abandon the traditional notion of what a music festival is and isn’t. Maybe it’s time to explore the outer edges of what the music circuit has to offer. Rather just consume a copious amount of mind altering psychedelics, what if there was a festival that encouraged development,discussion and the ideas of where music is headed.

Since 2003 Decibel Festival has been on the forefront of blending music, technology and multimedia art to create an environment that isn’t often found in today’s music landscape. Partnering with innovative bands and brands, the five day long festival features free workshops during the day that encourage users and listeners alike to explore different forms of equipment and software. At night, the festival goers can enjoy a variety of electronic acts performing at various venues in the downtown Seattle area.

The 2015 lineup is yet another stacked roster for Decibel Festival and features artists such as Photay, Bonobo, Nicolas Jaar, Tim Hecker, Thievery Corporation, Clark, Lusine and much more.

In one sense, it’s a bit surprising more individuals aren’t flocking to Seattle at the end of summer to bask in all that Decibel has to offer. At the same time, perhaps it’s best for only the dedicated and open minded music fan to attend such an intimate and diverse festival.