Opiuo at Red Rocks Amphitheater
Opiuo Ignites Red Rocks with a Sonic Spectacle – A Night of Bass, Beats, and Brilliance
There’s something magical about a bass drop echoing between the monolithic walls of Red Rocks—and last night, Opiuo didn’t just drop bass, he dropped jaws.
On a crisp spring evening, fans packed into the iconic amphitheater for a lineup that promised to shake souls and move feet—and it delivered. From the first pulsing note to the final encore, the night was a journey through glitch, funk, and interstellar sound design.
The Night Kicked Off with Motifv, who set the tone with lush textures and warm low-end grooves. His set felt like sunrise through a kaleidoscope—introspective yet danceable, easing the crowd into the sonic odyssey ahead.
Next up, Duffrey turned the dial way up. His playful, experimental basslines had the crowd bouncing early, weaving intricate rhythms that flirted with chaos but never lost control. The energy began to rise, and the mountain air buzzed with anticipation.
Resonant Language brought an immersive, cerebral set—equal parts psychedelic and precise. Deep subs and laser-sharp glitch met layered atmospheres, creating a soundscape that pulled everyone into the wormhole. His transitions were seamless, the kind that make you lose track of time—in the best way.
As twilight took over, Detox Unit dialed in one of the most emotionally resonant sets of the evening. Moody, haunting, and gritty, he pulled from every corner of the experimental bass spectrum. You could feel the connection with the crowd—eyes closed, heads nodding in unison under the growing blanket of stars.
And then came Opiuo.
The moment he stepped on stage, Red Rocks transformed into an intergalactic funk ship. With a custom stage setup that looked straight out of a sci-fi dream and visuals that warped reality, Opiuo didn’t just perform—he orchestrated a full-body experience. Seamlessly blending glitch-hop, funk, and psychedelic bass, every track hit with intention. Crowd favorites like “Dalmatians” and “Flanjitsu” sparked wild cheers, while newer cuts showed his continued evolution as a genre-blurring innovator.
Backed by a finely tuned light show that painted the rocks in electric neons and deep purples, each moment felt massive. There were no lulls, only waves—moments of blissful uplift followed by gut-punching drops that sent shockwaves through the sandstone.
It was more than a concert. It was a celebration of sound, a communal release, and a testament to the vibrancy of the underground bass scene thriving in Colorado and beyond.
If you weren’t there, you missed something special. But Opiuo’s Red Rocks set will live on—in sore legs, big smiles, and the memories of every fan who danced the night away beneath the stars.
Duffrey
Duffrey is a sonic alchemist seamlessly blending the cerebral textures of psychedelic bass with the raw pulse of experimental electronica. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest and deeply rooted in sound design, he crafts immersive, glitch-laced grooves that are equal parts dancefloor energy and meditative journey. With a keen ear for layered detail and a flair for pushing genre boundaries, Duffrey weaves dub, halftime, IDM, and bass into a shapeshifting auditory experience. His live sets are known for their intricate rhythms, visceral low-end, and hypnotic atmosphere—constantly evolving, always captivating. Whether on headphones or a Funktion-One rig, Duffrey delivers a full-body trip into the deepest corners of electronic sound.
Resonant Language
Resonant Language is the moniker of Denver-based producer Jay Jaramillo, a master of sculpting intricate, high-resolution sound into immersive, multidimensional bass music. Blending glitch, halftime, IDM, and neuro-tinged textures, Resonant Language operates at the cutting edge of experimental electronic production. His tracks are rich with detail—layered percussion, warped atmospheres, and basslines that feel equally synthetic and organic—inviting listeners into a space where sonic precision meets emotional depth. Known for mind-bending live sets and releases on labels like The Rust and Deep, Dark & Dangerous, Resonant Language pushes boundaries with every frequency shift. This is music for heads who crave nuance, movement, and evolution.
Detox Unit
Detox Unit is a revered force in the world of experimental bass music, known for his unmistakable sound that merges deep low-end grooves with otherworldly sound design. Rooted in Texas and steeped in the ethos of sonic exploration, Detox Unit crafts immersive compositions that blur the lines between glitch, dubstep, and downtempo psychedelia. His sets are hypnotic journeys—full of crunchy textures, swirling atmospheres, and rhythmic intricacies that pull you in and dissolve the boundaries between body and mind. A favorite among bass aficionados and underground communities alike, Detox Unit doesn’t just play shows—he sculpts cinematic, soul-stirring experiences that resonate long after the last drop.
Opiuo
Opiuo is a genre-bending producer and live performer whose vibrant, funk-infused bass music has captivated audiences across the globe. Blending elements of glitch hop, future funk, and psychedelic bass, the New Zealand-born, Australia-based artist (Oscar Davey-Wraight) brings an unmistakable sense of groove and color to every track and stage. Whether he’s performing a high-energy DJ set or leading the full-scale Opiuo Band, his sound is equal parts dancefloor heat and technical finesse—layered with squelchy synths, live instrumentation, and dynamic drops that defy convention. With landmark performances at Red Rocks, Shambhala, and beyond, Opiuo is not just pushing boundaries—he’s building new worlds of sound, one funkadelic banger at a time.
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