Not content to lay down one incredible line-up for the festival, Bassic Boston has a second run at the castle with London-based Japanese dubstep phenom Goth Trad, Canadian dubstep producer XI, and guests. Goth-Trad (of Rebel Familia) has emerged from the Japanese electronic scene in the last few years as one of the most arresting artists from his generation. Toronto’s XI has quickly become a rising star in the city’s electronic music scene and his eclectic taste and approach to bass-driven beats has landed him on the bill with Prodigy Live and Pendulum. [Good Life, 28 Kingston St., Boston 21+/$7 before 11, $10 after. goodlifebar.com]
Boston's longest running dubstep night. Past headliners include The Bug & Warrior Queen, Kode 9, Scuba, Caspa, Martyn, Addison Groove, 2562, Headhunter, Appleblim, Breakage, Untold, Pinch, Hatcha, 6 Blocc, Moldy, Glitch Mob, Falty DL, Joe Nice, Starkey, Dave Q, King Cannibal, Clouds...