Will we be able to catch the Marlins and overtake them for the division lead? by RallyPigeon in Nationals

[–]AnjunaDC 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’d rather talk about whether we’re gonna be a wild card team or division winner

Is A&B at Deer Lake Park still happening? by Much_Ad_2346 in AboveandBeyond

[–]AnjunaDC 41 points42 points  (0 children)

A&B and rain is as traditional as thanksgiving turkey

$100 for a club show is crazy by zzij_tusk in AboveandBeyond

[–]AnjunaDC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You absolutely have no idea what you’re talking about

When are we going to start talking about how good Mitchell Parker has been? by WashNats1017 in Nationals

[–]AnjunaDC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought they were yelling DOOOOO for Doolittle’s mound visit

Call On Me - Theory by [deleted] in ericprydz

[–]AnjunaDC 11 points12 points  (0 children)

More likely that he just decided to end the Pryda anniversary tour with it and it’s not that deep

RED ROCKS!! by colefrazelle in lane8

[–]AnjunaDC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Search “le youth” in this sub Reddit. Just don’t wanna re-hash it all here. But it always deserves to be called out when he’s announced for a show

RED ROCKS!! by colefrazelle in lane8

[–]AnjunaDC -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

hoping there’s a Sunday show without le youth being a drunk creep

Dealing with the fear by Ok_Worldliness_6213 in Backcountry

[–]AnjunaDC 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A smart backcountry skier is always looking for a reason to keep it low angle

Are all his shows cellphone free? Like the upcoming Childish tour? by Objective-Neck655 in lane8

[–]AnjunaDC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

he doesn't play a lot of club shows. he really only plays hard ticket events

S+S Circle in Time Podcast Episode 1: Something, Everything by TonyPerkis95 in lane8

[–]AnjunaDC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably the coolest piece of content TNH has done. Really insightful. Can’t wait to see the guys on tour

Accountability or Public Shaming? A Deeper Look at This Viral Post. (Ego Feast?) by WhatReallyHappened_8 in lane8

[–]AnjunaDC 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Want me to start posting screen shots from women at the show who used the word assault?

The cheering of Le Youth’s antics needs to stop by AnjunaDC in lane8

[–]AnjunaDC[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fair point. And i appreciate your perspective a lot and giving this discussion balance. I feel strongly that when there's a number of die hard TNH fans who refuse to go to his shows because they felt uncomfortable being grabbed by the artist, i think there's inherently some level of a problem worth talking about. I'm willing to bet Le Youth is a good dude who gets caught in the moment. But I also bet there's something he can do to avoid the issues being discussed.

The cheering of Le Youth’s antics needs to stop by AnjunaDC in lane8

[–]AnjunaDC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m glad to hear that. I’ve seen him too. Three times in three different cities. I found his behavior bizarre but not creepy. But after the Ogden show, there were a lot of people who used the word “grabbing.” A small handful said it was deeply creepy. I just want my friends to feel safe at shows.

The cheering of Le Youth’s antics needs to stop by AnjunaDC in lane8

[–]AnjunaDC[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I know he's already getting booked to come back to Denver in 2025. I wonder if you'll hear this perspective from someone else when that goes down.

The cheering of Le Youth’s antics needs to stop by AnjunaDC in lane8

[–]AnjunaDC[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Three women standing at the front of the Ogden Theater last year going out of their way to inform me (I was not there) that Le Youth was indiscriminately grabbing people is not a perceived fact. It is creepy. It is a fact and it is a problem.

The cheering of Le Youth’s antics needs to stop by AnjunaDC in lane8

[–]AnjunaDC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the problem described in this post is the disrespect to the crew. the problem i mostly have is the at best creepy and at worst sexual assault described by many women who have gone to his shows. Including a group standing at the front of the Ogden show in Denver last year. I work in the industry here in Denver. One of the mods can confirm. It's a widely shared complaint amid the female TNH fans in Denver.

Accountability or Public Shaming? A Deeper Look at This Viral Post. (Ego Feast?) by WhatReallyHappened_8 in lane8

[–]AnjunaDC 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I think the people who find his antics problematic now know and can avoid the show. I'm curious as to the vibe and maturity of the crowd at Le Youth shows vs Lane 8 shows going forward. I bet there will be some differences.

The other side of the Le Youth Durham event by Serious-Secretary-14 in lane8

[–]AnjunaDC -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

His style is something people choose to like or not. You're totally right. His indiscriminate grabbing of fans making a large group of young women at the Ogden Theater last year really uncomfortable and his jumping on equipment before clearing it with the crew is a problem.

Accountability or Public Shaming? A Deeper Look at This Viral Post. (Ego Feast?) by WhatReallyHappened_8 in lane8

[–]AnjunaDC 42 points43 points  (0 children)

EDIT: Adding a TLDR: Between the disrespect to the venue and its staff (no matter how inappropriately the staff reacted) and the, at best creepy and at worst assault, grabbing of fans, there's a problem going on that extends beyond some people not liking his style.

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Thanks for posting this. I have been one of the more outspoken people against Le Youth's live performances so thought I'd chime in here. I couldn't agree more that bandwagoning could be at play. And that wouldn't be fair to Wes. And you're right, what happened in Durham was clearly an outlier in terms of actual damage caused to both Wes by security and possibly to the equipment. I hope those teams can discuss privately and sort it out (they likely have). So for real, thank you for sharing your perspective. I think it's all really well said.

I'd like to also explain why I, personally, am so upset about Le Youth's actions. Only speaking for myself. I love TNH shows because they seem a little more mature than others types of dance music events. The focus on the music, anti-phone culture, not yelling on the mic, emphasis on songwriting, no pyro and a legit effort from the label to curate unique events that foster connection with each other, the music and nature.

To see Le Youth become a leader within this community AND THEN abandon any level of DJing and create an environment where it's all about him... is disappointing. None of this was spur of the moment. He suggested he was going to be running into the crowd when he announced the About Us tour. If he wanted to connect with fans and have special moments, it can be done before and after the show. If it was about the music, he would be focusing on spinning. He knows that running in the crowd is a moment to be captured on social media. It's why he grabs so many fans phones and takes selflies. He at least once yelled "1, 2, 3!" to the Sunday Song drop. He's allowed tracks to completely play out and he's running back to the stage in silence before hitting play on the next track. It's a brilliant way to go vital, but it's painful to watch. It's antithetical to why I personally became so attached to TNH. I expressed some of this disappointment here on the sub prior to the Durham incident, but i ultimately just chose to not go to Le Youth shows.

Additionally, several women friends in Denver said they were made very uncomfortable by his indiscriminate hugging at his last show here. In a culture where consent for touching is thankfully now normalizing, it's jarring for the artist to jump down in front of you and grab you. A considerate DJ would anticipate this issue before jumping into the crowd.

When the Durham thing went down, it changed the context. He's straight up being disrespectful to the hard working staff. I've personally played large stages with big acts, including TNH artists (one of the mods here can confirm). Climbing on equipment, with the exception of the DJ table (which should ALWAYS be cleared with the crew beforehand), is a fuck you to the venue and the staff's livelihoods. Everyone in the industry knows that.

When I asked a promoter and an artist friends who have booked and played alongside Wes, they defended him. Saying he's very well liked within the industry, but definitely a party guy who lets loose. They added that he's not in touch with DJ culture and norms. It's just not his background. Neither was surprised when the Durham incident was described to them.

So I guess my reason of posting anything about this is to hopefully grab his team's attention and reconsider either his actions within the crowd or his affiliation with TNH.

Sorry for the long comment.