For aficionados of the low end of the sonic spectrum, July's Bass Coast Festival in Merritt, BC, is the best music festival within 500 miles. Shook are our local soundbwoys, and they are hosting a pre-fest sesh with Croatia's EGOLESS, who will deliver the goods in a live performance that promises to thump your chest with the latest dub science. Portland's Alter Echo and E3 are backing up with impressive résumés of their own, from collabs with Lee "Scratch" Perry to Mad Professor. Don’t be afraid to dive into the deep end. by Gregory Scruggs