Nowadays, it seems like so many of the best singers, rappers, and musicians are coming from Canada. It’s no different with DJs, and we need to look no further than Excision for proof of that. For more than a decade, the man who was born in British Columbia with the name Jeff Abel has been dropping beats and making people dance with his take on electronic dance music. He’s played in clubs, released albums, and taken his act on the road, keeping people loose, energized, and enjoying themselves every step of the way. Excision has become particularly famous for his live shows, and anyone who’s been lucky enough to catch him on tour knows that it’s the kind of experience few DJs can even hope to replicate.

See, Hear, and Feel

If you think that going to an Excision show is solely about the music, think again. Excision makes it a point to appeal to more than just a person’s sense of hearing. Obviously, the music and sound he creates are the main attraction, but light shows and visual performances are also a huge part of the experience at an Excision concert. In fact, he takes the time to design the visual productions at his show so that he knows that they will complement his music, enhancing the experience for his audience. Excision is also on the record of saying that bass is meant to be felt just as much as it’s meant to be heard, adding another dimension to his shows that other DJs overlook.

Don’t Forget Earplugs

If you’re lucky enough to score tickets to an Excision show, do yourself a favor and bring your favorite pair of earplugs with you. Since he has no trouble going heavy on the bass, Excision advises his fans to wear earplugs and makes them available at all of his shows. He’s actually had tinnitus since the age of two, so he knows the limits of what the human ear can tolerate. But even with earplugs, one can feel the bass, see the visual show, and allow the music to help them let loose and enjoy the show the way Excision wants his audiences to experience his performances.