Mammoth Drops and Mile High Vibes: Wooli Shakes Red Rocks from Prehistoric to Post-Bass

Photos: Gerardo Federico

It finally happened: after weeks of soggy forecasts, freezing winds, and more plastic ponchos than we care to remember, Red Rocks was finally bathed in the kind of perfect spring weather that makes your soul want to dance. Last Saturday (April 12) the sandstone monoliths played host to a night of sky-splitting lasers, chest-thumping bass, and pure EDM communion—with Wooli leading the charge. And if you were lucky enough to be there, you already know: this one was mammoth.

That’s not just a pun—though it absolutely should be. Adam Puleo, the man behind Wooli, isn’t just channeling a prehistoric beast with his name. He’s built an entire sonic identity around the idea of massive, raw power crashing into beauty and emotion. Saturday night, he reminded us all just how effective that collision can be—especially when it echoes off the rocks, under a sky finally free of rainclouds.

Wooli Nation: Mammoths Everywhere

From the moment you stepped into the venue, it was clear this wasn’t your average EDM crowd. Fans decked in fuzzy Wooli merch roamed the stairs like a herd of rave-ready pachyderms—tusks, trunks, ears, and all. Vendors slung Wooli gear left and right. His unmistakable mammoth logo blinked across the jumbotrons and fluttered on flags from rail-riders. It wasn’t just a concert—it was a migration.

But make no mistake—this was no museum exhibit. The sound Wooli unleashed was anything but fossilized. His signature blend of dubstep grit, future bass euphoria, and melodic heartbreak surged through the air with devastating precision. Pulsing rhythms vibrated through our bones. Drops hit with the force of tectonic shifts. And yet, between the madness, there were moments of transcendent calm—gentle melodies floating up between the monoliths like embers before the next firestorm.

When Zombie Met Bass: A Moment for the Ages

Midway through Wooli’s set came a moment that may go down as one of the most unforgettable in Red Rocks EDM history. As the energy crested and the crowd waited for another seismic drop, Wooli instead slowed it down… and let Dolores O’Riordan’s haunting voice drift over the canyon.

“Zombie… zombie… zombie-ie-ie…”

With the opening chords of The Cranberries’ “Zombie” reworked into a chilling, slow-burn remix, the entire amphitheater erupted—not in moshing chaos, but in collective reverence. Thousands of voices echoed O’Riordan’s every word, tears and goosebumps mixing with the breeze as the track crescendoed into a shimmering wave of melodic bass. It was one of those rare live music moments that hits you in the chest, rewires your molecules, and leaves you standing stunned, singing, sobbing, smiling. Pure magic.

Scene Support and Shared Stages

One of the most beautiful aspects of the current EDM scene—and something Wooli champions with heart—is the collaboration and camaraderie between artists. Saturday’s bill was a perfect example. From top to bottom, the lineup featured a diverse crew of sonic slayers, each one given the space to shine under the Red Rocks lights.

Shank Aaron, representing the Denver scene with fire and flair, opened the night with a fierce set that blended glitchy rhythms and heavy subs. It was a homegrown welcome that immediately pulled the early crowd into motion.

Probcause, one of the evening’s standout surprises, brought a genre-bending hybrid of hip-hop lyricism and electronic mayhem. With a smooth flow layered over chopped-up bass, he gave the crowd a whole new flavor to savor—and it hit. His presence felt intentional, essential, and Wooli’s choice to share the stage with him was a testament to the scene’s inclusivity. If you haven’t already checked out video from his set, you’re missing out—hit up @gfederico17 on Instagram and TikTok for clips that prove how deep those vibes went.

Then came Calcium b2b Cyclops, two powerhouses who threw down a grimy, unrelenting set that left the floorboards trembling. Their back-to-back was a rapid-fire storm of industrial drops, nuclear snares, and the kind of sonic violence you can’t help but throw your neck into. No breaks. No filler. Just chaos—beautiful, controlled chaos.

And just when you thought your senses couldn’t take much more, Level Up took the stage and tore what was left of the place into glitchy, glimmering shreds. She’s a name that keeps rising for a reason, and on Saturday she proved she’s more than ready for top billing. Her command of tempo, the seamless weaving of rhythm and destruction—it was all there, and the crowd responded in kind with unrelenting energy.

A Love Letter to a Perfect Night

Everything just clicked. The sound was tight. The visuals were jaw-dropping—lasers slicing through clear skies, LED walls bathing the rocks in surreal technicolor. And the crowd? Equal parts rowdy and respectful, tribal and tender. From the front rails to the back rows, everyone was in sync, riding the same emotional waveform.

Wooli curated not just a lineup, but a feeling—a narrative that pulled us through rage and reflection, chaos and catharsis. He reminded us that dubstep doesn’t have to be all aggression, and future bass doesn’t have to be all fluff. There’s a middle ground, and he occupies it masterfully: where drops still devastate, but melodies heal.

As the night closed and fans trickled out—some still wrapped in Wooli flags, others calling for one more drop—it was clear that something special had just happened. Red Rocks has a long memory. It’s seen decades of legends grace its stage. And on that night, Wooli etched his name a little deeper into that stone.

Don’t Sleep on the Mammoth

So if you’re wondering whether to catch Wooli next time he rolls through town—or especially if he returns to Red Rocks—the answer is simple: don’t hesitate. Don’t miss it. Don’t sleep on the mammoth. Because he’s not just stomping through history—he’s reshaping it.

With a night that blended bone-rattling bass, heartfelt collaboration, and one of the most emotional singalongs Red Rocks has ever seen, Wooli showed us what this music is truly about. Community. Emotion. Power. Beauty.

And sometimes… just a little prehistoric stomp to wake your soul up.