I'm not sure what is going on out there, but I'm noticing a lot of bros this summer at raves who will not dance. They will just stand like a boulder for the entire set, staring at the DJ, maybe filming a little bit, but they will barely move at all. My girlfriend and I have been calling them boulders, and we try to get them to dance, but it's nearly impossible.

Last night at Gesaffelstein, our whole section of the crowd was going absolutely feral, but this group of bros, just stood there, barely moving. It was weirding everyone out.

Not only does it mess with the vibe, but if you're not moving, you are blocking a lot of sight lines. Many of these dudes are tall. If you are stuck behind one of these non-dancing, stone-faced monsters, you are fucked if you want to see anything.

I have noticed this boulder phenomenon multiple times this summer, at Justice, Four Tet, Max Styler and others. These are generally good crowds, with people having fun, great energy all around them, people moving and dancing, going nuts, and these guys, just come to a rave, find a spot and just stand there. It's almost impressive how they do not move.

Maybe I shouldn't be so judgemental. Maybe they are tripping too hard. Maybe they are worried they won't look cool. But if you are one of these bros who comes to a rave and decides not to dance, please just give it a shot. It's actually fun. You will meet cool people and find a whole new side of yourself. I promise we won't think you are gay. And if you are, that's cool too.

Just some thoughts from a raver who wants to help the fellow bros out there. Lady Gaga said it best, "Just dance, gonna be okay."

Do your part. Help the vibe out. Be a cool bro, and not a boulder.

Happy Monday y'all.