I’m Not Here for Politics. I’m Here for Music.
Look, this one’s gonna be raw. Unfiltered. No SEO fluff, no selling shit. Just me, The Idahoan, running through Idaho Falls, dictating my thoughts into a phone mic like a madman at the Greenbelt. Because this has been bubbling up for a long time.
I don’t like talking about politics in public anymore—not because I don’t have political opinions (I do), but because I’ve realized my music brand isn’t the place for that. Not now. Not ever.
I see the posts. The memes. The left hooks, the right jabs. “If you don’t post this, you’re complicit.” “If you stay silent, you’ve chosen a side.” But when did everyone decide that every identity we carry must become a political signal?
Here’s the thing. The music scene—especially electronic music—is largely left-leaning. No secret there. And that’s fine. But as a DJ, producer, and promoter trying to build community in a conservative pocket of southeast Idaho, I’m doing everything I can to keep my brand visibly neutral.
Not because I don’t care. But because I care too much.
Neutral Doesn’t Mean Gutless
If you want to know my politics, come have a beer with me. Talk to me after a set. Hell, shoot me a message. But don’t expect me to plaster that all over my platforms, especially when I’m building events and spaces meant for everyone—not just for people who vote like me.
I’m not in a place where I can afford to alienate half of my potential audience. And I know damn well that most of you reading this aren’t either. Some of y’all act like burning bridges is a flex. It’s not. It’s just lonely and, oh, so tiresome.
When I see someone rocking a flag at a show or throwing out slogans—left or right—I don’t automatically know their heart. But I do know the music brought them here. That’s what matters most to me.
INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT CONTEXT: There is absolutely no room in my world for hatred and violence. I 100% draw a line in the sand when it comes to violating human and fundamental rights.
If I Book You, It’s Because of the Music
Let’s be real.
I’m not booking you based on who you voted for.
I’m not booking you based on your skin color, religion, genitals, or how many tickets you sell.
I’m booking you because your set is fire.
Because you understand the vibe.
Because you’ll show up, deliver, and help me build the kind of event this scene deserves.
I’m not looking for political warriors. I’m not trying to build an army. I’m trying to build a community—and that community starts with music.
This Scene Deserves Better Than Division
We’ve all seen how fast politics can fracture friendships, families, and online spaces. I’m not letting it fracture this scene, too. Not on my watch.
This is southeast Idaho. The scene here is already fragile. We’ve got to nurture it—not tear it apart with tribalism.
I want my events to be a reset button for people. A space where we drop our baggage at the door and pick up something better—unity, rhythm, connection. Music is the common ground, and I’m planting my flag right there.
Final Word
So yeah, maybe this blog post won’t win me points with the activists. Maybe it’ll piss some folks off.
But it’s honest. And it’s mine.
If you’re here for music, for good vibes, for building something real—you’ve always got a place with me.
And if you’re still wondering where I stand politically… trust me, if you get to know me long enough, you’ll figure it out.
Until then, see you on the dance floor.
Featured photo by Edgar Colomba