CRSSD Popped Off!!

Once again and without a shadow of a doubt, CRSSD has POPPED OFF this fall. The notorious house and techno day festival in beautiful downtown San Diego was nothing but great vibes, amazing music and top-tier performances. I had a particularly wonderful time this go-around because I brought my best friend to her first CRSSD.…

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CRSSD Do’s and Dont’s + Who To Watch.

Before we begin, I want to preface that the Do’s and Dont’s on this list are cross referenced from the website for CRSSD. AND my own personal experiences. I do suggest taking a quick gander at the prohibited items list so that you don’t stand in line and get to security just for that one…

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Hard Summer ’23 RECAP

85 degrees, clear skies and just enough wind to dry off our perspiration. Held in our very own concrete jungle, Hard Summer was hot enough to give their attendees some color, but windy enough to cool their attendees down. I’ve been attending Hard events since 2015, and although Hard Summer may have had it’s logistical…

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Ain’t No Party Like Hard Summer!

You’re reading this post because you read the title, and you thought “ain’t that the truth”. There is no party like a Hard Summer party because a Hard Summer party don’t stop! Now, I’m a big advocate of not creating a schedule. I typically float around and see where the vibes take me, but you…

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Ellie’s Hard Summer Survival Guide 101

Yup, it’s that time of year where our very own concrete jungle will be reaching temperatures of 100+ during Hard Summer weekend. I’ve attended Hard Summer since 2015, and after years of learning the Hard way (pun intended), let me share some game-changing wisdom with you.

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CRSSD Is Just The Beginning.

Just when you think summer is about to end, CRSSD festival surprises everyone with a line up that you simply cannot miss. The festival has announced its return to Waterfront Park in San Diego, September 23-24 as a start to the fall season. Lucky us, the beloved festival has once again delivered a diverse lineup…

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Everything Is Better At CRSSD

It’s about that time for the biannual gathering of techno and house lovers everywhere! After sixteen successful editions, CRSSD is returning to Downtown San Diego’s Waterfront Park September 23 + 24 with its most wide-reaching lineups to date. Offering a true city takeover in one of North America’s most convenient urban centers, CRSSD occupies the…

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DESERT HEARTS 2023

The sun was shining, the air still had that post-rain smell, LA traffic was tolerable and the techno was bumping! It was a perfect day to hold the annual desert-techno-love fest, Desert Hearts. I want to preface this by saying that I think the festival is working through the geographical kinks. Transitioning from a humongous…

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HOT AND SIZZLING AT HARD 2023

For the first time in a decade, taking place in Downtown Los Angeles from August 5th-6th, the milestone fifteenth edition of HARD Summer will utilize a brand new venue combination with various stages spread out across the campuses of the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Exposition Park, and BMO Stadium. This will be Hard Summer’s…

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Home Is Where the Desert Hearts Are

With the sad news of Desert Hearts not returning to Lake Perris, many desert goers were bummed and wondering how Desert Hearts would go on. Well, the universe works in mysterious ways. Desert Hearts is coming back bigger than ever! Taking place May 6th and 7th at the LA  Memorial Coliseum, the desert techno and…

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Los Angeles HARDEST Summer 2023

The return of the highly-anticipated HARD Summer Music Festival has once again made its way back into our summer agendas. Taking place in Los Angeles from August 5-6, the 2023 edition of HARD Summer has shortened its original 3-day festival to a 2-day festival, BUT is now going to be Los Angeles BIGGEST music festival…

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Bonnaroo 2023 is TAKING OFF this Summer

It was no surprise to anyone when The Bonnaroo Music and Art Festival released yet another extraordinary line-up with sounds from all across the musical spectrum. From hip-hop legends Kendrick Lamar and Three 6 Mafia to the magical saxophone wizard Griz, to releasing our inner teenager at Paramore. Bonnaroo is exciting the festival world with…

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BonnaROOHOO 2023

We’re starting off the new year with a ROOHOO with Bonnaroo’s killer 2023 line-up. Taking place from June 16-19 in Manchester Tennessee, The Bonnaroo Music and Art Festival is no stranger to a top-tier line with all of their mixed music genres and a phenomenal festival experience. What a ROOHOO! Look at THAT line-up? ARE…

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Home Again at EForest.

It was truly magical seeing the Ferris wheel, the colorful pillars signifying Main street, and the inflatable lion and tiger to distinguish campsites. After 3 years of anticipating a weekend filled with unknown adventures, we were finally home. Coming in during Wednesday arrival meant that I was going to be spending 5 days at EForest,…

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How to THRIVE at Hard Summer!

Get hyped, grab your squad, and clean those hydro-packs bladders because Hard Summer is coming in HOTT. Hard Summer is returning to the NOS Event Center in San Bernardino from July 29th-31st for three days of dancing, head-banging, and top-tier vibes! With a lineup featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Zeds Dead B2B Subtronics, Joji, Griz, and…

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Extra! Extra! Read All About Electric Forest!

Electric Forest is on the way, and here are a few things to get excited for! GET FAMILIAR WITH A FEW FINAL ADDITIONS TO THE LINEUP… 1788-L, Bannie, Creatington, Crystal Starr, Dave Yaden Band, The Della Kit, Krushendo, Rhythmetrix, Joel Cummins of Umphrey’s McGee, and more will join us in the magical forest! These additions…

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Struck At LIB (And Wanting More!)

I want to begin by saying that I work pretty much every festival (with the exception of Okeechobee and Electric Forest) because most festivals and raves are relatively the same. However, after working media at LIB and being struck by its uniqueness, I will undoubtedly be attending this festival for years to come. I’ve heard…

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Merry GRiZmas In July!

GRiZ announced the return of his anticipated ‘GRiZMAS In July’ two-day show at Riverfront Park Amphitheater in Wilmington, North Carolina on July 22nd and 23rd. Are you ready, GRiZ family? An iconic event dedicated to GRiZ’s Southeast fanbase, this installment marks the fourth edition of ‘GRiZMAS In July’ and the second year at Riverfront Park.…

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Hard SummAHHHHHH ’22

The return of the highly-anticipated HARD Summer Music Festival has once again made its way back into our summer agendas. Taking place at the NOS Event Center in San Bernardino from July 29-31, the 2022 edition of HARD Summer has expanded into three days for the first time, giving attendees an extra day to take…

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Coachella Weekend 1 Recap: Harry Styles.

Let me begin by mentioning that I (Ellie, the journalist) don’t do well in the heat. If I could opt out of being in the heat, I would take any measure within reason to avoid it. However, Coachella is the one exception. People will say what they want to say about this fancy desert festival,…

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