June 14th Weekly Roundup Feature
Hey hey! It’s June 14th, and we’re BACK with our weekly roundup feature. Check back in with us next week for the next roundup feature. Apple Music Framework Apple Music continues to expand its collection of immersive DJ experiences with a new wave of exclusive Spatial Audio sets from Framework, one of North America’s leading…
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Deep Tropics Announces A New Chapter At The Pinnacle
After building one of North America’s most celebrated independent and greenest electronic music festivals, Deep Tropics is entering a new chapter as it relocates from Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park to The Pinnacle following an 88% Waste Diversion Rate in 2025. At The Pinnacle Deep Tropics will introduce a more intimate format for this year’s…
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Alice Looked Down The Looking Glass in Chicago Last Weekend
Last weekend, I got to experience the magic that is Beyond Wonderland Chicago! I went two years ago but was unable to attend last year, so I was psyched to be back dancing! And the festival had so many wonderful things to offer. Let’s start with Day 1. First off, everything was smooth sailing! We…
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Governors Ball 2026 Was A Ball!
This was my first time attending Governors Ball at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in New York City. I was there as a journalist for The Festival Voice, but also as a Stray Kids fan covering their Saturday set. Outside of that, I moved through the festival across three days watching different sets, activations, and crowd dynamics.…
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Breakaway Music Festival Takes Over Multiple Cities
For the third year, Breakaway Music Festival has announced its annual takeover with Wynn Nightlife, as well as some new events. From June 12th – 14th, Breakaway music festival will take over some of my favorite nightlife spaces right here in Las Vegas. Those places consist of Encore Beach Club and XS Nightclub, two of the…
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Countdown To New Year’s Eve!!!
Insomniac delivers, yet again. Global dance music experience curator Insomniac has just announced the 2026 edition of Countdown NYE, one of Southern California’s largest and most anticipated New Year’s Eve celebrations. This year’s edition expands to a two-day festival experience for the first time since 2023 and returns to NOS Event Center in San Bernardino from December 31, 2026 –…
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We’re Ready To D-D-Dance At CRSSD
Ready to DANCE? CRSSD Festival has announced the lineup for its Fall 2026 edition, returning to Waterfront Park on September 26-27, 2026. This is widely recognized as one of North America’s leading destinations for forward-thinking electronic music. As a result, CRSSD continues its tradition of bringing together global tastemakers, underground innovators, and genre-defining talent in…
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This Lineup Will Say BOO in Seattle
BOO! The global dance music experience curator Insomniac announced the return of its annual Halloween music festival, BOO Seattle, to WAMU Theater in Seattle, WA. Taking place on Halloween weekend, Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, the two headlining artists for the festival have today been revealed: Detroit-based DJ and producer GRiZ and dubstep powerhouse Subtronics. With leads like that, we know the rest is going to be…
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Summer’s Last Dance Is Coming!
Chicago’s acclaimed independent and philanthropic music festival Summer’s Last Dance has officially unveiled the Phase 1 lineup for its 2026 return. And it’s a good one. It all begins with nationally Grammy-lauded live electronic duo Big Gigantic (live), viral saxophone sensation Saxsquatch, bass house heavyweight Henry Fong (also remixed J Balvin, Rihanna), funk-infused house duo The Sponges, and more. Returning September 19 in Bridgeview, IL, the one-day festival has…
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Seismic Dance Event 9.0 Is Back In Session!
Texas, get ready to dance, dance, dance! Seismic Dance Event has unveiled the phase one lineup for its upcoming 9.0 edition, returning to Austin’s acclaimed The Concourse Project from November 13-15, 2026. Seismic will once again unite boundary-pushing artists and a deeply devoted underground community for an immersive weekend of forward-thinking dance music, further solidifying…
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Das Energi Is Bringing The Ultimate Energy Vibes
Das Energy is bringing the vibes! MASV Music Group and V2 Presents reveal the Phase Two artist lineup for Das Energi Festival 2026, alongside the official unveiling of Neon City, a bold new thematic world set to transform the festival’s expanded three-day experience taking place August 7-9, 2026. Sounds like fun! Following the announcement that…
Continue ReadingGRIDLIFE Is Heading To New York But Still Keeping Its Roots
GRIDLIFE is bringing its signature blend of grassroots motorsports and music festival culture back to upstate New York for Summer Apex, July 24-26, 2026. This time, the epic festival is taking over the historic Watkins Glen International, the massive weekend features two nights of music headlined by BUNT., DJ Diesel (aka Shaq), and Teddy Pain…
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No Way?!?!? Day Trip is Expanding!!!
Ready for another dose of Day Trip? Global dance music experience curator Insomniac has just announced the Northern California debut of its acclaimed Day Trip Festival, landing at Discovery Meadow in San Jose for a two-day celebration on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026. In partnership with NPU Live, the inaugural NorCal edition marks an exciting expansion for the fan-favorite series, bringing Day Trip’s signature…
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Phase 2 Is Dirty for Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights!
This lineup is DIRTY AF! Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights unveils its 2026 Phase Two lineup, adding a new wave of house, techno, bass, and underground dance music talent. And let’s just say, this is epic! They will return to Cook’s Valley Campground from July 17-19. Led by two of Northern California’s most celebrated independent…
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The Bunker (Wait, WHAT?)Is Coming To North Coast
I don’t know about you, but North Coast is one of my favorite festivals around. And this year- they’re celebrating 16 years of fun! And get ready for a major expansion of its beloved Chill Dome stage experience and the introduction of an entirely new nighttime concept: The Bunker. Returning September 4–6, 2026 at SeatGeek…
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June 7th Weekly Roundup Feature
Hey hey! It’s June 7th, and we’re back with our weekly roundup feature. Check back in with us next week for the next roundup feature! Apple Music Pride Mixies Apple Music today releases a new collection of exclusive Pride DJ Mixes, celebrating the artists, communities, and dance floors that have shaped queer culture around the world.…
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We’re Rocking The Boat With ShipRocked!
Let’s rock the boat! ShipRocked returns for its 17th year with an initial lineup of fan favorites for the January 24-30, 2027 cruise vacation. The fam will depart from Miami, Florida on Carnival Horizon (IMO, the BEST cruise line) with nearly 30 bands and more than 4,000 guests, sailingto Mahogany Bay in Roatan, Honduras (a first-time visit) and the sun-drenched shores of Cozumel on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. My personal advice? Mr.…
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Are You Ready To Brave The Elements?
Elements Music and Arts Festival is back for 2026 and looks as amazing as ever this year! Set in the beautiful forested campgrounds of Long Pond, PA, in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, Elements is a MUST for electronic and experimental music enthusiasts. This year’s lineup is bringing the heat this August. Phases 1 and 2…
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Kilby Block Party Was One PAR-TAY!
Nestled between the snow-capped mountains in Salt Lake City, nearly 90,000 people gathered over three days for Kilby Block Party 2026. Somehow, despite the massive crowds, every stage and every set still managed to feel intimate, welcoming, and deeply connected. That’s what makes Kilby different. Part of Kilby’s magic has always been its ability to…
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Goldrush 2026 Brings Alesso, deadmau5, GRiZ & More to the Desert
Arizona’s Wild West-inspired dance music festival is officially riding back into the desert as Relentless Beats prepares for Goldrush: Midnight Riders, taking over Rawhide Western Town in Chandler on September 11–12, 2026. After another successful edition at the iconic western-themed venue, Goldrush is once again expected to deliver one of Arizona’s biggest electronic music weekends…
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