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Tricky launches project with mental health charity Bristol Mind PRE ORDER BRISTOL MIND NOTEBOOK SET Tricky announces the first step in a new fundraising effort to raise money and awareness surrounding mental health in his hometown of Bristol. Firstly, he has listed for sale a deluxe notebook set from his webshop, with all profits from…

Heart Space Hey everyone! Super excited for this track, ‘Heart Space’ by Tall Paul is out now! The track takes you into hyperspace with synths and drops and makes you wander into the abyss. This track has it all. Tall Paul has put their heart and soul into this track, and it shows.…

I think everyone is struggling to stay connected in this crazy time. I feel so strange because I haven’t been to a real concert in months. I went to a drive in, but it just wasn’t the same. This pandemic is crazy, that is for sure!! To stay up to date and connected, we’ve had…

Well, here we are, at the end of November with no end to this pandemic in sight. This makes me question the future of festivals this summer. While I want to be optimistic, I think summer 2021 is not going to be our typical festival season that we are all expecting. This pandemic has really…

KAS: ST A Journey Into The Unknown Hey everyone! Super excited to be doing this review, this next song is performed by KAS: ST! A journey into the unknown and a deep dive into Parisian live act duo and DJ announce their second album ‘A MAGIC WORLD.’ Set for release on December 11th…

My Review of Drive In Concerts I’ve posted a few review articles about drive in concerts, but I finally have my own review because I was able to catch my first drive in! On Halloween, I was able to check out Ganja White Night in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin! First off, this was a pretty small…

Sick Of Sad Songs

Sick Of Sad Songs With an upbeat tune and lyrics that grab your attention, this song is undeniably impressive. ‘Sick Of Sad Songs’ is ahead of the game! Afsheen’s release of two enticing singles from his album Happy Tunes, the rising star has stolen the show! Afsheen first broke out in 2013 and…

Are Drive In Shows Worth It? Okay, so we’ve all had to adjust these past few months. Life as a concert-goer has really changed throughout this pandemic. That being said, promoters have really busted their asses trying to figure out ways to ensure we all get to do what we love, yet still stay safe…

The Good ‘ol days Remember when you were sitting outside, underneath a tree in the nighttime, next to a stage with loud music? The lights from the stage hit your half-closed eyes as you’re sitting there trying to warm up with your pashmina. Do you remember dancing the night away, sweat pouring down your face,…

Yesteryear They’re back at it again and seem never to end; with banger after banger, Cosmo’s Midnight continues to produce unforgettable hits! The Sydney-based duo Cosmo and Patrick Liney released their long-awaited album, Yesteryear, that’s out via Sony Music (Australia), RCA Records (USA), and Black Butter Records (UK). They draw influence from sounds they…

This article is part of our series on the history of EDM, which focuses on the early 2000s. Please check out our other articles if you haven’t done so! The 70s and 80s The Techno Revolution of the 90s To recap, in the 70s, disco was huge. The disco genre was similar to EDM in…

Trigger warning: This thread may include instances where people are treated unjustly with acts of racism, hate crimes, and homophobia. This thread highlights racial relations throughout the rave scene. Courtney Courtney, a 21-year-old student, was brave enough to tell us about some experiences she has had in the music scene. Trigger warning,…

The History of EDM Part 2: The Techno Revolution This article is part of a series that I began a few weeks ago. It is to be continued as we delve more into the history of EDM. The last article focused on the 70s and 80s, which looked into disco and rising technology. To…

Trigger warning: This thread may include instances where people are treated unjustly with acts of racism, hate crimes, and homophobia. This thread highlights racial relations throughout the rave scene. The Festival Voice knows these past couple of months have been tumultuous. While they have been challenging, ultimately, many people have done the right thing and…

New Release Following the release of their latest single ‘Never Give Up’ which was granted ‘The Essential New Tune’ special honor by BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong, Italian brothers Mathame has just announced the next big thing, a remix, as part of a string of new reworks for the track. The track…

The History of EDM Note: This article is to be continued! I had it typed out, but it was MUCH too long. Instead, I’m going to focus on the history of each decade and give more specifics into each decade. More of this series will come! EDM is pretty popular these days. I mean, EDC…

Peace, Love, Unity, Respect- The PLUR Way Have you ever walked into that show and felt so accepted? I know I have. You walk in and it’s like magic walking through those doors. Girls tell you your outfit is great. Lots of smiles and love. Overall, the vibes at a rave are like that. Of…

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The World Opening Up As the world starts to reopen, we as a community have to often think about the health and respect of others. When things such as coronavirus hit and the world turn into absolute chaos, it always boils down to “when can we go back to concerts and other large gatherings? Although…

Are Car Raves The Future? We all have probably heard about the infamous car raves that have been taking place all over the world. Currently, I don’t believe there are any concerts that are happening anywhere due to restrictions from COVID-19. It is a sad, sad day indeed. However, many places are taking measures to…

Am I Too Old For Raving? It’s no secret that most of the people present at a festival are under 25. The EDM community is mostly dominated by college aged people. Walk around any festival and you’ll plainly see that the majority of people are in their 20s. And it can be rare to…