Festivals
Cascade Equinox Was Such An Experience
There was no better way to close out summer 2025 than dancing at Cascade Equinox Festival in Redmond, Oregon. The reasons for gathering at events like Cascade Equinox are numerous. It’s a carnival of fashion, art, and music—where organization meets chaos. How you set up camp is just as important as curating your “must-see” artist…
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PROPER NYE 2025 Lineup Has Released
One of the most well-known festivals of San Diego, California, has released its lineup for the 2025 edition of PROPER NYE. The 21+ New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day festival is set to take over Petco Park this December, bringing multiple stages for a wide variety of the hottest and most well-known names in…
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Still Shaking from Shaky Knees
Photos courtesy of Stephenie Heath Cousino of Smiling Eyes Media. Insta film photos courtesy of Daniel Karasek. Now that some time has passed to process the amazing weekend I had at Shaky Knees, I can confidently say it was the best festival experience I have had this year. It brought me back to the peak…
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Same Same But Different Kicks Off — Don’t Miss the Magic
Featuring LSDream’s Lightcode, CloZee’s Sunrise Set, Amplified Yoga, Good Society, and MoreSeptember 26–28 | Lake Perris, CA | ssbdfest.com Last year, Same Same But Different blew me away. I loved floating on the lake while a DJ spun, sneaking off to Nakey Island for those secret sets, stumbling across wild art installations, and dancing into the…
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Dancing in the Desert: Goldrush 2025 Edition
Recently, attended Goldrush: The Return to the West- and let me tell you, I had the most amazing time dancing under the Arizona sky with my best friends, listening to our favorite music. This year Goldrush made its way back to Rawhide Western Town, after taking a three year break and hosting it at the…
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Bumbershoot Is More Than Just A Festival
Bumbershoot Is More Than Just A Festival: Guest Post by Aaron Bumbershoot is more than just another music festival; it is a celebration of over half a century of art, culture, and community in the heart of Seattle. Bumbershoot 2025 was no different; the festival carried a sense of history and legacy that made it…
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Body Language + Obsidian: Two Festivals Coming Our Way
Relentless Beats is taking downtown Phoenix to the next level with two massive weekends this fall and both are happening at one of the coolest, most unique venues in the city: the Eastlake Park Underpass. Think concrete, graffiti walls, and that industrial vibe that feels straight out of the underground. It’s the perfect backdrop for…
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September 16th Weekly Roundup Feature
Hey hey, it’s September 16th and we’re back with our weekly roundup feature! Check back in with us next week for the next roundup feature. Bootshaus Germany’s world-renowned Bootshaus is gearing up for a typically fiery Autumn/Winter season packed with genre-defying sounds and boundary-pushing lineups. Across multiple sounds and scenes from melodic house to techno,…
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Deep Tropics Festival Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year
Nashville’s Deep Tropics Music Festival just wrapped its biggest year ever, selling out with almost 15,000 attendees over two days. The 2025 event was a milestone, featuring a fully climate-positive footprint, zero-waste operations, and a stacked lineup with headliners like Chris Lake, Alison Wonderland, and Lane 8. Building on this momentum, the festival is excited…
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North Coast STUNS!!!
I was fortunate to return to North Coast Music Festival for its 15th anniversary, and it blew me away once more. Praising North Coast and its organizers is easy. Though still new to the scene, this is my third time attending, and it’s the best yet! Day 1 Friday was all about stage hopping. I…
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Cascade Equinox Is Ahead of Us!
Summer festival season 2025 will end at Cascade Equinox in Redmond, Oregon, September 19-21. While some revel in the idea of pumpkin spiced everything, Cascade Equinox music fans will squeeze out the remaining drops of sunshine in one of the most beautiful areas of the United States. Sylvan Esso, Big Gigantic, and Disclosure headline the…
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John Summit’s Experts Only Festival Set to Take Over NYC
Dance music fans, get ready — New York City is about to get the festival it’s been waiting for. On September 20 & 21, global DJ and producer John Summit brings his brand-new Experts Only Festival to Randall’s Island Park, marking what’s set to become the largest dance music event in the city’s history. Summit…
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North Coast Delivers Unforgettable Atmosphere, Performances
North Coast was exactly what I needed to close out the summer. With the heat wearing thin and spooky season on the horizon, the festival’s 15th anniversary arrived at the perfect time. It was my first North Coast, and Mother Nature set the tone with flawless weather…yet the true beauty revealed itself within the festival…
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Apocalypse: ZOMBIELAND Returns!
WHERE: Queen Mary Waterfront, Long Beach, CA WHEN: November 28th & 29th, 2025 WHAT: Apocalypse: Zombieland Tell Me More! Hey hey! So pumped to announce the Apocalypse: Zombieland is returning to Southern California and has released their third and exhilarating lineup! Taking place Saturday, November 28th, and Sunday, November 29th, in Long Beach, California, you…
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We Belong Here Comes to Tampa Bay this December
After numerous pleas by fans, the festival, We Belong Here, is expanding from Miami and New York City and into Tampa Bay, Florida, this December 13th and 14th. Coming in hot to celebrate the expansion, three-time Grammy nominee Odesza is set to headline We Belong Here Tampa Bay, alongside Elderbrook, Kaskade, and Lane 8. At…
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This Festival’s Scary Good Lineup Goes BOO!
Ah, Halloween weekend. This is one of my all time favorite weekends of the year. I love the costumes and everything about it! And one of the best things to do includes BOO in Seattle! And trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this one. And lucky us, we get to experience Halloween…
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A Local’s Guide to Shaky Knees
This year’s festival season has been a whirlwind of adventure. I started the season by venturing south to Resonate down at Suwannee, then experienced the chaos and heartbreak of Bonnaroo, then ventured to new territory with the Capitol Groove and King Gizzard’s inaugural Field of Vision, and finally will close out the year with the…
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THING Weekend 3 With The Legends
THING Weekend 3 Written By Jordan Barsness If you braved the 90+ degree temperatures on the last Saturday of THING Fest, you were rewarded with a lineup of legends and a particular group of musicians that had you seeing mirages. Among those legends was Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio fame, whose debut solo…
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The Valley Prepares for Chris Lake’s House Takeover
Arizona, get ready to dance—on Friday, December 13, the one and only Chris Lake returns to deliver a night of infectious grooves and nonstop house energy. A true pioneer in the global dance scene, Chris Lake has captivated fans for years with his ability to blend underground rhythms with festival-ready anthems, making him one of…
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Svdden Death Leads a Heavyweight Bass Takeover in Arizona
Arizona bassheads, get ready—the desert is about to be shaken to its knees. On Oct 4th, Svdden Death takes center stage, bringing his brutal, sinister sound and bone-crushing drops to the valley. Known for pushing dubstep and riddim into darker, heavier realms, Svdden Death transforms every set into a full-blown sensory assault. From his notorious…
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