Festivals
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…
Continue ReadingA 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…
Continue ReadingTHING 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…
Continue ReadingThe 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…
Continue ReadingSvdden 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…
Continue ReadingLevitating A Little Different With Levitation
Levitation Festival is back in Austin, TX this September, and they are coming with some serious headliners and a shift in the style and set-up. Last year, Levitation saw its festival spread out amongst a bunch of different venues across Austin’s lively downtown scene. While they are still going to be incorporating this to a…
Continue ReadingTop 10 Artists At Hulaween
Suwannee Hulaween has earned its reputation as more than just a music festival. It offers a rich experience of art, community, and sound, all set in the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. This year’s lineup features both legendary artists and fresh talent, making it one of the most exciting editions yet. With so many…
Continue ReadingOutside Lands 2025 Popped
San Francisco’s annual summer party at Golden Gate Park has finally passed. Outside Lands 2025 was a massive success and drew many new faces to the festival. Among improving aspects from the previous years, they also accomplished some firsts for the festivals. I got into the festival pretty early on Friday. After exploring a bit…
Continue ReadingYUNGBLUD: A Night of Chaos, Connection, and Community
Fans lined the streets of downtown Atlanta hours before doors opened at Tabernacle. By late afternoon, the line wrapped around the block. Some had camped out since 4 a.m. to guarantee a spot on the barricade. The energy was buzzing before anyone even stepped inside. The style was impossible to miss. Spiked hair, colorful dye…
Continue ReadingChecking Out THING Weekend Two with RKS
THING Weekend Two Written By Jordan Barsness The sun was out once again at Remlinger as weekend two of THING Fest hosted a vibrant lineup of artists, headlined by Rainbow Kitten Surprise. RKS fans were out in full force from the moment the gates opened. One of the great aspects of THING is that fans…
Continue ReadingMy Weekend Review Of Rockville 2025
Even with the time that has passed since the festival, Welcome to Rockville (WTR) 2025 at the historic Daytona International Speedway, is still living rent free in my brain. This event, filled with rockers, metal heads, Juggalos, and everyone in between, was one of the best I’ve attended so far. Everyone was so kind to…
Continue ReadingConvergence Campout 2025: Music and Mindfullness
French Village, MO (Aug. 29, 2025) — From September 18–21, 2025, Convergence Wellness Campout returns to Astral Valley Art Park, welcoming seekers, creators, and heart-centered souls to embark on a transformative four-day experience. Blending the energy of a music festival, the depth of a retreat, and the playfulness of summer camp, Convergence offers an immersive…
Continue ReadingBumbershoot 2025 Releases Set and Art Times, Ready for its Return!
One of the world’s longest independently run festivals, Bumbershoot 2025 (Seattle, Washington) has released its lineup of art and music for its yearly debut this Labor Day weekend. Tickets can be purchased here! The festival has become an exciting yearly event among attendees by keeping the ideas the Pacific Northwest is known for at its…
Continue ReadingDecadence NYE 2025: The Ultimate New Year’s Eve Festival
Decadence NYE 2025: The Ultimate New Year’s Eve Festival Returns to Denver As we approach 2026, there’s one event that dance music fans should not miss: Decadence NYE in Denver, Colorado. Returning on December 30 and 31 to the Colorado Convention Center, this is the largest indoor New Year’s Eve dance music festival in the…
Continue ReadingTips for an Epic North Coast 2025
Get ready for the Midwest’s biggest Labor Day party as North Coast returns to SeatGeek Stadium this weekend. This is my first time attending this massively stacked fest, and I couldn’t be more excited. As a first-timer, I did plenty or research into how everything works after I finished drooling over the lineup. Here are…
Continue ReadingAugust 25th Weekly Roundup
Hey hey! It’s August 25th, and we’re back with our weekly roundup feature! Check back in with us next week for the next roundup feature. Audiojack – Rumours British DJ duo Audiojack are back with a brand new single ‘Rumours’ out now as part of the Dirtybird’s 20th anniversary. ‘Rumours’ ripples with a dynamic duality that perfectly suits the duo that crafted it.…
Continue ReadingDeep Tropics 2025 Brings the Beat and the Green to Nashville
Last week, Deep Tropics returned to Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park for two days of music, community, and sustainability. Since its inception in 2017, Deep Tropics has been widely recognized as a highly sustainable and eco-friendly festival, earning praise from publications like Billboard, The New York Times, and Forbes for its unwavering commitment to…
Continue ReadingNocturnal Wonderland 2025: 30 Years of Dancing in the Dark
San Bernardino, CA – Pack your glow sticks and get your fits ready, because Nocturnal Wonderland is back for its 30th anniversary on September 13–14, 2025, at Glen Helen Regional Park. That is three decades of bass drops, lasers, and dancing under the stars — and Insomniac is pulling out all the stops for this…
Continue ReadingNorth Coast Marks 15 Years with ‘Night Lights’ Afterparty Lineup
This stacked lineup includes heavy hitters Excision, Daily Bread, Chris Lake, Zeds Dead B2B Liquid Stranger, Kaskade, Louis The Child, SVDDEN DEATH, Of The Trees, Galantis, ATLiens, SOFI TUKKER, and more. North Coast celebrates 15 years with 27 afterparties across Chicago – the festival’s most visionary nighttime programming ever. The festival has also released its…
Continue ReadingEscape Psycho Circus: Where the Freaks Come Out to Play
Do you want to hit the circus but make it psycho? Then Escape Psycho Circus is the festival for you! Insomniac presents a spooky, two-day event for you and your friends to celebrate Halloween. The festival will take place at the NOS Event Center in San Bernardino, California, on October 31st and November 1st. Tickets…
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