Festivals
Decadence Arizona’s Sands of Eternity 🏜️✨
Six years of Decadence Arizona, and somehow I get more excited every single year! The country’s largest New Year’s Eve festival experience is returning to Phoenix Raceway on December 30th and 31st for its 12th annual celebration, Sands of Eternity! With a stacked lineup, incredible production, and the return of the Weird and Wonderful performers,…
Continue ReadingInsomniac Brings 75+ Artists to Countdown NYE – 2026
Cali NYE Fest Featuring Alesso, DJ Diesel, Subtronics, Tchami and Many More! 2-day GA, GA+, and VIP tickets are on sale now via countdownnye.com One of SoCal’s most popular New Year’s events is back for its 12th edition of the two-day Countdown NYE in San Bernardino, December 31, 2026 – January 1, 2027 at the…
Continue ReadingAll Aboard the Dance Floor: EDSea Announces Its Lineup
EDSea is setting sail once again, and its fourth voyage is shaping up to be its biggest adventure yet. Returning January 26–31, 2027, the floating dance music festival is bringing Headliners aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy for five nights of nonstop music, immersive experiences, and tropical escapes across nine unique stages. Departing from Port…
Continue ReadingProper NYE/NYD -RIP to San Diego’s Noise Complaints
The countdown to close out 2026 is officially on, and FNGRS CRSSD is turning things all the way up. San Diego’s iconic Petco Park is opening its gates once again on December 31st and January 1st to welcome house, techno, and underground electronic music lovers from all over to ring in the New Year. Just…
Continue ReadingA Decade of DUSK: Tuscon’s Downtown Festival Turns Up the Volume for 2026
Tuscon, AZ – A giant mirrorball duck, a crew of Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube guys, a neon windmill towering over a sea of rubber ducks, and a hidden stage waiting behind a port-a-potty door. Welcome to DUSK, where a little weirdness is part of the magic. Since its debut in 2016, DUSK Music Festival has…
Continue ReadingSeven Stars 2026 – A Cosmic Collision of Bass, Funk and Family
The Second Installation of GRiZ’s Own Festival Was Even Better Than The Last! When I first heard about The Valley of the Seven Stars, a top-notch camping festival curated by iconic artist GRiZ, I knew I had to be there. Held October 9-11th, with an early arrival day on the 8th in Arrington, VA, this…
Continue ReadingThe Underground Is Calling: Skyline Music Festival Returns to Downtown LA
Skyline Music Festival is calling, and we’re answering. Los Angeles’ celebration of underground electronic music is officially returning February 27–28, 2027, taking over Ace*Mission Studios in Downtown Los Angeles for another weekend of immersive sounds, industrial-inspired spaces, and the city’s unmistakable underground energy. Over the past five years, Skyline has carved out a distinct identity…
Continue ReadingGood Tunes, Great Food & Waterfront Views: High Water
The High Water Music Festival lineup has officially arrived, and we’re ready to take a deep dive! Returning for its ninth year, High Water will bring two days of live music, delicious eats, and refreshing libations to Riverfront Park in North Charleston, South Carolina, on April 17–18, 2027. A Weekend of Music, Food, and Libations…
Continue ReadingSame Same But Different: And It Sure Was.
I have been going to festivals and concerts for the vast majority of my adult life. My first was Hard Summer 2015, over 11 years ago now – a thoroughly enjoyable experience with thoroughly enjoyable music and decently curated vibes, but my enjoyment primarily came from the connections I made with the people I went…
Continue Reading25 Years of Austin City Limits: From Mud Puddles to Dust Bowls
Austin City Limits’ 25th year of celebrating music has officially concluded! From a muddy weekend one to a dust bowl of weekend two ACL 2026 gave us everything we could’ve asked for and more! This year’s festival was one of celebration. ACL is an Austin and music industry staple. I’ve had the privilege of attending…
Continue ReadingDecadence CO: Prepare Your Neck for Unapologetic Headbanging
The countdown to Decadence CO has officially begun! The Colorado Convention Center opens its doors for another year to welcome ravers from all around to ring in another New Year. The two day Denver rave is right around the corner. So get your glitter ready and get ready to headbang at the country’s largest indoor…
Continue ReadingHEX Fest: A Lineup So Good It’s Haunting
Got any Halloween plans? Well if you do, CANCEL THEM. Because if you haven’t heard yet, Arizona is about to get a whole lot spookier this Halloween. HEX Festival is bringing two days of absolute madness with a lineup that’s scary good, featuring headliners Subtronics, Excision, INZO, and ATLiens. And the supporting lineup? Just as…
Continue ReadingYahn Dawn 2026: Three Nights of Pretty Lights and Friends
Yahn Dawn 2026: Three Nights of Pretty Lights and Friends Certain weekends are recalled based on a fixed playlist; on others, they return to mind in sudden bursts—such as the sunlight on the water, a rainbow arching over a field, an LED prop drawing circles against the mountains, or a stage vanishing underneath a canopy…
Continue ReadingDescend Into Darkness: Obsidian Takes Over Phoenix
Phoenix is preparing to descend into darkness as Obsidian returns to the Eastpark Underpass on November 6–7, bringing two nights of hard-hitting, underground techno to the heart of the city. Built for those who thrive in the darker corners of electronic music, Obsidian is set to deliver a ruthless sonic experience where heavy rhythms, industrial…
Continue ReadingCalling All the Freaks! Freaky Deaky NOLA- The Crypt Lineup
Freaky Deaky NOLA is getting even bigger — and a whole lot darker. The annual Halloween celebration has revealed the lineup for The Crypt, the festival’s second stage, adding 15 new artists to the two-day experience taking over Mardi Gras World on October 30–31, 2026. Introducing a darker and deeper sonic dimension to Freaky Deaky…
Continue ReadingExplore A World Full Of Color At Neon City Festival
NEON CITY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL 2026 LINEUP FOR FREE THREE-DAY CELEBRATION IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS, NOV. 20-22 Diplo, Big Boi, Cobra Starship, Freddie Gibbs, Joyce Manor and Three 6 Mafia join previously announced artists; festival welcomes new partners We The Beat and Unity Events Las Vegas get ready because Neon City Festival is turning up…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas Is Going Full Rave Mode: 12 Days of EDC
Headliners, get ready! Insomniac is bringing the energy to Las Vegas with the announcement of 12 Days of EDC 2027: Dusk Till Dawn, taking over the city May 13–24. From returning fan-favorite experiences like Hotel EDC to exciting new additions, the extended celebration promises to bring the festival spirit far beyond the Speedway. With citywide…
Continue ReadingWAKAAN Now and Forever
After such an incredible time at WAKAAN, it has taken me a few days to fully process everything that I experienced. From amazing interactions with artists to late night camp hangs, this festival provided full-circle moments daily. I already knew going into it that I would be having a new kind of experience. Covering the…
Continue Reading25 Years of ACL: What’s New (and What’s Wet) at ACL This Weekend
It’s that time of year again! Austin City Limits is BACK at Zilker Park for the 25th year in a row! This year there is the same incredible vibe of the usual ACL, and there are a few new things that you can’t miss out on. Weekend one has officially commenced. Before we get to…
Continue ReadingSunflower Sound System for their First Time at Head Trip Festival
The Head Trip and Floating Points have announced the artist lineup for the US debut of Sunflower Sound System on October 10- 11 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Sunflower Sound System has brought together sonic innovators, selectors, and producers including Avalon Emerson, Mad Professor, and Theo Parrish, all acclaimed producers and collaborators…
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