Festival Review
North Coast Has Won My Heart
This past weekend, I was lucky enough to attend North Coast Music Festival in Bridgeview, Illinois. This is my 4th ever North Coast and I am so happy to share that this NC was just as magical as the past ones, if not even more than usual. I’m glad North Coast is so special… because…
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Anjunadeep Visited Seattle And…
Seattle is one of those cities that doesn’t always get a stop on a DJ’s tour, but when we getsomething, it’s usually pretty incredible. On Saturday, August 24th, Anjunadeep (a London-basedrecord label founded by Above & Beyond) took over Seattle’s Gas Works Park on Lake Union inone of only a few Anjunadeep Open Air events…
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All Things THING Festival
I recently had the opportunity to attend THING Festival just outside Seattle and it was a great weekend. Here is my review of the weekend. Venue: Remlingers Farms was a great venue for a festival. First off, it was a scenic drive out in the farmlands east of Seattle. There was ample free parking right…
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Splash House Felt Like Home
During the past two warm weekends of August, the beautiful desert of Palm Springs became the headquarters for house music lovers from all over. Splashing down for the 11th year, Splash House made an epic two part return with stacked lineups at all four of its famous venues. August 9-11 kicked off opening weekend and…
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Deep Tropics Returns to Nashville
This past weekend, Deep Tropics returned to Nashville, Tennessee’s Bicentennial Park for a two-day celebration of music, connection, discovery, and sustainability. Headliners and sets Earlier this year, Deep Tropics unveiled its 2024 lineup, boasting some fantastic names in dance and electronic music that I could not wait to see. This year’s headliners included GRAMMY-nominated DJ, producer Kaskade,…
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DESERT DAZE DROPS DAILY LINEUP
Desert Daze JUST released their daily lineup and single day passes are on sale NOW. This year’s lineup is absolutely fire and features diverse artists from all walks of life – you’ll get psych rock, hip hop, punk, indie rock, electronic, jazz, metal, and more! Starting off strong on Friday, headliners are the famous singer-songwriter…
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Elements Sure Brought The Elements
Way up in the mountains of the Poconos, Elements Music Festival surged crazy beats and vibes for attendees. This versatile lineup had a bit of something for everyone, from house to DNB to dubstep. The name of the festival speaks for itself and its stages, as each one is uniquely designed to represent one of…
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A Solo Journey At HARD Summer
As a solo raver who thrives on the pulse of the music scene, I was beyond excited when HARD Summer 2024 announced its new venue at SoFi Stadium in California. The anticipation of experiencing a new layout and the thought of exploring every corner of the massive stadium had me buzzing with excitement for weeks.…
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Desert Dynasty: A Riddim Extravaganza
On the scorching sands of Arizona last weekend on July 26 and 27, Endgame became theepicenter of a seismic riddim event called Desert Dynasty. The two day event provided 2 stageswith premier visuals and even light-up dancers. The sound system allowed for every bass dropand riddim chop to be felt with full force as the…
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Global Dance Made Me D-A-N-C-E
I didn’t know what to expect from Global Dance Festival this year because of the new location! As my 5th year going to Global, the festival kept the beautiful, whimsical decor; neon trees, fairest wheel, glow tunnels, and spread it all throughout The National Western Complex in Denver. Overall the festival was easy to navigate,…
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Bass Camp Rocked The BASS
Bass Camp was truly an amazing weekend! Festivals are one of my favorite things for many reasons. For instance, there are so many different people all bonding together for a time of their lives and expressing a shared love for EDM and each other. PLUR is still alive and well, which is a beautiful thing.…
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I Was Lost In Dreams
This past weekend, July 12th and 13th, I found myself transported into a vibrant, musical wonderland at the Lost in Dreams Festival. Held at the iconic LA State Historic Park, the festival was an unforgettable experience, with an impressive lineup and thoughtful accommodations that set it apart from other local fests. Credit: Brandon Densley **A…
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It Was A Desert Hearts DREAM Come True
I was fortunate enough to travel to Desert Hearts recently. We arrived at Playa Ponderosa Thursday afternoon. The smell of pines and dust filled the air as we approached. It was perfect outside; mid 80’s, partially cloudy with a cool enough breeze to keep the windows rolled down while we waited to approach the gate.…
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Illenium Returns To Arizona In A Night To Remember
Last weekend, I found myself on a spontaneous adventure, heading to Arizona for the first time in months. Little did I know what awaited me at the Rawhide Event Center on Saturday, June 29, 2024. ILLENIUM was making his largest headline return to the state, and I was in for an unforgettable night. The trip…
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I Fell in Love with Electric Forest
As I reflect on my first journey to Sherwood Forest, I feel nothing but an extreme amount of love and gratitude. Electric Forest has been my dream festival for as long as I can remember and I am still trying to process the magic I felt this weekend. This place has left me with the…
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A Love Letter to Electric Forest
It’s only been a few short days since I’ve returned home from the magical world that is Electric Forest, and let me just say, words truly can’t even begin to describe all the beauty, happiness, love, and magic that this place holds- but I hope to try as I take you on this journey with…
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Until Next Year Bonnaroo
Now that Bonnaroo has ended, I can breathe. From February to June, I spend most days writing about artists on the lineup. I wrote about 118 artists this year, spending close to four months sharing music with strangers. Since taking over the AOTD role four years ago, I’ve spent a year’s worth of time writing…
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Drifting Away At Bonfire Music Festival
Nestled in the Driftless Region in Wisconsin, amongst the jutting rocks and pseudo mountainous treeline, is Driftless Music Gardens hosting Bonfire Music Festival 2024. Driftless is one of those venues you have to see to believe and will have you asking yourself “Am I really in Wisconsin right now?”. When you drive into the region,…
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Another Magical Phoenix Warehouse Project
Relentless Beats has brought us yet another amazing Phoenix Warehouse weekend filled with house music, live art, and dancing! The main headliners, Tchami and Gorgon City, showcased some amazing house music, making their sets the highlight of my weekend, and even placing this Phoenix Warehouse Project as number one compared to the others! This was…
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Beyond Wonderland Brought Chicago Down The Rabbit Hole
Beyond Wonderland Chicago took over Northerly Island for the first time last weekend and it’s safe to say Chicago welcomed it with open arms. With a vast lineup, ravers from all over the country came to the midwestern city for the event. Even with the adverse weather, we didn’t let the rain get us down,…
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