Festival Review
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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Travel Down A Rabbit Hole With Beyond Wonderland Chicago…
When Beyond Wonderland announced a Chicago edition, I thought to myself, I had to go because I absolutely LOVED EDC Chicago. I know that Insomniac brings magic and wonder to any festival they put on and Beyond Wonderland Chicago was no exception. Photo Credit: Brandy Fik Before attending, I had to do some research. Parking…
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My Soul Shined At Solshine Reverie
I’m going to be completely honest- I did not know what to expect at Solshine Reverie. I knew that it was going to be similar to SCamp but with some changes, I was filled with some apprehension about the situation. Change can be scary but I knew that Solshine Reverie had our best interests at…
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EDC Las Vegas 2024 and Its Growth!
One of the biggest West Coast festivals for electronic dance music, the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), was hosted for three days on the racetrack of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on May 17-19th, 2024. EDC and other reputable festivals, Beyond Wonderland, HARD Summer, and more, were founded by Pasquale Rotella under the promoter name Insomniac.…
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Bumbershoot 2024 Will Be A BLAST
Grand Stand media presents Bumbershoot 2024 arts & music festival, in Seattle this Labor Day Weekend for their 51st year. The lineup is absolutely fire, featuring artist like Pavement, James Blake, Courtney Barnett, Freddie Gibbs, and more. Aside from music, the festival will feature an entire Visual Arts program – which will feature a brand…
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Life Is A Beach At Beachlife 2024
If you missed out on this year’s Beachlife festival, reading this article might “Sting” a little bit because it was a stellar experience from start to unexpected finish. The festival may have been cut short due to high winds but that didn’t stop the first 2.5 days of incredible acts and attendees with their toes…
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Movement 2024 Was The MOVE!
As always, Movement Festival in Detroit was an experience to be remembered. Between the physical art located around the city and the stages, the perfectly curated artists and music, and the general vibes of the people, I truly have no complaints about this year. “What about the rain?!” – you may be yelling through your…
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My First Lightning in a Bottle Was…
My very first Lightning in a Bottle was an immersive and unforgettable experience filled with art, beauty, community, and love. Put on by The DoLab, Lightning in a Bottle took place May 22nd through May 27th. These were five action packed days on the gorgeous Buena Vista Lake in Southern California. The start to my…
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Lightning In A Bottle Lit Up The Night
After an unforgettable weekend, I can confidently say that Lightning in a Bottle is a festival like no other. Having attended last year, I was delighted and blessed to be back for another incredible year of LIB. Set in the breathtaking landscape of Buena Vista Lake, California, the festival’s space and location provided the perfect…
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Hangout Music Festival 2024 Review
This past weekend, Hangout returned to the white sands of Gulf Shores for the ultimate summer kick-off! Every year, Hangout boasts an exciting lineup that keeps festivalgoers coming back. This year, I had the chance to experience my first-ever Hangout Music Festival, and this is how it went. Day 1 I started day 1 with…
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