Festival Review
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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Sol Fest Was Fun In The Sun!
Attending Sol Fest for the first time was an absolute journey! The festival, taking place on May 2nd through the 5th at Vortex Springs, was created for us to remember those we lost, to give ourselves and each other a little more appreciation and to create amazing new memories. On top the of a stacked…
Continue ReadingInaugural RiverBeat Music Festival Review
The Inaugural RiverBeat Music Festival, presented by Mempho, took place May 4 – 6th at the recently renovated Tom Lee Park. It was three days of incredible music by the Mississippi River. Memphis’s Lucky 7 Brass Band kicked off the 3-day festival on Friday as they took the Beale Street Landing Stage that afternoon. Festival…
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Sick New World Is SICK
Attending the Sick New World festival for the second time was an absolute thrill for me. The event, held on Saturday, April 27th in Las Vegas, had made quite a mark with its debut in 2023, and this year’s lineup promised to be even more electrifying. With heavy hitters like System of a Down, Slipknot,…
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ULTRA Australia Does It Again
ULTRA Melbourne took over The Flemington Racecourse for this year’s edition and it did not disappoint. The initial walk-in from the rideshare drop-off area boasts beautiful arches and flowers that almost seemed out of place considering the event. Nonetheless, it was a gorgeous way to enter the venue and made the walk time pleasurable. Security…
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ELECTRIC FOREST PHASE 2 LINEUP!
Forest fairies, gremlins & more – the Electric Forest Phase 2 Lineup has been released! You can check out the already incredible phase 1 here, but read more below to get a deeper look into who’s been added. The additions are absolutely fantastic and I’m excited to tell you all about them! Who’s New? The…
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Noise Pop, Don’t Stop!
Noise Pop Festival brought San Francisco a 10 day celebration of arts and community. The event featured +100 artists at beloved venues all across the city. The event showcased and honored artists from all backgrounds. There is almost too much to unpack so let’s get right to it! Day zero of the event kicked off…
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M3F Is Close To My Heart
M3F has always been a festival that I have held close to my heart. I have been fortunate enough to watch the festival evolve since the first time I attended in 2015. There are a couple of things that continue to bring me back every year. The first reason is the diversity in the music. Year…
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The First Phoenix Warehouse Project: Weekend Recap
As you may have heard, Relentless Beats has started an exciting new series of shows called, the Phoenix Warehouse Project, that will take place all throughout warehouse spaces in downtown Phoenix. Their first launch of this series was just this past weekend and it took place at Warehouse 215! I think for their first show,…
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Utter and Complete Electronic Debauchery With Excision
Written by guest contributor: Bryan Kendall- Excision @ Revel Entertainment Center; 02/19+20/24 All photos by Nick Apostalon I am not normally the type of EDM listener who enjoys the hardest of the hard. My listening preferences lay almost exclusively in the feel-good hippie trippy vibration domain with the occasional cold drop that leaves me gasping…
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Gem & Jam 2024 Was Sparkling!
In the heart of the vibrant city of Tucson, Arizona, music enthusiasts and crystal aficionados converged for an unforgettable experience at the Gem & Jam Music Festival. This unique event, held against the backdrop of the stunning desert landscape, seamlessly blended the magic of live music with the enchanting world of gemstones. As festival-goers immersed…
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San Holo Made Me See The Light!
With San Holo on the rise as an artist, his show in Albuquerque, New Mexico was a must-see. This happened at El Rey Theater in downtown Albuquerque this past January 14th. Showing up the security was very friendly and it seems as though they hired more security which was nice to see. Making people feel…
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Why I Go To Festivals- Bass Canyon 2023
Why go to festivals? It is a question I’ve been asked many times over the past few years, and my answers are always the same: the artists, the food, and the community. It’s all about the months of planning your outfits to match your significant other or besties, making sure you have everything you need…
Continue ReadingDecadence Colorado Was Such A Treat
To my surprise, I never expected to end up at Decadence CO celebrating the New Year. In my mind, I knew I didn’t want to stay in CA this year and was very open to new adventures with friends. Luckily, some of my friends who are from all over the US had the same idea.…
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Decadence Arizona is a Dec-a-Dance
Holy moly. Celebrating the new year at Decadence Arizona left me speechless. The lineup on day one had just about every artist I stream day-to-day in the car, at the gym, etc., so I was jumping and dancing every hour of the night on day one. Covering this festival pleasantly fell into my lap as…
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ESCAPE Halloween 2023 Review
Spooky adventure-seeking and EDM-loving folks (along with Three 6 Mafia) spent their weekend partying here in SoCal at the NOS center in San Bernadino for Escape Halloween 2023. This being my first time seeing the Insomniac famous Escape festival, I attest that it was an enjoyable time for various reasons. Insomniac produced a well-organized and…
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Purple Disco Machine and Guests
Tino Piontek, aka Purple Disco Machine, is one name within EDM that has been up to some big things. They have created a mainstream song known as the song “Hypnotized” with Sophie And The Giants. Recently, the opportunity for SoCal to see Purple Disco Machine with guests Chromeo, Duck Sauce, and Kinjo was on Sunday,…
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