What Happened To Canada’s Multi-Genre Camping Festivals?
As we look back on another summer season, we can’t help but notice that Canada’s festival scene feels different. Ten years ago, the scene was thriving, with multi-genre camping festivals spread across the country. Squamish, WayHome, and Pemberton—then Canada’s largest—pulled huge crowds with massive lineups. But today’s event market has niched down and moved to […]
Festival Report Card: Into The Horizon 2026
When it comes to festival season, sometimes the best moments happen at home. This year, San Diego’s Into the Horizon Music Festival delivered for its home city with a nostalgia-laden lineup built for the millennial raver. Back at San Diego’s Waterfront Park on June 27-28 with performances from Tiësto, Martin Garrix, ZHU, James Hype, Lost […]
5 Reasons Why Pacha New York’s Return Feels Different
A wave of relief washed over us as soon as the news broke that Pacha was taking over the former Brooklyn Mirage site. After over a year of turmoil over this classic dance music venue, we had almost lost hope of returning to our favorite spot to dance the night away. Unlike the infamous “reopening” of the […]
Why Moving Into Camp EDC After Day 1 Was The Best Decision We Made At EDC Las Vegas
On paper, staying on the Strip for EDC Las Vegas sounded like the move. Real beds. Real air conditioning. A little distance from the madness. But after sitting through roughly two hours of Uber time each way and paying about $160 per ride, the math stopped making sense fast. By the time we got back […]
Festival Report Card: EDC Thailand 2026
Insomniac Events’ Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) made its way to Phuket, Thailand, for the second time last month. Finding its new home at Rhythm Echo Park, the sophomore edition of EDC Thailand ran from January 16-18. With artists such as Sara Landry, GRiZ, and Knock2 on the bill, the festival featured an electric lineup covering […]
Festival Report Card: Beyond Existence 2025
Don’t be fooled by its humble outward appearance—Beyond Existence 2025 was an unforgettable experience. Arriving at Valkyrie Ranch in Paige, Texas (located about 45 miles east of Austin), for its sixth edition from November 7-9, the three-day bass festival embodied the parts of the rave community that fans care about most: PLUR(R) vibes, immaculate sound […]