Are Underground Raves Dead?
Underground raves are famous, elusive, shrouded in lore, and often misunderstood. People are fascinated with them. Otherwise known as “renegades,” underground raves have captured people’s attention and imagination since the dawn of electronic dance music, and today, the underground is often seen more as a myth than a reality. The underground represents the pinnacle of […]
How To Keep Long-Distance Rave Friendships Thriving All Year Round
Raves have always been places where people forge extraordinary friendships, but staying connected with long-distance rave friends can get complex. Keeping the connections that blossom on the dance floor alive after festival season requires intentional effort if catching up in person isn’t an option—yet at the same time, texting and coordinating times to video chat […]
The Origins Of The Pashmina
When thinking of rave fashion, many trends come to mind. There are timeless staples like kandi and cyclical trends like tutus and platform boots, but one garment in particular has taken the scene by storm: The pashmina. From major festivals to underground shows, people of all genders love wearing the eye-popping scarves on the dancefloor […]
How To Stay Cool In The Heat And Light On Your Feet At Splash House 2024
Splash House is just around the corner, meaning it’s about to get wet and wild in the desert. The renowned Palm Springs pool party brings ravers together to relive the excitement and joy of their childhood dog days of summer with the added perks of being a grown-up. On August 10 and 11th and August […]
2024 Apparently Is The Year Of Nostalgia, But Will Clinging To The Past Fix The Present?
Society appears to be gorging itself on nostalgia lately. From re-boots and spinoffs of old movies and TV series to a flood of Y2K-inspired fashion, Polaroids, and remixes of classic hit beats hitting the charts, there’s a palpable yearning for a simpler, more innocent time—and the rave community is no exception. “It was better in […]
Big Festivals Go Commercial; Others Turn “Transformational” – Why?
If someone asked you to picture a “transformational” festival, what comes to mind? Chances are that, if you’ve heard this term before, your mind’s eye might muster up something like this: A crowd full of body paint-clad people dancing, doing yoga, and camping out in the desert–or perhaps a forest or a jungle. Afro/Indigenous rhythm-infused […]