Shrek Raves Unite Humor And Music To Create Something Brilliant
On a Saturday night in the Inland Washington city of Spokane, a line of hyped-up party people gathers around the gates of the Knitting Factory– the city’s premier concert hall. It’s a pretty typical sight for a sold-out show, but something about this event is distinctly different: The star of this show is an idea […]
Rave Friendship Red Flags And Green Flags To Watch Out For
Rave friendships are a unique kind of bond. The exhilaration and hedonic release that dancing, group flow, and the explosion of energy music festivals produce can become life-changing forces–and the impact doubles when shared with friends. It’s no surprise that many people in the rave and festival community refer to their friends as their chosen […]
Interview: Justin Hawkes Aims High For Drum & Bass In America
As a new year dawns, the electrifying beats of drum and bass are rumbling up from the underground in the US. The name Justin Hawkes appears amidst a wave of new names bringing this genre to North American stages today, but in reality, the Austin-based D&B producer whose real name is Justin Hellier is anything […]
Calyx & Teebee Team Up With A Promoter Charity To Support Harm Reduction At Events
Since dance music first boomed through dark warehouses under the cover of night, the dancefloor has been a sacred place for people to feel safe and free from the world’s troubles. The rave community is filled with people who take active measures to look out for one another and ensure the sanctity of the dance […]
How To Avoid Festival Burnout And Keep Raving For Years To Come
For those who are deeply immersed in EDM culture, the scene represents a life-shaping passion. Suddenly every summer is based around festival ticket purchases and camping gear upgrades. There are a few weekends of the year that take precedent overall, that dominate conversations for the entirety of the space between events. In the late teens […]