Festival Report Card: Decadence Arizona 2025

From headbangers to househeads, electronic music fans ushered in the new year together at Decadence Arizona, at the Phoenix Raceway on December 30-31. Now reigning over Arizona’s holiday weekend for more than a decade, the two-day festival has cemented itself as a definitive New Year’s Eve destination in the region. This year, Decadence delivered a […]
Interview: Chris & Ginnie, A Bonnaroo Love Story

In 2017, I was preparing for my very first Bonnaroo. Before I worked in the music industry, I barely knew what to pack, let alone how to survive four days off the grid at my first camping festival, surrounded by tens of thousands of strangers and no reliable cell service. All I knew was this: […]
Festival Report Card: Lightning In A Bottle 2025

Lightning in a Bottle (LIB) is billed as “a place where the ordinary fades and the extraordinary takes its place.” This year, that sentiment felt more true than ever. From May 21-25, the shores of Buena Vista Lake—near Bakersfield, California—once again became a vivid portal of creativity, connection, and self-discovery. Attendees packed their bags, ready to […]
From A Seasoned Raver: 4 Things I Didn’t Expect At My First EDC Las Vegas

After nearly a decade of raving and three years working in music, I’m not exactly sure why I hadn’t been to Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas, the largest electronic music festival in the United States, prior to this year. Maybe I always thought EDC Las Vegas was too big for me. I hate crowds. […]
Do LaB Does It Different: A Look Into Lightning In A Bottle
Since its inception in 2005, the Do LaB has always been different. Originally introduced at Coachella, the project’s intention was to showcase a modest art installation without a music component. Its founders, however, refuse to go anywhere without speakers, so when the festival started turning down, Do LaB started turning up. Now, the party outfit […]
Festival Report Card: CRSSD Spring 2025

For nearly a decade, CRSSD Festival has set the tone for the dance music festival season, bringing house, techno, and live electronic acts to San Diego’s scenic waterfront. Known for its vibrant energy and carefully curated lineups, the festival has become a staple for electronic music lovers nationwide. However, the 2025 edition faced unexpected technical […]