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 […]
Review: Excision’s Thunderdome And A B3B That Shook The Scene
Headbangers reunited once again in Tacoma, Washington, from February 7-9, 2025, at the Tacoma Dome for the highly anticipated fifth edition of Thunderdome, the brainchild of Jeff Abel, aka Excision. Since its debut in 2018, the festival has evolved miraculously from a one-day event to now a three-day spectacle, inviting fans from across the globe […]
Why Excision’s Thunderdome Isn’t Just Another Rave
Excision’s Thunderdome, typically held in the first weeks of February, has quickly become a favorite among dance music enthusiasts. In an era when electronic music festivals have become repetitive and mundane, this event refuses to blend in with the crowd. Whether for the hard-hitting bass music or the stunning visuals, ravers flock to Tacoma, Washington, […]