EDM Maniac

Editorial

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...

Editorial

The Pashmina’s Epic Journey From The Himalayas To The Dancefloor

When thinking of rave fashion, so many trends come to mind–here are timeless staples like Kandi and cyclical trends like tutus and platform...

Editorial

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...

Editorial

Did Taylor Swift Fans “Steal” Kandi From The Rave Scene?

Beyond the music, rave culture is defined by traditions that run deep in the genre’s history, and kandi is one of the most...

Editorial

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...

Editorial

Zeds Dead’s Two Night Stand Tour Highlights Why Small Cities Matter In Dance Music

An hour before doors open for Zeds Dead’s Two Night Stand tour, ravers dressed in their festival best defy the crisp March air...