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Happy Black History Month Y'all ! It's your girl, Cookie Valentine, here to drop some house music knowledge on you.

House music as we know it today has many different layers. Tech-house, minimal house, future house, tropical house and so on. But in the beginning house music was really soulful and really Black. Continue Reading

Did you know that most genres of EDM can be traced back to Black creators? House music was created by Black men in the late 1970s in New York and most notably- Chicago. Techno was born in Detroit in the 80s and became the sound of underground resistance, civic unrest and social change. Dubstep, Garage, Drum & Bass and Jungle all have roots in the Black community in the UK.

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Everybody knows that couples who rave together, stay together. But what about couples who dress together? Wearing matching rave outfits to a festival can be really fun for so many reasons. Check out some inspo for matching rave outfits that are sure to land all eyes on you guys!  Continue Reading

Featuring three days full of amazing music, rides, and unique individuals - EDC guarantees that you'll make memories that you'll never forget. Although we always have the best intentions when planning for a festival, sometimes things don't quite the way we planned. Here are 7 tips for EDC to make your trip pleasantly memorable! Continue Reading

During these challenging times, iHeartRaves wanted to keep the spirit of PLUR alive by helping those on the front lines. In April, we introduced the “Buy a Mask, Give a Mask” program which meant that every time one of our customers bought a face mask, iHeart would donate a medical-grade mask to those on the front lines. 

Thanks to you, our amazing customers, iHeartRaves, along with our sister brands, INTO THE AM and EmazingLights, have now been able to donate 114,500 masks!

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I think everyone can agree that we are ready to say F U to 2020 and ring in 2021 with a hope for a rave new world. 

Whether you're planning to stay in and groove to a special New Year's Eve livestream, attend a drive-in rave or socially distanced party- we've got you covered with the comprehensive list of NYE Events.

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It used to be rare to be the person who knew the best computer applications to make a rave, concert, or party unforgettable.

Luckily, times have changed. The ubiquity of digital devices makes it easier for all of us to make our next party or event extraordinary. We’re not just talking about the sound system, lighting, and admissions software. There’s a host of apps that can help you save cash and make life easier when planning a standout event. Here are some of our favorites. Continue Reading

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we reached out to some of ravers with Hispanic background to talk about their culture, love of raves, festival fashion and how they all tie together. Continue Reading

Since festivals have been put on hold for 2020, I’ve had a lot of time on my hands to try different things at home, including some DIY projects. Harnesses have been a very popular part of rave fashion over the last few years, and you can make your inner kandi kid come alive by making kandi harnesses at home. They’re perfect for any in-home photoshoots you might be planning, or if you have a drive-in rave happening in your area, this could be a perfect accessory to put together with your outfit! Continue Reading

Summer 2020 may not be going how we originally planned back in January. Right now we would be in the heat of summer camping festival season—probably a little delirious from waking up countless mornings in overheated tents, but looking forward to grabbing breakfast from the nearby food trucks and spending the rest of the weekend with your rave fam. Even though these fests have been postponed until 2021, that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of your camping trip. Check out these camping tips and tricks curated especially for ravers! Continue Reading

Drive-In raves have begun to pop up all across the United States as COVID-19 has kept us away from our usual festival experience. I have been fortunate enough to attend two drive-in raves, and have gathered some tips from the time I’ve spent parked alongside hundreds of other ravers for you to consider as you plan for your next drive-in event! Continue Reading

It's the dog days of summer and, while we're usually spending this time of year getting ready to say farewell to summer-camping festivals, 2020 definitely looks a little different. But, that's not to say that you still can't plan an epic end-of-summer send-off! Why not consider planning a day trip (or road trip) to the beach with your festie besties? Make your adventure even more epic by utilizing these tips customized for the perfect beach day for ravers.  Continue Reading