Festival Recap - Dreamstate SoCal 2022
Julia Sachs | December 08, 2022

Festival Recap - Dreamstate SoCal 2022

Dreamstate will always be an intimate event where TranceFamilies give thanks to their loved ones and new. Continue Reading
Show Recap - Lane 8 This Never Happened Tour
Julia Sachs | November 11, 2022

Show Recap - Lane 8 This Never Happened Tour

Despite my reckless decision, rolling the dice on seeing Lane 8 with my friends, whom I’d not seen in ages, was the best decision I’d made all year. Continue Reading
Rave Recap: Dreamstate Harbor
Julia Sachs | June 24, 2022

Rave Recap: Dreamstate Harbor

Last weekend, Insomniac took over the Port of Los Angeles with its newest addition to the Dreamstate series: Dreamstate Harbor. With only two stages, this rave by the bay is smaller when compared to the massive Dreamstate SoCal coming in November. Continue Reading
The History of Hardstyle
Julia Sachs | May 20, 2022

The History of Hardstyle

Before hardstyle, hardcore (aka gabber), hard trance, and hard house ruled European nightlife. Eventually, all three genres would hit the mainstream radios and TVs. Continue Reading
Rave Recap: A State of Trance 1000
Julia Sachs | April 25, 2022

Rave Recap: A State of Trance 1000

ASOT reminded me of my love for trance. A shoutout to all the DJs who filled my heart with an endless combination of percussion and melodies, each with its own rhythm. Continue Reading
Festival Recap - Skyline Los Angeles
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Julia Sachs | March 17, 2022

Festival Recap - Skyline Los Angeles

In February, the folks at Factory 93 teamed up with Day Trip for a party in Downtown Los Angeles. The first-ever Skyline Music Festival on this side of the coast took place over two nights on February 26 and 27. Continue Reading
Festival Recap: Fresh Start
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Julia Sachs | January 13, 2022

Festival Recap: Fresh Start

Fresh Start was a cool party to kick off the new year; I got to see DJs I probably would never have thought to check out at other massives, and I got to see local DJs I left behind when I moved out of San Francisco. Continue Reading
Festival Recap: Dreamstate 2021
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Julia Sachs | December 02, 2021

Festival Recap: Dreamstate 2021

Before many Americans reunited with their relatives for turkey and political debates, Trance Families from across the nation made a pit stop in San Bernardino for Trance Giving—aka, Dreamstate 2021. Continue Reading
ARC Festival Recap
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Julia Sachs | September 23, 2021

ARC Festival Recap

After months of living vicariously through live streams, I finally had the privilege to attend my first festival in two years this Labor Day. With roughly 20,000 attendees, my friends and I ventured to Chicago for the first ARC Music Festival. Continue Reading
Event Recap: Eric Prydz at Factory 93
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Julia Sachs | August 27, 2021

Event Recap: Eric Prydz at Factory 93

Eric Prydz finally returned to the City of Angels last weekend (August 21-22) for two nights of hard-hitting progressive house and mind-blowing visuals. Factory 93 hosted the event with support from Charles D and Mathame. Continue Reading
The Show Must Go On: How Ravers Feel About Rapidly Changing Mask Mandates
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Julia Sachs | August 13, 2021

The Show Must Go On: How Ravers Feel About Rapidly Changing Mask Mandates

As they say, the show must go on, so here is how several ravers, DJs and promoters feel about raving now that things have opened back up. Continue Reading
How Guys Can Stay Comfortable At Festivals
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Julia Sachs | July 12, 2021

How Guys Can Stay Comfortable At Festivals

What if I told you that you can leave the hole you’ve been quarantining in and rave while still being comfortable? Well, as a professional grumpy old man, I’m here to share some of my tips on how to rave comfortably. Continue Reading
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