iHeartRaves Blog

No matter what city you’re in or what your situation is like, to make someone intentionally feel like they don’t belong is exactly what we don’t need in the EDM community. Judgment doesn’t belong in this space! No matter the subgenre or the type of event, why would you try to make someone feel uncomfortable or out of place? After a particularly uncomfortable experience, I had last year, I really try to stay super aware at shows I go to, making sure to ask people how they’re feeling if something seems off.  Continue Reading

Music festivals are popping up everywhere around the world, we’ve literally never had so many to choose from! Particularly in Asia where the music festival industry is still relatively new, so many new festivals have arisen over the last few years. We’ve been extremely spoiled for choice with local and international music festival brands setting up in all parts of South East Asia. They may be new contenders on the global music scene but these festivals should not be underestimated and are definitely worth flying across the globe for.  Continue Reading

I had the pleasure of attending my first Voodoo Music Festival back in 2016 and have been dying to go back since then. Voodoo takes place on Halloween weekend (October 26-28th) in New Orleans, Lousiana. 2018 will be Voodoo's 20th anniversary and it’s guaranteed to be their best one yet.  If you’re looking for a Halloween festival to attend, here are four reasons why you shouldn’t sleep on Voodoo.  Continue Reading

When you walk into your favorite place, it isn’t hard to be amazed at the pure magic surrounding you. For me, that place is Sherwood Forest. Sadly, the eight days of this awe-inspiring festival has come to a close for this year. But the memories that I'll take away are priceless.  Continue Reading

One of the hardest questions to answer for any basshead is, "What is the BEST bass drop of all time?!" I especially had a hard time trying to figure out the best way to answer this myself. Continue Reading

Planning for the playa offers some very fun planning aspects, such as creating a week straight of festival fashion! I highly recommend planning these outfits early. The festival itself is 7 days, and you’ll need an outfit for each day and night due to the drastic change in temperatures. That’s a minimum of over 14 outfits. Check out this guide for tons of outfit inspiration for dressing for the playa.  Continue Reading

Heading to one of the most legendary festivals in the world calls for some fabulous outfits. Shambhala, held at Salmo River Ranch, BC on August 10-13th is just around the corner. No matter what style vibes with you, you can create a killer outfit for this awesome festival. Continue Reading

My one concern with attending Sonic Bloom with the iHeartRaves Unicorn Crew was attending and camping with people I had never met before. I was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to become lifelong friends with my fellow unicorns. Having similar tastes in music and coming together to promote an awesome brand made it easy to wander into Sonic Bloom together like we knew each other for years. I am so thankful to have had the chance to listen to four nights of amazing music with two phenomenal women who have become my unicorn sisters for life.  Continue Reading

Everyone has embarrassing moments, whether they like to admit it or not. Sometimes it’s a story for your friends or a story you'll take to the grave. Earlier last month, I opened up a survey for fellow ravers to share their embarrassing moments, either anonymously or publically. Here are a collection of stories I collected that will reassure you that you are not alone. Continue Reading

Festival season has been hitting ravers with full force. Soon, I will be packing my bags to embark on a journey to Salt Lake City for a new festival: Das Energi. Along with adding a new festival under my raving resume, I’ll even have the opportunity to check out some artists I’ve never seen! So, who am I most excited to dance to at Das Energi?!  Continue Reading

It’s official, Lollapalooza wristbands are starting to ship! Now seems like a good time to discuss some of the awesome things your wristband can get you, besides access into the festival. Continue Reading

Earlier this year, Excision announced the inaugural festival, Bass Canyon. It is an inaugural festival that will take place on the West Coast in Washington State at the Gorge Amphitheater from August 24th - 26th. Excision’s first Lost Lands festivals held last year was such a success that there will be no doubt that Bass Canyon will be just as good! Here are five reasons that you should definitely attend.  Continue Reading