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Amelie Lens, Hot Since 82, Seth Troxler, More Set to Headline Ocaso Festival 2022
Immersed in a true Central American paradise, Ocaso Festival taps in some of the best international and local artists around year after year. Hosted in the stunning town of Tamarindo, Costa Rica, this multi-day experience incorporates incredible underground music and culture for a unique festival experience. From January 6th to 11th, partiers can retreat to the jungle to join in on this idyllic event. With a focus on intimate dancing experiences, Ocaso is celebrated for its special sunrise and sunset sessions, sets on the beach, and poolside romps. And the pure beauty of Costa Rica never fails to amaze. While the full lineup for the fifth edition of Ocaso is yet to be released, so far the bill includes Amelie Lens, Hot Since 82, Seth Troxler, and Magit Cacoon, among others. Ocaso̵...
Inside the Immersive North Coast Music Festival 2021
In describing the return of North Coast Music Festival, “out of this world” seems to be the prevailing ideology. And the correct one. Not only was the lineup for the fest’s 2021 edition primed to offer a special experience, but so were the venue and its production. From the “Chill Dome,” where you could relax and walk through immersive art installments; to the “Void,” a centrifuge of light and sound at the epicenter of the festival, the grounds were packed with entertainment to stretch the corners of the mind. Alive Coverage Day One was filled with overlapping schedules, but who could complain with such a stacked lineup? The Canopy was rocking with the sounds of Dirtybird’s finest, including the label’s co-founder, Claude VonStroke...
More Than 250 ADE Festival Events Confirmed For 2021 Edition
Despite overwhelming adversity due to COVID-19, ADE Festival‘s organizers have been steadfast in their belief that the show must go on. It now appears that their efforts have been well spent. This week, they confirmed that more than 250 in-person shows across 90+ venues will take place during the event’s upcoming 2021 edition, scheduled for October 13-16. This development follows a recent loosening of COVID-19 mitigation measures in the Netherlands, including an official end to social distancing on September 25th. Still, nightlife establishments are being held to a strict midnight curfew so ADE Festival will be held between the hours of 6AM and midnight. Patrons will also be required to show proof of vaccination or provide a negative COVID-19 tes...
From Online to Big Time: At Dirtybird Records, a New Flock Takes Flight
Like a mother bird keeping her eggs warm, Dirtybird Records has hatched the careers of several DJs in their own proverbial nest over the last 18 months, taking one artist after the next under their wing. Social media helped to hype the label’s newest recruits in the absence of live shows, but few could argue the real magic happened on the online streaming platform Twitch, which seemingly overnight became the heartbeat of the electronic dance music scene during the pandemic. For Dirtybird, their Twitch channel garnered staggering support with more than 7 million viewers tuning in to stream since April 2020, totaling more than 928,000 hours of direct screen time with fans. They also quickly racked up more than 50,000 active followers on the platform, bolstering their digital prese...
Hooks of Zeds Dead Is Hosting an Art Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles
Apparently Zeds Dead‘s art doesn’t just stop at next-level electronic music. Hooks, one-half of the beloved duo and an avid painter, will showcase his work at an upcoming art gallery dubbed “Paintdemic.” Scheduled for this weekend in Downtown LA’s Arts District, the event will feature—you guessed it—a series of artworks that Hooks created while in quarantine during the global lockdown period. A quick look through Hooks’ Instagram is all it takes to see that his talent for painting mirrors his prowess in the studio. Any fan who wants to take home a rare Zeds Dead keepsake should add “Paintdemic” to their weekend plans. Presented by Zeds Dead’s fan-favorite record label Deadbeats, the display will open tomorrow, O...
Watch: Porter Robinson’s “Nurture Live” Set From Second Sky 2021 Can Now Be Streamed In Full
Porter Robinson‘s beloved sophomore album, Nurture, came alive this month at the artist’s hallmark Second Sky music festival. Now, the stunning live set is available to stream in its entirety on YouTube. Uploaded by Robinson himself, the concert video takes fans beyond the classic crowd view with up-close-and-personal camera angles. Meanwhile, scene-setting wide shots come complete with fireworks and larger-than-life visuals—note its light sensitivity and epilepsy warning. The clearly audible audience also adds energy with epic singalong moments and cathartic cheers. Featuring live vocals, piano and synths, the show even transports back to Robinson’s Worlds era with special versions of “Sad Machine,” “Shelter” with Madeon...
One Month After Escapade Music Festival, Organizers Celebrate Zero COVID-19 Cases
2021 has been marred by a revolving door of gloomy virus-related headlines, but the organizers of Escapade Music Festival have just slammed it shut. According to the Ottawa Citizen, who reported that organizers claimed zero documented COVID-19 cases arose from this year’s festival, Escapade 2021 attracted approximately 10,000 people on each of September 4th and 5th at the Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park. In a move many had deemed controversial, attendees were required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It’s a milestone worth celebrating. It was a turbulent road to the rapturous 2021 edition of Escapade, which featured headlining performances by The Chainsmokers and ILLENIUM, among other dance music superstars. Organizers were forced to postpone the even...
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge
With just hours to go before Insomniac‘s inaugural Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge, we put together an all-encompassing cheat sheet to make your two-day festival experience as smooth as possible. While many Gorge veterans may already be prepared, it never hurts to get some extra help from your friends at EDM.com. So let’s jump down the rabbit hole. Beyond Wonderland sign at SoCal festival. Ivan Meneses COVID-19 GUIDELINES Yes, we’re sick of talking about them too. But if you want to party, you have to be safe. For the most part, Insomniac is asking the same as most other large-scale festivals. All attendees are required to show proof of vaccination or provide a negative test taken at least 72 prior to the day you attend. Digital copies, such as photos of a vaccine ca...
The Cityfox Experience Unveils Lineup for New York’s Biggest House & Techno Halloween Festival
Spooky season in New York is set for a haunt of house and techno. The Cityfox Experience is bringing over 30 artists for a two-day music festival at Avant Gardner, the most popular electronic music venue in New York. The Cityfox Halloween festival was inaugurated in 2018, followed by a sophomore edition in 2019, with both years drawing massive crowds and selling out. This year marks the first time the Halloween celebration expands to a multi-day festival. The event typically spans five stages across Avant Gardner’s massive 80,000 square foot space with special attention to halloween-themed stage design, pyrotechnics, and visuals. The day-by-day lineup for The Cityfox Halloween Festival The lineup touches a variety of sounds the all-encompassing genres of house and techno hold. There’s a sp...
Watch Shaquille O’Neal Crowd-Surf at Lost Lands 2021
In perhaps the most surprising news from Lost Lands over the weekend, 7’1″ 320lb DJ Diesel—perhaps better known as former NBA center Shaquille O’Neal—went crowd-surfing. That’s a lot of man to hold up and send sailing across a crowd of ravers who had been going hard all day. Scottie Pippen, Penny Hardaway, Steve Nash, and countless other players had a world of trouble on their hands trying to hold the four-time NBA champion back on the court, and the Lost Lands crowd was no different. Despite their best efforts, their arms and legs buckled under the weight of Diesel, who quickly dropped to the ground atop a slew of unfortunate souls. Their attempt was, well, admirable: O’Neal has been known to join the crowd during sets, but this is the first time a ...
Kygo to Take Cabo With New “Palm Tree Music Festival Getaway”
Kygo and his Palm Tree Crew have met their moniker match in Cabo San Lucas, an upscale Mexican resort city home to seven whole species of coconut bearers. The team will take to the town this December for the inaugural edition of “Palm Tree Music Festival Getaway.” Part luxury retreat and part party, the all-inclusive event will offer whale watching, volleyball and golf in addition to a star-studded DJ lineup. Sam Feldt, Nora En Pure, Gryffin and SOFI TUKKER are among those slated to perform. Kygo himself will also make several appearances, and Macklemore comes billed as a special guest. Ticket packages are on sale here for the December 2-6 festival, via event partner Pollen. Attendees can also choose from a variety of luxury add-ons, like a boat party with ...
The Lost Lands 2021 Stream is Officially Live: Watch Here
Headbangers, rejoice: the long-awaited return of Lost Lands is officially underway. Whether you’re raving at your own in-house Lost Lands festival with your crew or just dancing in your pajamas with a PB&J in one hand and a seltzer in the other, you can now watch the Couch Lands dubstep extravaganza from home. Stream Lost Lands 2021 below and check out the hourly schedules beneath the video feed. Recommended Articles FRIDAY DAY 1 BENDA – 2:30PM ET / 11:30AM PTHI I’M GHOST – 3PM ET / 12PM PTELIMINATE – 3:25PM ET / 12:25PM PTSIPPY – 3:50PM ET / 12:50PM ETMODESTEP (DJ SET) – 4:15PM ET / 1:15PM PTMONXX – 4:40PM ET / 1:40PM ETWOOLI – 5PM ET / 2PM PTMUST DIE! – 5:30PM ET / 2:30PM PTMARAUDA – 6:15PM ET / 3:15PM PTDIRT...
