LIFESTYLE
Tomorrowland’s Newest Demographic: Elementary Schools? Festival Unveils Clothing Line for Kids
Ah, to be young again—remember your early days of raving? We’ve all been there: bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and fueled solely by ambition. Taking this youthful ethos to heart is Tomorrowland‘s latest clothing collection, designed specifically for the tiniest, most innocent of humans. Baby ravers and babies of ravers—not you, ABGs—are about to be dressed to the nines. The line consists of three simple t-shirt and hoodie options all printed with either rainbow festival logos or uplifting slogans. “Fashion for the next generation People of Tomorrow, carrying positivity and unity in their early life stages,” one product description reads. To boot, the brand has already released a variety of kid-ready accessories like hats, sunglasses and jewelry. Recomme...
Study Suggests “Dance, Drums, Sleep Deprivation, and Drugs” Lead to Meaningful Bonds at Concerts and Festivals
Researchers might have figured out why you miss your festival neighbors so much. A new study conducted by the University of Kent called “I Get High With a Little Help From My Friends’ – How Raves Can Invoke Identity Fusion and Lasting Co-operation via Transformative Experiences” claims to explain this phenomenon scientifically. Researchers Martha Newson, Ragini Khurana, Freya Cazorla, and Valerie van Mulukom, focused on the “4Ds” of a concert: “dance, drums, sleep deprivation, and drugs.” They recruited fans of electronic music and active clubbers and asked them to share their concert experiences with them. They then ranked how much each of the “4Ds” applied to each participant in the situation and then asked about how th...
Toolroom and WaterBear Introduce First-Ever Electronic Music and Business BA (Hons) Degree
Next year, WaterBear–The College of Music will become the first college to offer a degree in Electronic Music and Business. WaterBear College is located in Brighton, England and specializes in musical studies. To offer some electronic music-specific knowledge to students, the college has partnered with Mark Knight‘s venerated Toolroom Records. The program is unique in that it helps students become better producers and then teaches them the ins and outs of the business side of the electronic music industry. The course will be offered with a two-year, online-only option and a three-year, on-campus option. Enrollees will receive feedback from professional A&R representatives, gain opportunities to perform in real shows, and participate in small class sizes in an effo...
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...
Taylor Swift Was a Bridesmaid at Lena Dunham’s Wedding
Lena Dunham’s wedding was a fairytale, and Taylor Swift was there to witness the magic as one of her bridesmaids. The Girls TV series creator married British-Peruvian musician Luis Felber in an intimate ceremony at the Union Club in London’s Soho neighborhood. Swift wasn’t the only A-list guest in attendance: Vogue‘s Instagram post from the couple’s magical day showed the “Wildest Dreams” singer sitting with comedian Jerrod Carmichael and 13 Reasons Why star Tommy Dorfman at a table with cakes, with Swift toasting the newlyweds with her pinky up. Both Swift and Dorfman were bridesmaids, who wore silver pleated dresses that fit the ’60s theme of Dunham and Felber’s wedding, according to Vogue. You ...
Build Your Dream Music Festival in This New Video Game
Festival Tycoon is a new game on Steam that allows users to build their dream music festival. The Minecraft-like video game was developed entirely by Johannes Gäbler over the span of two years. The premise of the game is to build and manage your own music festival, equipped with stages, visitors, and a lineup. You’ll also have to maintain your company’s reputation while getting attention from rockstars and massive sponsors. Festival Tycoon/Steam Currently the game is in the “early access” stage (pun intended), which means the game is in a nascent form of development. There are certain to be hiccups and bugs, but if you want to assist in the development of the game then you can purchase it now. Festival Tycoon is currently only available on Windows. Accord...
Play a New Post-Apocalyptic Puzzle Game Inspired by Modular Synthesizers
Imagine a post-apocalyptic world where agriculture is scarce and the only way to save it is through a revolution involving modular synthesizers. That’s the world of The Signal State, a complex new puzzle game by Reckoner Industries. Within each puzzle are machines to be repaired, and each machine closely resembles a modular synth component typically used in electronic music production. Samplers, signal delays, output, and more are waiting to be programmed cohesively as the user attempts to solve the challenges, dragging and dropping cables to each unique module. Leaderboards and achievements will encourage competition between players as they attempt to solve the apocalyptic agriculture crisis within the game by fixing synth-like machines that help produce food. Down the line, The Sig...
Olivia Rodrigo Stuns in Plunging Black Dress at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala
Olivia Rodrigo took a daring plunge with her latest gala ensemble, a sophisticated black evening gown with a dramatically deep neckline. Rodrigo was in attendance Saturday night (Sept. 25) to celebrate the anticipated Sept. 30 opening of the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. Lady Gaga, Cher, Jennifer Hudson and Katy Perry were among the other music stars (joining a list of notable actors, filmmakers and more in glamorous style) to make appearances for the unveiling of the movie museum. Gaga performed a set at the gala, which was co-chaired by Ava DuVernay, Ryan Murphy and Jason Blum, Vogue reports. Rodrigo’s dress, according to a report by Vogue, was a Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello design. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined ...
Amazon’s Double Deal: Get Three Months of Music Streaming and Audible Podcasts Free
Audible is home to thousands of Audible Originals and audiobooks, and your free membership gets you access to one free audiobook each month, along with free streaming of Audible podcasts and exclusive series. You’ll also get 30% off your purchase of any additional books you buy. An Audible Premium Plus membership usually costs $14.95 a month, so with the three months free, you’re saving yourself $45. Even if you cancel your free trial, the books you download are yours to keep. Amazon Music Unlimited, meantime, is one of the best music streaming services available, and your three-month trial gets you unlimited listening to more than 75 million songs with no ads and unlimited skips. You also get access to thousands of stations and playlists that you can search from, based on your...
Saweetie & Darren Criss Talk Performing at the ‘Celebratory’ SHEIN x Rock the Runway
“I love that SHEIN’s goal for this event is to create a one-stop destination for fashionistas to discover up and coming creators across all aspects of the industry,” Saweetie tells Billboard of the opportunity. “I love that SHEIN is opening that door for everyone by shining a light on the biggest of stars to the indie artists. I’m passionate about so many things… music, fashion, beauty, and I’ve been so fortunate to pursue my dreams. Music is my ultimate love and it’s opened the door for all these other amazing things.” Fellow performer Darren Criss is equally excited to be included in such a unique opportunity, telling Billboard, “I really like the idea of not your typical fashion show and it being more of a celebration of dance and music ...
Rihanna on ‘Savage X Fenty Vol. 3′: ‘We Went Bigger, We Went Better’
Normani, Troye Sivan, Gigi Hadid, Vanessa Hudgens and Nas are among the models and performers in this year’s show. On Friday (Sept. 24), the third installment of Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty show debuts exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The prerecorded “fashion show,” which is more like an ensemble musical of choreographed modeling, special appearances and performances, was filmed at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles over the summer and is a continuation of the singer-turned-business mogul’s vision for an inclusive brand that celebrates diversity, body positivity, empowerment and the authenticity that blooms from standing in that power. The cast of models and performers in this year’s show includes both newcomers and notable names alike: Nas, Ricky Martin, Adriana Lima, Erykah...
Eric Prydz Lists Stunning Los Angeles Mansion at a Balmy $5.9 Million
Famed Swedish DJ and producer Eric Prydz is selling his beautiful Los Angeles mansion for a cool $5.9 million. Prydz recently finalized his divorce, which allowed him to retain ownership of the art, his business, and the home, among other things, according to Dirt. He has lived in the house since 2013 after he purchased the lavish mansion from Styx frontman and guitarist Tommy Shaw for $5.3 million. Located just below the famous Hollywood sign, Prydz’s mansion offers stunning views of the Hollywood sign and ultramodern architecture. The home features six bedrooms and six baths on a .89 acre lot with a two-car garage. It was built in 2008. Realtor Realtor The master bedroom is an oasis. It features walk-in closets, a separate dressing room, and a sitting area that focuses on the...
