Monthly Archives: May 2016

The ABC’s of Blaze ‘N’ Glory

Written by Mia Nissen The 2nd annual Blaze ‘N’ Glory festival will be held June 4th at San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA. Before you go, get to know your ABC’s:   A: Atmosphere. The Blaze ‘N’ Glory lineup features several prominent headliners, and Atmosphere is no exception. The duo consisting of Ant (Producer) […]

Why MOVEMENT Detroit is like the PhD of Festivals

Written by Evan Cudworth  “Appropriately set in techno’s birthplace, Movement is arguably the best electronic music festival in the United States.” —Resident Advisor   Ok, please forgive the pretentious title. I’ll get to that in a moment. But first… I’ve been unofficially preparing for Movement for 4+ years, ever since—as a naive EDM bro—I stumbled […]

Interview: Step into the blues-based world of Aussie artist Hamish Anderson

Written by Ariana Assaf We recently took a refreshingly blues-y stroll through the world of up-and-coming singer/song writer Hamish Anderson. Currently roaming the US with The Rides (tickets here!)—made up of the one and only Stephen Stills, force-of-nature guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and keyboard extraordinaire Barry Goldberg—Anderson certainly has big things coming. Check the interview […]

Summer Camp is Coming

Written by Austin Allen Some know it as a music festival which incorporates jam, electronic dance music, and art into a familiar and loving environment. Others consider it a home away from home. May 27th through the 29th, hundreds of souls (including myself) will flock back to Chillicothe, IL eager to return back home, to […]

[Artist Spotlight]: Don’t Miss Dimond Saints This Festival Season

Written by Mia Nissen Every year, Lightning in a Bottle boasts an eclectic and diverse lineup and this year is no different. Of the many diverse acts, one that everyone should be excited to get down to this summer is Dimond Saints: an Oakland-based duo whose music while filled with bass, does not fall short […]

Boogaloo Festival Review: A Hidden Gem In The Sea of Festivals

Written by Denise Hibbard & Jesse Gleaton  Hidden in a canyon in Silverado, CA just an hour southeast of Los Angeles, a group of 2,000 art and music enthusiasts gather each year for a weekend back “home”.  Contrary to your typical music festival, this event doesn’t feature your major headliners or overbearing crowds.  Rather, this […]

[Shaky Beats] Must See Act: Jai Wolf

Written by Don Idio Sajeeb Saha aka Jai Wolf is continuing to make everyone catch the feels.  Selling out a number of shows on his current Spring Tour called, “Somewhere In a Forest” it is a no brainer to catch him at Shaky Beats.  An artist hailing from NYC, garnered millions of digital streams among […]

Interview: Sketchy Bongo is taking South Africa – and the world – by a storm

Written by Ariana Assaf Born and based in Durban, South Africa, genre-bending producer Sketchy Bongo has become a household name in his home country, and is spreading his influence across the globe. We were lucky enough to talk to him about his love of Kanye, how he scored the same record deal as Calvin Harris, […]

Five Reasons to Catch This Unique Funk Band at Sonic Bloom, Guitarfest and other Festivals This Summer

Words and Photos by Sara Joy Tiberio As a merch girl and concert photographer I’ve had the unique opportunity of going on tour with a few bands and getting to know them on a personal level so the music takes on a whole new meaning for me. But when you’re on the road for three […]