Monthly Archives: October 2016

Techno Reigns Over the Dirtybird Campout

written by Ariana Assaf Dirtybird Campout at a glance For all you newbs out there, Dirtybird is a house and techno record label founded by DJ/producer Claude VonStroke and located in San Francisco. Now in its second year, the Dirtybird Campout brings together Dirtybird artists and fans for a three day, intimate family-like gathering just […]

Ookay Explores New, Softer Sounds on “Cocoon” EP

written by Ariana Assaf By now, you’re probably familiar with the wailing saxaphone tune that became a defining track of the summer. Ookay’s “Thief”, featuring The Sexy Sax Man, dropped in March to high acclaim, and the accompanying music video created in response to the shooting at Pulse in Orlando gave the song an even […]

Symbiosis is as Organic as They Come

written by Austin Eames All photos by Juliana Bernstein / Get Tiny Photography The ultra-interactive, ultra-playful environment of Symbiosis Gathering is one that exists thanks to creativity and a common goal. As organic as the food, Symbiosis is sponsor-less, run entirely on ticket sales (so you won’t find any name brand stages or Budweiser commercials here). But what really […]

CRSSD Brings Underground Sound to Trendy San Diego

written by Ariana Assaf CRSSD Festival at a glance Held bi-annually at San Diego’s picturesque Waterfront Park, CRSSD has served as an easy off season fest since 2014. Just two days of solid musical programming, a no-frills setup, and a 21+ age restriction give the festival a noticeably more refined feel than most, creating an […]