Returning to Paradise: Deep Tropics 2025 with The Festival Babes šŗš
Weāre headed back to one of our favorite festivals on earth: Deep Tropics. This marks our fourth year dancing through the heat of Music City. And somehow, each year just keeps getting better. With its award-nominated vibes (yes, DJ Mag nominated it one of the Best Boutique Festivals in North America) and its commitment to […]
Why Elements Festival 2025 Is the Ultimate Playground for Festival Babes āØš
Calling all cosmic cuties, bass fairies, and house queens!! Elements Music & Arts Festival 2025 is shaping up to be one of the wildest, most unforgettable weekends of the year. From August 8ā10, weāre heading to the magical woodlands of Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania for three full days of music, art, and connection, and trust […]
Sound Haven 2025 Lineup Drops: Jacelandās Bass Wonderland Is Back šøš
Alright, bass lovers, Sound Haven 2025 just unveiled its lineup, and we’re so ready to be back on-site for this TRUE homie fest. Back for its seventh year at Jaceland in Whitwell, Tennessee (thatās July 31āAugust 3, 2025, by the way), Sacred Hive is delivering again. Think high-def laser shows, zero sound limits, and sound […]
Desert Hearts: A 72-Hour Portal of Dance & Love š«¶šµ
Desert Hearts made its return at Playa Ponderosa for 4th of July weekend located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The magic and good energy on the playa was unmatched! This was the second time the renowned festival took place in Flagstaff, after many years of calling California their home. What started out as a renegade stage back […]
Why Shambhala Feels Like the Future of Festivals šš»
Written by: Ā Rachel Greenberg At The Festival Babes, weāve been lucky enough to experience festivals all over the world. From dusty desert dance floors to lush coastal gatherings, weāve seen what makes a festival special. But every so often, one stands out in a way that stays with you. Shambhala Music Festival in British Columbia […]
Gridlife Summer Apex 2025 Unveils Electrifying Lineup: Disco Lines, Flosstradamus & Of The Trees to Headline šļøāļø
Gearheads, ravers, and thrill-seekers: get ready. Gridlife Summer Apex is back at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI, from July 25ā27, 2025, and the festival just dropped its most dynamic music lineup yet. Friday night kicks off with none other than trap pioneer Flosstradamus, returning for his fourth Gridlife performance to unleash a high-energy set […]
Electric Forest 2025: The Forest Always Provides š²šŖ
Thereās something truly sacred about Electric Forest…something you canāt quite explain unless youāve felt it for yourself. Itās more than just a music festival. Itās a living, breathing energy that meets you exactly where you are and gives you exactly what you need, even if you didnāt know you needed it. Year 4 was my […]
From DnB to Sunrise House: Submersion Festival 2025 is Stacked š¦š
This October, weāre diving deep into the forest for one of the most uniquely curated music experiences of the year, Submersion Festival. Known for blending heavy bass, experimental art, and a close-knit community vibe, this event goes beyond a typical weekend of music. Itās a fully immersive journey designed for the underground lovers, the explorers, […]
Basslines & Borderlines: How Underground Rave Cultures Differ in America and Europe š¶
Written by: Ayva Redler Music unites us allāfrom Berlin to Brooklyn, empty warehouses have been transformed into safe havens for dance music lovers of every kind. The underground rave scene has long been a sanctuary for the misfits, creatives, queers, outcasts, and visionariesāa place to escape the world above and just be free. It all […]
ļøšļø Camping vs. Private Housing at a Festival: Which Rave Life Is Right for You? š
Written by: Nicole Schafer Festival season is here, and the debate is back: Should you camp at the festival or book aprivate house nearby? Whether youāre gearing up for a wild week at EDC Las Vegas or planningto go full basshead at Lost Lands, where you sleep can totally shape your experience.Letās break it downāraver […]