Desert Hearts: A 72-Hour Portal of Dance & Love đ«¶đ”
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 đđ»
Written by: Â Rachel Greenberg At The Festival Babes, weâve been lucky enough to experience festivals all over the world. From dusty desert dance floors to lush coastal gatherings, weâve 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 đïžâïž
Gearheads, ravers, and thrill-seekers: get ready. Gridlife Summer Apex is back at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI, from July 25â27, 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 đČđȘ
Thereâs something truly sacred about Electric Forest…something you canât quite explain unless youâve felt it for yourself. Itâs more than just a music festival. Itâs a living, breathing energy that meets you exactly where you are and gives you exactly what you need, even if you didnât know you needed it. Year 4 was my […]
From DnB to Sunrise House: Submersion Festival 2025 is Stacked đŠđ
This October, weâre 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. Itâs a fully immersive journey designed for the underground lovers, the explorers, […]
Basslines & Borderlines: How Underground Rave Cultures Differ in America and Europe đ¶
Written by: Ayva Redler Music unites us allâfrom 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 visionariesâa place to escape the world above and just be free. It all […]
ïžđïž Camping vs. Private Housing at a Festival: Which Rave Life Is Right for You? đ
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 youâre 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.Letâs break it downâraver […]
Effin Drops Debut Album âDaydreamsâ… and Itâs Straight Heat đ„
The wait is over. Today, June 27th, Effin officially enters a new era with the release of his debut album, âDaydreamsâ. If youâve been anywhere near the bass scene lately, chances are his name has already popped up on your radarâŠand for good reason. Known for his gritty, high-impact sound and effortlessly cool energy behind […]
Babestock: Building the Babeverse, One Beat at a Time đđŒ
Written by: Moli Gross Babestock wasnât just a music festival, it was a full-blown babe-powered takeover. Hosted at the iconic âtheyâ bar Cheer Up Charlies in Austin, Texas, this glitter-drenched gathering was a celebration of femme energy, queer joy, and the magic of building your own stage when the world wonât hand you one. As the city […]
Dancing for Pride: Inside DCâs First-Ever World Pride Music Festival đłïžâđâš
World Pride Music Festival just took over Washington DC on June 6 and 7, bringing a full weekend of music, love, and celebration to the RFK Festival Grounds. What better way to kick off Pride Month than with a massive global dance party made for the LGBTQ+ community? This was the first-ever festival of its […]