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 […]
Effin Drops Debut Album āDaydreamsā… and Itās Straight Heat š„
The wait is over. Today, June 27th, Effin officially enters a new era with the release of his debut album, āDaydreamsā. If youāve been anywhere near the bass scene lately, chances are his name has already popped up on your radarā¦and for good reason. Known for his gritty, high-impact sound and effortlessly cool energy behind […]
Babestock: Building the Babeverse, One Beat at a TimeĀ šš¼
Written by: Moli Gross Babestock wasnāt just a music festival, it was a full-blown babe-powered takeover. Hosted at the iconic ātheyā barĀ Cheer Up CharliesĀ 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 wonāt hand you one. As the city […]
Dancing for Pride: Inside DCās First-Ever World Pride Music Festival š³ļøāšāØ
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 […]
The ‘Roo Must Go On šš±
Written by: Allison Toth Soooā¦Bonnaroo 2025ā¦Ā We pulled into the farm around 1 p.m. on Thursday, and our group was buzzing with excitement. We were a mix of Bonnaroo veterans and first-timers, so as you can imagine, the energy bouncing through our crew was electric. I was ready for my first ever Bonnaroo, and we […]