Tag: festivals
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SXM Festival 2017: Top Party Picks and Music Previews
In just a few days from now, we’ll be dancing with the sand between our toes surrounded by azure Sint Maarten waters. Lovers of melodic soundscapes will rejoice, as the lineup is plentiful with some of our favourite vibe crafters. Here’s our picks on the best events by day, with some musical previews:…
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SXM Festival 2017: Full Lineup for The Hottest New Tropical Destination Festival
SXM Festival may only be in its second iteration, but it appears to be on a fast-tracked trajectory to become the hottest tropical destination festival. In contrast with some other tropical destination festivals, SXM Fest holds greater allure for many reasons, including: more intimate size and better quality crowds, safer location, and more…
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SXM Festival 2017: Killer Lineup in Paradise
After a much lauded inaugural year, SXM Festival returns to Saint Martin to stake its claim as the ultimate tropical destination music event of the western hemisphere. Gorgeous paradisical setting aside, the lineup features a well-curated lineup of underground artists, including: Âme (Live) Amir Javasoul Andhim Atish Audiofly Bedouin Behrouz Black Coffee Blond:ish Bob…
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III Points Festival 2016: 6 Stages, Mars 2030 VR, and More
III Points, Wynwood’s own music, art, and tech festival, returns for its fourth year on Oct 7-9, with a diverse lineup and extra-musical offerings. This year features a total of six stages (with main stage production managed by William Kennedy, production manager of Secret Garden). The festival is also hosting the debut of…
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Lightning in a Bottle 2016: Jamie XX, Lee Burridge, Four Tet, Lane 8, and more
Lightning in a Bottle – Bradley, CA – Now in full bloom in its 11th year, the Golden State’s premiere camping, arts, music and yoga festival, Lightning in a Bottle, returns to central California May 25 – 30, announcing a world-class musical gathering that exudes the playfully aware ethos cultivated by festival founders…
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Further Future 2016: Uniquely Hybridizing Music, Tech, Sun & Fun at FF002
Photo credit: Nicolas de Panam Primed for its second voyage, Further Future is poised to be one of the coolest, most forward-thinking festivals around. Uniquely operating at the crossroads of more than a few of my favourite things, including a great palette of musical offerings, science and technology elements, delicious eats, and a good…
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Further Future 2015 in Review: FF01Flashback
Photo by Nicolas De Panam Robot Heart is a name nearly inextricably synonymous with Burning Man. Those who have made that infamous annual desert pilgramage have almost certainly experienced sunrise on the deep playa at the Robot Heart sound bus. Of those who haven’t been, more than likely have heard the almost legendary,…
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Ultra Resistance Stage Features Underground Lineup and Arcadia Spider Stage
Ultra Music Festival’s Resistance stage debuted with a solid lineup of heavy underground hitters, but 2016’s promises to pack a bigger punch with the addition of the Arcadia spider stage, a massive post-apocalyptic styled pyrotechnic art installation-meets-soundstage. The very solid lineup includes notable underground techno, tech house, and deep tech artists such as…
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DeeplyMoved’s 2016 Off-BPM, NYE, and Tulum Party Guide
As BPM Festival grows, so does the influx of non-BPM parties, in both Playa del Carmen and Tulum. For many like myself, the focus has shifted to the more low-key Tulum parties, where the crowds are smaller and vibes are arguably better. Most of the best parties are word-of-mouth or private, but more…
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Movement Festival 2015: America’s Techno Mecca
Photo credit: KO Photo Vogue As the once-underground techno lover’s mecca, Detroit’s Movement Festival (formerly DEMF) has enjoyed major growth, allowing it to expand to an impressive 6 stages. The almost post-apocalyptic, raw feel of modern Detroit, along with its entwined history as the birthplace of techno, make it a perfect setting for…