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Because the CYM crew is so stoked to be all up in the Redwoods in a few weeks, I thought I’d compile a list of what Northern Nights offers that you can’t find at most other music festival on planet earth. Hopefully this will give you a better idea of why you should ALL make it […]
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The beautiful and mysterious country of Iceland has long been on our list of destinations to visit around the world. From ice hotels, the northern lights, to the world famous Blue Lagoon hot springs, feast your eyes on our favorite photos we’ve found of Reykjavik.
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Focus: Intention with action. It is the force that is behind every single great achievement that the human race has accomplished. Focusing is honing the energy of your mind like a magnifying glass, transfixed just over the horizon of space and time. Your focus is like a battery, and whatever you focus on grows. If […]
Electronic
Electronic music duo Odesza have been making quite the splash in the underground EDM culture since the release of their 2012 debut album “Summer’s Gone.” Having barely graduated college, the duo suddenly had a rapidly expanding fanbase, hungry for more of the unique sound they had carved out for themselves. Their 2013 EP release, “My Friends Never Die,” […]
Festival Coverage
An awe inspiring mix of top-notch electronic music, natural beauty, and California history, Northern Nights is a must see 3-day camping festival in the legendary Cook’s Campground in Mendocino, which has been hosting music festivals in the Redwood Forests for over 20 years. The site has natural beauty that is largely unparalleled in our country, […]
Festival Coverage
6. Last year at FFF marked the gloriously delicious comeback of Twinkies. There couldn’t have been a better way to celebrate than by having Twinkie the Kid himself at the festival throwing out creamy bites of goodness all weekend long. Who knows, maybe this year will see Butterfinger BB’s making a comeback. We can only hope. 5. November […]
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“After Vinyasas yoga class, let’s ride our bicycles over to the whole-foods store and spend our leftover money from the “Save The Bees!” convention and buy some all natural herbal tea to drink later when we watch Zeitgeist while the sage clears the bad vibes out of the air, maaaaan.” Sounds like the fulfillment of […]
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Festival Coverage
[Coverage by: Tai C and Jacki Moon] We experienced the magic of infinite realms through the Unified Field Theory in full fruition at Sonic Bloom last weekend, and were left exponentially inspired. For those unfamiliar, Sonic Bloom is created in the likeness of the Unified Field Theory; this theory’s principles enacted upon is what makes it Colorado’s premier boutique festival. […]
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Festival Coverage
[Coverage by Jacki Moon and Tai C] Sonic Bloom is notorious for showcasing some of the brightest talent in the underground community, from electronic music and beyond. In past years huge names, such as Bassnectar and Pretty Lights, have headlined the festival shortly before completely blowing up the scene. This tradition seems to have continued […]
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Hand-Tossed Garden Pizza Once you try this simple, scrumptious pizza recipe, you’ll never want delivery (or DiGiorno) ever again! There are a lot of steps, and a lot of ingredients, but once you get the hang of it, I promise it’s well worth the effort. The best thing, as you’ll see at the end of […]