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Festival Coverage
An Honest Look at Texas Eclipse: The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful It is hard to wrap my mind around where to begin with the Texas Eclipse Festival. Before the festival even ended there had been so much press about it that attempting to address you, the reader, on a blank and un-biased slate […]
Electronic
The long awaited return of Project Pabst has officially been confirmed with an announcement drop and location reveal hitting the festivals’ socials. On July 27 and 28th, Project Pabst will invite music lovers to downtown Portland’s waterfront park to take in the sounds of diverse talents like Billy Idol, T-Pain, Big Thief, STRFKR, Shannon and the […]
Electronic
There is a feeling in the air, isn’t there? Whether conservative or left-leaning, we feel ourselves in the midst of a great-happening. As I sit here typing these words, multiple states have joined in a “showdown” at the Texas border in a dispute between the president and the governor. Political unrest has never been greater, […]
Festival Coverage
After an accidental leak hit the website late Thursday night, LiB (Lightning in a Bottle) festival has been the word on everyones’ lips. Making the announcement official on Monday night, it’s what many consider to be their best lineup yet. A few of the names that have our hearts racing? Aluna, Floating Points, Honey Dijon, […]
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Art
One of our all-time festival favorites Gem & Jam will mark its 16th year over the weekend of February 2nd to February 4th, 2024. Coming at us with a vibrant array of music, art, and a hard-to-top experience, there is a reason this beloved gathering is such a memorable time every single year. Taking place […]
Electronic
Maddy O’Neal is one of those musicians who truly believes music is the gift that keeps on giving – and her latest EP is a prime example of her generous nature. A follow-up to 2022s’ Ricochet, and perfectly timed for our adventure to Oregon’s first ever Cascade Equinox, Mind Over Matter is a breathtaking release […]
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Festival Coverage
It looks like Oregon officially has a stellar new music festival to call its own – Cascade Equinox. Filling the void left by adored gatherings like What the Festival, Cascade Equinox pulled off a massive weekend in its newfound home of Redmond, Oregon. After taking the time to jump back into the real world, run […]
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Electronic
Over Labor Day weekend, Arc Music Festival went above and beyond in proving the hype was not only true, but well deserved. Arc Music Festival is an expertly curated, music forward gathering in the city of House that has officially sealed its status as a mainstay in its third year of life. It’s rare for […]
Festival Coverage
Oregon’s inaugural Cascade Equinox festival has announced its daily lineups, giving us a glimpse of what promises to be a stellar weekend from start to finish. Make the journey with us to Deschutes Campground in Redmond, Oregon to be a part of this momentous first year of Cascade Equinox. Friday will see headliners Big Wild, Phantogram, […]
Electronic
Don’t let the summer heatwave make you hazy – ARC Music Festival is less than 40 days away! Serving up its most expansive weekend over three days and four stages, we have zero doubts that the third installment of this festival will be its best yet. Here are five artists and experiences that have us […]