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Electronic
Leah Chisholm, better known as LP Giobbi, first gained popularity in the live music circuit in 2017. Less than 10 years later, she’s a household name – at least in her home state of Oregon. The Eugene-born musician is known for her addictive fusion of piano laden house productions, combining her classical jazz training with […]
Electronic
The co-headline that dreams are made of. Dance music lovers were united in an evening of pure sweat, fun and groove on Sunday night in Portland, packing out the Moda Center for the hottest tour of the year. Kaytranada and Justice have only just gotten started on what will be a very limited 13 date […]
Art
As a former Austin resident, South by Southwest (SXSW) was the fair I’d had mixed feelings about – event lines could be long, traffic is a nightmare and most of the time, you won’t even get in. Still, on more than a few occasions friends would drive down to visit me from Dallas and […]
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, […]
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Electronic
Where else can you find tantalizing live looping and beat making that’s simultaneously the most raunchy and entertaining experience you’ve yet to see, layered with live, sex-positive banter and interaction with concert attendees, and a completely improvised musical experience set against a bounce house inspired stage design? The answer is a Marc Rebillet set. But […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Electronic
When I first started plotting my 5th annual return to Lightning in a Bottle, I kicked it off by compiling an all-in one guide with Compose Yourself Magazine in January. I then spent every day leading up to the festival sorting out the details of my cross country trip from Chicago to Bakersfield. Every second […]
East Coast
With the essence of spring coming to full bloom in the northern hemisphere, the days have continued to grow increasingly brighter, longer, and warmer. These are just some of our favorite signs that awaken us to festival season distinctively striking at our door. For those who fill their live music cups and soul necessities in […]
Electronic
Life’s a trip, so tie your shoes – Or don’t, and come to Lightning in a Bottle where you don’t need laces at all… LiB, laugh, lake ;) Coming from humble beginnings in 2003, Lightning in a Bottle festival is a transformational experience that takes place in Northern California. Bringing its wildest lineup yet, LiB is […]