Category: West Coast

Electronic

The pure magic of a genius: Pretty Lights’ incredible two-night run at the Gorge Amphitheatre | August 4th & 5th, 2017 [Event Review]

Pretty Lights is one of those rare artists whose touch turns everything to pure gold. The golden radiance that permeates every sound in his music has an indescribable passion and energy to it that is infectious. What is so unique about Pretty Lights’ shows, besides the otherworldly lights and musicality are the people. There’s something […]

Aug 15, 2017 Read →

Electronic

KOWTA joins Sleeveless Records with ‘High Grade’ debut out July 27th, 2017 [Album Review]

KOWTA has officially joined the team of badasses known as Sleeveless Records, and his new release, ‘High Grade, is a heater straight from the bass cave. Supplying a slew of auditory quirks to entice our ears, ‘Freaky’ let’s us know from the start that KOWTA is heavily driven by his creative variety; each production is […]

Jul 28, 2017 Read →

Electronic

Reuniting with the wolfpack: What the Festival 2017 brings more goodness than ever before [Festival Recap Video]

This June, revelers of all ages returned for the 4th year of What The Festival at Wolf Run Ranch in the mountains of Northern Oregon. If you’ve yet to be in the know, What the Festival is a fantastic spectacle that welcomes people from all walks of life and encourages all to be themselves. What the Festival […]

Jul 13, 2017 Read →

Festival Coverage

Gem and Jam Returns January 25th – 28th, 2018 to the Pima County Fairgrounds [Event Previews]

The beloved Gem and Jam Festival will return to Tucson, Arizona for what is sure to be the most beautifully crafted year yet. 2017 saw G&J’s first year embracing the change at Pima County Fairgrounds, and we’re excited to head back and dive into new and improved digs. It’s been an absolute pleasure to watch […]

Jul 7, 2017 Read →

Live Music Coverage

Salish Sea Revival Tour 2017: The ART of Social Change Extravaganza || Washington State 7.4 – 7.16 [Event Preview]

July 4th – July 15th, the Revival Tour 2017 will bring community, collective action, the power music and much more for TEN DATES across Washington State featuring a diverse and huge stage of education and opportunity. Brainchild of Ben Browner, with huge support from Lydia Violet, the first ever Revival Tour brings presenters, activists, community […]

Jun 28, 2017 Read →

Electronic

deLphi ‘Love Notes’ :: The Tasty Bass, R&B & Soul Infused Baby Makin’ Mix Your Ears Have Been Waiting For [Artist Spotlight]

The West coast bass empress deLphi is back at it again. DeLphi is no stranger to exploring the depths of feminine sensuality and her new forty-five minute mixtape, ‘Love Notes,’ leads her musical audience through a delightfully tasteful journey of her signature fusion bursting with world sounds, enticing hip-hop numbers, timeless R&B, spoken word and soulful progressive […]

Jun 28, 2017 Read →

Festival Coverage

California Roots Brings Incredible Vibes, Music & Powerful Environmental Efforts to Monterey, 5.26-28 [Festival Review]

Bringing us a diverse selection of reggae, hip hop, folk, and rock, California Roots was sweet music to our ears, and nourishment to our souls. Walking in one can feel this is not your typical festival vibes. The mood is mellow. Everyone is lounging and taking in the warmth of the lovely California sun while […]

Jun 14, 2017 Read →

Electronic

Emissions Festival is the West Coasts best kept secret | Belden Town, California [Festival Review]

There are a lot of things to say about the special gathering known as Emissions West Coast Bass Culture, and that’s the reason it’s taken me nearly a month to gather my thoughts and reflect on the sweetness of that weekend. I went to Emissions kind of on a whim – I already had plans […]

Jun 6, 2017 Read →

Festival Coverage

Dive Deeper into 3 of Oregon Eclipse Gathering’s 11 Global Collaborators [Event Preview]

The amount of energy going into the execution of Oregon Eclipse is unprecedented. Never before has there been a festival with such an overarching community of gathering organizers from all around the world. Not only are some of our favorite American festivals involved, but also nine other organizers based around the world many of us […]

May 26, 2017 Read →

Electronic

Look Forward to The Compass: Lightning in a Bottle 2017 [Event Preview]

It is in dark and murky times that we often find our calling, our path. The waves of change often send us in the direction of our purpose. Yet the spark that lights the path often comes in the form of a blueprint, a roadmap, a sign that shines in the distance that can show […]

May 21, 2017 Read →