How to Make the Most out of Your Next Festival
Ravers are often left waiting in lulls of mediocrity in between events, itching at the opportunity to unleash the party beast at their next festival. For some, this could mean waiting months before you can free your soul at the next event. So, when those festival doors finally swing open it’s important to make the most out of your experience. Here are a few quick tips to make sure you’re squeezing every drop out of your next festival.
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Turning those Rave Feels into Your Dream Job: Behind the Decks with Anakim
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Los Angeles based producer, Anakim [pronounced Ana-keem. His story was truly inspirational for me, and that’s why I want to share it, so that hopefully someone out there reading this can feel inspired too, and know that whatever their dream is that they are pursuing, with a positive attitude and lots of hard work -- it too can be achieved.
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Most Embarrassing Raver Moments
Everyone has embarrassing moments, whether they like to admit it or not. Sometimes it’s a story for your friends or a story you'll take to the grave. Earlier last month, I opened up a survey for fellow ravers to share their embarrassing moments, either anonymously or publically. Here are a collection of stories I collected that will reassure you that you are not alone.
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Bring Out the Energy with these 5 Artists at Das Energi 2018
Festival season has been hitting ravers with full force. Soon, I will be packing my bags to embark on a journey to Salt Lake City for a new festival: Das Energi. Along with adding a new festival under my raving resume, I’ll even have the opportunity to check out some artists I’ve never seen! So, who am I most excited to dance to at Das Energi?!
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My Evolution as a Raver (by Tiny Dancer)
It's no secret that rave culture has evolved over the years. From, new fashion trends, to expanding genres of music, to massive festivals, this scene is an ever-changing way of life. Whether your fashion sense has evolved or your musical tastes have changed, chances are that you're probably a different raver than when you were first introduced to the scene. Here are five questions that I get asked a lot about my personal evolution as a raver.
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Why Should People Care About EDM Music?
One day I was blasting an Ultra set in an empty classroom while grading homework, a co-worker overheard my music and asked why I cared about EDM so much. How could I possibly explain my love for EDM to a friend who doesn't know what the genre is all about? Looking back on the situation more, here was what I wish I said.
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The Year I Discovered Raving
Going into 2017, I never imagined how much music was about to change my life. Early in 2017, I stumbled across a lineup for a festival in Chicago called Spring Awakening. I can truly say that my life has changed drastically ever since that weekend,
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10 Festival Camping Tips
Before camping at a festival for the first time, I was pretty terrified of it. I was scared of bugs, not having a proper restroom, not sleeping well, etc. After having to dive in full force with Lightning in a Bottle three years ago, I’ve learned a bunch of hacks to make my festival camping experience much more enjoyable. Here are 10 tips to make your festival camping trip more enjoyable.
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Tips for Fixing Broken Kandi and Perlers
If you love wearing Kandi at raves, you’ve probably had that “OH SH*T” moment when you realize that one of your pieces has broken. Take a moment to shed a tear (I know! It totally looked cute on you), but I’m here to show you how you can save the Kandi you love.
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The History of Rave Fashion
Trends come and go but rave fashion from day one has revolved around fantasy and stepping out of everyday life. I spoke with two rave experts, Rosa and Brooke to get their insight on the ever-changing fashion in rave culture. Rosa began attending raves in the early nineties and is retired from the scene. Meanwhile, Brooke is a young college student and is still actively attending events. Both women were able to provide insight into the scene.
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Get to Know iHeartRaves' Hair Wizard: Tasha Tripp
If you're following iHeartRaves on social media, chances are you've definitely seen some gorgeous hairstyles during our lifestyle shoots. From dying hair to glitter roots to space buns and elaborate braids, this Hair Wizard does it all. Introducing the woman behind the comb, Tasha Tripp!
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Raver Spotlight: @Mynamesnotmelissa
If you're active within the EDM community on Instagram, you're probably already following @Mynamesnotmelissa. Whether you follow her for her modeling pictures, those killer makeup photos or because you actually want to know if her name is really Melissa (will we ever find out?!), there's no doubt that @mynamesnotmelissa is both beautiful and talented.
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