Stereotypes, Stigmas and Sober Raving, Let’s Talk About It
I find that when I combat this stereotype with the obvious, “you know that’s not what EDM shows are all about, right?” I’m often left with eyebrow raises and silent screams of, “yeah, right." I wanted to dive deeper into the topic of sober raving and look past the lens of my own personal experience. So, I decided to dig up some truth and have open and honest conversations with active festival goers.
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My First iHeartRaves Unicorn Experience: EDC Orlando 2018
For the longest time, I’ve followed iHeartRaves Unicorns page on Instagram and Snapchat. I love seeing the Unicorns wearing matching outfits and getting to talk with so many ravers at every festival they attended. It was one of my dreams to get to do that one day. A few weeks later, I got the amazing email that my dream came true! I was notified that I was selected as one of the Unicorns for EDC Orlando and was about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Popping Your Rave Cherry? Here's Your Go-to Packing Guide
Remember walking into your first rave? My entire world shifted from ordinary to extraordinary because a group of ravers took me by the hand and introduced me to their world. It’s so important to share our world with others. Whether you're a seasoned raver or a first-timer, here are a few must-have essentials.
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Freaknight 2018 : Taking My Mom to Her First Rave
October 26th is my mom’s birthday, and it conveniently landed on the same night as Freaknight this year. Freaknight is USC Event’s annual Halloween festival held right here in Seattle. My mom has been joking about coming to a show with me for years now, but this time it wasn’t a joke. I invited her out to celebrate her birthday, and she accepted; I couldn’t have been more thrilled.
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The Magic Behind the Rave Culture: My Experience Meeting Rezz
My boyfriend, Jake, is a fellow EDM lover and Cult member. However, he suffers from an incurable inner-ear disease which rapidly progressed a few weeks before we hit the road to Shambhala this past summer. We feared the progression of his disease may prevent him from attending future music festivals, and if Shambhala ended up being his last rave he had one final wish; to meet REZZ. This is where the magic of The Cult of Rezz came in.
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Daytime to Ravetime - Styling Tips
Did you know that you can style our pieces from day to night? You can even go from work straight to the rave by just changing up your accessories and footwear.
Our new lifestyle pieces are great investments because of their dual nature. Read below for some styling tips on how to integrate the pieces you already know and love into new and exciting looks for fall.
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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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