A Brief History of EDM's Black Roots
Tessla Goodwin |

A Brief History of EDM's Black Roots

Honoring the history of EDM and its roots in Black culture. Read more about the origin of techno, house, and dubstep music in this article. Continue Reading
Rave Genre Guide: Hardstyle
Julia Sachs |

Rave Genre Guide: Hardstyle

Ever since Hardstyle emerged in the '90s, the DJs who make it have been slowly getting bigger around the globe. Now that the genre is popular all over the place, we're seeing tons of new hardstyle DJs pop up! Continue Reading
Ravers Share Their Favorite EDM Tracks Of All Time
Julia Sachs |

Ravers Share Their Favorite EDM Tracks Of All Time

The diversity and wide range of the Electronic Dance Music scene is what we love the most about it! So we took it to our fellow ravers to ask what a few of their favorite songs are or have been! Old or new, we love them all! Continue Reading
10 Reasons Raves Are Good For Ur Soul
Julia Sachs |

10 Reasons Raves Are Good For Ur Soul

Raves are the perfect place to discover some new music, genres and DJs that you’ve never heard before.  Continue Reading
5 Flow Arts Tools U Need
Julia Sachs |

5 Flow Arts Tools U Need

With amazing displays of beauty and skill, flow tools shine for the other ravers attending, illuminating the dance floor with tools seemingly from outer space. Continue Reading
The iHeartRaves Guide to Music Festival and Rave Recovery
Julia Sachs |

The iHeartRaves Guide to Music Festival and Rave Recovery

We've been to our fair share of raves. Now that most of us here at iHeartRaves are raving well into our real adult lives, we've got a few tips and tricks for recovering better from a weekend at a music festival or rave.  Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Try Shuffling
Julia Sachs |

5 Reasons to Try Shuffling

The next time you’re at a rave, head on over to the shuffle circle and just get in there and dance! Even if you’ve never shuffled before, you’re welcome to try and test your moves out. Continue Reading
Festival Experience: Camping Vs. Hotel
Julia Sachs |

Festival Experience: Camping Vs. Hotel

So you’re thinking about going to a festival with a camping option, but you aren’t sure if you want to opt for a cozy hotel room instead. We'll help u decide! Continue Reading
Rave History: Rave Fashion Through The Years
Julia Sachs |

Rave History: Rave Fashion Through The Years

We're going to walk you though rave history through its fashion, and give you some ideas for how to channel that era in a look using today's iHeartRaves styles. Continue Reading
Welcome Back to Festival Season: An Interview With Das Energi's Brandon Fullmer
Photo Credit: Chatterz for V2 Presents
Julia Sachs |

Welcome Back to Festival Season: An Interview With Das Energi's Brandon Fullmer

We caught up with V2's co-founder Brandon Fullmer on what ravers can expect for the 2022 festival season as we approach Das Energi later this summer. Continue Reading
Megan Fullmer Brings Rave Fashion To Life At Das Energi Festival
Photo Credit: Keith Fearnow for Das Energi Festival
Julia Sachs |

Megan Fullmer Brings Rave Fashion To Life At Das Energi Festival

The brainchild behind V2s dancers and costume design is Megan Fullmer. We talked with Megan ahead of this summer's Das Energi Festival to learn about her approach to rave fashion. Continue Reading
What Is A Wook?
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Julia Sachs |

What Is A Wook?

If you’ve been in the rave scene long enough, there is no doubt that you have heard a joke or two about the notorious Wook. You may have heard how a show was just filled with a bunch of wooks or how someone “wooked out” at the latest festival, but you might wonder what actually IS a wook? Continue Reading