Listen to This: Earplug Review
Speaking from personal experience, I can tell you that earplugs do not prevent you from hearing the music. I wear them to every music event I attend, and I can still hear every wub, dub and drop perfectly, and yes, still loudly!
While it depends on the type, a lot of ear plugs simply filter out the excessively loud sounds while still allowing you to enjoy the sound at a safe level. In a lot of cases, the music doesn’t sound muffled or distorted. Here’s a review of several different earplugs I’ve had experience with.
Continue Reading
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.
Continue Reading
Get Together Festival: Celebrating 2018 the Best Way Possible
Another amazing year of festivals has finally come to and end, and I am so thankful I got to sign off 2018 at Get Together this year in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. I got to spend the final week of 2018 with two insane nights filled uplifting vibes, killer performances, some new pals and a perfect memory to add to 2018’s memory lane. This event held an extra special place in my heart because it was the first time my boyfriend, Jake, would be returning back to the music scene.
Continue Reading
Attending Get Together? Here's 5 Sets You Won't Want to Miss
Get Together is a two-day festival, held in the heart of Alberta’s capital city on Thursday, December 27, 2018 and Friday December 28, 2018. There are a TON of reasons why I’m jazzed about this year's event, but I am definitely most excited about the killer lineup! This event has a diverse mixture of artists that cater to Edmonton’s love for bass. Here’s my list of 5 sets you won’t want to miss.
Continue Reading
Get Together Festival 2018
The end of 2018 is quickly approaching, and the time has come to find the perfect event to sign off your year with one last epic weekend. For all my Alberta ravers (and all those who want to party Canadian style), that ultimate year-end bash is Get Together in Edmonton, Alberta. Get Together is a two-night event, providing back-to-back parties on December 27 and December 28, 2018. Here’s a full rundown on what you need to know.
Continue Reading
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.
Continue Reading
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.
Continue Reading
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.
Continue Reading
