HARD Summer 2013 announces its lineup, may contain puppies
Using the power of puppies to announce its lineup, HARD Summer unveils a star-studded lineup perfectly suited for the Los Angeles scene. With entire stages dedicated to Ed Banger and Dirtybird there is no shortage of envelope-pushing artists here; throw in some of the biggest names in their respective genres; Knife Party, Bassnectar, Baauer and more and you've got one of the most impressively curated lineups we've seen this festival season. Always tastemakers in the industry, HARD Summer continues its dedication to emerging talents with TNGHT, Oliver, Bondax, and Keys N' Krates all penciled in to perform. Have you ever wondered what Alvin Risk would look like if he were a canine? Or what type of dog Dillon Francis would be if he could lick himself? HARD Summer has all the answers.
What are Skrillex and Diplo doing with Waka Flocka Flame?
Atlanta's latest rap hero Waka Flocka Flame is the latest name to be linked to electronic entities. Referring to himself as "The King of Rap EDM," Waka has confirmed that he's working with Skrillex, Diplo, Flosstradmus, along with underground artists.
The history of Coachella Music Festival: From rocky starts to record-setting sales
If you've ever attended Coachella Arts and Music Festival, you need to thank Eddie Vedder. In 1993, Pearl Jam threw a concert that would inadvertently spark the birth for Coachella Arts and Music Festival. As part of a boycott against Ticketmaster, their management chose a venue in one of America’s hottest and driest locations; one with an undeveloped desert lawn that was several hours driving from any major population centers – Indio’s Empire Polo Club. As Pearl Jam performed in front of 25,000 fans, they proved Indio befitting for a large music festival. Since then the festival has gone through a a variety of growing pains, from struggling during early financial troubles to becoming the highest grossing event of its kind.
Moonrise Festival announces Phase 1 of 2013 lineup, goes bass heavy in Baltimore
Hosted by the same people who brought you Starscape, Moonrise Festival promises to be bigger and better than its predecessor with state of the art visuals and sound, including a 100 foot tall ferris wheel and art installations. The lineup leans heavily towards the bassier variety of electronic music, headlined by Pretty Lights and featuring Datsik, Doctor P, Excision, and more. If moombahton, trap and dubstep are your cup of tea, than Moonrise Festival has heaps of the bass to satisfy your tastes.