As a local and long-time finder of all things cool in Phoenix, I have some tips, tricks and secrets to share with those driving in and/or camping in Downtown Phoenix for the McDowell Mountain Music Festival. What to do before and after you go in to the Festival First, let’s get you oriented. The… Read more »
Phoenix Lights Takes Over Downtown Phoenix on March 22
It’s finally upon on! Hardwell, Zeds Dead, and a host of other top DJ’s from around the world descend on Downtown Phoenix to light up the night. With its hard hitting and diverse lineup Phoenix Lights is a must attend event for every EDM fan in the valley. This coupled with the amazing location right… Read more »
Ultra Miami 2015 Announces Phase 1 Includes Skrillex, Avicii & More
Kygo‘s unreleased ”ID” and Vicetone‘s latest track “Follow Me” will be the official anthems of Ultra Maimi. The pair are a perfect match for the 16-years-and-running mad party in the southern sin city. Kygo’s signature happy melodies and groove-worthy percussion put me in the mood—United we dance! Said best by our friends over at Thump.vice.com, Ultra is one of the longest… Read more »
The 5 Most Badass Anti-Valentine’s Day Songs
You know what I love–not being in a relationship on Valentine’s Day aka Singles Awareness Day. I’ve grown so much more as a person by cutting out all the toxic people in my life, traveling, and not caring about what other people think. I’m also just glad that I don’t have to buy a bunch… Read more »
Last minute camping sites at campgrounds for Coachella 2015
Just got tickets for Coachella and need a place to stay? Why not camp? I know how ya’ll are excellent planners with school in the throws of mid-terms, busy weekends filled with catching up on all the crap you put off all week and every night watching Tivo’ed episodes of Scandal, American Idol, The Walking… Read more »
What happens after the Super Bowl XLIX leaves town
Why does everyone make a big thing about the Super Bowl coming to town? Friends from long ago pop up like crocus through the snow looking for a place to stay, roadways and restaurants are obnoxiously full and your once-pleasant waiter is now a tired, annoyed automaton watching the clock or hiding in the cooler… Read more »
Who Cares About Football when the Puppy Bowl Comes to Arizona?
A large group of people were clapping and hollering, some famous football player was trying to make the crowd get amped up, photos and phones were out everywhere. I was likely in the background of at least 50 instagram posts, in which you can see me power-walking like an 80s arobic instructor on my way to… Read more »
Exercising Your Voyeur Muscle: Super Bowl 49 Edition
Let’s start with the story of what it means to be a Super Bowl City. In this case, for Superbowl XLIX, it is a tale of two cities—Glendale and Phoenix. In 2008, the Super Bowl came and went and Central Phoenix didn’t get much of the hub-bub other than a blip on the traffic jam cameras… Read more »
Hey Boise, the 2015 Treefort Music Fest Lineup is out!
Who ever knew there was stuff going on in Boise (Sorry, Idaho) but the 2015 Treefort Music Fest lineup is nothing to shake a stick at. Among the more populat names are TV on the Radio, YACHT, Craft Spells, Built to Spill, and !!! Check this ish out: TV On The Radio Trampled By Turtles… Read more »
2015 Coachella Music Festival Full Lineup
Well isn’t this the best First News of 2015! Coachella Music Festival announced the lineup and you’ll never guess who’s on it. Well, you don’t have to…here it is! The big headliners for the weekends are, respectively, AC/DC, Jack White (I was wondering if he’d show again this year), and Drake. For you seasoned folks,… Read more »