DGTL vs Digital Voyeurism: When the Dancefloor Becomes Content Today, DGTL festival publicly addressed a growing and toxic trend: filming and sharing videos of people dancing without their consent just to ridicule them online. What once was a personal and freeing act of self-expression is being turned into viral shame. “Our dance floors are built […]
Ibiza 2025: Shifting Residencies, Changing Lines Each spring, Ibiza hits refresh. Or nearly so. As clubs fine-tune their lineups and billboards once again fill the streets of the White Isle, the same question echoes: who’s playing where this summer? The 2025 season confirms a trend that’s been gaining momentum for a few years now, residencies […]
We chose to talk about NAME Festival because it represents everything we love about techno: impactful artists, rare loyalty in a fast-moving scene (big up to Ellen Allien, the long-time patron), and fair pricing that respects the dancefloor. No pretenses here, no commercial compromises. Just the techno we love. With this Open Air edition, you […]
The winners of the 7th Clubbing TV Music Video Awards For the past seven years, the Clubbing TV Music Video Awards have honored the visual side of electronic music — spotlighting the directors, designers, performers and producers who bring sound to life through powerful imagery. After weeks of public voting, the winners of this 7th […]
“Between Rave and Reality”: How Lyon Shaped France’s Electro Scene In the 1990s, Lyon’s nightlife didn’t just revolve around its legendary clubs—it thrived in the shadows of secret parties. Between 1992 and 1996, the Lyon electronic music scene became as much a hub of creativity as it was a battleground for cultural and political confrontation. […]
MOGA Caparica 2025: Portugal caught our attention MOGA Caparica has carved out a distinct identity. More than just a series of DJ sets against a picturesque sunset backdrop, this Portuguese festival, celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2025embraces an immersive approach where electronic music serves as the gateway to a broader sensory experience. A Sonic Sanctuary […]
The Jury of our Rave Photographies Of The Year: Manami Sakamoto, a visual artist from Japan 1. Your work encompasses VJing, installations, live performances, and 3DCG animation, all aimed at exploring spatial expression through visuals. Could you elaborate on how you approach the concept of spatial expression in your projects? I have been active as […]
Brave Space by bell hooks – A New Vision for Clubbing From Safe Space to Brave Space: A Shift in Perspective In the electronic music scene, the concept of safe spaces has become an ideal, a way to create environments where people can express themselves without fear of oppression or discrimination. However, this notion has […]
partying in your 20s: let's go all night! partying in your 30s: what’s the parking situation? — Mikey Lion (@MikeyLion_) March 12, 2025 fuck a lineup if my friends are going I’m going — backstagebandit™️ (@theboothbandit) March 12, 2025 a book club but instead of books it’s live sets that you come together and […]
Our Rave Photographies Of The Year 2025 is now open for submissions Electronic music has always been about more than just sound—it’s also a visual experience. Behind every party, every festival, there are photographers capturing the energy, the connection, and the fleeting moments that define nightlife. Yet, these visual storytellers are often invisible, working behind […]
L’électro danse : entre héritage et renouveau, un mouvement en pleine mutation Among urban dances, electro has carved out its own unique path, balancing between club culture and battle circuits, underground roots and institutional recognition. We sat down with Jihane and Hamza, two key figures of the electro dance scene in France, who are actively […]
Orbit DJ Retreats: Is the Ibiza-to-Byron Pipeline the Future of DJ Education? Ibiza might be well-worn ground for electronic pilgrims, but this year, there’s a fresh spin on the Balearic beat. Orbit DJ Retreats is back to the White Isle from September 28 to October 3, 2025, corralling some highly respected industry figures—Joe Goddard (Hot […]
