by: Lilian   K-A-N-D-I, that’s how you spell kandi! Just like candy, it’s colorful, vibrant, and sweet to receive. It may not be edible, but it is a staple in rave culture to wear, make, trade, and to give. This is your guide in all things Kandi!   What is Kandi? Kandi is unique and distinctive in the rave culture and are items that are intended to be worn, traded and/or given to fellow ravers as a sign of PLUR – peace, love, unity, and respect. The most popular type of kandi are bracelets that are made from beads, charms, and other materials, usually with words or sayings. Ravers lo ..read more

by: Brenda   The process of excitement for a rave starts with the preparation. All the anticipation starts when you start looking for a new makeup look to stunt. It can always be nerve-wracking to step out of your comfort zone but raves always welcome the unique characteristics everyone has to offer. Here are some tips on finding your makeup looks for your next festival. It's always best to have your outfit planned first, it gets you feeling a certain emotion and can even bring out a new character in you. With the base of the colors in your outfit, you can start to gather ideas on how to ..read more

by: Selina   Dancing Addiction Outfit I love incorporating butterflies and earthy vibes with my festival fashion, especially if I’ll be dancing in the forest. The Dancing Addiction Outfit (in Lavender) would be perfect for this look! I would add Ivy Vine leg wraps along with floral earrings and butterfly rings to capture this whimsical vision. I always have fun with sunglasses and my dragonfly pair would tie this outfit together best. I also try to add lights to my looks whenever possible. Wearing a LED floral crown and adding LED shoelaces to your boots will give magical vibes throughout ..read more

By: Dana Liberatore   If you’ve been to a festival, an EDM show, or on social media, you’ve seen them. They come in all shapes and sizes and you never know when you’re going to spot one in a crowd. They’re bright, and fast and you can’t help but smile when you see one. You guessed it, hula hoopers!! Flow artists are a huge part of the EDM scene. But where did this come from? When did Hula Hoops go from being a childhood toy, to a prop capable of evoking feeling, art and expression, and learning healthy habits? Hula Hoops date back as far as 3000 BCE!! The Egyptians were making sacred circ ..read more

Wazzup my beautiful people. It’s ya girl Rickyyyraptor, I have been in the rave scene since 2013 and my favorite DJ currently is GRiZ! (holy cow it’s almost been a decade) Bass god knows I’ve tried all the things to wake up feeling good, especially now that I am approaching my 30’s. Let me just say, you don’t bounce back the way you do in your early 20’s. Besides drinking water, I’ve tried combinations of supplements, gatorade, pedialyte, and liquid IV after a night of raving. It wasn’t until recently that I stumbled upon Raveraide. It is a GAME CHANGER. I gave it the ole’ raver try at Dusk M ..read more

by: Lilian Chang   If you’ve been to a music festival, at some point, you probably searched up “what to bring to a music festival” or “rave essentials”. Now that you have built your personal rave essentials and survival kit, check out these rave and music festival essentials that you can add to your list of must-brings to any festival!   Fan holster Calling all the fan-clackers (and fanners)! If you love your fan but don’t want to hold it all day or night, this fan holster is made for you. Slip your fan in and out into your holster whenever you want to clack to the beat or just for ..read more

By Madz Wanderz   Let’s face it, we all want to look our absolute best at raves and festivals. Feeling confident in your looks unlocks a whole new level of power and happiness. But piecing together a cohesive outfit can be difficult. Often, we don’t even know where to begin. This article breaks down the five main steps in designing an outfit that will have you looking and feeling your best! 1. Choosing a Theme The first step is to choose the theme of your outfit. This may be something like cottagecore, vintage, Burning Man, grunge, beachy, celestial - the list is endless. Consider basing ..read more

by: Mackenzie Zirkelbach   The worst part of any festival is the part when we have to go home. Finally, one festival showed me how I can keep the rave with me all the time. The first night I stepped into Electric Forest (literally the best festival ever btw) I had never seen so many lights. No, I’m not talking about lights from the stages or lasers, I mean from people - expressing their art with flow toys.  Common Flow Toys: Hula Hoops Poi Balls Fiber Optics/Pixel Whip Levitating Wands LED Gloves  Silk Fans Orbite Light Sabers Fire Toys (Not for the beginner… They on X-Games ..read more

by: Koretha   Accessories are the perfect way to spice up an outfit! I find accessorizing can make any outfit feel more complete and personalized by how we choose to style our fits. Down below are some of my favorite accessories to wear to an event.  1. Kritterklips It’s no secret my favorite go-to accessories are Kritterklips! There’s so many fun colors to easily match with any fit, simple or glamorous. They are headbang proof and can be extra secured with bobby pins. Since they are clip ons instead of a headband I hardly notice them on me since they are so lightweight. I love pai ..read more

by: Jona   When I get asked how long I have been raving, the answer that I give to others is not a traditional one. Although my love for bass and dubstep started in the 6th grade, I did not start full on raving until this year at the age of 25. In a way, I felt like I had a late introduction into PLUR culture, but I am very grateful for the friends that I have met in just a short time period. I can honestly say my experiences that I have made and the friends that I met on this journey saved my life. Living with crippling anxiety and depression for so long has always felt unbearable. I hav ..read more