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The stuff I wish someone had told me before my first long night: what to wear, what to pack, how to keep your ears, and how to find your people again.
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What to Wear to Excision Thunderdome 2027
Excision Presents: The Thunderdome is Friday, February 5 through Sunday, February 7, 2027, at the Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D Street, Tacoma, WA. It's 18+ only, and there's...
read it →What to Wear to Countdown NYE 2026
Countdown NYE 2026 is a two-day Insomniac festival on Thursday, December 31, 2026 and Friday, January 1, 2027, at NOS Event Center, 689 S E St, San Bernardino,...
read it →What to Wear to Decadence Arizona 2026
Decadence Arizona 2026 is Wednesday, December 30 and Thursday, December 31 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Doors open at 6 PM and the music ends at 3...
read it →What to Wear to Dreamstate SoCal 2026
Dreamstate SoCal 2026 is Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach. The event runs 4 PM to 1 AM, and...
read it →What to Wear to EDC Orlando 2026 (Guys' Outfit Guide)
What to wear to EDC Orlando 2026 (Nov 6-8): a light tee for the 1 PM sun, a hoodie for after midnight, broken-in shoes, and the order-by date...
read it →From '90s Warehouse Raves to Bass Festivals: What Changed in What We Wear
I went to underground warehouse parties in the '90s, followed the Dead on tour, and have camped at festivals ever since. Here's what changed about what we wear,...
read it →How to Wash a Graphic Hoodie So the Print Lasts for Years
How I wash printed hoodies and tees so the art survives years of shows and camping: inside out, cold, low heat, no shortcuts.
read it →Dubstep vs Riddim vs Brostep: What's the Difference?
A plain-language rundown of dubstep, riddim and brostep: how each one sounds, how the crowd moves, and why the lines are blurry on purpose.
read it →What Shoes to Wear to a Rave (Decades of Sore Feet Talking)
The shoe advice I wish someone gave me in the warehouse days: what to wear on concrete, in a pit, and in festival mud, and what to leave...
read it →What Is a Bass Head? A Field Guide From Someone Who's Been One Since the '90s
What "bass head" actually means, how to spot one in the wild, and why the people at the subwoofer are the nicest people at the show.
read it →Rave Hoodie vs Jacket: Which Warm Layer Should You Bring?
Hoodie, jacket, pashmina or rain shell? How to pick the warm layer for a rave or festival, with a comparison table.
read it →What to Wear to the Gorge: Hot Afternoons, Cold Canyon Nights
What to wear to the Gorge Amphitheatre: sun gear for the lawn, a warm hoodie before the sun drops, grippy shoes for the hill, and camping layers.
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