Day Zero is bringing Tulum jungles a transcendental EDM experience

Mark your calendars! On January 11th, 2025, Day Zero will return to the mystical jungles of Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico. This sunset-to-sunrise quest is not just an electronic music festival, but a transcendental experience where ancient Mayan culture collides with the heartbeat of the world’s finest EDM. Founded by visionary DJ Damian Lazarus in 2012 […]

Bass Camp Reno founder says 2024 fest is better & bassier than ever

Attention, Bass Campers! The time is almost here for us to report to camp and ignite Reno in EDM perfection. Bass Camp is returning to its beloved home at Wingfield Park NEXT WEEK, spanning July 27th and 28th. This year’s installment features a stellar lineup of world-renowned deejays alongside tomorrow’s headliners, directly reflecting the vibrant […]

Coachella 2024 Weekend Two: Day 3, Escape to Goldenvoice Surf Club

After two full days frolicking in the *intense* Coachella heat, Top Shelf was blessed to check out Goldenvoice‘s posh popup at the Palm Springs Surf Club before heading back in for the Day Three finalé. Approximately 20 minutes away from the Empire Polo Grounds, the Palm Springs Surf Club is an expansive 21-acre, all-adult waterpark […]

Coachella 2024 Weekend Two: Day Two

With sunkissed shoulders and blistered feet, festival-goers gathered at the Empire Polo Club grounds for another day of music, surprises, and unforgettable moments. Unlike the star-studded spectacle of Weekend One, Day Two of Coachella Weekend Two was all about the music, drawing dedicated fans eager to immerse themselves in the diverse lineup of artists. The […]

Coachella 2024 Weekend Two: Day One

Top Shelf has never had the pleasure of attending the catalyst of all Goldenvoice festivals… until this year. Of course, we’re talking the alpha, the omega, COACHELLA! Spanning two weekends in the sun-soaked Empire Polo Club grounds just south of Palm Springs, Coachella has become synonymous with the quintessential festival experience — the Maserati of […]

Bass Camp Fest returns for round VII in Reno this summer

Bass Camp Festival is gearing up to electrify the heart of downtown Reno like never before. In its seventh installment, the festival has revealed they are expanding to two days of nonstop excitement on July 27th and 28th with an insane lineup you’ll be double taking. The festival grounds consist of three dynamic stages scattered […]

5 hidden gems at Coachella (besides the music, obvi)

It’s here — another two glorious weekends at Coachella! While Weekend One-ers are gearing up for the great unveiling of the 2024 installment, let’s look at a few not-so-obvious thrill spots and chill spots that await attendees of both weekends. Sure, the music’s great. But what else? Between the iconic ferris wheel and the controlled […]

Rock, ska, reunions… Coachella changes it up for 2024

We’re living in an era of nostalgia, with even the weirdest fads returning full-force. Reboots of 80s movies are bringing in the most chatter at the box office, while bands that were seemingly forgotten a few years ago are currently selling out tours at numbers never thought plausible. So… it was only a matter of […]

Zeds Dead electrifies with New Year’s energy in St. Louis

New Year’s Weekend kicked off with an electrifying bang, as Zeds Dead took centerstage in front of a sold-out crowd at The Factory in St. Louis on the Friday night before New Years Eve. The anticipation in the air was palpable, as fans lined the lobby stairs, eagerly awaiting the moment the doors would swing […]

ODESZA electrifies San Diego with all-star EDM openers

As an avid fan of ODESZA since back in their early days (and of EDM music), I was thrilled to hear that they were embarking on a North American tour! Their unique sound and electrifying performances have earned them a dedicated following, and I couldn’t wait to experience their music live. So, when they announced […]

Reno’s about to pop off with Bass Camp Fest 2023

Reno, Nevada is set to host the highly anticipated 6th edition of Bass Camp Festival, a haven for electronic music enthusiasts, from July 28th to July 30th, 2023. This year, the festival is taking a bold step by relocating to a new venue, Wingfield Park, situated along the picturesque Truckee River. With its stunning surroundings […]

Two Friends transports Soma San Diego to outer space 🛸

Real-life friends Eli Sones and Matthew Halper, aka Two Friends, brought their Planet Two Friends Tour to SOMA San Diego, kicking off an epic extravaganza of dance mix mashups and originals for your summer. The tour has an incredible rotating lineup, but San Diegans were treated to sets by Justus Bennetts and Evan Giia. The crowd packed the […]

The masses are heading west for another Goldrush

Grab your cowboy hats, your raging boots and your music crew because Relentless Beats is bringing you another fantastic installment of Arizona’s favorite western themed festival, Goldrush, on October 7th & 8th, 2023. The fan favorite music festival has a reputation for gathering all the EDM giants in one location for legendary sets and guest […]