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 […]
I’ve always heard of the mystical and elusive character Saxsquatch: a wily upright ape-man, wandering around the Pacific Northwest with instrument in hand. The legend of Saxsquatch actually dates back to the first saxophone ever created by 19th Century musician and outdoorsman Gilhorn Von Bugle Sax, who carelessly left his invention on a tree stump […]
The Factory was a packed house on a Saturday night in St. Louis, as fans gathered to enjoy a dubstep-filled night courtesy of Boogie T and friends. All four of the deejays from the show are signed to Insomniac Records and brought their own unique take on EDM to the stage. The show started with […]
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 […]
When brothers Kevin and Jeff Saurer roll into town, you know it’s going to be a party. Formally known as the alternative EDM duo Hippie Sabotage, these talented brothers bring the laser lights and kaleidoscopic visuals associated with the deejay scene — yet so much more. Between switching off on live guitar and bouncing into […]
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 […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, it almost was, being two days before Thanksgiving 2023. But to world-class violinist Lindsey Stirling, the holidays are something to be celebrated all year long, evidenced in her two yuletide albums Warmer in the Winter and her latest Snow Waltz. If there is one person that […]
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 […]
I wasn’t even supposed to be at Electric Forest this year. I had already spent four days in the desert back in April for Coachella and was in the process of packing my gear for Bonnaroo when fellow photographer and homie Kenny Jusino asked if I could cover Electric Forest for him. He had originally […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hold on to your hats, ladies and gentlemen! Southern California’s premiere funky electronic music festival is back for another epic 2023 installment and the lineup is beyond your BIGGEST and WILDEST dreams! It’ll be GRIZ-ly if you miss this, cause your cousin Louis is bringing his Children, his Polos, and his Pans. Okay enough of […]
The Denver Artist and EDM Revolutionsit Derek Vincent Smith, better known as Pretty Lights returns to the stage like a phoenix from the ashes announcing his 2023 Soundship Spacesystem Tour. The concerts run from August to December and will feature 27 events in nine cities, including festival appearances at Suwannee Hulaween, Florida (10/26 – 10/29) […]
We are lost in the magic as Tove Lo released another hit after her Dirt Femme album release from October 2022. Lo described the song as “The drama you cause inside yourself and with another person if you feel insecure. You test them. This song has existed for a long time and I’ve always felt […]
Top Shelf readers– will we see you in the Forest? Electric Forest has released its impressive 2023 lineup, returning to the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan from June 22-25. The beloved four-day Michigan music and arts festival celebrates its 11th year of performances, with a few familiar names returning to the stage. Unfortunately, 2023 […]
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