written by Ariana Assaf By a certain point in any party person’s life, a reasonable amount of failed plans are inevitable. Take AQUA founders Pat Brown and Luca Rietti, for example. As president of the University of Rhode Island Surf Club, Pat sought to build up the club’s reputation and raise some money by throwing concerts. […]
written by Ariana Assaf Mo Pop Festival at a glance After spending the last few months in Ann Arbor, MI and getting a taste a taste of the Detroit summer music scene, I’d say Mo Pop is just what the city needs…it was certainly what I needed. Hosted at West Riverfront Park during the third […]
written by Mara Manella HARD Summer at a Glance Now in its ninth year, HARD Summer never fails to deliver a multi-genre lineup to the masses, and this year HARD pulled off its largest late-summer gathering yet. This year, HARD was a two-day event held for the first time at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontanta. Camping […]
guest written by Jillian Love Easily one of my most anticipated events this year is Bhakti, taking place September 7-12 at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center in California. Since the festival’s inception in 2009, it’s grown into the premier event for Yoga, Kirtan and spiritual growth enthusiasts. Bhakti Fest exudes heart-centered intention and boasts an unbeatable lineup of top […]
written by Don Idio Electric Forest at a glance To thousands of festival goers, Electric Forest is home in every sense of the word. It is where the closest of friends can reconnect after months apart, or where relationships unchallenged by distance can find new strength in closeness. It is where members of the Forest Fam, […]
written by Ariana Assaf LA-based house music DJ/producer/party planner extraordinaire Londonbridge dropped a remix of Ookay’s “Thief” just about a month ago. It was discovered shortly thereafter by the person behind YouTube channel Fresh, who took inspiration from the remix cover art to create a music video using clips from 1932 short cartoon Minnie the Moocher. Using subtle but […]
written by Ariana Assaf There’s nothing like walking over the grounds of a festival for the first time, seeing and feeling everything that has gone in to making what you know will be a memorable experience laid out in front of you. Us here at Festival Squad hold a similar kind of reverence for a good […]
written by Ariana Assaf Do-good brand Electric Family just released the lookbook for part of their fall 2016 collection today, and we’ve got hearts in our eyes. The simple designs and positive messages that set this brand apart carry through beautifully in this collection, full of inspiring messages like “Global Change”, “It’s All Good”, “Music […]
Photo by Sage Thomas Written by Austin Eames Often in the thick of the fun, the time comes along where we’d rather be sound asleep than anywhere in the world. Hit the lights! Party’s over, gotta snooze… Rather than feel FOMO, it’s best to cultivate an attitude of “it’s okay” to get more sleep, rather than […]
Written by Austin Allen SubOctave Music Festival At a Glance I’ve been going to shows and festivals since 2012, and I can honestly say that SubOctave Music Festival was arguably one of my favorite festivals I’ve had the pleasure of attending. The intimate size of the venue was a huge factor in making it special; you don’t […]