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Inaugural Single “In Your Eyes” by JK, Arabic Piano, ORSO & Maejor Out January 2025 Titanic’s End, the community and art car that originated at Burning Man with a mission to protect the world’s oceans, has officially launched Titanic’s End Records. The label has also announced its inaugural release, “In Your Eyes,” a new single from producers JK, Arabic Piano, ORSO, and Maejor, due out January 2025. The Titanic’s End community comprises two hundred closely-knit individuals bonded by their

A woman has passed away at Burning Man after being discovered unresponsive on Sunday morning. Burning Man officials reported that she was found unresponsive at 11:29 a.m., and despite efforts by emergency services to revive her, they were unsuccessful, according to a statement from the organization. Pershing County Sheriff Jerry Allen stated that his deputies were informed of the situation and responded, receiving notice of her death at 11:37 a.m. The sheriff’s office noted that the death is

A woman is recovering from a fractured spine and rib after falling off a structure at the 2024 edition of Burning Man. Rachael Gingery on Saturday fell roughly 20 feet from an art installation resembling a sinking ship, which was, along with a 100-foot serpent, part of a display called "Naga & The Captainess." In a post shared to Facebook, she says she climbed a ladder into the structure's crow's nest before attempting to slide across a tilted pole, around which attendees could wrap their le

Burning Man, known for its eclectic and diverse art installations, has recently decided to remove a large-scale pro-Palestine sculpture from its upcoming summer event lineup. The sculpture, an 8-foot-by-14-foot fiberglass watermelon titled “From the River to the Sea,” became controversial after over a thousand individuals signed a petition for its removal. The petition highlighted concerns that the artwork’s title is perceived as a contentious slogan that could be interpreted as endorsing viol

Marian Goodell, CEO of the Burning Man festival, recently turned to socials to ask for donations to help fund future editions of the gathering. This, after this year’s results, which hold the brand at a critical “inflection point”. Goodell shared in a recent blog post, “We are at an inflection point as a nonprofit. On the one hand, global interest is at an all-time high, and the world needs Burning Man more than ever. On the other hand, we are well past the point where ticket revenues from B

Burning Man CEO Marian Goodell is calling on the event's supporters for donations amid a critical "inflection point" for the iconic annual gathering in Black Rock City. Sharing a candid blog post on the Burning Man Journal this week, Goodell revealed that the 2024 event in the Nevada desert fell millions of dollars short after tickets didn't sell as planned.  "This $5.7M shortfall, combined with a $3M dip in receipts from main-sale tickets and vehicle passes, means that our year-end charitable d

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Ashley Harrell / SFGATE On September 2nd, the Labor Day holiday, tens of thousands of Burning Man attendees enjoyed their last day at the festival’s playas. While departing (or trying to depart), the Burning Man attendees faced a heavy dust storm that affected traffic significantly. According to an article from The Daily Beast, the attendees faced delayed traffic times of up to 10 hours getting off-site. Not just that, the dust storm affected the visibility of t

The iconic Burning Man festival, known for its radical self-reliance and communal spirit, is facing a financial crisis. Following the devastating 2023 event plagued by torrential rains, organizers are reporting a $14 million shortfall for the 2025 edition and are now appealing to the public for donations. The 2023 festival descended into chaos as unprecedented rainfall transformed the usually dry lakebed into a muddy festival ground, leaving thousands of attendees stranded and facing severe

Burning Man tickets have been notoriously difficult to secure, but it's failed to sell out for the first time in a decade, The Guardian reports. Organizers on July 31st released 3,000 last-minute tickets in an "unprecedented" move they dubbed the "OMG Sale." As of Tuesday, less than two weeks before the event's start in the Nevada desert, tickets remain available. Scheduled for August 25th to September 2nd with a capacity of 73,000, this year's Burning Man in Black Rock City marks its 38th editi

Burning Man is just a few weeks away, and ticket sales aren’t looking great. Last year, they of course had their infamous fiasco where no one could leave the event due to poor weather. Some escaped including Diplo and Chris Rock by walking across the ruined playa. Festivalgoers had to stay in their campsites, save food, fuel, and water, and keep their electronics covered. Fortunately, after a few bad days and numerous rumors including an ebola outbreak, attendees were able to leave Black Rock Ci

With Burning Man 2024 edition in the rearview, its organizers are setting their sights on the long road ahead—but not without first reflecting on recent bumps in that road. To secure the future of the iconic event, CEO Marian Goodell recently published a blog post in The Burning Man Journal and called upon its global community for donations during what she called an "inflection point as a nonprofit." This public plea followed a troubling year for Burning Man, which failed to sell out for the fir

After a typically busy build week in the Nevada desert, the citizens of Black Rock City are gearing up for another life-changing experience at Burning Man, which kicked off today.  Although the event failed to sell out for the first time in a decade, the anticipation remains sky-high with regard to all of the amazing art, music, connections and experiences on the playa this year. The same goes for BRC's beloved sound camps, many of which revealed impressive lineups. Perhaps the most highly antic

It’s been a rather tricky year for Burning Man. It recently reported that it failed to sell out for the first time in over a decade as ticker holders took major losses to unload the unwanted passes. In an effort to boost numbers, organizers opened up last-minute ticket sales to the general public, which doesn’t require pre-registration. Ahead of the event in the Black Rock Desert, there have been a few rule changes regarding its future events, all in an effort to salvage attendance. Burning

CEO Marian Goodell has asked fans to help save the festival following fewer sales of higher-priced tickets this year Continue reading...

For the first time in ten years, Burning Man has not sold out. This iconic festival, held annually in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, draws tens of thousands of attendees with its unique blend of art, self-expression, and community values. Known for its temporary metropolis, Black Rock City, and the symbolic burning of “The Man,” Burning Man has been a major cultural event that celebrates radical inclusion, gifting, and leaving no trace. This year’s shift in ticket sales could be influenced

The original ‘Bless This Acid House’ album was released in May 2023 and was overflowing with extraordinary collaborations with original house music icons such as Marshall Jefferson, Robert Owens, Irvine Welsh and the late Sleazy D. Made with a variety of music-making analogue hardware machines, it was designed to transport you back to a time when house music was fresh, raw and underground. A year on, this new release ‘Bless This Acid House Remixed’ does exactly what it says on the tin. Thir

A pioneering icon of the underground, Bushwacka! presents a two-track release on DFTD, ‘What You Want / I Dream Of You’. Bushwacka!’s impact on the scene is still felt to this day; together with fellow British producer Layo Paskin, the pair helped to shape the sound of UK house, techno and acid by delivering genre-crossing electronic music approaching the new millennium. His output remains as cutting edge after 30 years in the biz, recently landing on cult NYC label Nu Groove with four-trac

Unveiling a monumental moment in their musical journeys, Busterkun & Mt. Sierra unite to unleash their debut collaborative track – ‘Vendetta’ – under their new duo alias, Low Hanging Fruit. This eagerly awaited release not only signifies their inaugural official collaboration but also introduces a vibrant, dynamic presence in the electronic music domain. ‘Vendetta’ pulsates with lively house rhythms intertwined with mainstream techno beats, drawing inspiration from artists like Odd Mob.

It may not be summertime just yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start getting into that summer frame of mind. If you need some help just put on this new tune from Butch & Nic Fanciulli, “I Want You.” Out now on Defected Records, “I Want You” is a perfect summertime anthem, dripping with that Ibiza club energy. Featuring a catchy disco loop, warm tropical percussion and an undeniable groove, “I Want You” will have you blissfully dancing while booking that flight to Spain this summer. “

It comes following claims from attendees that five trans women were forcibly removed from a bathroom by a third party security team at the operator's Skegness resort over the weekend Continue reading...

In the wake of Lucidity Festival's sudden cancellation and the controversial decision by its organizers not to offer refunds, ticket-holders were left without a clear path forward. However, in a generous act of support for the festival community, Same Same But Different has decided to extend an offer: a free General Admission ticket to their 2024 event at Lake Perris State Park. The proprietors of SSBD, an unaffiliated festival property, share no financial ties with Lucidity and are extending th

In the wake of Lucidity Festival's sudden cancellation and the controversial decision by its organizers not to offer refunds, ticket-holders were left without a clear path forward. However, in a generous act of support for the festival community, Same Same But Different has decided to extend an offer: a free General Admission ticket to their 2024 event at Lake Perris State Park. The proprietors of SSBD, an unaffiliated festival property, share no financial ties with Lucidity and are extending th

In the midst of a busy season, Hong Kong’s mega-club Boomerang is gearing up for a number of massive announcements.  Back in 2021, Boomerang was able to land on DJ Mag’s colossal Top 100 Clubs list in 2021 while being open for just 4 months. Fast forward to 2022, and the club jumped to #72 on the prestigious list while having further cemented itself as a true clubbing gem in the region.  Now, Boomerang is proud to announce its inclusion on DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs list for the third year i

Bvrnout has built up quite a name for himself in his young career thus far, releasing on labels like DND Recs, Space Yacht, Spinnin Records and also supported by powerhouse artists such as David Guetta, Morgan Page, Don Diablo, Bijou, Wenzday, Dustycloud, Nukid, Drezo, Dr. Fresch, and Nostalgix. He’s still riding high off of his widely celebrated collaboration with Morgan Page and now he’s back with an electrifying single, “Miracle“, that delivers unfiltered energy for an entire four minutes. T

The lineup for Beyond Wonderland Chicago 2024 features top-tier artists like Tiësto, Diplo, Benny Benassi, Kaskade, RL Grime, and more. With diverse acts spanning genres from house to bass, the festival promises an immersive experience on June 1-2 at the Huntington Bank Pavilion. Event: Beyond Wonderland Chicago 2024 Location: Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago Dates: June 1-2, 2024 Ticket Sales: Tickets for two-day GA, GA+, and VIP passes go on sale starting February 9 a