Coverage
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Primavera TV to Live Stream Select Performances From Fest
Barcelona, Spain -- For the third year in a row, Primavera Sound is broadcasting its biggest shows via Primavera Sound TV.
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#TBT: Sasquatch! 2012
George, Washington -- We've been preparing you all week for your trip to The Gorge for Sasquatch!, so let's take a moment to look back at last year's festival.
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Introducing Cultivora's Guide to Governors Ball NYC
New York City -- Wondering where your favorite Gov Ball artists are hanging out in NYC? Or what restaurants are open late-night around the after parties? Need a pre-festival playlist? It's in the guide.
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InstaWorld: Hangout 2013 Edition
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- Head to Alabama with Nicki Bluhm, Bassnectar, Ellie Goulding, and more in our Hangout edition of InstaWorld.
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Roskilde Pairs With WiMP For Facebook App
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde has paired up with music streaming service WiMP to create an artist discovery Facebook app.
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GoogaMooga 2013: Brooklyn's Wild Rumpus
New York City -- Cultivora contributor Jason Rezvan and his girlfriend/Native Brooklyn Companion Lauren Goldberg share their take on GoogaMooga's 85 food vendors.
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Cultivora's Top 5 Picks for Sasquatch!
George, Washington -- Time to prioritize people, we've only got two days left until Sasquatch 2013 begins! Click through for our top picks for this weekend.
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Cultivora’s Top Picks for Movement
Detroit, Michigan -- Electronic music festivals are a dime a dozen, but it's a relief to know that Detroit still knows what's up. To diversify your Movement weekend schedule, here are three picks for each of the festival’s three days.
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JamBase Live Cancels Inaugural Event
George, Washington -- JamBase Live has cancelled their inaugural event.
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Forecastle Releases Full Schedule
Louisville, Kentucky -- Forecastle has released the full schedule for their 2013 edition, taking place July 12-14.
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Postcard: Sara Stile at Hangout
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- Who knew there were white beaches in Alabama? That is just one of the many surprises Hangout provides its visitors each year.
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Video: On the Ground at GoogaMooga
New York City -- Last weekend, GoogaMooga returned to Brooklyn's Prospect Park for its sophomore run. Click through to watch our recap video for festivalgoers' favorite food vendors, tips for navigating the festival, and how GoogaMooga fared compared to last year.
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Coachella Announces 2014 Dates and Advance Ticket Sales
Indio, California -- Coachella has announced the dates for the 2014 edition of the fest.
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JamBase Live Releases Main Stage Daily Lineup for Inaugural Event
George, Washington -- JamBase Live has released the main stage daily lineup and single-day tickets for their inaugural event.
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Music Monday Playlist: Sasquatch! 2013
George, Washington -- We've got the ultimate Sasquatch! playlist to rock out to on the drive to the festival.
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Krewella, Flosstradamus Top Electric Forest Lineup Additions
Rothbury, Michigan -- Electric Forest has added a handful of new artists to their 2013 lineup.
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T in the Park Adds Grassroots Artists to Lineup
Balado, Kinross-Shire, Scotland -- T in the Park has announced another round of artists for their T Break Stage.
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All You Need to Know for EDC New York
New York City -- The road to Vegas kicks off today with EDC New York! Here's everything you need to know before you head to the festival.
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New Festival Alert: Virginia's Interlocken
Arrington, Virginia -- Introducing Interlocken, the newest music festival to hit the East Coast.
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The Road to Sasquatch: Where to Shop, Eat, and Take in the View
George, Washington -- The city of Sasquatch will be springing up again soon, don't get lost on the way there.
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#TBT: GoogaMooga 2012
New York City -- GoogaMooga's opening concert kicks off tomorrow evening, signifying the beginning of the festival's sophomore year. In honor of GoogaMooga's 2013 edition, we decided to reminisce about our festival experiences from its inaugural event.
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Field Day Unveils Stage Times
London, UK -- Field Day has unveiled stage times for their 2013 installment of the one-day fest.
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Riot Fest Scores Fall Out Boy, Blink 182 for 2013 Lineup
Chicago, Illinois -- Riot Fest has announced the initial lineup for their sophomore edition.
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Kool & The Gang Join GoogaMooga's Sunday Lineup
New York City -- Kool & The Gang has been added to GoogaMooga's Sunday lineup.
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Flow to Feature Experimental Music Selection
Helsinki, Finland -- Flow has announced the third edition of The Other Sound, an experimental music program held at the fest's Cirko venue.
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Ol' Dirty Bastard, Eazy-E Holograms Top Rock the Bells Lineup
The annual hip-hop touring festival, Rock the Bells, has released its initial lineup, including digital performances from Ol' Dirty Bastard and Eazy-E.
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Three Affordable Ways to Catch A Ride to Summer Festivals
No car? No problem. We've found three ways you can (affordably) get where you need to go.
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Latitude's Sunday Lunchtime Slot Reserved for Bobby Womack
Suffolk, UK -- Bobby Womack will join Latitude as a special guest for the festival's Sunday lunchtime performance.
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Gov Ball's Daily Schedule Has Arrived
New York City -- Gov Ball has released the schedule for their third installment.
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Veggie-Friendly Menu Items Complete GoogaMooga's Food Lineup
Brooklyn, New York -- GoogaMooga has added veggie-friendly menu items to their food lineup for their sophomore edition.
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Photo Gallery: BottleRock's Launching Weekend
Napa Valley, California -- Click through for a few highlights from BottleRock Napa's inaugural fest, featuring The Black Keys, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Iron & Wine, and more.
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A BottleRock-ing Inaugural Year for California's Newest Festival
Napa Valley, California -- Already confirmed for a sophomore year in 2014, you don't need me to tell you BottleRock's inaugural year was a success. But that's not to say it went off without a hitch.
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Lollapalooza Releases 2014 Daily Schedule
Chicago, Illinois -- Lollapalooza has released the daily set times for their August festival.
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New Music Tuesday: Vampire Weekend, Dillinger Escape Plan, and Wild Nothing
Listen to new music from Vampire Weekend, Wild Nothing, and The Dillinger Escape Plan in this week's New Music Tuesday.
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Ultra 2014 Reveals Early Bird Ticket Info
Miami, Florida -- Early Bird Tickets will go on sale a week from today.
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HAIM, James Blake, Surfer Blood, MS MR, and More to Perform at Splendour Side Shows
Byron Bay, Australia -- HAIM, James Blake, Surfer Blood, MS MR, and more will perform at Splendour in the Grass side shows this summer.
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs, My Bloody Valentine Top FYF Fest
Los Angeles, California -- FYF Fest has announced the lineup for their 2013 edition.
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Music Monday Playlist: Hangout 2013
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- Hangout kicks off its beachside festival this Friday, May 17, and will last through Sunday, May 19.
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Laneway Announces Headliners for Inaugural US Festival
Detroit, Michigan -- Laneway has announced the initial lineup for their inaugural US edition, which will land stateside September 14.
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80/35 Fest Unveils Lineup Additions
Des Moines, Iowa -- 80/35 Fest has added another round of lineup additions.
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GoogaMooga Adds Pop-Up Restaurants to Food Lineup
New York City -- GoogaMooga has announced the addition of three pop-up restaurants to the culinary fest's extensive food lineup.
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Four Tet, Pearson Sound Top Field Day's After Party Lineup
London, UK -- Field Day has disclosed the location for its official after party.
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Gov Ball Announces Daily Schedule via Mobile App
New York City -- Gov Ball has announced their daily schedule via their newly launched mobile app.
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Schedule Released for Wilco's Solid Sound Fest
North Adams, Massachusetts -- Solid Sound has released the daily schedule for their 2013 edition.
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Living Social Announces Inaugural Backyard Festival
New York City -- Living Social has announced its inaugural Backyard Festival, with performances from music legends.
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Roskilde Snags Chase & Status, Kenton Slash Demon, and Om Unit for 2013 Edition
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde has added three new artists to the lineup for their 2013 edition.
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Top off the Outside Lands Lineup with a Taste of the Bay Area
San Francisco, California -- Outside Lands have announced their Taste of the Bay Area, Wine Lands, and Beer Lands lineups.
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Depeche Mode, The Cure, MUSE to Headline ACL 2013
Austin, Texas -- Austin City Limits has released their highly-anticipated lineup for its two back-to-back weekends of 2013.
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High Sierra Unveils Final Lineup Additions and Late Night Schedule
Quincy, California -- High Sierra has announced lineup additions as well as their late night show schedule.
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Foals Replaces Death From Above 1979 at Gov Ball
New York City -- Foals have been added to the Governors Ball lineup, replacing Death From Above 1979.
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T in the Park Launches Roadshow
Scotland -- With 10 weeks to go until T in the Park, the festival is taking it to the streets with their traveling roadshow.
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Austin City Limits Sneakily Reveals Lineup Ahead of Schedule
Austin, Texas -- Ahead of the scheduled release day of Tuesday, May 7, Austin City Limits has revealed part of their 2013 lineup.
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Cultivora's Mini Guide to The Downtown Festival
New York City -- The Downtown Festival will take over NYC's Lower East Side May 10-11 for a slew of intimate concerts. Click through for where to eat, party, and shop near the festival's venues.
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EDC Las Vegas Unveils 2013 Lineup
Las Vegas, Nevada -- Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas has announced the initial lineup for their 2013 edition.
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Festival Roundup: Memorial Day Weekend
Use our Memorial Day Weekend roundup to find your perfect festival fit.
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Win Tickets to Field Day via Instagram
London, UK -- Want to go to Field Day for free? Now you can.
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Bestival Unveils Additional Acts
Isle of Wight, UK -- Bestival has added nine new acts to their 2013 lineup.
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KANROCKSAS Adds New Artists and Onsite Experiences
Kansas City, Kansas -- KANROCKSAS has announced new additions to both its musical lineup and onsite attractions.
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LouFest Scores The Killers, Wilco, and The National
St. Louis, Missouri -- LouFest has debuted its 2013 lineup, featuring The Killers, Wilco, The National, and many more.
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Video: Cultivora Takes Coachella
Indio, California -- Last month, Laura and I made the trek to Coachella. Click through to watch the full video, read more details about our adventures, and fast forward to certain segments.
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Introducing the Bumbershoot Lineup Plus Our Guide to the Fest
Seattle, Washington -- The lineup for Seattle's 42-year-old festival, Bumbershoot, has arrived - and so has our guide to the fest.
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Wavefront Rolls Out Second Wave of Artists
Chicago, Illinois -- Wavefront, a 3-day EDM festival at Chicago's Montrose Beach, has added even more acts to its sophomore lineup.
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InstaWorld: Surfer Blood, Imagine Dragons, Calvin Harris, and More
Click through to find out whose Grammy finally arrived, why Surfer Blood is hanging out with farm animals, and where Grizzly Bear goes hiking.
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Schedule, Single-Day Tickets, and After Parties Announced for Orion Music + More
Detroit, Michigan -- Here are the lates updates on Metallica's Orion Music + More, including the daily schedule, official after parties, and single-day tickets.
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Register to Win Access to Hangout's VIP Cabana
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- Register your Hangout wristband to win VIP upgrades.
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Field Day Releases Stage-By-Stage Lineup
London, UK -- Field Day has announced the stage-by-stage lineup for the May 25 fest.
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CMJ 2013 is Officially Open for Business
New York City -- If you want to attend New York's seminal music conference and festival CMJ, now is the time to register for the best deals of the year.
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Simian Mobile Disco, Man Like Me, and More Added to Boardmasters Lineup
Cornwall, UK -- Boardmasters has added a handful of new acts to their 2013 lineup.
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Big Gigantic, Major Lazer To Headline Mad Decent Block Party
Mad Decent Block Party has unleashed their initial lineup.
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GoogaMooga Releases Schedule and Additional Artists
New York City -- GoogaMooga has unveiled the daily performance schedule for the May 17-19 festival.
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Northside Announces Free Solange, Phosphorescent Shows and New Acts
Brooklyn, New York -- Northside has announced the addition of a second free show during the fest's week-long run.
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Free Berlin Music Week Registration for Berlin Natives
Berlin, Germany -- Berlin Music Week has announced free registration for the WORD! conference and business platform for Berlin-based companies and artists.
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New Music Tuesday: Tom Odell, !!! (Chk Chk Chk), and Daughter
Check out new music from Tom Odell, !!! (Chk Chk Chk), and Daughter in this week's edition of New Music Tuesday.
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Travel Essentials: The Carry-On Bag
Summer festival season is just around the corner. Flying domestic? Consider packing in one of these carry-on pieces.
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Industry Insider: Eric Murphy of Pop2Life
New York City -- Pop2Life founder Eric Murphy recently took a break from his busy schedule to talk to Cultivora about why pop culture drives consumer behavior, the changing music industry, and more.
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The Prodigy Brings Warrior's Dance Festival to EXIT
Novi Sad, Serbia -- EXIT will host this year's edition of cult band The Prodigy's Warrior's Dance Festival.
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Cat Power Added To Scandinavian Fest Circuit
Cat Power will perform at three Scandinavian fests this summer.
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DIIV, Milo Greene, and More Added to T in the Park's 20th Edition
Balado, Kinross-Shire, Scotland -- T in the Park has announced another round of artists for their 20th edition.
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60+ New Bands Announced for Reading and Leeds Festivals
Reading and Leeds, UK -- The twin festivals Reading and Leeds have just announced the addition of 60+ new bands to their bills.
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New Acts Added to EDC Chicago and EDC London
Chicago and London -- Both the Chicago and London installments of Electric Daisy Carnival have added new artists to their rosters.
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Downtown Festival Reveals Schedule and Additional Acts
New York City -- Downtown Festival has released the daily schedule and additional artists for their NYC installment.
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Overheard at Coachella Weekend 2
Indio, California -- What do you get when you put 80,000+ festivalgoers with different backgrounds and personalities in the desert and throw in a few mind-altering substances? These quotes.
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Second Round of Artists Revealed for Camp Bisco
Albany, New York -- Camp Bisco has announced a second wave of artists for their July 11-13 fest.
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Hopscotch Releases Full 175-Artist Lineup
Raleigh, North Carolina -- Hopscotch has announced the full 175 artist lineup for their 2013 edition.
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HMS Bestival Announces New Arena for 10th Anniversary
Isle of Wight, UK -- Watch HMS Bestival Captain Rob da Bank announce the festival's brand new dance arena - The Port.
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Flow Announces New Additions to Intimate Stage
Helsinki, Finland -- Flow Festival has added a handful of new additions to their 2013 lineup.
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Solange, Polyphonic Spree, and More To Join Bonnaroo Lineup
Manchester, Tennessee-- Bonnaroo has added a second wave of artists to their lineup.
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Splendour in the Grass Snags Mumford & Sons and The National for Only Australian Shows
Byron Bay, Australia -- Splendour in the Grass has released the lineup for its first year in its new permanent home.
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NYC's River To River Lineup Announced
New York City -- River To River has released the complete lineup for its month-long festival.
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MUTEK Unveils Full 2013 Lineup
Montreal, Canada -- MUTEK has announced its completed lineup, adding 30 Canadian artists to round out the final roster.
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Video: Jimmy Kimmel's Lie Witness News, Coachella Edition
Indio, California -- Watch what happens when Jimmy Kimmel Live! reporters ask Coachella attendees about bands that don't exist.
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Top 10 Moments from Coachella 2013
Indio, California --I've been a Coachella skeptic since the first time an edition passed and I knew more about who was there and what they wore than I did who played. Here's the top 10 reasons why my expectations were skewed.
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New Music Tuesday: Phoenix, Snoop Lion, and Junip
Phoenix's much-anticipated album Bankrupt! dropped today, along with new albums from Junip and Snoop Lion.
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Bob Dylan to Join Wilco and More on Americanarama Festival Tour
Americanarama Festival of Music Tour will launch this June, featuring Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket and more.
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New Festival Roundup: From California to Canada
From Napa Valley to Calgary, new festivals are popping up all over North America this summer.
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Mad Decent Block Party 2013 Dates Announced
Mad Decent Block Party has announced its 2013 dates.
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Kascade, Afrojack, and More Top Inaugural Badlands Lineup
Calgary, Canada -- Badlands - Stampede Music Festival has released their inaugural lineup.
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Youth Lagoon, Stereophonics, and More Complete Rock Werchter Lineup
Werchter, Beligium -- Rock Werchter has completed the lineup for their 2013 installment.
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Flow Unveils Lineup Additions
Helsinki, Finland -- Flow Festival has added Moderat, Austra, and more to their 2013 lineup.
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Ultra Europe Adds 6 Acts to Inaugural Lineup
Split/Hvar, Croatia -- Ultra Europe has added six new acts to their inaugural lineup.
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Roskilde Recaps Lineup in Live Stream
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde has released the final lineup for their June 29-July 7 fest.
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JanSport Bonfire Sessions Return to San Francisco
San Francisco, California -- Jansport Bonfire Sessions will return to San Francisco this month for their second installment.
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Coachella Weekend 2 Set Times Announced, Blur Promoted to Headlining Slot
Indio, California -- Coachella organizers have promoted Blur to headlining status... but who got the boot? Click through to find out.
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Boardmasters Unveils Beach Sessions Headliners
Cornwall, UK -- Boardmasters has announced the headliners for the fest's Fistral Beach Sessions.
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Downtown Music Festival Announces Additional Acts
New York City -- Downtown Music Festival has announced a second wave of artists.
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Win VIP Passes to Orion Music + More Festival
Detroit, Michigan -- Orion has paired with the Red Hot Chili Peppers to give RHCP fans a chance to win VIP passes.
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Kurt Vile, Marnie Stern Top 4Knots Lineup
New York City -- 4Knots has announced the lineup for its third annual fest
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Hangout Announces Kick Off Party Lineup
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- Hangout has announced the lineup for their kick off party.
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Video Spotlight: Robert DeLong
If there was a festival MVP award, Robert DeLong would be an undeniable frontrunner. Click through to watch our video interview and hear his take on music festivals, travel essentials, and what's in store for the festival stage.
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Capitol Hill Releases Single Day Tickets and Daily Schedule
Seattle, Washington -- Capitol Hill has released single day tickets as well as the daily schedule for the July 26-29 fest.
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Decibel Unleashes First Wave of Artists
UPDATED Seattle, Washington -- Decibel has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 10th annual edition.
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Grizzly Bear, Junip, and More Join Latitude's 2013 Lineup
Suffolk, UK -- Latitude has confirmed the next wave of artists to perform at the July 18-21 fest.
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Paul McCartney, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails to Headline Outside Lands
San Francisco, California -- Outside Lands has released the full lineup for its 6th edition.
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New Lineup Additions for Unknown's Inaugural Fest
Rovinj, Croatia -- Unknown has announced a new wave of artists for its first year.
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New Music Tuesday: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Thermals, Major Lazer, Jessie Ware
Today marks the long-anticipated release of Mosquito from The Yeah Yeah Yeahs plus new albums by The Thermals, Jessie Ware, and Major Lazer.
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Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails Among First Announced Acts For Voodoo 2013
New Orleans, Louisiana -- Voodoo has announced its first 15 artists for the 15th installment of the NOLA fest.
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Surprise Collaborations from Coachella Weekend 1
Indio, California -- Coachella Weekend 1 was full of surprise collaborations, watch a few of the best right here.
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Firefly Offers Off-Site Camping Options
Dover, Delaware -- Although Firefly has sold out of on-site camping for their sophomore year, festival organizers have provided a list of alternative campsites.
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Live Stream Coachella from Home
Indio, California -- Live stream Coachella this weekend from the comfort of your own home.
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Richie Hawtin Joins Sónar's 20th Anniversary
Barcelona, Spain -- Richie Hawtin will present his project ENTER. at Sónar's 20th Anniversary installment.
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EDC London Tickets On Sale Now
London, UK -- Take advantage of these special discounted tickets for the inaugural International Electric Daisy Experience in London.
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Extra Tickets and Schedule Released for Hangout Fest
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- More tickets have been allotted for Hangout Fest; so grab your ticket then use the schedule to plan your weekend.
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Bestival's Films In The Forest Lineup Announced
Isle of Wight, UK -- Bestival has announced the lineup for their yearly fim installment,
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Wu-Tang Clan, David Byrne & St. Vincent to Headline 80/35 Fest
Des Moines, Iowa -- 80/35 Festival has announced the lineup for their July fest.
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SxSessions: Festivals + Travel with Surfer Blood, Mary C, Team Spirit, and More
Austin, Texas -- A few of our favorite SXSW artists talk festivals and travel.
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Set Times Released for Coachella Weekend 1
Indio, California -- Here are the set times for this weekend at Coachella! Start strategizing your game plan.
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InstaWorld: Mumford and Sons, The xx, Major Lazer, and More
Catch up with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Mumford and Sons, The xx, and more in this week's edition of InstaWorld.
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Made in America Lineup Announced via Spotify
UPDATED Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- Made In America has announced the lineup for its sophomore installment.
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Roskilde Adds Danish Package to 2013 Lineup
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde has announced the addition of a Danish package to their lineup
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Electric Zoo Unleashes Main Stage Headliners
New York City -- Electric Zoo has unleashed the first round of artists for its 2013 installment.
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Daily Lineup Released for Rock On The Range
Columbus, Ohio -- Rock On The Range released its daily lineup just in time for single day tickets to go on sale this Friday.
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Forecastle Releases Lineup by Day
Louisville, Kentucky -- Forecastle has released the daily lineup for their 2013 edition.
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Phosphorescent, Mount Kimbie, Mikal Cronin to Way Out West
Gothenburg, Sweden -- Just days after the addition of Grimes, Jupiter & Okwess International, and Tom Odell, Way Out West adds even more artists to its bill.
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New Music Tuesday: Kurt Vile, The Flaming Lips, Mount Kimbie, and More
Hear new music from Kurt Vile, The Flaming Lips, James Blake, and more in this week's edition of New Music Tuesday.
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Electric Forest Unveils Lineup Additions
Rothbury, Michigan -- Electric Forest has announced another round of artists set to perform at the June 27-30 fest.
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Carpoolchella: a Survival Guide for Your Coachella Road Trip
Indio, California -- Whether driving from elsewhere in California or somewhere further, here are a few tips for making the most of your road trip to Coachella.
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Primavera Sound's Artist Cancellations and New Band Additions
Barcelona, Spain -- Primavera Sound may have lost four artists this past week, but they've made up for them all with new artist additions.
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Cultivora's 5 Top Picks for Coachella
Indio, California -- If you're heading out to Coachella this weekend or next, make sure to add these 5 artists to your festival schedule.
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Crossing Brooklyn Ferry Expands Lineup
New York City -- Crossing Brooklyn Ferry has expanded the lineup for their 2013 edition.
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Music Monday Playlist: Coachella 2013
Indio, California -- One song for every artist on the Coachella lineup. That's right, prep for the fest with this comprehensive playlist.
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Wiley, Breach, and More to Join Lovebox 2013 Lineup
London, UK -- Lovebox adds Wiley, Breach, and more to their 2013 lineup.
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InstaWorld: Cults, Ellie Goulding, Biffy Clyro and More
Check out what Guards, Icona Pop, Macklemore, and more are up to in this week's edition of Instaworld.
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Echo Festival Announces Final Round of Artists
Istria, Croatia -- Echo has announced its final round of artists.
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Gov Ball Releases Lineup By Day and Single Day Tickets
New York City -- Gov Ball has releases their daily schedule as well as single day General Admission and VIP passes.
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Flow Adds My Bloody Valentine and Grimes, Releases Daily Program
Helsinki, Finland -- Flow festival has confirmed My Bloody Valentine, Grimes, and more. Organizers have also released Flow's daily program.
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Newport Folk Festival Completes Friday Lineup
Newport, Rhode Island -- Newport Folk Festival has announced additions to their Friday lineup.
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What to Pack: Coachella
Indio, California -- Here's what to pack for a trip to Coachella, whether you're camping or living it up in a hotel.
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Outside Lands Releases First Round of Tickets
UPDATED: Round 1 tickets have sold out San Francisco, California -- Outside Lands has released the first wave of tickets for the August fest.
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Postcard: Larry Heath of the AU review at Bluesfest
Byron Bay, Australia -- Larry Heath of the AU review sent us a postcard from last weekend's Byron Bay Bluesfest. Click through for some of his weekend highlights, including Robert Plant, Paul Simon, and Iggy and the Stooges.
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MUTEK Adds Closing Acts to Festival Lineup
Montreal, Canada -- MUTEK has announced lineup additions for the fest's final day.
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All the Rage: Artist-Curated Festivals
From heavy metal rockers Metallica to eclectic hip-hop collective The Roots, artist-curated festivals are all the rage.
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Americana Artists Join Roskilde Lineup
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde adds Americana acts to the already stacked lineup.
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Movement Unleashes Phase 3 Lineup
Detroit, Michigan -- Movement has announced Phase 3 of their lineup.
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Field Day Announces Lineup Additions
London, UK -- Field Day has added yet another wave of artists to the fest's lineup.
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Desert Gold Returns to Ace Hotel for Coachella 2013
Indio, California -- The fifth annual Desert Gold event series at the Ace Hotel will bring good music, food, and vibes together.
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What the Festival Unveils 2013 Lineup
White River Canyon, Oregon -- What the Festival has announced the lineup for this year's fest.
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Wavefront Music Festival Announces Lineup
Chicago, Illinois -- Wavefront has announced the first wave of acts for its sophomore edition.
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The Flaming Lips, Girl Talk, and More to Headline Capitol Hill Block Party 2013
Seattle, Washington -- Capitol Hill Block Party has announced the first phase of artists for its 2013 edition.
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New Music Tuesday: Tyler, The Creator and The Knife
Stream new releases from The Knife and Tyler, The Creator.
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Vans Warped Tour Announces 19th Edition Lineup
The 19th Vans Warped Tour announces Motion City Soundtrack, the Used, and many more to summer series.
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Lollapalooza Releases 2013 Lineup
Chicago, Illinois -- Lollapalooza has revealed the lineup for their 2013 edition, set to take place August 2-4 in Chicago's Grant Park.
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Travel Tips: Deutsch Sprache in Österreich (Speaking German in Austria)
Mayrhofen, Austria -- Happy first day of Snowbombing, and welcome to Mayrhofen! Although most people in town speak English, politeness and effort go a long way. Kick off the week with this mini-guide to the language for non-German speakers.
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Summer Camp Releases 3rd Wave of Artists
Chillicothe, Illinois -- Summer Camp has unveiled the third round of artist additions.
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ED Banger 10th Anniversary Headed to HARD SUMMER
Los Angeles, California -- HARD SUMMER has announced its first stage for the August 3-4 festival.
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Coachella Unleashes Food Lineup
Indio, California -- Coachella has unveiled the most important lineup of all -- the food lineup.
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A Look Ahead: April 2013
Here's a quick peak of what to expect on Cultivora this April, including upcoming festivals, guides, and lineup releases.
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[INFOGRAPHIC] The Big 5 US Festivals
Ticketcity created an infographic comparing Coachella, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and South By Southwest - which one are you attending?
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Mount Kimbie, Gilles Peterson, and More Added to Dimensions Lineup
Pula, Croatia -- Dimensions has added even more artists to their already extensive lineup.
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Boardmasters Unleashes Lineup Additions
Cornwall, UK -- Boardmasters surf, skate, and music festival has announced another wave of lineup additions
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Ultra Plans to Scale Back to One Weekend in 2014
Miami, Florida -- Despite a successful two-weekend run that wrapped last weekend, Ultra organizers plan to scale back to a one-weekend event in 2014.
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Lovebox Announces First Wave of Arena Artists
London, UK -- Lovebox has announced its first wave of arena artists.
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Downtown Music Festivals Reveals Initial NYC Lineup
New York City -- Downtown Music Festival has released the initial lineup for its first festival stop in NYC this May.
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James Blake, The 1975, and More Join Bestival 2013 Lineup
Isle of Wight, UK -- Bestival has announced their second wave of lineup additions.
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Our Top Five Picks for Snowbombing
Mayrhofen, Austria -- As always, the Austrian festival has a massive lineup filled with top-notch acts. Here are five artists to keep in mind for your Snowbombing experience.
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Four Tet, Joy Orbison, and More to Headline Inaugural Dekmantel Festival
Amsterdam, Netherlands -- Dekmantel record label has announced the lineup for its inaugural two-day festival.
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Cold War Kids to Replace Miguel at Gov Ball
New York City -- Cold War Kids have stepped in to replace Miguel at this June's Governors Ball Music Festival.
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Must-See Artist of SXSW: Delicate Steve
Austin, Texas -- More than a week from SXSW has gone by yet we can't seem to get New Jersey-based Delicate Steve out of our heads or off our playlists.
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The Glastonbury 2013 Lineup Has Arrived
Worthy Farm, UK -- The large majority of the 2013 Glastonbury lineup has finally been announced.
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Solange, METZ, M.I.A Help Complete Pitchfork Chicago Lineup
Chicago, Illinois -- More acts have been added to the Pitchfork Chicago lineup to round out the July 19-21 festival.
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Primavera Sound Releases New Batch of Tickets
Barcelona, Spain -- Primavera Sound will release another round of tickets for the currently sold out fest.
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Instaworld: WMC/Ultra Edition
Miami, Florida -- In our WMC/Ultra edition of InstaWorld, Swedish House Mafia says goodbye to tour life, Benny Benassi hangs out with Steve Aoki and Afrojack, and Kaskade runs into some fans.
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New Music Tuesday: CHVRCHES and Little Green Cars
Listen to releases from newcomers CHVRCHES and Little Green Cars.
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New Music Video From the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have released a saucy new video for their single "Sacrilege," featuring model Lily Cole.
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The Great GoogaMooga is Back!
Brooklyn, New York -- The Great GoogaMooga is returning to Prospect Park this May for round 2 with stellar music and food lineups.
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Spring Awakening Announces Full Lineup
Chicago, Illinois -- Spring Awakening has announced the final phase of their lineup.
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From Short Shorts to Floor Toms: The 8 Bests of SXSW 2013
Austin, Texas -- Want to know which artist had the Best Short Shorts of SXSW 2013? What about the Best Only-Slightly-Stereotypical Floor Tom Section? This slideshow is for you.
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Outlook Announces Second Wave of Artists
Pula, Croatia -- Outlook has announced their second wave of artists, with over 90 new acts added.
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New Festival Alert: Moonrise Festival
Baltimore, Maryland -- Moonrise Festival has announced Phase 1 of its inaugural lineup.
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7 SXSW Artists That Rocked (And Where You Can Catch Them Next)
Austin, Texas -- Last week, our team headed south to Austin for SXSW, a week of live shows, barbecue, and music discovery.
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The National Added to Roskilde 2013 Roster
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde announces the latest addition to their growing roster.
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NYC Popfest 2013 Announces Lineup
New York City -- NYC Popfest has announced their 2013 lineup, featuring acts Ringo Deathstarr, The Smittens, and Grand Resort.
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SXSW Photo Gallery: A !!! (Chk Chk Chk) Dance Party at The Hype Hotel
Austin, Texas -- "I Survived A !!! Photo Pit" shirts should be handed out to photographers after each !!! (Chk Chk Chk) set - to those that made it, that is.
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TomorrowWorld Reveals US Location
Atlanta, Georgia -- TomorrowLand's sister festival, TomorrowWorld, announces its inaugural location.
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Cultivora's Must-Have Camping Gear For Summer Festivals
Get ready to brave the outdoors at your next festival with our list of essential camping gear.
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Australia's Laneway Festival Makes US Debut
Detroit, Michigan -- Laneway Festival will make its way stateside this fall.
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Latitude Announces 2013 Lineup
Suffolk, UK -- Latitude Festival has announced their full lineup, which includes headliners Bloc Party, Kraftwerk, and many more.
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SXSW Photo Gallery: Solange at The Hype Hotel
Austin, Texas -- Solange's funk-infused, new wave set in addition to a special appearance by one of my personal guitar heroes Dev Hynes was the perfect way to end Friday night at SXSW. Click through the gallery for some of our favorite shots.
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SXSW Photo Gallery: Aquarium Drunkard Party at The Hype Hotel
Austin, Texas -- Aquarium Drunkard put on quite the show Wednesday night at The Hype Hotel. Click through for some shots of The Orwells, Foxygen, and Phosphorescent.
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Roskilde Adds Chelsea Light Moving, The Sword to Lineup
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde Festival has added a rock component to their already killer lineup.
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Bat For Lashes and More Added to Flow Lineup
Helsinki, Finland -- Flow announces lineup additions Bat For Lashes, Hudson Mohawke, and more.
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SXSW Review: The Warner Sound Showcase With Alt-J, Guards, Surfer Blood, and More
Austin, Texas -- The Warner Sound's Thursday Showcase featured Guards, Surfer Blood, Atlas Genius, Frightened Rabbit, The Joy Formidable, Alt-J, and The Flaming Lips. Needless to say it was one of our most anticipated events of SXSW.
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Yahoo! Goes On Tour with Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, and More
Yahoo! announced its inaugural On the Road tour at SXSW last week, with scheduled artists including Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and more.
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Electric Zoo Expands for 2013
Randall's Island, New York -- Electric Zoo plans to expand for its 2013 installment, featuring five different stages to celebrate its five year anniversary.
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Electric Pickle Pop Up Factory: A Sneak Peak at Miami's Newest Venue
Miami, Florida -- Sonus Music and Half Baked Records present The Electric Pickle Pop-Up Factory - Sneak Peak on the Beach as part of Miami Music Week.
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Industry Insider: Toffer Christensen of T Presents
New York City -- A 12-year industry veteran, Toffer Christensen recently launched his own boutique talent buying firm, T Presents, in Brooklyn.
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SXSW Video: Laura Mvula Performs at the Hype Hotel
Austin, Texas -- Laura Mvula blew us away with her performance at the Hype Hotel during South By Southwest. Click through to find out why.
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SXSW Saturday Photo Highlights
Highlights from the last official day of SXSW, including the Trouble & Bass showcase, the Fader Fort, and the legendary George Clinton. Click through to view the photo gallery.
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SXSW Friday Photo Highlights
Austin, Texas -- Photo highlights from our third day at South by Southwest, featuring Delicate Steve, Flatbush Zombies, A$AP Ferg, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Laura Mvula, Rudimental, and Solange.
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SXSW Thursday Photo Highlights
Austin, Texas -- Photo highlights from our second day at South by Southwest, featuring Surfer Blood, CHVRCHES, The Joy Formidable, The Flaming Lips, and more.
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New Festival Alert: JamBase Live
George, Washington -- JamBase and Live Nation have paired up to bring you JamBase Live, a new festival taking place at The Gorge Amphitheater July 5-6.
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The Roots, Solange, TV on the Radio to Headline Crossing Brooklyn Ferry
Brooklyn, New York -- Curated by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National, Crossing Brooklyn Ferry Music and Film Festival will return to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) this spring.
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Music Monday Playlist: Dirty Projectors, Macklemore, Grizzly Bear and More
This week's Music Monday playlist is all over the place, ranging from more popular artists like Dirty Projectors and Macklemore to lesser-known acts like Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, Sister Sparrow, and Kyla La Grange.
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Soundset 2013 Lineup Announced
Shakopee, Minnesota -- Soundset Music Festival has announced the lineup for their 2013 installment, featuring performances from Snoop Dogg (but apparently not Snoop Lion?), Mac Miller, Tech N9ne, Busta Rhymes, and many more.
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SXSW Wednesday Photo Highlights
Austin, Texas -- Photo highlights from our first day at South by Southwest, featuring Team Spirit, Polyphonic Spree, and more.
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Grizzly Bear, Wolfgang Gartner Added to Hangout's Lineup
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- Hangout Music Festival has added Grizzly Bear and Wolfgang Gartner to their already stacked lineup, which includes Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Kendrick Lamar and more.
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Avicii, David Guetta To Headline EDC Chicago
Chicago, Illinois -- Avicii, David Guetta, Heidi, and Dirtyphonics are among those set to perform at the inaugural Electric Daisy Carnival Chicago.
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Green Day Joins Reading and Leeds Festivals
Reading and Leeds, U.K -- Green Day will join, Alt-J, Eminem, Biffy Clyro, The Lumineers, Foals and more at this Reading and Leeds Festivals this year.
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Osheaga Releases Stellar Lineup for 2013
Montréal, Canada -- Mumford and Sons, Beach House, and Imagine Dragons are just a few of the acts performing at Osheaga this year.
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Splendour in the Grass Announces 2013 Dates
Byron Bay, Australia -- Splendour in the Grass has finally arrived at its long-anticipated permanent home in Australia's North Byron Parklands.
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Roskilde Announces Lineup Additions
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde Festival has gone global with their latest lineup additions, ranging from Moroccan band Hoba Hoba Spirit to West African artist Bombino.
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Need An Oasis from the SXSW Madness?
Austin, Texas -- These bars/restaurants are great if you want to take a break from the nonstop parade of panels, parties, showcases, and open bars.
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Somerset House Announces Summer Series Headliners
London, U.K -- London's Somerset House has announced the lineup for their summer festival series, taking place July 11-21.
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The Joy Formidable, Jakwob Added to Boardmasters Lineup
Cornwall, U.K -- Boardmasters will take place August 7-11 in Newquay, Cornwall, one of the world's premiere surfing destinations. In addition to music, the main focus of the three-day festival (extended from two days for 2013) is the 6 Star Men's Surfing Series, where world-renown surfers compete for points and prize money.
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H&M To Give Away Coachella Tickets
Indio, California -- H&M is looking for fashionable music fans to send to Coachella this April.
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Wilco To Perform Fan Requested Set at Solid Sound
North Adams, Massachusetts -- In honor of Solid Sound's opening night, Wilco will perform their first ever live set comprised entirely of fan requested tracks.
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Couch by Couchwest: The Cheaper, Less-Active Alternative to SXSW
Location: Your Couch -- Don't let not being in Austin stand in your way of a festivalgoer (or, rather, festivalstayer) experience this March 10-16.
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#TBT: Ultra 2009
With Ultra and the Winter Music Conference kicking off this weekend, Marjana Jaidi recounts the tale of her first ever festival experience.
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Music Monday Playlist: WMC / Ultra 2013
Headed to Miami or wish you were? Here are 100 tracks of deep house, tech house, techno, electronica, nu disco, electro house, progressive house, dubstep, hip hop, and more in honor of WMC and Ultra.
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Stevie Wonder and Macklemore Headed to Hangout
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- The one, the only Stevie Wonder is joining Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Kings of Leon at this year's Hangout Music Festival.
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Marvellous Island Festival Releases a Stacked Lineup
Paris, France -- The lineup for Paris' Marvellous Island Festival packs enough EDM punch for 5-days of dancing.
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Beach House, Godspeed You! Black Emperor Added to Flow and Øya Lineups
Beach House and Godspeed You! Black Emperor will join the summer lineups of Flow and Øya.
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The xx Announce First Artists for Their Festival Series 'Night + Day'
Polica, Kindness, and Mount Kimbie are among the first artists announced for The xx's curated and headlined touring festival series - Night + Day.
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Miami Music Week is On the Horizon
Miami, Florida -- Whether you have a ticket to Miami's Winter Music Conference or to Ultra, we've compiled two lists of must-attend Miami events for March 15-24.
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Nine Inch Nails, The xx Announced for South Korea's Ansan Valley Rock
Ansan City, South Korea -- Ansan Valley Rock Festival, formally the Jisan Valley Rock Festival, has announced the initial lineup for the three-day Summer event.
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InstaWorld: A-Trak, The Lumineers, IconaPop, and More
Welcome to our new weekly series, InstaWorld, in which we take a look at what's happening around the world through artists' lenses.
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New Music Tuesday: (SXSW) Thurston Moore's Chelsea Light Moving and Suuns
Spend your Tuesday basking in the glory of these new releases from SXSW artists Chelsea Light Moving and Suuns.
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Joanna Newsom, Chairlift Added To Pitchfork Chicago Lineup
Chicago, Illinois -- Pitchfork Music Festival has added Chairlift, Breeders, Joanna Newsom, and more to their summer festival lineup.
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Experiential Festivals Add New Elements to Festival Scene
Wanderlust's summer series of yoga festivals take place everywhere from Vermont to Chile, Brooklyn's inaugural Great GoogaMooga 2012 took festival-goers on a culinary adventure, and Boardmasters adds surf pros to the lineup of artists.
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Music Monday Playlist: SXSW 2013
There's only 8 days left before SXSW Music kicks off another jam-packed week of showcases, panels, events, and parties. Get acquainted with some of the artists that'll be in attendance with our SXSW playlist.
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My Bloody Valentine Hitting Berlin Festival this September
Berlin, Germany -- My Bloody Valentine, Klaxons, and more have been added to the Berlin Festival lineup.
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Forecastle Lineup Includes The Black Keys, The Avett Brothers, and More
Louisville, Kentucky -- The Black Keys, The String Cheese Incident, and The Avett Brothers will headline Forecastle Festival July 12-14.
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The Latest Documentary on The National Directed by Frontman's Brother
Mistaken for Strangers is the newest documentary on The National coming from frontman Matt Berninger's brother, Tom.
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Up 'Til Dawn: White Night Melbourne
Melbourne, AUS -- Last weekend, Australia played host to a White Night Festival, a series of free art events that span the globe.
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Here's Your Chance to Play at Bonnaroo!
Manchester, Tennessee -- Ten bucks and a good song could get you on stage at Bonnaroo 2013.
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STRP Biennial: For the Musically, Artistically, and Technologically Curious
Eindhoven, NL -- For 10 days, Eindhoven plays host to a new media festival, complete with unique music performances and interactive programming galore. Find out why this festival is worth your attention.
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METZ, Guards Added to Field Day Lineup
London, U.K -- METZ, Guards, and more to join Field Day lineup.
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New Festival for Boston to Call Its Own
Boston, Massachusetts -- Boston Calling, the first multiday, multistage, rock festival held on City Hall Plaza, was announced today and already has quite the lineup.
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Living on Cloud 9: Kendrick Lamar at Roseland Ballroom
New York City -- Last night, Kendrick Lamar gave us a preview of what to expect at Gov Ball this summer, with two consecutive sold-out performances.
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Coachella Releases Sideshows in LA, San Diego, Santa Ana, and Pomona
California -- Goldenvoice Presents, the promotors behind Coachella, have released a slew of sideshows before, in between, and after Coachella's two weekends.
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The Must-Attend Events for SXSW
Austin, Texas -- Scouring through the endless lists of SXSW events to find the perfect ones is a daunting task - a task that we've taken upon ourselves. You're welcome.
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Paste Jumps on the Festival Bandwagon with Untapped
Fort Worth, Texas -- Paste Magazine has teamed with Spune and The Common Table to take over Untapped, a series of indie music and beer festivals.
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2 New Names Added to Sasquatch Lineup
George, Washington -- Just when we thought things couldn't get any better for the already sold out festival, organizers added two more acts to the bill.
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Diplo, EOTO, and Big Boi Included in Summer Camp Round 2 Lineup
Chillicothe, Illinois -- The second round of artists for Summer Camp Music Festival have arrived, adding Diplo and Big Boi to the lineup.
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Introducing Snoe.down, a moe. Festival in Vermont
Killington, Vermont -- As part of their series of moe.festivals, the Buffalo-based jam rockers in moe. combine music and winter sports to bring you snoe.down.
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Metallica's Orion Festival Drops Sophomore Lineup
Detroit, Michigan -- The Metallica curated and headline festival, Orion Music + More, has released its 2013 lineup.
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Are you Prepared for Tomorrow's Bonnaroo Ticket Sale?
Manchester, Tennessee -- Tickets for Bonnaroo hit the virtual shelves tomorrow at noon EST, are you prepared?
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Grizzly Bear Curate I'll Be Your Mirror Lineup
London, UK -- The All Tomorrow's Parties spin-off announces 2013 lineup curated by Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Grizzly Bear.
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Atoms for Peace to Make Festival Rounds in Eastern Europe
If there was ever a time to save up for a trip to Eastern Europe, this would be it.
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Camp Bisco Scores Animal Collective, Passion Pit, Bassnectar, and More
Albany, New York -- The 3-Day Music and Arts Festival Camp Bisco Scores Animal Collective, Passion Pit, Bassnectar, and more for its 2013 edition.
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Pickathon Announces 2013 Lineup
Happy Valley, Oregon -- Pickathon returns for its 15th edition, starring Feist, Andrew Bird, and more.
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Snowball Releases Festival Schedule
Winter Park, Colorado -- Snowball Music Festival has released its schedule for the 3-day event taking place March 8-10. Do your must-see acts overlap?
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Introducing our Guide to Byron Bay Bluesfest
Byron Bay, Australia -- With the help of our friends Larry Heath and Lucy Inglis of The AU Review, we've created a guide to Byron Bay Bluesfest. Need to know the rundown of the festival, where to stay, and how to get there? Start here.
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Paul McCartney and Wu-Tang Clan to Headline Bonnaroo 2013
Manchester, Tennessee -- Weird Al has announced the 2013 Bonnaroo lineup via Youtube, with headliners including Paul McCartney, Wu-Tang, ZZ Top, R Kelly and more!
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Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty to Headline Firefly
Firefly has posted the lineup for its sophomore edition, and it's looking goooooood, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers set to headline. Click through for the full lineup and for ticket information.
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Wilco's 2013 Solid Sound Festival Lineup Announced
North Adams, Massachusetts -- Solid Sound's 2013 lineup brings Foxygen, Yo La Tengo, The Dream Syndicate, Reggie Watts, and, of course, Wilco.
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Kraftwerk's 3D Show is Coming to Flow Festival
Helsinki, Finland -- Flow Festival has added Kraftwerk and more electronic acts to its lineup.
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The Road to Ultra is a Long Way From Home
Ultra is kicking off its March festivals with a North American Club Tour, Road to Ultra: A Long Way From Home.
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Wavefront Music Festival Returns to the Windy City
Chicago, Illinois -- The second annual Wavefront Music Festival returns to the Chicago's Montrose Beach July 5-7, marking the first year that the EDM festival will span three days.
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Sónar Barcelona Adds Major Lazer, Justice, and More to Lineup
Barcelona, Spain -- Sónar has announced a new venue and a fresh round of artists for 2013.
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Alternative Package Scores 6 New Acts for Roskilde
Roskilde, Denmark -- 6 new acts have been added to the unfinished yet already extensive Roskilde lineup.
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Calvin Harris and Bassnectar Confirmed for Spring Awakening
Chicago, Illinois -- The second annual Spring Awakening Festival will return in June with Calvin Harris, Bassnectar, and more.
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Design Merch for Lollapalooza and Win VIP Tickets
Chicago, Illinois -- Your design could be one of Lollapalooza's official festival shirts.
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Unknown: The Newest Festival to Hit Croatia
Rovinj, Croatia -- Introducing Unknown, a new festival hitting Croatia from the creators of Hideout, The Warehouse Project, and Field Day.
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Gov Ball Drops Third Headliner
New York City -- Take me down to the Governors Ball where the grass is green and the girls are pretty.
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My Bloody Valentine to Join Blur at Optimus Primavera Sound 2013
Porto, Portugal -- The full lineup for the Portuguese edition of Primavera Sound includes My Bloody Valentine, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Grizzly Bear, and more.
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Austin Psych Fest Adds 19 Acts to 2013 Lineup
Austin, Texas -- Austin Psych Fest ends the day by announcing 19 new acts, the lineup by day, and info on on-site camping.
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Mumford & Sons Extend Gentlemen of the Road Tour into 2013
Mumford & Sons' traveling festival Gentlemen of the Road will return in 2013 with stopovers in 5 towns, featuring Vampire Weekend, The Vaccines, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, and more.
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Shaky Knees Festival Secures The Lumineers, Band of Horses, and More for Inaugural Event
Atlanta, Georgia -- The inaugural Shaky Knees Music Festival has secured The Lumineers, Band of Horses, and Gary Clark Jr.
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Sasquatch Lineup Announced: The xx, The Postal Service, Mumford & Sons, and More
Quincy, Washington -- Last night at their official launch party, Sasquatch! organizers released the full 2013 lineup topped by The xx, The Postal Service, Mumford & Sons, and many, many more.
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Share your Love of the Ritual During Voodoo Valentines
New Orleans, Louisiana -- Buy your ticket to Voodoo 2013 during Voodoo Valentines, February 4-14, for exclusive presale pricing and the chance to win a Loa campsite.
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Beach House Releases Short Film, Forever Still
I didn't think it was possible to find something more breathtaking than Bloom, the 2012 album from Beach House. That is, of course, until this morning when they released Forever Still.
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Boardmasters Unleashes First Wave of Artists
Cornwall, U.K -- Catch the first wave of artists for Boadsmasters!
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Will Glastonbury land The Rolling Stones?
Somerset, U.K -- Glastonbury organizers have extended an official offer to the Stones. Will they accept?
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Introducing Music Mondays, a New Series of Playlists
Welcome to Cultivora's new series Music Mondays in which a different Cultivora staffer, contributor, or intern will compile a playlist every Monday to get you through the work week. This week's mix comes to you from Cultivora Intern, Kelsey Stoulil.
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BottleRock Napa Releases Lineup Ahead of Schedule
Napa Valley, California -- California's newest festival releases its full lineup 2 days ahead of schedule.
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Pitchfork Chicago Announces 2013 Lineup
Chicago, Illinois -- Pitchfork Festival announces Björk, Belle & Sebastian, and R Kelly(?!?) as headliners.
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Weird Al Yankovic to Reveal Bonnaroo Lineup
Manchester, Tennessee -- Master parodist Weird Al will announce the Bonnaroo lineup in a three-hour live webcast. UPDATED
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First Artists Announced for Bestival 2013
Newport, Isle of Wight -- Bestival Festival announces Elton John and Snoop Dogg as 2013 headliners.
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Secure Your Spot at Decibel's 10th Anniversary
Seattle, Washington -- Tier two tickets for the 10th anniversary of Decibel go on sale this Friday, February 1.
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Richie Hawtin, Derrick May Top Movement's Phase 1 Lineup
Detroit, Michigan -- Richie Hawtin, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson are the first headliners announced for the Memorial Day Weekend festival.
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New Festival Alert: BottleRock Napa Valley
Napa Valley, California -- A new festival is heading to Napa Valley this spring, bringing headliners The Shins, The Black Keyes, Cake, and more. UPDATED
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Treefort Secures Built to Spill and Camper Van Beethoven
Boise, Idaho -- Built to Spill and Camper Van Beethoven have been confirmed as part of Treefort Music Festival's third artist announcement.
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Want to Know Who's Playing Bonnaroo 2013?
Manchester, Tennessee -- Good luck figuring it out.
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New Music from SXSW Artists Surfer Blood and Wavves
It may still be January but that doesn't mean I haven't been pining away for the week of parties and music discovery March brings in the form of SXSW. These two new tracks from Surfer Blood and Wavves are only making the wait that much more unbearable.
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Ed Banger Records Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Berlin Festival
Berlin, Germany -- The most recent wave of acts released for Berlin Festival reveal an Ed Banger Records 10th anniversary celebration.
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Photo Gallery: Chilly Highlights from Igloofest 2013
Montreal, Canada -- On Saturday, January 26th, 2013 a full moon hovered above Montreal's Old Port, while temperatures rested at a glacial -6°F. But this did not inhibit any of the amusement, a record 11,690 individuals were in attendance at Igloofest.
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A Streamable Field Day Lineup
London, U.K -- Stay up to date with the Field Day lineup via their Spotify mix.
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After 26 Years, The Boomtown Rats Reform for Isle of Wight
Newport, Isle of Wight -- Black Flag isn't the only late-70s band having a 2013 festival reunion.
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The Bests of BPM
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico -- After many years of BPM FOMO, I was finally able to experience what the south of the border has to offer. Click through for my picks of the best of BPM.
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Hevy Fest Reunites Black Flag's 1979 Members
Kent, U.K -- quintessential hardcore band Black Flag will reunite their 1979 lineup for the U.K festival Hevy Fest to take place August 2-4, 2013. The performance will mark the band’s first U.K performance in almost 30 years and their only U.K. appearance of 2013.
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More DJs and Live Acts for Ultra
Miami, Florida -- Ultra has completed its Phase 2 lineup less than a month since the first announcement. Phase 2 includes includes Eric Prydz, Pretty Lights, Sleigh Bells, and Snoop Dogg (or does he still want to be called Snoop Lion?).
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Stone Roses, Blur, Phoenix, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to headline Coachella
Indio, California -- Ladies and Gentlemen, the lineup for Coachella has arrived. Spring's tent pole festival will be headlined by the Stone Roses, Blur, Phoenix, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, with support from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Wu-Tang Clan, Sigur Rós, and Lou Reed.
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You're Invited to the Sasquatch! Launch Party
Seattle, Washington -- You're cordially invited to the 2013 Sasquatch! Launch Party & Festival Lineup Announcement Show!
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Electric Daisy Carnival to Spend Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago
Chicago, Illinois -- Another Memorial Day festival option courtesy of Insomniac's Electric Daisy Carnival.
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Rock On The Range Releases 2013 Lineup
Columbus, Ohio -- Rock On The Range will return in 2013 with an extra stage, extra space, and an extraordinary rock lineup.
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Full Lineup Arrives for Primavera Sound
Barcelona, Spain -- Primavera Sound rolls out its 2013 lineup, starring The Postal Service, Blur, My Bloody Valentine, and more.
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The Road to Ultra Stops in New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana -- Super Bowl weekend is a time for sports, hilarious commercials, parties, and now... EDM!
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The Roots Picnic Delivers 2013 Lineup
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- Jump for joy! The Roots Picnic is back, starring Gary Clark Jr., Grimes, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Araab Muzik, and more.
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The Knife's Scandinavian Triple-Header
Swedish electric duo The Knife will headline Flow, Øya and Way Out West Festivals this summer.
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Kanye West to Headline Gov Ball 2013
New York City -- Gov Ball has announced the lineup for its 2013 edition, and it's nothing short of HUGE.
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2013 Lineup Revealed for Jazz Fest
New Orleans, Louisiana -- The Jazz Fest lineup delivers big names along with the perfect mix of new and old.
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Initial Outlook Lineup Announced
Pula, Croatia -- Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica, Pharoahe Monch, Joey Bada$$, and many more are set to take the stage at Fort Punta Christo, August 29-September 2.
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New Festival Alert: Tenacious D's Festival Supreme
Los Angeles, California -- California will welcome a new contender to the festival scene this October with Festival Supreme, a comedy-rock festival curated by the infamous duo Tenacious D.
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Mawazine Taps Mika, Jessie J for 12th Edition in Rabat
Rabat, Morocco -- Mika has been added to the lineup for the 12th Edition of Festival Mawazine, taking place from May 24-June 1. Click through to find out who else is on the roster for the Moroccan festival.
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Dimensions Festival 2013 Lineup Arrives
Pula, Croatia -- Full lineup announced for the Croatian festival's second year at Fort Punta Christo.
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Photo Highlights: BPM Days 7 & 8
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico -- After nonstop parties all week down in Playa Del Carmen and Tulum, we bring the last few days of BPM to a close. Highlights from our seventh & eighth days include seeing Sasha and Heidi spin stellar sets at Kool Beach, Matt Tolfrey bring his Leftroom crew to Mamita's and a massive All Day I Dream of Mexico party. Stay tuned as we wrap up our coverage from the last parties of BPM.
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Rihanna Joins Roskilde 2013
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde 2013 adds Rihanna to its growing lineup.
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2013 Dates Announced for Electric Forest
Rothbury, Michigan -- The Electric Forest announces 2013 festival dates and teaser video.
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Relive BEMF 2012 on SoundCloud
Brooklyn, NY -- BEMF releases recordings from the festival on SoundCloud.
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Full Lineup Announced for SnowBall
Winter Park, Colorado -- SnowBall announces its full lineup for 2013, includes Pretty Lights, Kendrick Lamar and more.
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Photo Highlights: BPM Day 6
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico -- Our adventures at BPM continue with photos of the Dirtybird Showcase, Robot Heart, and more.
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Igloofest Returns to Montreal for 12 Starry Nights
Montreal, Canada -- Igloofest returns for its seventh year in Montreal's illustrious Old Port. Get ready for twelve starry nights of live electronic music and stunning visual projections.
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Round Three: SXSW Adds More Artists
Austin, Texas -- SXSW announces its third wave of artists.
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Photo Highlights: BPM Day 5
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico -- Oliver's adventures at BPM continue, with Life & Death, Mano Le Tough, Tale of Us, Heidi, and more.
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Photo Highlights: BPM Day 4
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico -- Oliver share images from his second day at BPM.
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Photo Highlights: BPM Day 3
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico -- Click through for a slideshow of pictures from Oliver's first day on the scene at BPM Festival.
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Stream the BPM Festival Live
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico -- The world's top electronic artists and DJs have assembled at BPM for 10 days of surf, sun, and of course, dancing. If you couldn't make it to Mexico this year, you can still be part of the BPM action through live streams on the BPM Facebook Page and on B@ TV. Click through to see the full streaming schedule.
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Ultra 2013 Announces Phase 1 Lineup
Miami, Florida -- Ultra Music Festival has announced the first phase of this year's lineup. 2013 marks a huge year for Ultra; in addition to celebrating their 15th anniversary, the festival has expanded to two weekends, and recently announced a new outpost in Croatia.
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More Top Acts for Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Festival has added more names to their 2013 lineup that already included The Stone Roses and Bon Jovi.
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Berlin Festival Confirms Blur's Only German Performance for 2013
Berlin Festival has confirmed Blur, Pet Shop Boys, and Turbostaat for their 2013 installment.
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Voodoo Gives the Gift of Discounted Tickets
To celebrate the holidays, and their upcoming 15th anniversary, the Voodoo Music and Arts Experience is giving you the gift of discounted festival passes.
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New Festival Alert: Tortuga Music Festival
Tortuga Music Festival is the latest addition to Florida's music festival scene.
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Fun Fun Fun Fest Releases Dates and Holiday Passes
Austin's Fun Fun Fun Fest has already announced its dates for 2013 as well as the news that they'll release a limited number of holiday passes at some point today.
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To Burn or not to Burn? An Outsider's Perspective on Burning Man
I've always thought that Burning Man was not for me, but an inside look at the festival during IMFCON may have changed my mind.
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10th Annual Decibel Festival Dates and Discounted Passes Announced
Decibel definitely delivered for its 9th installment and if you want to see if they can do it again in 2013, now is the time to buy your ticket while they are 50% off.
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Ultra Europe Announces First Headliners for Inaugural Croatia Festival
Tickets are now on sale for Ultra Europe's inaugural run, featuring Avicci, Armin Van Buuren, and Carl Cox.
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Governors Ball Expands to Three Days, Pre-Sale Tickets On Sale Friday
In 2013, Governors Ball will continue its trend of adding an extra day per year by expanding to a three-day event! A limited number of holiday pre-sale tickets will go on sale this Friday.
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The xx to Curate Mini Festival Series
The xx have announced they will curate and headline a series of mini festivals to start the summer of 2013, called Night + Day.
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What's on Your Bonnaroo Wish List?
After you've checked everything off your holiday wish list, it's time to start your Bonnaroo Lineup Wish List.
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Blur, Of Monsters and Men to Play Oya 2013
The first acts for Oslo's Oya Festival have been announced and tickets are now on sale.
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Ultra Europe Finds a Home in Croatia
Ultra is establishing itself in a brand-new destination, with the launch of Ultra Europe this summer in Croatia.
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Readings and Leeds Release First Headliners and Tickets
Twin U.K. festivals Reading and Leeds have announced the first headliners for their 2013 installments, including Alt-J and Deftones.
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Even More Artists Added to SXSW 2013
Cold War Kids, Major Lazer, and Kid Koala are among the artists added to the increasingly epic SXSW 2013 lineup. Click through to find out who else will be joining them in Austin.
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Save the Date for Outside Lands 2013
Ranger Dave of Outside Lands requests your attendance at the 6th installment of the San Francisco festival to be held August 9-11, 2013.
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Early Bird Tickets on Sale for Flow Festival
Early bird tickets are on sale now for Flow Festival 2013, just in time for the holidays.
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Cultivora's Holiday Gift Guide
If you have a music festival enthusiast on your list, we’ve got your back. Click through for the best festival and music travel inspired gifts this season, for both guys and gals. Who knows, maybe you’ll even find some gifts to add to your own wish list.
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Electro Beach Announces First Artists for Extended Spring Break
Electro Beach extends Spring Break 2013 for 30 days in 2013. Click through for the first wave of artists including Tiesto and Sander Van Doorn.
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Cultivora's Guide to Winter Festivals
Summer may be long gone, but that doesn't mean that your festival season has to come to a screeching halt. Winter festivals are kicking into high gear, with a variety of options for beach bums and snow bunnies alike. Click through to check out our top festival picks for the this season, and festivalize your winter!
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First Artists Announced for Sonar Barcelona 2013
Sonar Barcelona announces first artists for their 20th anniversary, including Kraftwerk and Pet Shop Boys.
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Isle of Wight Festival Announces First Headliners, Tickets On Sale Today
The Isle of Wight Festival has kicked off their artist announcements right with these two headlining acts.
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Electric Zoo Knows What You Want for the Holidays
Electric Zoo has just released a limited number of 3-Day Passes to EZoo 2013 for a special holiday price.
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Miami's UR1 Postponed
Miami's inaugural UR1 Music & Art Festival was supposed to kick off December 8 during Art Basel Weekend. Unfortunately, organizers have had to postpone the event due to expected poor weather.
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Sasquatch! Announces 2013 Dates and Pre-Sale Info
Sasquatch! Music Festival will return in 2013 over Memorial Day Weekend. Don't miss the pre-sale this Black Friday.
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Bruce Springsteen Requests Fan Submissions for New Documentary
Bruce made the rounds this festival season, and he's asking any festivalgoers who caught him in action to submit their memories for his upcoming documentary.
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Dave Grohl Confirmed as SXSW Music 2013 Keynote Speaker
Dave Grohl has been confirmed as the Keynote Speaker for SXSW 2013, a choice that keeps the bar set high after 2012's Keynote by Bruce Springstein.
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Hangout Music Festival to Release Early Bird Tickets
The dates for the 4th annual Hangout Music Festival have been announced, along with a special early bird ticket sale.
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Festival Spotlight Thanksgiving Edition: The Stuffing
Celebrate Thanksgiving Eve with Manchester Orchestra's third annual Thanksgiving celebration - The Stuffing.
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Bonnaroo Pre-Sale & Study of the Bonnaroovian
You still have 7 months to prepare for Bonnaroo, but you've only got until Monday, November 26, to prepare for the Pre-Sale.
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Roskilde Kicks Off 2013 Lineup with Nordic Package
Sigur Rós (Iceland), Volbeat (Denmark), Kvelertak (Norway), and Goat (Sweden) are the first acts announced for Denmark’s Roskilde Festival taking place June 29 – July 7, 2013.
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BEMF Highlights: Nicolas Jaar
Last Saturday, Cultivora was able to squeeze into the packed Music Hall of Williamsburg for Nicolas Jaar's performance at the Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival. Rose Mardit recaps the atmospheric closing set here.
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One Last Ultra for Swedish House Mafia
As if Ultra weren't tempting enough, the disbanding trio Swedish House Mafia just announced they'll open and close Ultra's two weekends in 2013 to bring their career full circle.
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BEMF Highlights: Drop the Lime at Public Assembly
Last Friday, Drop the Lime performed at Public Assembly as part of the Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival (BEMF). Click through for the full review and photos of the performance.
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Alt-J, Thurston Moore to Perform at SXSW 2013
Austin, Texas -- The first wave of artists for SXSW 2013 have been announced.
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Summer Camp Music Festival 2013 Early Bird Tickets
Illinois' Summer Camp Music Festival is another Memorial Day Weekend festival option. If you already know you're going to attend, don't miss out on the special early bird price.
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Photo Gallery: BEMF Day 1 Highlights
Last weekend, the Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival, known as BEMF, descended upon Williamsburg with two days worth of pulsating electronic music. Click through for photo highlights from the first day of the festival, featuring Morri$, Drop the Lime, Nick Catchdubs, Jackmaster, and Gold Panda.
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Are You Ready for BEMF?
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival starts tonight! Are you prepared?
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UR1 Music & Art Festival Phase 3 Lineup
With these new additions, Miami's newest music festival is shaping up to have quite the inaugural year.
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Win Tickets and Transportation to Roskilde 2013
Ever wondered what Roskilde would sound like in ringtone form? Give it a try and you could win tickets and transportation to Roskilde 2013.
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Deadline to Save on SXSW 2013
Register to attend South By Southwest 2013 before this Friday, November 9, to save up to 30%.
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BEMF Schedule and Lineup Additions
The 5th annual Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival takes place this Friday and Saturday, November 9-10. Check out the schedule and lineup additions so you don't miss a beat.
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Last Few Days to Save on WMC
There are only 4 days left to save on your Winter Music Conference registration before prices are hiked up for the second time.
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Movement Offers Early Bird Price for Locals
Movement Electronic Music Festival is offering locals a special early bird price for one day only. Don't miss out.
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Pitchfork Paris Live Stream
Couldn't make it to Paris for Pitchfork's Music Festival there this weekend? No worries, watch the live stream instead!
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FFF Nites During Fun Fun Fun Fest
FFF Nites is a free extension to Fun Fun Fun Fest, adding an extra Fun to the festival's name. Catch some of the festival's best artists at venues and bars around Downtown Austin.
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Test Drive: Gogo Paris Mobile App
This essential guide, available in print, digital, and mobile formats, will have you strutting around Paris like a local. Download the app to get the most out of Pitchfork Paris, taking place at Grande Halle de la Villette November 1-2.
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Photo Gallery: The Orwells at CMJ
With a raw sound, high-energy antics, and hair-whipping break downs, The Orwells demonstrated garage punk rock at its finest.
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Photo Gallery: MNDR and Chromeo SPIN for CMJ
SPIN Magazine threw a CMJ party at Chinatown's DCTV Firehouse complete with killer DJ sets and free booze.
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Outlook Festival to Return to Croatia in 2013
Although Croatia's Outlook Festival won't return again until next summer, now is the time to hop on the early bird train for the best deal.
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SXSW Heads to Vegas
This August, SXSW will bring their seminal Interactive conference to the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas.
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Photo Gallery: Day 3 at the Fader Fort Presented by Converse
Photos from the third day at the Fader Fort presented by Converse, featuring Kirin J Callinan, Kitty Pryde, and DIIV.
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Cultivora's First Annual CMJ Awards
Drawing Conclusions from the Festival's 32nd Incarnation
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Photo Gallery: The Aussie BBQ at CMJ
Saturday of CMJ saw the transformation of The Delancey into a temporary Little Australia thanks to Sounds Australia's The Aussie BBQ. Jinja Safari, Strange Talk, Winter People, High Highs, The Oyster Murder, and Dancing Heals, just to name a few, hit the stage to represent Australia's music scene to CMJ.
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Interview: Rush Midnight at CMJ
During CMJ, we sat down with Rush Midnight, the latest project from Russ Manning, former bassist for Twin Shadow.
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SXSW 2013 Programming Announced for Music, Film, and Interactive
South by Southwest is still a few months away but, as any SXSW vet will confirm, you have to plan early. So luckily organizers have already released some of the programming for all three conference portions.
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Photo Gallery: CMJ at Webster Hall with Kimbra and JJAMZ
Webster Hall was the place to be Friday night for CMJ with JJAMZ, Beast Patrol, Blondfire, and Lovelife in The Studio at Kimbra in the Grand Ballroom.
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Photo Gallery: CMJ Union with DIIV, Little Green Cars, & The Antlers
Seattle-based KEXP broadcasted live Wednesday - Friday at CMJ Union with some of the best handpicked acts of the week. Click through for some shots of our favorites.
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Photo Gallery: ZZZ's and Savior Adore at Bowery Electric
Yesterday at Bowery Electric, we checked out Savoir Adore's infectious indie beats and Japanese trio ZZZ's unique blend of fuzzy punk and reggae. Click through for the photo gallery.
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Young Guru Discusses Jay-Z, Biggie, and Kanye West at CMJ
On Wednesday afternoon, Young Guru sat down with MTV personality Sway Calloway to discuss his illustrious career as an audio engineer and the long list of artists he's worked with. Read on to learn how Young Guru got his big break, along with his thoughts on Jay-Z, Kanye West, the Notorious B.I.G., and more.
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Austin City Limits Bringing Twice the Fun in 2013
It hasn’t even been a week since Austin City Limits 2012 came to a close, but the ACL team are already preparing for next year – and you should too.
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Relive Ultra 2012 & Prepare for Ultra 2013
Watch the official Ultra recap video then prepare yourself for the 2013 Early Bird ticket sale.
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Metallica Joins Voodoo
Metallica will join fellow headliners Niel Young & Crazy Horse and Jack White for the Voodoo Experience taking place Halloween weekend.
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So Many CMJ Events, So Little Time
CMJ is fun while it's happening, but can be overwhelming while you're planning. So we've done the work for you to make your CMJ as stress free as possible.
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UPDATED: Get Your Copy of Cultivora's Guide to CMJ
With CMJ just around the corner, we are incredibly excited to present our very first print edition of our festival guides. Click through to find out where you can pick up your copy.
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Test Drive: Austin City Limits Mobile App
Click through to read why the Austin City Limits mobile app will be just as useful during the festival as beforehand.
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Where Will You Be During CMJ?
CMJ added the showcases and official parties to their online schedule, so now is the time to start planning your CMJ game plan.
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Test Drive: Treasure Island Mobile App
Here's the best and worst of the mobile app for San Francisco's Treasure Island Music Festival coming up this weekend, October 13-14.
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The Blur Reunion Continues at Primavera Sound 2013
The Blur reunion is not over yet! The tour that was slated to end after the Olympic Games will continue in 2013 at Rock Werchter Festival and Primavera Sound.
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Decibel Delivers for Ninth Installment
Sunday night proved to be the perfect culminating event of the weekend, with the Friends of Friends showcase and DB Finale party sending us home satiated and inspired. Before we get into our full review, keep reading to hear more about our last night in Seattle.
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Pick the Lineup for Roskilde 2013
We've all had fantasies about curating a festivals with all our favorite artists on the lineup (and none of them overlapping) and finally we have the opportunity.. sort of.
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Austin City Limits in the Comfort of your Apartment
Whether you're in Zilker Park or not this October 12-14, the Official Live Webcast means you have no excuse not to witness Austin City Limits live.
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Phase 1 of The BPM Festival Lineup
The BPM Festival has announced the first phase of artists joining them in Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico January 4-13, 2013. If you weren't already sold on top-quality EDM in a picture-perfect beach town, you will be after checking out this lineup.
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You Won't Miss a Beat at Treasure Island
With every fantastic festival lineup comes the worry that, when the schedule is announced, you'll have to make some serious act-missing decisions. Luckily for Treasure Island attendees, the October 13-14 festival has no overlapping sets!
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Day Four at Decibel
With faint hints of fatigue starting to creep in, day four of Decibel gently cradled its attendees, offering a much needed recharge with outdoor tunes and tons of fall sunshine. Click through to read about all the festivities.
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Day Three at Decibel
Day three of Decibel was jam packed with events. The conferences were high caliber and the most inspirational thus far, parties were plentiful, and showcases were in such abundance we had to toss a coin to discern our next steps. Click through to read about all the fun.
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Day Two at Decibel
Day two proved to be a major success. Still fresh after the first day of Decibel, festivalgoers were bright, cheery, and ready to absorb and contribute to the flows of creativity. One thing to note, schedule changes do happen, and the mobile application is not always the most up to date source of information. We suggest checking your social networks (i.e. Twitter, Facebook) for any changes so you stay in the know.
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Third Round of CMJ Artists Announced
CMJ has outdone themselves yet again with their third round of artists including Dum Dum Girls, Ghostface Killah, Theophilus London, and Q-Tip.
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Explore Austin's Music Scene with ACL Late Night Shows
Whether you're attending Austin City Limits October 12-14 or not, you can still check out some of Austin's legendary venues and find out why it's truly the Live Music Capital of the World. How you ask? With the Official 2012 ACL Late Night Shows!
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Day One at Decibel
The festivities have officially commenced and day one was nothing short of spectacular. Whether absorbing creativity at a conference, watching the ambient Optical show, or getting low at a showcase, it was clear Decibel put it all on the line.
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Make Your CMJ Conference Schedule
By now you're probably familiar with the artists to expect at CMJ this October 16-20, so it's about time you got acquainted with the CMJ Conference and make your own schedule.
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Our Top Five Picks for Decibel Festival
Less than one week until the highly anticipated Decibel festival. Organizers bring the four day long event to another level this year with an exceptional line-up, loads of informational conferences, newly extended support from local venues, and a stacked set of boat parties for those who like to dance on water. Click through to read about a few artists we can't wait to see.
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Test Drive: Decibel Mobile App
Will the Decibel mobile app be useful during the festival September 26-30? We took the app for a test drive to find out.
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Treasure Island Announces Night Shows
During Treasure Island Music Festival this October 13-14 the party will continue on the mainland each night with Treasure Island Night Shows. Tickets go on sale today at noon - don't miss out on seeing SBTRKT, The Presets, K.Flay, Jamie XX, or John Talabot.
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Register for SXSW 2013 Now to Save
South By Southwest may not grace us again with its presence for another 6 months, but the best time to register is quickly coming to an end! Register for SXSW 2013 before Friday, September 21, for the lowest available rate.
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Gov Ball Will Return in 2013
The third installment of NYC's Governors Ball will take over Randall's Island again June 8-9, 2013. So far, the festival has only gotten better with age, so expect the 2013 edition to be the best yet.
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Dates Announced for Bonnaroo 2013
Whether you missed out on Bonnaroo earlier this year or attended but can't wait to go back, you'll want to mark off June 13-16, 2013, on your calendar now. The four-day, Manchester, Tennessee festival has confirmed it's 2013 dates!
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Recap: Reaching New Dimensions in Croatia
Dimensions Festival 2012 was otherworldly -- the mystical forts of Punta Christo made for nothing less than a magical experience. Stages were nicely placed, close enough together and each with a unique feel that cushioned you with beautiful surroundings. Click through for photos from the festival by Oliver Correa.
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Outside Lands Recap: A Whimsical Whirlwind Weekend
Outside Lands was a whimsical whirlwind weekend, with a perfectly balanced music lineup, a variety of activities, and more food than I could sample in a whole month. Read on to find out why Outside Lands is now my favorite music festival of all time.
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Outlook Boat Parties Back On Sale!
The boat parties for Croatia's Outlook Festival, taking place August 30-September 2, are back on sale! Grab your tickets now before they sell out again.
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Photo Gallery: Outside Lands 2012
Did we snap your photo during Outside Lands last weekend? Check out the full photo gallery on Facebook and tag yourself!
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Outside Lands Day 3: Photo Highlights
Photo highlights from the third and final day of Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco, featuring Franz Ferdinand, Amadou & Mariam, Regina Spektor, Santigold, and Bloc Party.
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Virgin Mobile FreeFest Announces Lineup and Pre-Sale
On October 6, Virgin Mobile FreeFest will return to Columbia, MD, with a lineup featuring Jack White, M83, Skrillex, Nas, ZZ Top, Santigold, and more. What makes the lineup even more desirable? The festival, as its name suggests, is free!
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Winter Music Conference Announces 2013 Dates
Electronic music fans can start to mark off their calendars; Miami's Winter Music Conference has announced its 2013 dates. The ten-day event that features music, panels, technology, parties, and seminars will take place March 15-24.
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Outside Lands: Besides the Music
If you're headed to San Francisco's Outside Lands this weekend, you have a lot more than three days of music ahead of you. Outside Lands hosts unique activities to keep you engaged between sets, with food, beer, wine, comedy, and entertainment.
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Global Festival Comes to Central Park to End Global Poverty
Global Festival is a free music event that, on September 29, will bring together Neil Young with Crazy Horse, the Foo Fighters, The Black Keys, Band of Horses, K’naan, and 60,000 supporters to empower the movement to end extreme poverty.
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Postcard: Katie Curran at Gentlemen of the Road
In our new series, friends and readers send us digital postcards from music festivals they've attended around the world. The first one comes from my dear friend Katie Curran, who was at Gentlemen of the Road this weekend with her fiancé, Cavan Hallman. Click through to read what she had to say.
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NYC's Afro-Punk Festival Completes Lineup
Afro-Punk Fest, the free Brooklyn festival taking place August 25-26, has added TV On The Radio, Alice Smith, Sinkane, Flatbush Zombies, and more to their already wicked lineup.
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Test Drive: Outside Lands Mobile App
As the countdown on their mobile app attests, there are only seven days left until Outside Lands kicks off in San Francisco - so it's time to download the official Outside Lands app on your iPhone, Android, or even your BlackBerry today.
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Catalpa NYC Debuted With Stormy Weather
Catalpa made its debut this past weekend; and its reception was as mixed as its represented-genres and onsite attractions. However, despite the festival’s soggy start, there were definitely as many upsides to the weekend as there were down.
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Test Drive: Catalpa NYC Mobile App
With its visually attractive design, the official Catalpa NYC mobile app, available for iPhone and Android, is here to help you navigate the inaugural festival taking place on NYC's Randall's Island this weekend, July 28-29.
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NYC Music Guide: July 27-August 1
We had a bit of a late start on this week's NYC Music Guide. But while you had to fend for yourself for your Thursday night plans, we've got your back for the rest of the weekend and early into next week.
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The Inaugural Firefly Festival: A Success Story
Fans and artists alike declared the inaugural Firefly Festival, which took place July 20-22 in Dover, Delaware, a success. And with a lineup featuring Jack White, The Killers, and The Black Keys - It's not hard to see why.
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Announcing Backpack Music Festival, Where Techno and Kindness Go Hand-in-Hand
Want to see iconic Detroit techno artists and help local students at the same time? Check out this charitable music festival.
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Test Drive: Firefly Mobile App
The inaugural Firefly Music Festival kicks off this Friday in Dover, Delaware. In preparation (and anticipation), we took their new mobile app for a test drive.
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Fuel your Firefly Fun with Festival Food
Forking up big bucks for festival food is a lot less depressing and a lot more enjoyable when the options are as mouth watering as those at Firefly Music Festival.
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Firefly: Besides The Music
With so many music festivals popping up recently, and with many that share strikingly similar lineups, festivals know they need to bring a little more to the table - Firefly takes their non-music attractions to new heights.
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Catalpa Feeds Festivalgoers with a Taste of NYC
The organizers behind Catalpa NYC promised to provide vendors from New York's finest and most beloved eateries, and they have delivered.
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NYC Music Guide: July 12-18
This week, NYC is filled with music events from live concerts and free shows to music festivals and summer specials. Here's our picks of what July 12-18 has to offer.
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Stream the Lollapalooza Lineup with Spotify
This comprehensive playlist of Lollapalooza's lineup is sure to get you excited, whether you're attending the August 3-5 festival or just wishing you were.
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Firefly Ticket Update
Want to see Modest Mouse, the Killers, the Black Keys, Jack White, and so many more at Firefly Music Festival but thought it was too late? Think again. Here's what options remain for the July 20-22 festival.
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Register Now for Glastonbury 2013 Tickets
The ticket details for Glastonbury Festival 2013 are finally here, and we couldn't be more pumped for what is sure to be the festival of all festivals next year. But if you want a shot at tickets, you have to complete the mandatory registration first.
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Full Photo Gallery for Gov Ball Now on Facebook
Check out our full photo gallery for Governors Ball, now up on Facebook. If you see yourself, tag yourself...
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Governors Ball Recap
Saturday had fans dancing and sweating to computerized beats and equalizer tweaks and Sunday proved a crowd can still be moved by surging guitars and strategic crescendos. Whichever you prefer, the ability of Governors Ball to bring together both for one fun-in-the-sun-filled weekend will keep them as a mainstay in New York’s festival scene for years to come.
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Test Drive: Gov Ball Mobile App
In preparation for Governors Ball this weekend, we took their updated mobile app for a test drive. Here's what we liked (and what we didn't).
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Fuel for Gov Ball Fun
Festivals this season are all about the food and Governors Ball is no exception. Festival organizers have pulled out all the stops to provide festivalgoers with some of the best NYC restaurants and food trucks on site. Disclaimer: your mouth will be watering and your stomach will be grumbling by the time you finish this article.
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Governors Ball: Besides the Music
Governors Ball has an amazing line-up, and surprisingly no overlapping sets. But what do you do when you don't like an artist? Governors Ball has you covered - they'll have a plethora of activities on site for you to enjoy sans music.
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NXNE 2012: That's a Wrap
After a whirlwind seven days of live music, films, conferences, and parties, NXNE 2012 in Toronto has come to end. Cultivora had some good times and sleepless nights! Here are some more highlights from the past week's festivities.
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Buy Sonar 2013 Tickets for the Sonar 2005 Price
Barcelona's annual Sonar Festival only came to a close this Saturday, but you can already purchase your ticket for next year's event - and, for a limited time, it'll only cost you the price of a 2005 Sonar ticket!
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NXNE 2012: Day One Highlights
For the first official night of NXNE in Toronto, our only plan was to start east and make our way down Queen Street West.
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Keep The Party Going: Sonar Parties and Events
Sonar kicks off tomorrow in Barcelona for a weekend of sunshine, fun, and a selection of some of the best DJs, producers, and musicians the world has to offer. Here's some other events to keep the party going during Sonar.
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Roskilde Band Schedule Posted
The band schedule for Denmark's eight-day festival, Roskilde, has now been posted. Plan your's before heading to the event July 5.
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NXNE Unofficial Parties & Events
North By Northeast (NXNE), which kicked off in Toronto yesterday, features 780 bands and 40 films over 7 days. But in case you need something else to do, we've compiled some day parties, after parties, and special events happening this week.
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Electric Zoo Releases Single Day Passes
Single Day Passes are now available for New York City's premier EDM festival, Electric Zoo. Ezoo will take place Labor Day Weekend, August 31 - September 2, on Randall's Island.
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Nirvana's Krist Novoselic Announced as CBGB Keynote Speaker
Krist Novoselic has been confirmed as the Keynote Speaker for CBGB's upcoming four-day festival, taking place across New York City July 5-8. The festival has also recently added new artists to the music lineup.
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Outside Lands Announces Food & Wine Offerings
Outside Lands knows there’s nothing better than pairing a set by your favorite artist with an award winning wine and gourmet meal, so they've paired their stellar lineup with equally exciting food and wine offerings.
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Festival Spotlight: Identity
EDM fans get ready for IDENTITY, the first touring "electronic ONLY music festival," coming to a city near you this July and August.
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Sasquatch 2012 Day 4 Highlights
As the last day of Sasquatch arrived, festivalgoers were exhausted and dirty. But that didn't stop them from giving the last day their all - even if that just meant relaxing on the hill.
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Sasquatch 2012 Day 3 Highlights
High morning temperatures, gusty evening winds, and late-night glow stick rain didn't stop Sasquatchers from enjoying chill tunes on the Sasquatch Stage hill and dance parties everywhere else.
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Sasquatch 2012 Day 2 Highlights
Sasquatch continued Saturday May 26 with sets from Alabama Shakes, Kurt Vile, Childish Gambino, Metric, The Shins, Jack White, and The Roots.
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Sasquatch 2012 Day 1 Highlights
Day One of Sasquatch set the bar high for the rest of the weekend with Of Monsters And Men, Santigold, Explosions In The Sky, and glow stick filled skies during Pretty Lights.
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Movement Day 3 Highlights: Jeff Mills
It has been five years since his last DEMF appearance and almost a decade since the iconic closing set of 2003, but Monday night’s set at the Main Stage was a treat for all who were present. Click through for a recap of Jeff Mills' set at Movement.
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Sasquatch 2012 in Photos
Sasquatch Music Festival took place this past Memorial Day Weekend in the scenic Gorge Amphitheater. Check out our gallery to relive the memories or to see what you missed. Day-by-day coverage is on its way.
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Movement Day 2 Highlights: Stink Bombs, Endless Dance Parties, and Public Enemy
Continuing our Movement reportage, here are a few notable moments from Sunday.
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Holy Ship! 2013 Lineup and Dates Announced
The second annual Holy Ship! will take place January 4-7, 2013. Catch Justice (DJ Set), Boys Noize, Knife Party, Major Lazer, Diplo, and more aboard a cruise sailing from Florida to the Bahamas.
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Low-Maintenance Grooming for Camping Festivals
At every camping festival, levels of acceptable hygiene vary from hippy to high-maintenance. To fall somewhere in between, pack these essential items to stay clean(ish) and cute without missing the entire festival in bathroom and shower lines.
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Festival Spotlight: Piknic Electronik
Enjoy the pulsating sound of electronic dance music under a hot summer sun every Sunday from May 20th to September 30th as Montréal's Parc Jean-Drapeau welcomes families, friends, and electronic music lovers to dance, eat, and be very merry.
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The Return of CBGB
The famed home of NYC's underground rock returns this summer for a four-part festival July 5-8. The inaugural event will include separate components of music, film, spirits, and a conference.
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Bonnaroo Adds New Artists and Lineup Schedule
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, taking place June 7-10 in Manchester, Tennessee, has added even more artists to their star-filled lineup. Check out all the acts and create your own custom schedule to share with friends.
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The Gotham Project: Wine in a Keg
The masterminds behind The Gotham Project are redefining what it means to drink from a keg. Grab a glass from one of their keg-wines this weekend in Prospect Park at The Great GoogaMooga.
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Jay-Z to Curate and Headline Made In America Festival
Jay-Z will headline and curate Budweiser's inaugural music festival, "Made In America." The two-day event is set to take place this Labor Day, September 1-2, in Philadelphia's Ben Franklin Parkway.
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Coachella 2013 Advanced Passes On Sale This Week
With Coachella 2012 barely over, next year's event is already on our radar - and it should be on yours too. Coachella has announced the dates for next year's festival weekends and advanced passes will be available May 17-24.
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Electric Zoo Announces Phase 2 Lineup
Electric Zoo, New York City's premier EDM festival taking place Labor Day Weekend, has announced their Phase 2 Lineup, adding more than 25 new acts to the already stellar lineup. New Additions include Diplo, Nervo, Zedd, and Paper Diamond.
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Fool's Gold Announces Clubhouse Festival Event Series
A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs of Fool's Gold Records have announced the Fool's Gold Clubhouse series of festival events, one of which will take place Friday, August 3, at HARD Summer in Downtown Los Angeles.
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Osheaga Releases Tickets and Announces Lineup Additions
Tickets are now on sale for the 6th annual Osheaga Festival. The event, set to take place August 3-5, 2012, in Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, features a stellar lineup with 25 new additions including Fun., Santigold, Common, and Wolfgang Gartner.
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The Great GoogaMooga Announces Music Lineup
The inaugural Great GoogaMooga festival, set to take place May 19-20 in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, has had foodies, wine connoisseurs, and beer enthusiasts buzzing since its announcement in early March. Now, music fans can join in the excitement.
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Hard Summer Announces Lineup
If you visited the Hard Summer website over the past few months, you may have noticed that under "Lineup", they simply said "Trust Us." If you did in fact trust them and already bought your ticket, you can rest assured - the lineup is, as expected, awesome.
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Splendour In The Grass Returns to Byron Bay with Stellar Lineup
Splendour in the Grass, Australia's largest and most beloved winter festival, returns this July 27-29 to its original home at Belongil Fields, Byron Bay. The lineup features an eclectic mix of artists, both home-grown and international.
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Orion Music + More: Metallica to Headline and Curate Summer Festival
Metallica's inaugural Orion Music + More Festival will take place June 23-24 at Bader Field, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Metallica curated the entire lineup and filled it with a surprisingly eclectic mix of genres. So far the lineup includes the Arctic Monkeys, Avenged Sevenfold, Modest Mouse, The Gaslight Anthem, Eric Church, Cage the Elephant, Fucked Up, Gary Clark Jr., Best Coast, and many more.
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The Roots Picnic in Philly Completes Lineup
The 5th Annual The Roots Picnic has released their full lineup. The Roots will be joined by Kid Cudi, Quadron, rap legend Rakim, Wale, Major Lazer, Diplo, St. Vincent, The Tune-Yards, Danny Brown, Shabazz Palaces, Moosh & Twist, Flosstradamus, Stretch Armstrong, The Hood Internet, Star Slinger, Mr. MFN Exquire, Kids These Days, Chill Moody, and DJ Diamond Kuts. Keeping with the annual tradition, De La Soul's set will be backed by The Roots.
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New Festival Alert: Catalpa NYC
Catalpa NYC is the latest addition to the NYC summer music scene, joining a strong roster of fesivals that includes the Great GoogaMooga, Governor's Ball, and Electric Zoo, among others.
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Test Drive: Ultra Music Festival Mobile App
Ultra Music Festival has released their official mobile app, available for iOS and Android platforms. We tested it out to see how the app can be used to maximize your festival experience.
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Osheaga Announces Official Lineup
Osheaga, which is held annually in Montreal, has announced its official lineup for 2012. The Black Keys, Snoop Dogg, Justice, Metic, Sigur Ros, Feist, Florence and the Machine, City and Colour, the Shins, and MGMT will headline.
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Miami Music Week is Upon Us
Miami Music Week brings the world's best DJs and electronic artists together for a week of non-stop music, sun, and fun. Whether or not you've purchased tickets to Winter Music Conference or Ultra Music Festival, Miami is definitely the place to be March 20-25. Check out our WMC and Ultra guides to plan your week.
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SnowMont Festival Cancelled
SnowMont has been officially cancelled due to the event's lack of demand.
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Snow Patrol to Play BUSHMILLS LIVE, Contest Now Open
Bushmills has announced the first round of artists on the BUSHMILLS LIVE bill. Snow Patrol, originally from Northern Ireland, will headline the two-day event, an appropriate choice, considering that the festival will be held in an Irish Whiskey Distillery. Foy Vance and Iaim Archer are also set to play. More acts will be announced as the festival approaches.
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Bushmills Live: the First Festival Held in an Irish Whiskey Distillery
Last week, Bushmills announced their very own two-day music festival, happening June 20-21 at the Old Bushmills Distillery on the north coast of Ireland. Bushmills Live will be first festival to ever be held in an Irish Whiskey distillery.
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Rock Out in Germany: Rock am Ring and Rock im Park
For 27 years, these twin festivals have provided music fans and metal heads with a head-banging and mosh-inducing lineup across 3 stages and 3 days. They'll occur simultaneously June 1-3 with the same lineup, just on different days. This year's headliners include Linkin Park, Metallica, and Die Toten Hosen.
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T in the Park Announces Lineup
T in the Park has announced the lineup for its 2012 event, taking place July 6-8 in Balado, Kinross-Shire, Scotland. The lineup includes The Stone Roses, Florence + the Machine, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Snow Patrol, Kasabian, Tinie Tempah, and many more. Tickets for the festival go on sale Wednesday, February 29 at 9am.
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Festival Spotlight: Laneway Festival
St. Jerome's Laneway Festival kicked off its 2012 tour January 28 in Brisbane and will end February 12 in Singapore, hitting Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Auckland along the way. This year’s lineup includes M83, Cults, Chairlift, Feist, The Drums, SBTRKT, Twin Shadow, Washed Out, and Yuck, as well as Aussie locals the Panics and Total Control.
