raves
Are Police Tactics Responsible for Clashes at Raves and Rallies?
There has been a spike of "riots" reported in the British media recently. But are they actually riots, and how much do police tactics have to do with the escalation of these otherwise peaceful situations?
You Won’t Believe This BBC Scare Report on Acid House from 1988
Sadly, such cynical journalism is alive and well when it comes to reporting on raves.
LA's 'Electronic Music Task Force' is Coming After the Rave Scene (Again)
"Festivals should be alcohol free, no drugs allowed" - County Supervisor Michael Antonovich. Here's what you can do to get your voice heard.
The History and Future of Kool FM, London's Oldest Jungle Radio Station
The pirate station has spent nearly a quarter of a century transmitting hardcore, jungle, and drum 'n' bass from antennas installed on the roofs of public housing estates.
We Went to a Detroit Noise Rave for the Unveiling of the Statue of Baphomet
Wolf Eyes, Sadist, and William Morrison of Skinny Puppy played a warehouse rave that had to be hidden from anti-Satanist protesters.
From Rave to Revolution: How Pop Music Has Changed the World
Journalist Matthew Collin's new book Pop Grenade traces the history of political pop in the 20th century, from Fela Kuti to Public Enemy to Pussy Riot.
Police Helicopters and a Shit Load of Ketamine: The Illegal Free Party Scene That Roamed the Home Counties
From the Dartford Tunnel to an airfield in Cornwall, these raves held outside of London were part of an entirely different free party scene.
Forward Festival and the Rise of Baltimore/DC’s New Dance Generation
With a new generation of mid-Atlantic club kids on the rise, it's prime time to look back at Baltimore and DC's past—and assess their future together.
Ecstasy in the UK Is Stronger Than It's Ever Been
Thanks to the online drug markets and advances in chemistry, pills in Britain—and throughout Europe—have become extremely potent.
10 Things I Love About Clubbing in New York City
We prize hard work, competition and ambition--and thanks to that, the energy here is electric.
Meet the Former Drug-Dealing Gangster Turning Kids Away from Extremism
Tanayah Sam was about to be convicted for armed robbery before skipping bail and heading to Yemen to study Islam—a decision that saved his life.
This DJ is Literally Going to Kidnap You and Take You to A Rave
Even Liam Neeson won't come looking for you.