The death three Sunburn Goa attendees has heightened the concern about drugs at EDM festivals in India. On Friday the festival, two tourists from Andhra Pradesh became unwell outside the venue and collapsed. They were rushed to a hospital where they were declared dead, according to police. On Sunday night, …
Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-Church Social Justice) South Bend, Indiana reiterated his radical drug policy on Friday, calling for decriminalization all drugs — including meth, cocaine and ecstasy — not just marijuana. Although Mayor Pete has maintained this position for quite some time, debate has sparked up again following his remarks …
After teasing it for a bit, the epic Truth or Dab episode with Diplo and Dillon Francis on Hot Ones is finally here. The two EDM personalities have both had some larger than life moments, and seeing them together, at the mercy The Last Dab, is a perfect recipe for …
A multinational drug bust has resulted in the seizure a massive amount drugs — street valued at $61 million. The Australian Border Force (ABF) announced Tuesday that two men were arrested for allegedly smuggling 645 kilograms MDMA inside hundreds aluminum barbecues. The first, a 33-year-old Canadian suspect and the other, a 30-year-old …
On Sunday, rapper Juice WRLD was pronounced dead at a hospital after suffering a seizure deboarding a plane at Chicago’s Midway Airport. He was 21 years old. Now, sources aboard the plane and from law enforcement tell TMZ that he took several “unknown pills” prior to the seizures. Juice’s history abuse …
Every so ten we hear festival attendees going above and beyond to smuggle drugs in, but this one just might take the cake. A man by the name Benjamin De Luca was caught trying to smuggle ecstasy tablets into Melbourne’s Listen Out festival last year. He was reportedly stopped by sniffer …
As researchers continue to explore the effects drugs on our brains, we continue to experiment with them. But what actually happens when you use cannabis and/or popular party drugs such as MDMA, cocaine, and hallucinogens? Although the fleeting high can feel amazing, there are potential side effects with any drug, …
A new $500,000 grant from California’s Bureau Cannabis Control will have Coachella swimming in green next year… and we don’t mean money. According to London Free Press, the grant will be used “for commercial cannabis equity programs that focus on inclusion and support persons and communities that were negatively or disproportionately …
Lil Peep‘s mother, Liza Womack, is reportedly suing her son’s management and the company that ran his final tour. She says his team normalized and even encouraged drug use, supplying him with Xanax and other substances to keep him on the road. Furthermore, she believes First Access Entertainment and associates pushed Lil …
“Are you worth someone trying to spike your drink?” The owner Rapture Nightclub in Perth is under some serious heat for the way he responded to a young woman’s concerns about security at his club. Shantel Smith, 19, believes something was slipped in her drink at the establishment. She attended …
Mac Miller died this month last year an apparent overdose. Earlier this month, Cameron James Pettit, 28, was arrested on suspicion selling Miller the fentanyl-laced drugs that largely contributed to his death. Now, a second man has been arrested, this time in Arizona, in connection with the rapper’s death. According to CBS, …
An Austria couple received quite the surprise in the mail one recent morning. A parcel arrived unexpectedly, containing nearly 25,000 ecstasy tablets. The package was supposed to contain dresses purchased from an online retailer in the Netherlands. Instead, it was a bundle purple pills worth approximately €500,000. The unnamed woman who retrieved the …
One year following Mac Miller‘s tragic death, a celebration at the made-famous Blue Side Park in Pittsburgh welcomed family, friends, and fans to get together and remember his legacy. In attendance was Mac’s father, Mark McCormick, who broke his silence following the arrest his son’s apparent drug dealer. “So they finally caught the …
The pushing drugs on popular social media apps such as Snapchat and Instagram is becoming a problem. Now, the government is being urged to force these platforms to turn in drug dealing accounts to the police. This comes as a quarter young people (ages 16 – 24) reported seeing cannabis, …
Joe Rogan made his EDM debut last month with Beardyman on “6am (Ready to Write),” which sampled Rogan’s reading the infamous daily routine Hunter S. Thompson. As absurd as the routine is, the music video for the track is even more so. The video pulls no punches from the start, …
Hurricane Dorian is bringing more than doom and gloom to the east coast right now. It’s also causing bricks cocaine to wash up on beaches. More than one instance residents finding drugs on their beaches have been reported to police in the past few days. According to KTNV in Las Vegas, …
Yesterday, Twitter and was flooded with accounts inappropriate searches and sexual assault at Electric Zoo festival in New York this past weekend. According to many users, it was the same man conducting searches that appeared to be the most culpable in these acts, described as a man with a man-bun …
At 25, Justin Bieber has experienced (probably more than anyone else) the ups and downs fame. Now, he’s finally ready to open up. In the post below, the singer/songwriter details the ramifications his superstardom. From the failed relationships, to heavy drug use, to struggles with childhood fame — from the …
In the wake four deaths this past weekend in the UK, it’s obvious that the services and education (or lack there) that the government is providing is not enough. While DanceSafe and Bunk Police work tirelessly in the US to educate people all walks life, not just ravers, about drugs …
A new study examines the use drugs at EDM-related events and the adverse effects such in order to better inform prevention and harm reduction. The research, published in the International Journal Drug Policy, gathered data from 1,029 adults, all whom attended EDM events in New York City in 2018. Participants …
First teased early last month and then ficially announced just last week, Rezz’s debut Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1 is finally here. A huge moment in any artist’s career, the Essential Mix is an opportunity for any producer/DJ to dig deep into their repertoire and put their best foot forward …
A 17-year-old girl has died a suspected drug overdose at Leeds Festival. The teenager from Oldham reportedly passed away on site the music festival in Bramham Park, West Yorkshire in the UK. Details the young woman’s identity have not been revealed to the public immediately. Exact cause death has yet to be …
One small step for man… a judge in Mexico has just approved recreational cocaine use for two individuals in a first its kind ruling. The two people who brought the cases, whose names were not disclosed, will be able to “possess, transport and use cocaine,” but not to sell it. …
A synthetic drug from China has been outlawed in Malta after being linked to over 125 deaths. It’s described as a substance “three times stronger” than MDMA, but looks and smells the same — which makes it especially dangerous. In addition, the United Nations (UN) has called for a worldwide ban on N-ethylnorpentylone. …
A 27-year-old man found unresponsive at Bonnaroo and later transported to a hospital where he died has been found to have overdosed on drugs including fentanyl, autopsy findings released Friday show. The man, who was unnamed in the initial reports, has been revealed as Ryan Dunleavy Brentwood, Tennessee. He was found …
Drugs and social media don’t mix. Whether it’s that photo you wish you weren’t tagged in, or you said something you didn’t mean to say, or you were simply on your phone too much throughout the night — raving is much better without social media. Don’t take our word for …
Attendees at festivals around the world can attest to the (mostly) rigorous checks that they face entering the grounds, but apparently checks for staff behind the scenes can be a little less strict. According to an undercover investigation by VTM News, a number Tomorrowland staff worked the festival specifically to sell …
Tomorrowland’s two weekends came and went this year, with so many incredible acts… and a few disappointments. But for the hundreds thousands who descended upon Boom, Belgium the past two weekends, it will likely be a grand time to remember. That being said, not everyone came with the ideals PLUR …
Tomorrowland 2019 just celebrated the first weekend its 15th anniversary event in Boom, Belgium. Of course, with any large-scale festival such as this, there’s bound to be some arrests in the mix — and the numbers are in. Tomorrowland’s weekend one reportedly saw 24 drug dealer arrests, compared to 63 …
A new study suggests that the use ecstasy and other similar drugs may increase the risk valvular heart disease. The researchers conducted a meta-analysis and discovered an association between serotonergic activity and cardiac valvular pathology. The findings, outlined in Heart, suggested that 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, aka MDMA aka ecstasy or “molly,” could potentially increase …
French police are under fire after they broke up a rave in Nantes last week, resulting in the disappearance one man and video evidence showing excessive violence toward revelers. The free techno party was organised as part France’s Fête de la Musique (Music Day). The annual event encourages people to play …
One Michigan drug dealer is facing serious consequences after appearing on the Netflix show “Dope.” Ryan Zettell, 21, was arrested in February for distributing drugs across Oakland County. He later admitted to police that he appeared on “Dope” as Ozone. During the show, he exposed how he was able to …
Full body cam footage Ty Dolla $ign‘s arrest has surfaced. The over one hour video footage shows police discovering drugs on the scene and searching Ty’s entire crew, including Skrillex. Last year, the hip hop star was busted just before an Atlanta show. Drug dogs went crazy while sniffing outside …
Dutch police are battling the production ecstasy in a rather innovative way… Bottles Xtacy, a perfume with packaging that resembles Chanel No. 5, have been circulated to police departments across the Netherlands. The idea is that consumers will approach their pop up booths to smell the fragrance. While it looks and …
Drug traffickers get quite creative when moving drugs, but this one was a total bust… A whopping $645,000 worth cocaine was reportedly found hidden inside children’s books imported from Sydney from Portugal. According to Australian Border Force ficers, they found 1.72kg cocaine cocaine during a routine X-ray. The shipments were expected to arrive …
Attendees at EDC Las Vegas 2019 are on their best behavior. After yesterday’s already historically low arrest count, the numbers for day two have come in and they’re even lower than the first day. According to LVMPD, during normal festival hours, only 14 attendees were arrested. Adding to Friday’s 27, that …
A man caught en-route to Burning Man last year with a “smorgasbord” drugs has been sentenced to 34 months in prison. Alexander Zelyakovsky, 46, was reportedly caught with massive amounts drugs on the first day the festival, which took place in Black Rock Desert. He was driving a truck through Colorado, …
A lot artists are choosing 2019 as the year to finally release an album and take their career to the next level, including Los Angeles-based producer William Black. Out today is “Back Together” featuring RUNN, the debut single from his album out later this year. “Back Together” is a powerful …
A new wristband that detects the “date rape” drug is now available in Germany. This is Xantus, a new tester bracelet and secret weapon for potential victims. It was invented by a student, Kim Eisenmann, after her friend fell was assaulted — and she’s determined to help put a stop to …
The posthumous Avicii album TIM is due out June 6, and the first single from the release has just landed. “SOS” with Aloe Blacc is the first new music from Avicii since he released his Avīci (01) EP in 2017. Avicii died in 2018 as a result taking his own life. He had …
Jackson Gibbons, a 15-year-old, died at under-18 rave at Lakota nightclub in Bristol in 2018. His parents reported him missing on April 2, 2018, after he phoned them and told them he had taken drugs, but would not tell them where he was. An inquest this week at Avon Coroner’s Court in …
Let’s not mince words: people at music festivals take drugs. Not everyone who takes drugs can handle themselves when they’re on drugs. One those people happens to be a friend Drew Carey. In a new episode the comedy series This Is Not Happening on YouTube, Drew Carey describes the experience …
Despite its depictions in mainstream media, the annual Burning Man event has been a paragon integrity, cultural awareness, and environmental stewardship for the past 28 years. According to a new post on the ficial Burning Man website, a new Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Burning Man Event threatens to radically alter …
Miami Music Week ficially kicks f today ahead Ultra Music Festival this weekend. While it would be nice to believe in a utopian society where drugs aren’t used to enjoy music, it’s not the reality in which we live. As a consequence, drugs are frequently used to augment one’s experience …
An attendee Bassnectar‘s NYE present in Greensboro, NC handed away a suspected overdose — and now police are elevating public security issues. According to a , the NYE 360 present on the Greensboro Coliseum resulted in a quantity overdoses, together with one which was deadly. Tam Phan (43) was discovered …
For the second yr in a row, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has launched an inventory people arrested earlier than boarding the annual Holy Ship! cruise in Florida. Last yr, over the course each sailings, together with DJ Gina Turner the primary week. The numbers from Holy Ship! 12.zero, which …
After Two deaths On New Year’s Eve Weekend in Australia The Debate On Pill Testing Begins After the passing two younger adults in attendance at separate New Year’s Eve weekend music festivals the controversy tablet testing has reignited in Australia. The first was a 20-year-old man who attended Beyond …
Don’t drive underneath the affect. It’s actually that straightforward. But then once more, perhaps it’s not, as a person in Ibiza was arrested on New Year’s Eve having examined constructive for “each drug a roadside breathalyzer] can establish.” The report comes from , an area publication in Spain. According to the …
One Lost Paradise music competition attendee has died and two different have been hospitalized, in accordance with a . The information comes because the occasion continues over this weekend on the NSW Central Coast, north Sydney. A 22-year-old man, recognized as Josh Tam, is claimed to have taken an “unknown substance” on the …
A 22-year-old man has been arrested for pushing large portions ecstasy mentioned to be price over £1 million, or 1.26 million in USD. According to , the seized MDMA amounted to greater than 45 kilograms. In a joint effort between Police Scotland and the National Crime Agency, the arrest was made within …
GroenLinks, a inexperienced political celebration within the Netherlands, desires the federal government to manage ecstasy manufacturing. Kathalijne Buitenweg, a member parliament, acknowledged the regulation ought to happen to allow them to take away the celebration drug out the prison circuit. The Netherlands have had an growing quantity prison exercise, particularly within the southern …
Over 40 numerous drug costs have been handed out in consequence Festival the Sun. According to ficials, there have been 41 people all through weekend that had been busted. Approximately three,000 complete folks attended the Festival the Sun occasion this yr, which came about in Port Macquarie over December 13 …
Ty Dolla $ign may resist 15 years in jail if convicted for the drug costs he’s been hit with… Earlier this 12 months, the hip hop star was simply earlier than an Atlanta present. Drug canine reacted when sniffing outdoors the automobile he and his posse have been inside. The …
There have been three overdoses at a Sydney music pageant over the weekend, leading to one demise and two others in essential however secure circumstances. The occurrences occurred at Knockout Games Destiny at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday night time. Despite in depth searches and bans on 69 people, pageant goers inevitably …
The FDA simply granted “Breakthrough Therapy,” aka the use magic mushrooms for therapy remedy in tough instances. More particularly, the energetic psychedelic drug psilocybin is allowed for testing on sufferers. Which, simply so occurs to be the energetic substance in psychedelic mushrooms. Scientists that recurrently examine psychedelic medication are overjoyed with …
Elderly folks in East London are partying it up, because of The Posh Club. It’s described as an “outrageous weekly cabaret-style social gathering.” But not like most golf equipment, that are 18+ or 21+ in England — this one is completely for these 60+. “We’re the one membership occasion on the …
As regulation enforcement around the globe work to maintain up with artful drug sellers, Australian Police just lately intercepted an enormous commerce. This time although, smugglers hid their stash someplace you’d least count on it. Almost half a ton MDMA (ecstasy), calculated to be price $57 million, was discovered hidden …
Drug smugglers are having to change into an increasing number of inventive with their strategies transportation. A brand new report from the Australian Border Force states that ficers discovered over half a tonne (roughly 1100 kilos) or MDMA in “sausage-making machines” in Sydney. The meat-mincing machines have been discovered on a …
Young persons are taking stronger, purer kinds celebration medicine than ever earlier than, in accordance with a brand new . Ecstasy particularly is the go-to for reducing unfastened, nevertheless it doesn’t come with out potential risks. The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) simply put out its report on Australian …
Mickey Kojak has unleashed his most tripped-out manufacturing up to now with “All That Acid.” The multifaceted producer initially got down to make a observe that was “extreme, enjoyable and simple to recollect” — and that is what he got here up with. A pleasant, face-melting digital anthem described as extra a …
“I ponder what would occur for those who gave an octopus MDMA?” A weird query to some, nevertheless Gül Dölen, a neuroscientist from the Johns Hopkins University School Medicine posed the query, experimented with this concept alongside colleagues and located ‘unbelievable’ outcomes. When folks take MDMA, generally also called molly or …
Like any other year, this year’s Burning Man challenged its attendees physically, mentally, and emotional. However, unlike past years, police presence was at an all-time high in 2018 with BLM calling it nearly unconstitutional. That being said, police provide a much needed service on the playa. This year, 44 individuals …
When tragedy struck at Defqon.1 with the overdose a 26-year-old in 2015, a father lost his son. Now, that same father has called on local leaders not to shut down the music festival. Premier Gladys Berejiklian New South Wales has been vocal about her vow to . It was also …
Two attendees are dead after attending Defqon.1 Festival in Sydney, reports local authorities. A man, 23, and a woman, 21, collapsed at the festival around 9pm on Saturday and died a short time later in nearby Nepean hospital, police said on Sunday. The festival has reportedly been rampant with drug use …
Yesterday was World Suicide Prevention Day. With the amount lives lost just in the celebrity world this year to depression, drugs, anxiety, and more, awareness and transparency have become more important than ever in the struggle to make asking for help okay. In the interest the day, DJ/producer Kygo chose …
Drugs and dependency are common topics concern in the music industry, especially just recently. It’s easy to overlook weed during these discussions, because it’s widely used as a safe way to medicate and chill out. But, Mat Zo is here to let us know that even marijuana can take its …
One the first things your friends will tell you when you take ecstasy for the first time is to drink water so you avoid overheating. What they won’t tell you, and likely don’t even know themselves, is that it’s possible to drink too much water leading to water poisoning, which …
The news on Friday shook our generation. Another artist so young taken away by addiction and drugs, in the wake so many others who have faced the same fate, feels like it can be too much. Many artists Miller’s effect on their lives before his passing, including Ookay who had …
Skrillex and Ty Dolla $ign may have been up to no good this Wednesday evening. The legendary American DJ & world renown rapper were stopped along with five others by a police ficer in Atlanta. The reason for this was the suspicious smell marijuana coming from their vehicle. The ficer …
Ty Dolla $ign was arrested on his way to a concert in Atlanta yesterday for alleged possession cocaine and marijuana — but he wasn’t the only celeb there. The body cam footage released by police reveals Skrillex was with him, too. Offers apparently caught a whiff weed, which led them …
Skrillex and Ty Dolla $ign may have been up to no good this Wednesday evening. The legendary American DJ & world renown rapper were stopped along with five others by a police ficer in Atlanta. The reason for this was the suspicious smell marijuana coming from their vehicle. The ficer …
Today is the last ficial day Burning Man, even though thousands still linger on the playa. Over the past 10 days, tens thousands people swarmed to Black Rock City to create a temporary cityscape and escape from the real cities. Police and federal ficials were also present at the event …
Over the summer, festie goers by the thousands had their drugs tested at various music events across the UK. From Bestival to Boomtown Fair, Love Saves The Day to Y-Not, more than 8,000 total people came forward to get their stuff tested. This increase in on-site testing started as part …
Well this is awkward… A story recently came out that a new weed shop in Los Angeles is using Kaskade’s name and logo as their own. This isn’t the first time that a store or restaurant has used a famous icon’s name as their business’ name. It’s yet to be …
Well this is awkward… A story recently came out that a new weed shop in Los Angeles is using Kaskade’s name and logo as their own. This isn’t the first time that a store or restaurant has used a famous icon’s name as their business’ name. It’s yet to be …
Just over a month after Demi Lovato was hospitalized for an , her drug dealer has come out to the press. In a reveal to , Brandon Johnson speaks openly about his personal relationship with Lovato and the hours leading up to her overdose, which was likely triggered by Oxycodone laced with Fentanyl, according to …
Lately more than ever, we’ve been hearing about the positive effects that music has on the brain. However, is it possible that music can affect the brain negatively, too? The answer is yes. Germany‘s national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn (DB), has announced plans to play atonal music into the …
We’re now a week out from the release Medasin’s introspective and personal debut album Irene. The identity this mysterious influence on the producer’s album remained elusive until yesterday, when he came clean to Billboard in a track-by-track interview the album. Our use “came clean,” is no mistake either. Before Medasin was …
Anxiety has been a crippling ailment for a number centuries. This dreadful feeling worry, panic, fear, or apprehension has plagued humanity and has been met with several remedies. The main three ways reducing anxiety have mainly been either pharmaceutical drugs, counseling or holistic approaches such as yoga, meditation, massage or …
In the ongoing war on drugs, one the best ways to protect people is to catch those responsible for transporting the narcotics in the first place. Today, an Irish DJ received his prison sentence. Unfortunately it wasn’t for playing mediocre tunes but for smuggling drugs into Australia. Stephen Donnelly, 37, …
Foundation, one the nightclubs in Seattle known for its hosting various dance music artists and DJs, is finding itself in the middle a huge investigation after a undercover narcotics investigation led by The Seattle Police Department, working with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents, led to twelve arrests. Law enforcement …
Foundation Nightclub in Seattle has played host to a number legendary acts as they’ve come through Seattle, with upcoming performances scheduled for the likes Pegboard Nerds, Cosmic Gate, Valentino Khan, and Claude VonStroke. However, the club and its employees now face jailtime thanks to an undercover operation between the Seattle …
The Bestival music event finished this last weekend in Dorset, England and while most festivalgoers enjoyed the music, some were exposed to dangerous MDMA pills that left many awake for over 96 hours. The Loop, a drug safety organization, did some digging to explore what was in these drugs and …
Last week, we almost lost an amazing and incredibly talented artist. New York-based singer/songwriter Two Feet (born Zachary William “Bill” Dess), alarmed fans with what he referred to as a Twitter “suicide note,” captioned “goodbye.” In the tweet, the singer, who was supposed to play Lollapalooza in Chicago this past weekend, wrote: The post heavily impacted …
Shambhala Music Festival is one the greatest leading forces dedicated to harm reduction in the music events circuit — and this year, organizers have upgraded in a major way to keep the farm safe. Unlike many commercial events, Shambhala takes a stand as a “dry” festival. No alcohol is sold …
It’s hard to believe that have gone by since the death world-class producer, musician and celebrity Avicii. His death, though not ultimately surprising, shocked many by the young age at which he passed. Avicii had a history health problems relating to being overworked and partaking in drinking and drugs, but …
In theory, drug dogs seems like a reasonable way to target drugs and potential dealers. But as it turns out, sniffer dogs are wrong about two-thirds the time, at least according to ficial from strip searches in the Australian state New South Wales last year. The new report reveals that the 1,124 …
Illenium opened up about his past struggles with opiate addiction social media today. He explained that six years ago he overdosed on heroin, and through the support his family and friends he was able to lift himself out his addiction. Illenium explains that his decision to open up about his …
Mental health is finally becoming less taboo to be discussed in the dance music industry. After the tragic death Avicii, artists have begun to get more vulnerable about the inner workings their mind. Ekali has been open and transparent about his life since he first broke onto the scene. Today …
People in the UK, specifically young adults aged 16 to 24, are taking more Class A drugs than previous statistics in over 25 years. Class A drugs include crack cocaine, ecstasy (MDMA), LSD, and methamphetamine (crystal meth). Because cocaine prices have dropped, the number powder cocaine and ecstasy cases has increased. New …
People in the UK are doing more Class A drugs than they’ve done in over a decade — which is being credited specifically to “increase in powder cocaine and ecstasy use.” According to the report, 8.4 percent young people ages 16 – 24 did Class As in 2017 through 2018. The last time numbers …
Demi Lovato was earlier this week for what was believed to be a heroin overdose. The singer is now in stable condition at a Los Angeles hospital, and a source close to Lovato denies that she was treated for a heroin overdose; they declined to mention what specific drugs were …
Demi Lovato, who has experienced difficulties with drugs in the past, has reportedly been rushed to a Los Angeles hospital following an apparent heroin overdose. First reported by TMZ, authorities responded to an emergency call this morning on the 8000 block Laurel View Drive in the Hollywood Hills for a female …
James Blake has opened up on the stigma surrounding mental health in the music industry in the way expressing his personal battles with anxiety and depression. Speaking at the annual symposium the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) on a panel called You Got This: Managing the Suicide Crisis in the Arts Population, …
Over the weekend many events took place including Escapade Music Festival, a two-day festival located in Ottawa, Canada. Headliners included Alesso, Armin van Buuren, Kaskade, Zedd and many more. While most festivals would love to report that the festival took place without any incidents, unfortunately, that doesn’t happen to be …
There has been plenty good work done by numerous groups involved with the first pill testing station at an Australian festival – taking place at the Canberra leg Groovin The Moo this year – to make sure harm was prevented for festival goers, and now we have the evidence to …
NSW Police have warned punters attending the forthcoming Above & Beyond headline this weekend, Saturday June 9th at the Sydney Showground that they will be out in numbers along with drug detection dogs. After causing a stir denying patrons entry to a recent after being searched (regardless being drug free) …
It’s been quite some time since we’ve Popped the Glock but everyone’s favorite bloghaus princess is back with a new single you won’t want to miss. Adopted by the Ed Banger crew, Uffie and co. changed dance music as we know it (insert glory days quote here). It was a lifetime …