The man who instigated A$AP Rocky and his crew will not be charged with any crime, as revealed in a report from TMZ. According to the publication, Swedish prosecutors have cleared the unnamed man, saying he acted in self defense. Early this month, A$AP Rocky was arrested following a street brawl …
Cloverdale have arrived with their Talk To Me EP, which features four tracks booming house brilliance! Jumping right into it, the title track “Talk To Me” screams its message out loud with mad rhythm and bruising LFO. It’s obvious these guys are playing by their own rules and we’re here …
We love a good party track and Nostalgix x Malikai Motion deliver just that with their new collaboration “Pourin Shots,” a fun loving production that never stops. “Pourin Shots” serves as an instant function starter with an irresistible blend styles sure to please house and trap lovers alike. The rhythm is perky …
If you haven’t heard about millions people planning to storm Area 51 in Nevada on September 20, you’ve probably been living under a rock… or you just don’t have social media. Either way, as this moment, over 3 million people have RSVP’d either “going” or “interested” to the event. But …
A$AP Rocky was arrested earlier this month over a street brawl in Stockholm and currently remains in jail. According to reports that surfaced soon after his incarceration, the rapper faced inhumane conditions behind bars. Now, President Donald Trump is getting involved to help ensure he’s treated fairly. According to Trump, …
As Consequence Sound pointed out, trying to explain to someone in 2012 that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were lobbying President Donald Trump to help get A$AP Rocky out prison in Sweden would be… a challenge, to say the least. Yet, here we are. And there he will stay for …
WATCH THE 2019 TOMORROWLAND STREAM Tomorrowland 2019 is ficially underway and live from Boom, Belgium for weekend one and we couldn’t be more excited. Today’s live stream event will feature EDM heavyweights The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, DJ Diesel (aka Shaq), Tiesto, Don Diablo and many more. On this year, the festival’s 15th anniversary, Tomorrowland’s …
One Norway’s most talented vocalists has teamed up with one the biggest Dutch producers in the dance music game. Ina Wroldsen has enlisted the one and only R3HAB to remix her latest song “Forgive or Forget,” and the result is a smooth radio friendly jam that still packs a perfect groove …
The post that needs no introduction…the New EDM Release Radar. Every week for over 2 years we’ve given you the deets on releases before they come out, then when they drop, we hit you with the playlist. Check out the list below, it’s created reddit.com/r/edm, , beatport & traxsource info, …
The Sunday headlining spots for Tomorrowland have remained open since the full lineup first dropped some time ago, but now the festival has subtly added names to the W1 slot and fans are not having it. While the possibility Swedish House Mafia loomed overhead, Tomorrowland has added 3 Are Legend (Dimitri …
Swedish House Mafia unleashed their collaboration with A$AP Rocky while performing at Ultra Europe last night. Along with the song, a bright and bold message lit up on stage — #JusticeForRocky. The hip hop star is currently incarcerated overseas due to a physical altercation that unfolded in the streets Stockholm. …
Louis the Child are speaking out after fans littered the ground at their Red Rocks show. Photo and video the mess has circulated online, sparking an outcry for music fans visiting the venue to leave no trace. As one person on explains, “there was a garbage and recycling bin not …
Monstercat has traditionally been known to go all out for their birthday, and they are well within their right to do so. With every passing year, Monstercat (the Canadian label that started out as a small platform for independent EDM artists to get their music out into the world) continues …
Swedish House Mafia Reveal A$AP Rocky Collaboration In Wake Of Rapper’s Arrest Ten days ago, A$AP Rocky was arrested in Sweden following a physical altercation on the streets in Stockholm. By all video evidence, he was acting in self-defense, and yet he’s now reportedly being held in solitary confinement, in inhumane …
A$AP Rocky has been forced to cancel his upcoming Tomorrowland performances, as well as a number other gigs, due to his incarceration. The hip hop artist was recently taken into custody following a fight that unfolded in the streets Stockholm. Video footage surfaced soon after the incident, which depicted A$AP …
REZZ & Deathpact first teamed up for “Life & Death” on her sophomore album Certain Kind Of Magic, out in 2018. Now, the two are ready to follow it up with “Kiss Of Death” from her forthcoming EP Beyond The Senses. The new single is out this Friday ahead the full EP …
Last week, A$AP Rocky was arrested and jailed in Sweden in relation to an assault in Stockholm. The story goes that Rocky and his crew assaulted a pair men on the street after a women told him that they’d been groped by the men. Rocky has been in jail for …
Sam Feldt just hit us with an infectious party track all about staying up and celebrating individuality into the early hours. “Post Malone” uses the rapper’s name with much admiration, as RANI sings the lyrics — tonight we go all night long, we party like Post Malone. Sam Feldt and …
Following the release Burning Man‘s final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), organizers have great news — Black Rock City 2019 is most definitely happening, though any expansion is not. Burning Man says it’s going to take time to fully understand what impacts the changes put forth by the Bureau Land Management (BLM) will …
A$AP Rocky has been arrested and is currently being held in Stockholm, Sweden for suspected assault after a street fight erupted between his entourage and two men. Plenty video footage has surfaced the incident, during which A$AP and his crew come f as the peacemakers through much the conflict. The two …
The #BottleCapChallenge is taking over the internet right now, as A-list celebrities and athletes show f their best roundhouse kicks. The latest to join in on the action — Diplo, Ellie Goulding and Henry Fong. The original video and challenge was started up by Instagram user @farakicks, a European taekwondo champion. The craze …
Buying secondhand tickets to a show or festival always runs a risk. In the EDM community, we have plenty ficial exchange options and, for the most part, honest fans willing to sell or trade. However, buyer beware — any hot ticket has a potential scammer behind it. That moment when …
There isn’t anything about Fyre Festival that didn’t end up being a fraud. The artists on the lineup all pulled out and the amenities were anything but… it did end up being the trip the lifetime for most, but for all the wrong reasons. The island shown in the promotional video …
In a perfect world, by the day a festival is set to begin, it should essentially be on autopilot (for the most part). The groundwork should be laid, the employees should know their roles, the artists should be paid and have their flights, etc., etc. In a worst case scenario, …
Yesterday, it was brought to our attention that Chris Lake & Lee Foss’s new song “Lies, Deception and Fantasy” contained a chorus 99% identical to that San Holo’s mega-hit “Light.” Chris Lake & Lee Foss Chorus] Even if it makes me blind I wanna see the light So why do I …
Yo! Its that time the week. That time the week when you are sick work, sick school, sick everything normal and all you want to do is party with friends and enjoy the summer. Well, we are almost to Friday, and with Friday you know comes tons new tunes. Welcome …
Just recently, the estates famous musicians including Tom Petty and Tupac learned some their original master recordings were destroyed in a 2008 warehouse fire. Universal Music Group, the label responsible for preserving the material, has since been slapped with a class-action lawsuit representing the estates, as well as Hole, Soundgarden, Steve Earle, …
Somewhere in South Florida, there’s a studio with two young men hashing out ideas that have been catching the attention the house music scene. Nestled in the Miami suburb, the duo sit in a studio with Ableton open inputting arrangements for a potential upcoming track. It doesn’t have a name, …
Fresh f his fifth studio album Ride Waves, GRiZ has unleashed his Bangers1].zip to keep the good vibes going. The three-song EP highlights the producer’s heavy electronic side, with each track drawing on classic dubstep influence whilst maintaining that signature GRiZ charm. Fans who have seen GRiZ on his most recent Ride …
Music festivals should be a place where you can let go and enjoy yourself among friends and lots great music. However, some people go to events with the intention getting too fucked up, whether on alcohol or other substances, and this doesn’t always lead to the best results. One many …
Holy Ship! has released a statement following growing concerns about safety at the Holy Ship! Wrecked destination music festival set for Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana on January 22-26, 2020. Over the past few months, news mass illnesses and deaths have surfaced out the Dominican Republic. According to multiple reports, at least 11 Americans have …
Summer is ficially here today, and what a better way to welcome the beach season than with a song called “Skinny Dip” from Fluencee. Opening the song with some seagull cries is an inspired choice, as it already puts you in the summer mood, thinking about the beach, waves, and …
Zedd announced his forthcoming Orbit tour earlier this year, ficially beginning in Seattle at the WaMu Theater on September 13. (Fans can catch him a week earlier in Los Angeles for Zedd in the Park at the LA State Historic Park with TroyBoi, Keys N Krates, and more.) But fans …
It’s been a long time since the world has seen a solo single from Big Gigantic — in fact, it’s not been since the release their last album Brighter Future in 2016. The duo released “Like That” with NGHTMRE in 2018 and “Better Believe It Now” in 2019, but now enter …
Wasting time has never sounded so good, as Kaskade and Meghan Trainor provide a dynamic new pop-friendly collaboration together. The song, “With You,” is a perfect pop/dance crossover — which we can totally hear playing over the radio or through a music festival’s sound system. “With You” rocks a light, vibing …
Since the beginning touring live, Illenium has been accompanied by his good friends Said The Sky, Dabin, and Day. Though others like Mitis, Trivecta, and KJ Sawka have joined him at certain shows, these three constituted his main live performance band. In a post today, Illenium suggests that the Ascend …
San Holo heads to Red Rocks tonight for his very first headlining performance at the venue, a monumental achievement for any artist, electronic or otherwise. Just before San Holo takes the stage tonight, he’s released a new song, “Lost Lately.” “Lost Lately” is only San’s second release the year and …
Earlier this week, Illenium revealed the release date and artwork for his third album out this year, Ascend. With it, he promised tour dates would be coming and it’s already quite the incredible undertaking, playing the biggest rooms his career. Fans already knew about the Madison Square Garden date and three …
The post that needs no introduction…the New EDM Release Radar. Every week for over a year we’ve given you the deets on releases before they come out, then when they drop, we hit you with the playlist. Check out the list below, it’s created reddit.com/r/edm, , Beatport & Traxsource info, & social …
This years Gov Ball was full great entertainment and some very unexpected surprises. The music was blasting, the sun was out (at least for the most part) and the crowd was full electricity. It seemed like each artist from every realm the music spectrum showed up and gave it their …
revealed at the beginning June that she would be with rock band Underoath called “Falling”. Now, the time has finally come and we have not only the single, but a for the track as well. The track perfectly combines Rezz’s signature synths with Underoath’s vocals and rock sound. Not so …
Nearly a month since Rezz debuted her collaboration with Underoath at EDC Las Vegas, fans can now finally listen to the complete track whenever they want as “Falling” is ficially out. The single comes with a music video featuring Underoath’s Aaron Gillespie and Rezz in a dark warehouse. The two are …
According to a new report from The New York Times, a fire that ripped through Universal Music Studios in 2008 damaged far more than Universal Music Group originally let on. When news the fire broke in June 2008, the majority major news outlets focused on the loss from the video vault …
The news is finally out – Illenium’s third album Ascend will be out August 16! Illenium’s announcement includes a teaser for a “HUGE” tour — no surprise there — plus album pre-sale information coming later this week. Based on the cohesion his single artwork this year so far, we can safely …
Marshmello is set to release the third installment in his Joytime album series this year, and he’s starting it f with a bang. As teased, his new track “Rescue Me” is coming out this Friday with none other than American rock band A Day To Remember. Mello has been teasing Joytime III for …
NASA wants to send your music to outer space… The newly announced #MoonTunes challenge seeks to curate an out–this-world playlist for the next voyage to the moon. By 2024, astronauts are expected to make the three-day journey each way — and a soundtrack will be absolutely necessary to get them …
Ultra Korea ficially kicked f earlier today (Korea time), but not without its share difficulties. Though attendees were incredibly excited to see NGHTMRE, Virtual Self, and Porter Robinson, the beginning the day started f a bit rocky. Reports suggest that while doors were scheduled to open at 1pm, they were …
In a a very short space time, singer/Dj/Producer, Paige Lopynski and DJ/producer, Daniel Litman have gone from high school friends in Fairfax, Virginia, to rocking festivals around the world as the dynamic duo BONNIE X CLYDE. Establishing a recognisable and signature sound which features hard hitting percussion, melodic bass and …
Representation is huge. Though it’s likely that you and most your friends listen to a lot EDM, the reality is that most the world still primarily listens to pop, rock, and hip hop. It’s these genres that are usually represented in main stream magazines or events like Apple’s WWDC 19 …
The post that needs no introduction…the New EDM Release Radar. Every week for well over a year we’ve given you the deets on releases before they come out, then when they drop, we hit you with the playlist. Check out the list below, it’s created reddit.com/r/edm, , beatport & traxsource info, …
Two electronic music’s top in-demand artists have been enlisted to remix German rock group Rammstein. Both Felix Jaehn and R3hab, who both have made huge strides in 2019, have added their own individual takes on the latest single “Ausländer” from the band’s untitled seventh studio album. Although both remixes have different …
Chicago’s beachside summer music festival, Mamby On The Beach, returns for its fifth year on August 23rd and 24th. The fifth anniversary the festival, which began by featuring musical acts from an assortment genres, has grown to represent a more diverse and inclusive lineup than ever before. This year’s headliners …
Tchami fans rejoice! The French house producer and DJ is getting his very own radio show. The program, titled REVELATIONS, will be hosted on Diplo’s Revolution (Ch. 52) Sirius XM. Joining a channel that includes programs hosted by Armin van Buuren, Valentino Khan, Monstercat, and Diplo himself, the new show …
Some acid trips sound so unbelievable, they come across more like myths or urban legends, rather than reality. However, sound engineer Eliot Curtis recently experienced the trip a lifetime — and he’s here to tell you his truth. The broadcast operations manager was working on a piece music history, a …
Everyone’s favorite deep house denizen is getting his own radio show on Sirius XM, and we have Diplo to thank for it. Starting tomorrow Friday, May 31st on Diplo’s Revolution at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, ’s REVELATIONS will air. This will then take place on the last Friday every …
In 2009, The Bloody Beetroots and changed the course dance music forever with “Warp 1.9.” Through three minutes and twenty-four seconds raw, unparalleled punk rock energy, the pair ushered in the next wave youth culture, inspiring kids to trade in their guitars for Serato and turntables along the way. Aoki’s …
This past Memorial Day weekend TekSupport took over Holiday Moutain in the Catskills just a few hours north New York City for Gather Outdoors. Gather Outdoors boasted a star-studded techno and house lineup including Amelie Lens, , Victor Calderone, Jamie XX, Mr. G, Desert Hearts Crew, & many, many more. While …
The post that needs no introduction…the New EDM Release Radar. Every week for well over a year we’ve given you the deets on releases before they come out, then when they drop, we hit you with the playlist. Check out the list below, it’s created reddit.com/r/edm, , Beatport & traxsource …
Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike‘s song with Paris Hilton, “Best Friend’s Ass,” has ficially taken over the club — and YouTube. The music video just hit the web in all its glory, featuring Paris herself and Kim Kardashain, with cameos from DV&LM and more. The ficial music video is a …
Rezz is about to make her rounds again, with a full on Beyond the Senses tour in support her next body work — and it’s bound to be her most interactive live experience yet. Not only is she bringing her show to major markets across the globe, the queen darkness …
Last month, Laidback Luke and Keanu Silva joined forces on “Oh Yes (Rockin’ With The Best),” a revitalized version the well-known classic track “Rocking With The Best.” Now, there’s three new ways to enjoy the song. The three-pack EP stacks remixes from Retrovision, Pyrodox, and Raven & Kreyn. Each artist has an …
Bitch, I feel awesome — and Colin Thomas has everything to do with it. The producer recently hit us with three explosive new tracks, packaged together as his Bossin EP. One must learn the rules in order to break them and that’s exactly what Thomas does here. His technical skill …
What else can be said about Gather Outdoor Music Festival headliner and house music maestro Marc Kinchen, aka ? Dominating the club scene and radio waves since the early ’90s, MK is known worldwide for bringing us back to the roots Detroit house music. His radio tracks are as massive as …
Music lovers cherish their used festival wristbands. Some keep them attached to their wrist for months, some have them stored in a box as a keepsake, some sew them on hat or jacket, and others get creative, making dreamcatchers, blankets, and more. ZHU made a fashion statement with his at …
The future is here and so is Madonna. The pop icon’s new song with Quavo rocks production credits from Diplo, and while she’s clearly taking notes from modern trends in popular music, Madonna refuses to lose her signature appeal. “Future” is recognizably a Diplo song by design, with infectious rhythm …
The No. 1 song by Lil Nas X, “Old Town Road” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, couldn’t have settled with any music video. It had to be a star-studded, cinematic production such as this featuring an indulgent cast and western-themed satisfaction. The rhinestone cowboy, Lil Nas X starts out riding west …
Armin van Buuren has remixed a classic rock anthem — Van Halen‘s “Jump” — into a dance-worthy track more fit for the main stage. There’s no 1-2-3, but there’s plenty to jump about. The producer first premiered his version at Ultra Music Festival, with a little help from singer David Lee Roth. No …
DJ Mag has a thing for polls. Between its Top 100 DJs and Top 100 Clubs polls, it has the market generally cornered. This year, the publication decided to switch things up a bit, and rather than ask its readers and followers about their favorite festivals, to ask the DJs …
Earlier today a few eagle-eyed EDC Las Vegas-goers spotted what appears to be a brand new billboard just f the freeway highlighting none other than a confused-looking San Holo. The billboard was pretty succinct and only featured the words “Lost Lately” with a phone number below. Of course, doing what any reasonable …
We’ve been following LICK’s come up since he first released on Deadbeats last year. The producer has been quickly gaining traction with remixes “Devils Den” and “Angel Voices.” Now he has put his talents to work on GTA’s “Red Lips.” He starts with a tension forging build up before hitting …
I know this has been said for a long time, but 2019 just seems like a good time for a full Skrillex comeback. Having already played Ultra Music Festival as Dog Blood, teasing a Dog Blood EP at the end the month, and this past weekend playing EDC Japan, it …
I’m not sure why, but it feels like it’s been a while since I’ve heard new music from Whethan. It’s ironic because he just put out a new track at the end March. But personal feelings aside, he did just drop a new track today, and it’s with Jeremih, and …
Every producer or musician has to start somewhere. For DM2, this is his third start. After trying his hand at a solo project and then a duo, he’s back with a new name, new brand, and new sound. For his debut single, “Shred The Darkness,” the influence is clear. A …
SLANDER has put some serious work into their latest single and accompanying music video for “Love is Gone” with Dylan Matthew. The cinematic song rocks deep, melodic dubstep vibes and a moving lyrical performance that sparks all kinds emotion. In this day and age, much the music we consume is …
Diplo continues his country kick and takes us behind-the-scenes Stagecoach with his new music video for “So Long” featuring Cam. Many us will instantly recognize the festival grounds and Ferris wheel signature Coachella, but that’s also where they throw the massive country event, which Diplo recently played. Stagecoach doesn’t look too …
Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock, you’ve probably already seen the beautiful visual vid Flume’s new mixtape “Hi This Is Flume.” The mixtape essentially took the world by storm, not only was it a collection beautiful music but we also had the pleasure receiving an incredible video to go …
Yesterday in a landmark vote, Denver chose to decriminalize magic mushrooms, and in effect, their active psychoactive ingredient, psilocybin. A naturally occurring plant, magic mushrooms have been used for centuries and are currently a federally classified Schedule I drug. However, so is cannabis, and that didn’t stop Colorado from becoming …
Denver just got a lot more… magical! A measure just passed to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms, more commonly known as psychedelic or “magic” mushrooms, in the city Denver. The same city that happens to boast one the best venues on earth: Red Rocks. Initiative 301 allows possession or use magic mushrooms …
GRiZ may be returning to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre for the last time — and you don’t want to miss it. GRiZ Rocks takes place Friday and Saturday, August 30 and 31 this year for back-to-back nights. The Colorado resident and producer will perform a bespoke set, taking attendees on a …
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, …
We’re just in the middle spring, but we can already feel summer is on its way. (Maybe I’m biased in LA where seasons aren’t really a thing.) With the changing seasons, music follows to keep the mood consistent and give a soundtrack to your adventures and vacations. MYRNE & yetep …
Lots songs end up sounding similar by the time they’re finally released — after millennia compositions, there are only so many combinations left untouched. However, few are deemed close enough to be worthy a lawsuit for copyright infringement. That being said, Arty is suing Marshmello for allegedly stealing elements from …
It’s been a little over a month and a half since Flume made his grand return with his Hi This Is Flume mixtape and following single, “Friends.” After announcing a show at Red Rocks for August, he went relatively quiet again, but not before he told fans that there was a lot …
Swedish House Mafia are ficially back in action! Below, the video footage and tracklisting maps out the entire debut reunion set in 2019 from the iconic supergroup. Our eyes and ears quickly jump to the mysterious opening track, and another new Swedish House Mafia ID, potentially named “Underneath It All.” …
“There’s a little story in between all the songs. I feel like it’s kind like 500 Days Summer. It’s like if you’re watching that movie. Does it work out? Yes or No? Who knows. You’re in the journey and I think a big theme behind the album with the name …
On the heels two successful weekends at Coachella, Zedd has announced a new fall world tour. The Orbit Tour will hit 13 locations in the US and another five in Europe, with support from Jax Jones and NOTD. According to a press release announcing the tour, it will feature “brand new …
It’s late Wednesday night and New Music Friday is almost here. Welcome to the New EDM Release Radar, aka the WTF Is Coming Out Friday post. This is our weekly round-up every new EDM release that we have gotten word that will be released THIS FRIDAY. I will update this …
Earlier this month, Your EDM reported on the word a trusted source that Holy Ship! would not be returning in 2020. Our source’s information was compounded by a tweet from Gary Richards’ new venture Friendship, saying, “FriendShip is the only Ship #2020.” As it turns out, our source was correct… but …
After the sad and untimely passing Tim Bergling (28) better known as Avicii last year, Tim’s father Klas Bergling will be a keynote speaker the Mental Health Crisis Debate at this year’s International Music Summit (IMS) in Ibiza, Spain. Klas Bergling is set to speak on the ever so important …
“Oh Yes” — you are now rockin’ with the best! Of course, we’re talking about Laidback Luke and Keanu Silva, as they’ve revamped one the most classic cuts and recognizable hooks in all dance music. What once started as a chant among ravers has set a foundation for music records and dance …
Game Thrones‘ final season is in full effect. Not only have fans been watching the rising tensions play out on HBO every Sunday, now they can hear music inspired by the series whenever they so desire. A new compilation entitled, For The Throne features music from Ellie Goulding, Ty Dolla …
My first thought when I learned about the Martin Garrix, Macklemore, and Fall Out Boy collaboration “Summer Days” was, “Why?” My second thought was, “Wait, I’m really curious what this could sound like…” Well, it’s out now and I can say that I did not expect it to sound like this. …
had to do something that no artist wants to do last week. Due to his girlfriend having major health issues, he decided to postpone shows in London, Cologne, and Haag. The DJ went to Twitter to announce the show postpones and then later updated fans on the exact reason for the …
Kayzo has been working hard these past eight months to blur the line between emo, rock, and EDM more than ever before. (Though, it could be said he started way back with OVERLOAD, as well.) Teaming up with names like xo sad, Underoath, Our Last Night, and Bless The Fall, he’s …
Lost Lands Music Festival is back for another year and it’s as heavy as ever! Stacked beyond belief, the freshly dropped lineup features some the biggest names in bass music, as well as sounds from the underground. Excision will rock out three totally different sets: one signature, 2-hour Excision performance, …
Anyone who has dived deep into the history dubstep knows the name Hatcha. According to the man himself, he pretty much came up with the name some 20+ years ago. Now, other juggernauts like Excision, Zomboy, Skrillex, and Rusko carry the dubstep torch and have turned the genre into a …
Coachella is one the only music festivals where fashion is almost just as important as the performances — and Eric Prydz chose an interesting attire for Coachella weekend 2. He hit the Yuma tent as Cirez D, rocking a shirt with bold lettering “FUCK (Y)OU,” with the “Y” representing his Pryda logo. …
“Last All Night (Koala)” by Oliver Heldens is an absolute classic in the future house world. It’s one the first tracks that truly embodied the genre moniker (apart from Heldens’ own “Gecko”) and it was the song that truly rocketed him to worldwide fame. As such, it’s not uncommon to …
Music festivals in America are feeling growing pains. Mainstays such as Sasquatch have fallen, and newer events like Okeechobee and Wayhome disappeared as quickly as they appeared. Even the 50th anniversary Woodstock might not even happen. It’s tough to diagnose the cause this epidemic, and even the most established festivals …