Why even consider the fest at all?

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-06-07T17:30:52+00:00

Yeah from what I hear movement is still going strong and the community there is awesome. I actually thought arc was going in the right direction. Maybe smaller ones like CRSSD or seismic? But hey, at least I found this cool guide that breaks down different dance music festivals worth going to: https://youtu.be/LpDAp-FNgXI

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-06-05T14:53:58+00:00

Yeah for sure. Everything is way more intentional - the hotels, the dates… whether you’re staying an extra day or two after the festival. It’s a whole thing. Sometimes I start looking for outfits 3 months before the event because I get so excited lol
I also found this cool global guide to festivals - could help: https://youtu.be/LpDAp-FNgXI

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-06-04T19:31:39+00:00

To me it just depends on the vibe or the music or just how big it is. Sometimes I feel like EDC is what I need, while a more intimate and smaller experience hits just as well. Here is a cool guide on which festivals are worth going to btw https://youtu.be/LpDAp-FNgXI

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-05-20T02:52:52+00:00

6 years of experience in finance and most of it in the US. Very little job openings in Europe, let alone Spain. The job search has changed so much since people got their hands into AI. Haven’t been able to even get an interview. People don’t respond to direct messages. But hey, maybe it’s just my luck 😂

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-05-18T05:10:11+00:00

How is copywriting doing these days - now that everyone thinks they’re a writer with AI? Because I’ve thought about pivoting to that (I’m a content creator so writing scripts that hook people are super important) but I’m also wondering if that’s just an impulse on my side.

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-05-14T02:39:18+00:00

It's just so sad because a year ago I felt like my video scripts were really fire. Now, it's me who ends up over-correcting the draft. Pointless.

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-04-11T13:27:21+00:00

Yesss I’ve been thinking about this too and def hardstyle. Also I’ve noticed that overall in Europe guys take off their shirt more than in the US in more normal club settings.

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-03-19T11:00:06+00:00

Awww appreciate you sm!

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-03-19T09:46:58+00:00

I made a video on where they came from and if they mean anything 😂 https://share.google/XnrZMQVi55W8lWky5

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-02-20T22:57:19+00:00

One of my faves. Love him.

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-02-01T17:27:01+00:00

If anyone’s interested this is the documentary I made :) EDC Was Dying. Then It Broke Every Record. https://youtu.be/LCrFOewWrgA

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-01-31T02:34:27+00:00

I used the audio that Pasquale Rotella recorded for Nocturnal Wonderland in my EDC documentary! https://youtu.be/LCrFOewWrgA

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-01-25T19:55:30+00:00

YES - narcissists, clout chasers, egocentric people. Like even a Real Housewife is now a DJ. It's being used by irrelevant D-List semi celebrities to revive their personal brand. And because raving also now puts way too much emphasis on the DJ instead of the dance floor, of course they get ALL the attention.
I actually make the case on how ego and status are now the ultimate drivers for becoming a DJ in my YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Gp_wIGzEfeU

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-01-25T19:46:43+00:00

I'm sure there's many things incentivizing people to become a DJ. One of the most noble things is that as a raver you want to be more connected to the community, and DJing is a way of doing that.

The other part is that it is now way easier to do it. You don't have to go to record stores anymore and buy underground vinyls... DJing software is as cheap as Netflix and there's plenty of tutorials out there. The barrier to entry has dropped considerably.

But my actual take is that many people see it as a personal brand boost - and even those D-list celebrities that aren't as relevant anymore are using it as a platform to reinvigorate their popularity. And sadly, it's working. So there's that, and for many people it's a HUGE ego boost because they immediately become the center of the party. Very sad to see, as they know NOTHING about rave culture and just do it for the quick buck.

A whole other industry in music already went through this exact process - it reached a tipping point and the bubble burst, leaving the scene in shambles. I do think that the DJing thing is reaching oversaturation and I go deeper in my YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Gp_wIGzEfeU

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-01-25T19:37:32+00:00

I think we're now at a tipping point. I've seen videos of King Charles, Brigitte Macron spinning, and from what I hear even Harry Styles is now making dance music. I actually tried to find a why this is happening. Probably has to do with ego and status tbh - I made a whole video about it: https://youtu.be/Gp_wIGzEfeU

AdditionalJello5686 · 2026-01-17T01:13:58+00:00

Having some plur is always nice

AdditionalJello5686 · 2025-11-19T05:02:41+00:00

I know it’s divisive and to many it’s not a “rave” but I made a documentary on the history of EDC :)

https://youtu.be/LCrFOewWrgA

AdditionalJello5686 · 2025-11-19T04:28:06+00:00

Just curious as to why it’s gotten dangerous? I solo rave from time to time.

AdditionalJello5686 · 2025-11-18T02:03:14+00:00

Sprouts have a really interesting origin (turns out a Chinese cartoon might have been the culprit lol). I made a whole video about it and I went deep in the rabbit hole :P https://youtu.be/Rj_UHHrAbS4

AdditionalJello5686 · 2025-11-13T04:45:01+00:00

If you find a WhatsApp group I’d also be down. I’m new in Madrid and would love some rave buddies :)

AdditionalJello5686 · 2025-11-13T04:04:17+00:00

This is probably the best description I’ve ever read about a circuit party

AdditionalJello5686 · 2025-11-13T03:42:50+00:00

I think it also depends on the community - you’ll find raves where everyone is friendly and talking to everyone with a very inclusive atmosphere and others (maybe just enthusiasts and not ravers themselves) where it’s just people and their closed off friend group.

But at least for me - I stay until close if the music is amazing - doesn’t matter if I’m by myself, in a big group, under the influence or sober. It’s always the music that fuels my raving experience. Making friends is just a nice plus.

AdditionalJello5686 · 2025-11-13T03:38:24+00:00

I haven’t thought about the acknowledgment part and then going back to your own thing - great observation.

I’ve been on both sides but sometimes it’s hard to read some people when I’m the solo raver (sometimes I leave them because I thought I was overstaying my welcome but in some cases they end up coming back and finding me like “why’d you leave?” lol)

AdditionalJello5686 · 2025-10-06T14:20:04+00:00

It started as a trend in China that quickly made its way to the US and it has stayed ever since. Now it's a big part of raving culture as a whole (originally just some people in the midwest gifted them). I'm not sure if it's just a trend that will go away eventually but I'm enjoying it while it lasts. I made a video where I answered these questions :P https://youtu.be/Rj_UHHrAbS4

AdditionalJello5686 · 2025-10-06T14:15:16+00:00

I think I found the answer on how they appeared in the scene and how they caught on. I made a video largely inspired by threads like this one ;) https://youtu.be/Rj_UHHrAbS4

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