Earlier this week, rumors started flying that Michigan's Electric Forest would be expanding to two weekends in 2017. Today, the festival has confirmed it, calling it an "intimate expansion." This year, Electric Forest will run for back to back weekends from June 22-25 and June 29 - July 2. Unlike dual-weekend-festival, Coachella, who's experiences each weekend are very … [Read more...]
The Coolest Things We Saw at Electric Forest 2016
I had the amazing opportunity to gallivant around Electric Forest for the first time a couple weeks ago. If you have never been to Electric Forest it is much more than a collection of stages that all have music scheduled throughout a weekend. The forest absolutely comes to life for about 5 days out of the year. After being there for more than 3 hours it is easy why many return … [Read more...]
8 Acts You Need to Check Out at Electric Forest 2016
In just a couple of days, thousands will descend to Rothbury, Michigan in excitemt for Electric Forest - which many affectionately call 'home.' With four days of jam-packed music, it's hard to pinpoint just a few essential acts you need to see throughout the weekend so we tried to help you! Here is a few acts that we love over at Run The Trap and if you look hard enough, you … [Read more...]
Electric Forest Organizers Bring New 4-Day Camping Festival To Colorado
Madison House produces one of the best festivals in the nation, Electric Forest. Known for its top-tier forward-thinking lineups and that-something-special-in-the-air feeling you can't quite describe and most certainly won't forget, The Forest is sacred grounds for anyone who has made the pilgrimage to Michigan to witness its glory. This August 4th-7th the geniuses who have … [Read more...]
Electric Forest Is Releasing Their Lineup In The Coolest Way Possible
Electric Forest is known for bringing people from all walks of life together to jam out in the forest. Last year that vibe brought me all the way to the Forest from Montana where I proceeded to meet some amazing people (TEAM) and saw some great shows. They do some really cool and unique things there like have a library in the middle of the forest or the silent disco that I … [Read more...]
Electric Forest Bans American Indian Headdresses
Deep in the backwoods of Rothbury, Michigan exists Double JJ Resort home of what many people call Electric Forest - an annual music festival nestled in the trees (Formerly known as Rothbury Festival.) Many, if not all, music festivals boast very little rules and encourage self expression in whatever form you choose. But if you're coming to Electric Forest, leave your Native … [Read more...]
Relive Bassnectar’s Epic Performance at Electric Forest
If you were like me and at Electric Forest last weekend, then you already know how dope this set was. If not, here's your chance to get a little taste of what you missed out on. As expected, Bassnectar threw down a huge set for his adoring fans, even bringing out Michael Kang from the String Cheese Incident out to play violin during his set. For an hour and a half he played … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: Son Of Kick – 2015 Official Electric Forest Mix
With Electric Forest just weeks away, Son Of Kick is here with a killer mix to get everyone ready for a weekend of partying. Son Of Kick included a healthy dose of his own originals and remixes, including his recent track "Church" feat. Snypa, as well as tracks from Mr. Carmack, Bleep Bloop, TroyBoi and more. Peep the full track list below. Stream and download the mix below … [Read more...]
