rave culture
The Story Behind the 'First Ever Ecstasy Song'
Recorded a decade before the explosion of acid house and rooted in NYC's gay clubs, 'Memorabilia' is an early prelude to rave culture.
Vintage Photos of Goa’s Wildest Psychedelic Raves
Goa’s hippie era that kicked off in the 60s is the origin story for the full moon parties, drug fuelled raves and flea markets you see even today.
Illegal Raves, Socially Distanced Events and VR Gigs: 2020 Changed How We Party
In a year where rave culture was forced to improvise and adapt to the times, we track how people’s party and drug habits changed.
Even in a Pandemic, Goa Raves on
“The vibe was absolutely crazy. Not for a moment did I feel that we are still going through a global pandemic.”
WATCH: Videos from Inside the Illegal Halloween Rave in Bristol
A number of arrests were made, including a man thought to be the organiser, who faces a fine of up to £10,000 for breaching COVID-19 rules
Inside London's Illegal Raves
We spoke to photographer Claire McIntyre about her pictures of east London's party people.
The Legendary 'Cave Raves' of the Acid House Era
We spoke to "Steely D", the man who organised the free parties in the Lake District quarry, and Matt Stokes, the artist who studied them.
Burial’s ‘Untrue’ Still Captures London in a Way Unmatched Since
The album’s story is one of loneliness, love, family, ghosts – it continues to sound like the city that birthed it, a decade later.
Why the Outsider Pride of M.I.A.'s ‘Kala’ Still Matters 10 Years Later
By lifting "global" sounds and dropping them into a club-friendly context, this album used sonic innovation to try smash down borders.
[Premiere] What Happened When 30+ Strangers Were Asked to Dance for a Music Video
The music video for Portuguese producer and DJ Moullinex’s track, "Love Love Love," turns a casting call into a celebration of dance culture.
Valentine's Day is America's Other Favorite Love Drug
What Valentine's Day and ecstasy have in common—and why maybe neither are so bad.