Show Spotlights

San Marcos Block Party Brings Bass, Hip-Hop, and Community to Downtown

The San Marcos Block Party transformed downtown San Marcos over Labor Day weekend, turning Courthouse Square into a full-scale celebration of bass music, hip-hop, art and community. Photo Credit: Dorian Was There The day opened with Cozy Kev on the main stage, setting the tone with a mix of dubstep and trap before HerShe followed with her own bass-heavy sound. Her performance also brought one of her signatures to the stage: beatboxing woven directly into the set. Photo Credi

Sep 193 min read

Inside Houston’s First Danceportation, Where Music Becomes Part of the Story

Before attendees ever reached a stage, they first had to leave reality behind. Guests were ushered through a winding, wormhole-like corridor filled with lights, sound, and anticipation. As the tunnel opened, they emerged inside what appeared to be a radio station - the portal into Meow Wolf Houston’s immersive universe. Photo Credit: Aaron Wharton Danceportation felt like a natural extension of what Meow Wolf already does best: creating surreal experiences that encourage cur

Jul 35 min read

Seven Lions Transforms 713 Music Hall Into a Dark Celestial Fantasy

What began as a night of melodic bass quickly unfolded into something far larger inside 713 Music Hall. Beneath floating celestial lights, cathedral-inspired stage structures, and towering laser displays, Seven Lions transformed the venue into a fully immersive fantasy world during his Asleep in the Garden of Infernal Stars tour stop in Houston. Photo Credit: Side Quest Dispatch Known for blending melodic bass, psytrance, and emotionally driven storytelling into his performan

May 143 min read

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Festivals

ACL 2026: Electronic Music Takes Center Stage

Austin City Limits (ACL) celebrated 25 years with a multi-genre lineup, but electronic dance music (EDM) dominated this year. With 15 electronic acts and four headliners, the festival made a significant statement about the genre’s place on its stages. From massive, visually immersive productions to intimate underground sets, EDM offered some of the weekend’s most memorable moments and brought together a crowd ready to dance. Photo Credit: Charles Reagan Festivalgoers of all a

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6 EDM Acts You Can't Miss at Austin City Limits 2026

The Austin City Limits Festival has always been known for its genre-spanning lineup, but in 2026, electronic music has an especially strong presence. With more than 15 electronic acts across the festival’s two weekends, ACL gives dance music fans plenty of reasons to spend their time between the stages chasing bass, synths, grooves, and everything in between. Photo Credit: Taylor Regulski That expansion makes sense in a city where Austin’s electronic scene keeps growing, fro

Sep 284 min read

The Wubs Go On: How Space City Wub Fest Celebrated Houston’s Bass Community

Sometimes, the most memorable festival moments are the ones that reveal a community's strength when plans begin to change. That spirit was on full display at Space City Wub Fest, where Houston’s bass music community gathered at the Raven Tower for a one-day celebration dedicated to the artists, sounds, and culture driving the city's thriving underground electronic scene. Even when Texas weather forced the festival to adapt, the music and the people behind it never stopped. Ph

Jul 72 min read