GRASSROOTS UNDERGROUND MUSIC FESTIVAL OFF THE GRID CAMPOUT UNVEILS FULL LINEUP FOR UPCOMING EIGHTH EDITION

Off The Grid Campout 2024 is the desert event’s first installment following its legal victory over John Summit

Known for programming 76 straight hours of house, techno, drum n’ bass and more, the marathon festival’s 2024 lineup features 150+ acts, including luminaries such as Gary Richards (aka Destructo) Sunrise Sermon, Mija, Doorly, Pillowtalk (Live), Gettoblaster, Gina Turner, and Jimpster

Friday, October 10 - Monday, October 14, 2024 at Sirius Ranch in Apple Valley, CA

Off The Grid’s experiential offerings include art cars, installations, yoga, live music, special themed camps, a ‘young DJ’ stage and more

The festival has also launched a DJ competition, where budding artists can enter to win the grand prize of a lifetime: performing at Off The Grid Campout's flagship 2024 event, the recently-announced debut edition of Off The Grid Campout Austin, the 2025 installment of floating music cruise FriendShip, and more 

“THIS IS ALL FOR YOU” 

- Mikey Made, Off The Grid Campout-founder

Following its lengthy, public legal battle with John Summit, grassroots underground music festival Off The Grid Campout has just unveiled the full lineup for its eighth edition from Friday, October 10 - Monday, October 14 at Sirius Ranch in Apple Valley, California. 

With over 150 acts on its lineup, The High Desert camping festival - which is known for curating a dynamic roster of forward-thinking, left-of-center selectors - will enter this fall with full control over its own destiny, further cementing itself as a nonstop musical marathon steeped in a community-oriented, intimate atmosphere

Boasting 76+ hours of uninterrupted sounds, Off The Grid Campout 2024 will feature an eclectic array of house and techno heavyweights, as well as artists from the live, bass, and DNB spaces. Headliners include electronic music icon and event impresario Gary Richards (aka Destructo) doing a special sunrise sermon set, genre-blending OWSLA-darling Mija, live-electronic duo PillowTalk, Chicago-house legend Gettoblaster, Pete Tong-certified house DJ and Doorly, DJ polymath and yoga teacher Gina Turner, and British deep house producer/DJ Jimpster. 

The festival will additionally welcome performances from Wolfy Lights w/ KJ Sawka, DJ Sneak, Kevin Knapp, Thee-O, Donald Glaude (DNB Set), Rabbit In The Moon, Dela Moon, Anton Tumas, Beacon Bloom, DJ Dan, DJ Reza, Friendly Fire, Left/Right, Max & Dana, Nightstalker (Techno Set), S-Doobie w/ MC Dino, SOOHAN, Tone Of Arc (Live).

The Off The Grid Campout lineup includes a huge assortment of other talented DJs who will all contribute to the festival’s continuous party atmosphere.

This year’s Off The Grid Campout will also feature a plethora of hosted stages and crew takeovers, solidifying the event as an inclusive congregation space for all underground music lovers.

Outside of the expertly-curated lineup, Off The Grid Campout will present a bevy of experiential offerings, including art cars, interactive installations, comedy sets, fire performances, a healing sanctuary, food and beverage vendors, a marketplace, themed camps, workshops, yoga, a Thursday pre-party, and more. 

Off The Grid Campout 2024 will also host a pre-festival DJ competition, where the winner will get the opportunity to play this year’s festival and the just-announced, inaugural Off The Grid Campout event in Austin; headline the long-running SoCal house & techno party series Space Taco; be flown out to play the 2025 edition of Gary Richards’ premier nautical music event FriendShip; and sign with a management company. All you have to do to enter is upload a 60-minute mix titled “Road To OTG” onto SoundCloud or Mixcloud, and share it on your socials with a link to an originally produced track. The deadline for the competition is August 1, 2024.

Another unique inclusion at this year’s Off The Grid Campout will be the ‘young DJ’ stage. On Sunday, October 13, the festival will dedicate one of its stages to showcase starry-eyed, aspiring DJs - a unique wrinkle in the event’s programming that positions Off The Grid Campout as an authentic nurturer of dance music’s future generations.

What makes this upcoming edition of Off The Grid Campout particularly special is that it is the first installment following the festival’s lengthy legal spout with tech-house giant John Summit - a public battle that resulted in a massive victory for Off The Grid Campout and the event’s ability to retain its namesake.

Event producer/DJ Mikey Made created Off The Grid Campout in 2015, which began as a tiny desert party with less than 50 people. Following the event’s multi-year hiatus and eventual return in 2019, Off The Grid Campout has since evolved into a 1200-person, four-day festival, bumping 24/7 music across multiple stages and genres.

With its focus on grassroots community building and platforming artists on-the-rise, Off The Grid Campout has cultivated an inclusive, positive atmosphere that truly feels like a family-reunion for its repeat-attendees and performers.

When John Summit launched his Off The Grid label and event series in 2022, the sheer marketing power and name recognition of the global superstar threatened to completely overshadow and dilute everything Off The Grid Campout had built. In a dance music David vs. Goliath story, Mikey Made refused to back down and lose his brand: he entered a legal back-and-forth that saw the small, homegrown Mojave Desert music festival go up against one of the biggest names in electronic music and his team of bullies. Through his grit, perseverance, and conviction for the culture he had built, MIkey Made came away triumphant with full rights to the Off The Grid brand name - a rare example of a DIY music community member winning against the nefarious, incessant corporate music machine. 

The victory speaks to the strength of not only Mikey Made, but of the entire Off The Grid Campout community who stood by his side. It was a win for them all - and it’ll be celebrated in earnest this fall at the upcoming edition of the festival.

The special installation of Off The Grid Campout 2024 will be preceded by the inaugural Off The Grid Campout Austin, which will take place on the water at River Forest Haven from Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29, 2024. More details to come soon. 

TERMINAL V ANNOUNCE FIRST PHASE OF HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL LINE-UP

20,000 music lovers across two nights with two epic indoor stages and 21 hours of music

Edinburgh’s Terminal V are excited to announce the first phase of the line-up for this year’s Halloween Festival. Taking place across two days, with two epic indoor stages at The Royal Highland centre with 10,000 capacity each day and 21 hours of music.

Recently announced as Scotland’s number 1 festival, the UK’s 5th placed festival and the world’s 44th best festival in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals of 2024 poll, the Halloween announcement comes ahead of their debut Croatia edition this month.

Joining the announcement are over 30 artists including one of the most in demand acts in the scene just now, Sara Landry, who will play her only show in Scotland until 2025 and Anetha, who seamlessly blends techno, trance, and experimental music with her signature bouncy basslines and melancholic motifs. Also confirmed is Ben Hemsley, a force to be reckoned with in the UK house and techno scene, known for his captivating productions. The hard techno visionary blk. will also grace the stage, pushing boundaries with his innovative sound.

Expect massive kick drums and genre-defying melodies from I Hate Models, whose unpredictability fuels an ever-evolving sound. From Amsterdam's fertile underground to global techno temples, KI/KI leads a new rave insurrection. Meanwhile, Australian sensation Mall Grab, who has risen to prominence over the past six years, will bring his high-energy set to the festival and the forward-thinking sounds of Berlin-based duo Miss Bashful & DBBD. 

With over 30 artists performing across two stages, Terminal V's Halloween edition is set to be an unmissable celebration of cutting-edge electronic music, complete with mind-blowing visuals and fresh innovative new stage designs.

Tickets on sale now  - Weekend Ticket £129.95+bf/Day Ticket £69.95  from: www.terminalv.co.uk/halloween

Derek Martin, Co-Director of Terminal V, comments: "This year’s Halloween edition promises to be our most spectacular yet with a redesigned site, indoor only for our Halloween edition. With a 2 night line-up set to feature both established and emerging global electronic music talent in true Terminal V tradition, we are dedicated to delivering an unparalleled Halloween festival experience. We can’t wait to welcome 20,000 music lovers across two nights to The Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh for an unforgettable weekend.”

To find out more visit: https://terminalv.co.uk/. 

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FRANK WALKER X CANADIANRAVERS INTERVIEW [RECENT ALBUM 'ORIGIN', VELD MUSIC FESTIVAL, TECHNOLOGY SHAPING THE FUTURE]

The Toronto-born producer was introduced to the genre at the same time as millions of people around the world, via Tiësto’s set during the opening ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Amidst filling the house with the larger-than-life melodies of Billy Joel and Elton John, Walker’s dad also blasted the work of Italian trance legend Robert Miles, with friends over time playing him everything from Armin Van Buuren to Pendulum.

Then the EDM boom hit, and Walker started understanding dance music not just as casual listening, but as a genuine love, then a serious hobby and then ultimately, a career path. He established himself as a go-to DJ in the bar and club scene at his university near Toronto and in 2014 caught his big break upon connecting with Kygo’s manager Myles Shear, who signed him as a management client.

Walker has since played some of the world’s biggest dance festivals, from EDC Las Vegas to Ultra Japan, and has been building touring momentum in the past few years. In 2022, he hit the road in South America as a support act for Kygo and booked a mainstage slot at Ultra Miami – something he has replicated in 2023 and 2024. His catalog has clocked 400+ million global streams, with a flurry of singles charting in the U.S. and Canada. Walker preceded ORIGIN with his first few releases of 2024, the sonically euphoric, lyrically bittersweet Nate Smith collaboration “Missing You,” and the Lucas-Estrada backed “Bad Town.” Both tracks bring back feel-good, euphoric dance music with big vocals - a guiding force for Walker.

This Spring, he performed at Ultra Miami, where he received an EDM Award for his Juno-nominated song “I Go Dancing” (with Ella Henderson). Today, Walker’s catalog has clocked over 500 million global streams and a flurry of his tracks have hit charts including the Canadian Hot 100 and Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs. Currently, his single “Missing You” ft. Nate Smith is Top 10 at Top 40 Radio in the country

“The sets are better than ever; my production is better than ever,” he says. “It’s all coming together.” 

THE INTERVIEW

CR: Hello Frank, Glad to have you on Canadianrave. How are you doing, and where are you talking to us from?

FW: Thanks for having me! I’m coming at you from my home studio in Toronto.

CR: Can you tell us a little about yourself and your musical journey? Also Did you play any instruments growing up?

FW: I went to an arts school growing up and played the trombone, but despite loving music I never expected to be a musician or producer. It always felt like a hobby that wouldn’t become my career. Then the Golden Era of EDM hit. I fell in love with Avicii, Swedish House Mafia, Alesso, and so many other amazing artists that were blowing up in 2012. This inspired me to take a shot at DJing (which went well haha), and the rest is history! 

CR: I love how you incorporated some Folktronica into your album like the songs “Gravity’ with Tyler Shaw and “Missing You” with Nate Smith. It definitely reminded me of Avicii. How was it making those two tracks and other tracks like that in the album?

FW: Avicii’s colllabs into other genres were huge in EDM crossing into the mainstream, and he definitely inspired my album. I love getting into the studio with artists from other genres, I find it super inspiring to use sounds and techniques that aren’t typical to dance music – it can make for some really fresh sounding ideas.

CR: I was surprised to see Trivecta being someone you made a song with in the album - “Good in Goodbye”, Who would be one artist that you would like to collaborate with that you haven’t done so far? 

FW: Trivecta is dope! I first came across him when Palm Tree Records, my label, got him to remix I Go Dancing, and I fell in love with his music. When I was pulling my album together Good In Goodbye was missing some energy, so we shot the track his way and he took it next level – it became a cool mix of tropical and melodic bass!

CR: Congratulations on your EDM Award for your Juno-nominated song “I Go Dancing” with Ella Henderson. How did Ella and you both come to make the song together and what was the reaction when you heard the news?

FW: I first met Ella in Ibiza like 5 years ago, and had been wanting to collaborate with her since! The idea for IGD was born during the pandemic, over several Zooms back and forth. That track has absolutely changed my life, and the reception has been incredible. Whether it be winning at the EDMAs or someone DMing me saying how the track has moved them, it’s just incredible to have my music touch so many people.

CR: So, we've got VELD just a month or so away!!! Are you excited to be playing in your home city again? And what are your thoughts about the scene in Canada?

FW: Absolutely my favourite festival to perform at, nothing beats a hometown show! I’m planning some surprises for the set for sure. I think our Canadian music scene is so incredible, be it in EDM or any genre, we have so much talent across the country! Canadian fans are also INCREDIBLE at supporting their own, I’m super grateful to be repping our country on the EDM world stage.

CR: What significant changes have you observed in the electronic music scene over the years?

FW: I feel like our scene specifically goes through trends more than any other genre. The past few years have been dominated by techno, and the housier genres, but I think a change is coming. Everyone who knows me, knows that I love nostalgic, melodic EDM, and I see a shift coming. There are so many amazingly talented up-and-coming EDM producers making big mainstage anthems, I’m excited to see where our genre goes next!

CR: Do you have any rituals or habits that help you focus before a performance or studio session?

FW: I always need a good meal with my touring team before a big show, can’t DJ on an empty stomach! Also, an espresso martini is always good to get the energy going haha.

CR: What role do you think technology will play in shaping the future of music production and distribution?

FW: There’s always going to be new tools coming out for artists and producers to work with, whether it be AI or new tech to make our lives easier. I’m all for automating the process because I ultimately think it can be a tool to help get more of your music out to the world. I think it becomes an issue when it takes the creativity out of artists' hands, or if AI starts ripping off other artists' work – you’ve got to maintain that creative integrity that’s core to who you are as an artist, or I think fans will be able to read through that.

CR: Do you have any special projects you got in the works that you’d be down to share with your followers?

FW: I’ve still got a few surprises planned around my debut album, ORIGIN! We’re releasing a DJ set of the albums with some REALLY cool vfx that’s going to be coming soon, and as well as a big remix album of my album. As always I’ve got more music in the pipeline too. album 1 already has me thinking about what the next one’s going to sound like!

Lightning Round

Favourite Club in Toronto. Rebel – some of my favourite sets have been there!

Favourite Go To spot in Toronto. ONE Restaurant in Yorkville in my neighborhood, I go there more often than I’d like to admit…

Favourite Pizza Spot in Toronto The Parlour on King

Favourite food when you are sick. Chicken Soup

First Rave/Show as an attendee? EDC 2013 made me fall in love with electronic music!

All-time favourite song? Fix You - Coldplay. 

What is your guilty pleasure? Below Deck on Bravo, my girlfriend and I binge that show WAY too hard when I’m off touring.

What is your hidden talent? I make a mean Grilled Cheese sandwich.

Which social platform do you use a lot? I definitely waste too much time on Insta haha

We can’t wait to see his set on Saturday, August 3!! and don’t forget to check out his socials below