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Reminiscing About Holy Ship! 12.0
Holy Ship! This is Our Home Excited is an understatement for how we felt returning to our favorite music festival in the world on this sunny and humid January day in Orlando. What makes this festival our favorite? Why do we trap ourselves on a ship for four days and risk gnarly seasickness (at least…
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Into the Morning with Kyle Watson
Last month, we got to catch Kyle Watson on his Into the Morning Tour in Denver, Colorado. To say he’s a great producer is an understatement; he has managed to create a unique yet recognizable and revolutionary sound. It’s also straight filth. We’re so honored to have had the opportunity to interview him and share…
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Catchin’ Feels at Firefly Music Festival
If I live in Chicago, why on earth did I travel all the way to the East Coast to go to Firefly Music Festival? I could have easily chosen a closer festival with a similar lineup, but Firefly had been on my list, and this was the year I was going to make it happen.…
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Rezz Rocks: A Certain Kind of Magic Indeed
Our day was off to an incredible start after waking up on National Breakfast Burrito day. The squad went to Santiago’s and got dollar burritos (yes, full-sized breakfast burritos for $1). We then continued to stuff ourselves with salted oreo, gingerbread, and vegan chocolate ice cream at Little Man’s, a cute shop in The Highlands.…
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Burnin’ up at Chris Lake
If you know anything about us, you know we have a slight obsession with Chris Lake. We were so stoked to be given the opportunity to cover his Black Book Experience show in Denver on October 12th! It’s always a blast writing about how amazing one of your favorite artists is. On top of seeing…
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An Ode to EDM from a Jam Band Fanatic
In an attempt to connect with the avid reader, it should be noted that I am a music addict. Since I was +/- 0 years old, music has been a passion of mine. I’ve been to over a dozen music festivals, seen probably a hundred live performances, and spent 15 years playing the drums and…
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G-House Guru BIJOU on Trusting the Process
Here at Backpacks and Beat Drops, we’re huge fans of house music (if you somehow haven’t noticed). We love supporting rising talent and helping our readers discover new music and artists to keep on their radar. With that said, we’re honored to share our exclusive interview with the G-House Guru, BIJOU. Mixing elements of hip-hop…
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Electric Forest and the Power of Forest Fam
I had the pleasure of returning to my favorite festival this year while working ground control with Insomniac. I was lucky enough to get to stay in the beautiful alternate universe that is Electric Forest for two whole weeks! My mind and arms were open, my heart was full, and by the end of the…
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A Look at Lollapalooza 2018
Four days of Lollapalooza return to Grant Park August 2nd-5th, 2018, with a once-again incredible lineup. Chicago’s biggest music festival boasts headliners from multiple genres, guaranteeing something for everyone. Whether you vibe with Bruno Mars, Arctic Monkeys, Post Malone, ODESZA, or Excision, get ready for another weekend enjoying the countless, talented artists on Lollapalooza’s lineup.…
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Spring Awakening Music Festival (SAMF) 2018 Recap
Spring Awakening Music Festival (SAMF) 2018 marked more than just another festival in the books for Backpacks and Beat Drops. This festival, which fell on a weekend one year after the creation of our website, marked a milestone for us as a media outlet. Not only were we granted the opportunity to officially cover the…
