By Kayla Lupedee Music blasting through the speakers, bright lights circling the crowded bodies, everyone rolling with the music. A sense of gravity loosening its grip on people’s arms and legs, they feel weightless, like they’re floating through the festival. And a lot of that is all thanks to drugs. Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festivals […]
Raving at the Ritz: EDM keeps Ybor nightlife alive
BY ARDEN IGLEHEART, CASSI MANNER, & MAURICIO RICH Bass blaring, lasers flashing, fans head-banging – this is The Ritz Ybor. Seven Lions, one of the biggest electronic dance music DJs to come to Tampa this year performed at the Ritz Ybor on Jan. 27. The sold-out event also featured local artists Blunts & Blondes, Smugglr, […]