As part of the PartyWith team, I was invited to visit Brussels for its Brussels Electronic Marathon (BEM). In my opinion, nightlife tourism = best kind of tourism, so of course I said yes. Thanks to our Belgian summer intern Izzy’s connections with the organization, BEM had invited the team of PartyWith to go down to Brussels for […]
Techno Tourism
Cape Town Nightlife Guide: Why Electronic Music Fans LOVE This City
Cape Town is the right choice for nightlife enthusiasts. You are coming to a city that knows how to party and that has something for everyone. Cape Town offers a lot for night owls and party animals with more than you think to choose from – from beach clubs to underground techno clubs. If you […]
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The Detroit Nightlife Scene is Totally Underrated
I visited Detroit for the first time in October 2016. Not only did I love the history, culture, and food of the city, I was blown away by the Detroit nightlife scene. To me, Detroit is America’s most underrated destination for nightlife, specifically Techno. “Wait” – you might say – “Isn’t Detroit run-down and dangerous?” […]
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Inside Taipei’s Techno Club – Korner
I went for a techno club night out in Taipei, to the club Korner (the Wall). No, I’m not using “techno” in the context of Top 40 EDM like Zedd & Martin Garrix. I’m talking about actual underground dance music. Yes, Taipei techno DOES exist! I grew up in Taiwan listening to Taiwanese pop music and […]
Definitive Guide to Clubbing in Amsterdam
I’ve been living in Amsterdam since October 2015. As an electronic dance music enthusiast, living in Amsterdam is a dream come true. Amsterdam is truly the dance music capital of the world. It’s home to many of the top DJs of the world – I even once ran into my favorite DJ, Dr. Peacock and […]
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Spanish Stereotypes of Americans as seen at the Elrow Party in Barcelona
My rating: 7/10. Elrow is the most famous event producer to come out of Barcelona. In past years, they had hosted weekly themed parties in Barcelona. However, due to its fame it has moved its summer residency to Ibiza. Underground music, carnival-esque atmosphere. Worth every penny, even if you do not like techno. Oh, and great strawberry […]
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Techno Tourism in Berlin
I admit it, I’m a huge Dance Music Tourist. I went to Berlin for a month in July of 2015 because 1) Berlin is a really cool city, and 2) I wanted to experience the club scene of The Techno Capital of the World. Turns out, Berlin is home to more than 300 clubs. To […]
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Ultimate Berghain Guide: Third Time’s A Charm at Berlin’s Church of Techno
My club rating for Berghain: 8.5/10 There are many, many, many articles on the internet about the mythical Berghain Club in Berlin and how to get into the club with the toughest door policy in the world. Berlin is the Techno capital of the world, and Berghain is at its epicenter. People call it THE […]
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Warung Beach Club: The Temple of House Music in Brazil
Club Rating: 9/10. It’s an absolute must-visit for techno and house music lovers. Set in a gorgeous setting on the beaches of Brazil, with an incredible vibe and decor. Always brings in the best talent in underground music. Warung Beach Club may be a name only familiar to the most dedicated of North American and European techno fanatics, […]
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Primavera Sound Festival Review
Rating: as a festival, 6/10. As a “dance music” festival, 3/10. This is primarily an indie music festival in an urban setting. Great location next to the ocean with an amazing sunrise. The Primavera Sound Festival has received high acclaims from the music festival community, winning the Artists’ #1 Choice Award in 2014. It boasts […]