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Hi there! Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Sights and Sounds. Been doing this music writing thing for most my life in one way or another and loving every opportunity it's brought along. Shoot me an email if you have any suggestions for the website, comments, or if you just want to chat. Cheers!

Desert Hearts Lineup Released! A Year Not To Be Missed.

It certainly speaks volumes when a festival sells out before a lineup is released. There is a trust in the process and a focus on the overall experience that allows festival goers to feel confident in attending Desert Hearts Festival year after year. The anticipation built as as every post on social media was inundated […]

Why Lucidity Festival Is The Perfect Event For The Whole Family

Lucidity Festival was recognized as the world’s Best Family-friendly Festival at the 2018 FestX Awards held in Las Vegas last December, but that’s not why you should bring the whole family. The prize reflects eight years of innovative programming and integration of a family-centric ethos at the outdoor festival, which features live and electronic music, […]

In Between The Green: The Small Moments That Make Envision Festival So Great

Peak experiences are great, but it’s everything in between those moments that have created the best festivals. Envision Festival understands the level of intimacy required for great moments to happen. Here’s how they exude excellence in the details. Peak moments: the perfect sunrise set, elevated sunsets, a breathtaking unicorn grabbing your hand, grand adventures, dancing […]

Brasstracks Drops Dynamic New EP At Sold Out LA Show

With support from Kemba and Pell, this is Brasstrack’s final EP before they start recording their first full studio album. Brasstracks just finished up their 26-date headlining tour around North America – The Vibrant Tour – with support from Anthony Flammia, Kemba and Pell. The tour included sold-out shows at NYC’s Brooklyn Steel and LA’s […]

So You Want To Travel Abroad For A Music Festival?

It’s no secret that the international music festival scene has witnesses explosive growth over the past decade. What was a community of underground warehouses and desert raves have evolved into the EDCs of Tokyo, Mexico, Paris to Tomorrowland (and their newly minted Winter Edition in the Alps), Ozora, Afrikaburn, Hungary’s Sziget Festival, and, nestled in […]