Festival Scene Guides

If you crave low-end fuzz, psychedelic distortion, and a community that lives and breathes riff worship, RippleFest Texas isn’t just a music festival — it’s a four-day rite of passage. No corporate glitz, no overpriced pretzels. Just pure, unapologetic underground […]

If you’re seeking a music festival that delves deep into the heavy, underground edge of the doom metal scene, the Maryland Doom Fest (MDDF) stands as a monumental event. Hosted in the historic city of Frederick, Maryland, since 2015, this […]

If your heart beats to the sound of soaring guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and powerful vocals, the JogjaROCKarta Festival in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, is an experience you don’t want to miss. Since its debut in 2017, this high-energy festival has drawn […]

If you’re drawn to the darker, more atmospheric side of music, the Wave-Gotik-Treffen (WGT) Festival is a must-visit. Held annually in Leipzig, Germany, since 1992, this renowned event brings together fans of goth, industrial, darkwave, post-punk, and more. It’s a […]

If you’re craving a music festival that pulses with raw energy, anti-establishment spirit, and the sound of Colombia’s alternative underground, the Altavoz Festival in Medellín is a must-experience cultural force. Since its launch in 2004, this government-supported yet fiercely independent […]

If you’re searching for a music festival that dials into the raw, underground edge of Brazil’s independent scene, the Goiânia Noise Festival is a hidden gem worth uncovering. Hosted in the vibrant city of Goiânia since 1995, this long-running event […]