Music

January 17, 2026

How the All-Female Lilith Fair Defied Convention To Be a Top-Grossing Music Festival of the ‘90s

Embed from Getty Images In the summer of 1997, a revolution rolled through the United States and Canada under a chorus of female voices. For years, the music industry had clung to an unspoken rule not rooted in data, but in prejudice, that no two women could play back-to-back on a lineup because it wasn’t “profitable.” That belief shaped radio playlists, tour bills, and who was allowed to take up space on stage.

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January 14, 2026

81-Year-Old DJ Started Career at 65, Proving It’s Never Too Late to Find Your Rhythm

While many assume their partying days are behind them, 81-year-old Swedish DJ Madelein Månsson (aka DJ Gloria) is still very much in her element. She began DJing at 65, following the death of her husband, and now regularly spins epic disco sets that keep nightclub goers dancing well into the night. While Månsson is known as Sweden’s oldest DJ, it’s her music and fun energy—not her age—that has really earned the musician her reputation.

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December 5, 2025

Time Warp Festival Redefines Stage Design With Its Otherworldly Dance Floors

Festivals aren’t just about the music. Innovative stage design plays a huge part in immersing guests in unforgettable, otherworldly environments. The organizers behind Germany’s legendary techno festival Time Warp take this to the next level, turning each “floor” into a fantastical installation that blends engineering, scenography, and sculptural light design.

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