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Rave Fasion

Rave Fashion Throughout the Decades

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It’s 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be over, and everyone is itching to see their favorite artists perform for a close-knit crowd of enthusiastic sweaty dancers. Naturally, everyone has a specific “look” that comes to mind when they think about “rave fashion.” Rave fashion is an integral part of the dance music scene. Following the mainstream success of commercial EDM in the 2010s this once niche interest has ballooned into a global multimillion-dollar industry. So where exactly did “Rave fashion”  come from? Who were the original ravers? How did an underground subculture explode into the capitalist-influenced giant we experience today with countless small rave fashion brands, large companies with immersive rave-esque permanent store fronts , and elaborate couture-inspired costumes costing hundreds of dollars? When did this craving to dress in your Sunday’s best originate? 

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2020 musicians

How 2020 Changed the Landscape for Musicians

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2020 was a challenging year in the creative industries, and musicians and bands have found it especially difficult to reach their fans and continue to provide music in the same way.

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2020 Taught Music Industry

Goodbye 2020: 9 Things 2020 Taught the Music Industry

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2020, the year that was shaping up to be everyone’s year. Not only was it a leap year, giving people 366 days instead of 365, but most of the major holidays fell on “perfect” days. 4th of July and Halloween fell on a Saturday. There was also Valentine’s Day and Christmas taking place on a Friday. 2020, however, had other plans and gave the world a harsh wake-up call. Despite being one of the worst-hit industries from the pandemic, 2020 taught the music industry a lot of important lessons.

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