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☀️ @daytripla review ☀️ Day Trip Festival proved to be the best party of the summer for house and techno lovers with a bangin’ lineup, fun-filled afterparties, and plenty of great vibes.It wouldn’t be the start of the summer months without Day Trip Festival helping guide the way. This Insomniac festival has seen the Day Trip team continue to elevate the experience with each passing edition, transforming the Queen Mary Waterfront into a house- and techno-lovers’ paradise for a weekend of fun in the sun. The most recent iteration saw one of the biggest upgrades yet, with the inclusion of the newly opened Long Beach Amphitheater, which added a proper fourth stage to the festival. Read the full event review by hitting our 🔗 in bio // ✍️: @czarcruise by @czarcruise

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🧟 @apocalypsefest review 🧟 The most recent edition of Zombie Apocalypse has come and gone, and it was yet another successful battle against the undead. This year saw the festival get a solid shakeup compared to previous iterations. Insomniac and Bassrush embraced the summer vibes, incorporated new areas at the Queen Mary Waterfront into the festival’s layout, and fixed many of the issues that had appeared in recent years. Of course, Zombie Apocalypse featured a bangin’ lineup of bass behemoths who provided the soundtrack, which included a hearty helping of drum and bass.The upgraded layout, the new Quarantine Zone stage, and other enhancements made the first summer edition of Zombie Apocalypse memorable.Read the full event review by hitting our 🔗 in bio // ✍️: @czarcruise by @czarcruise

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Just wanted to share some of my thoughts and a bit of my own story with mental health for those who might be dealing with it too.#mensmentalhealthawareness by @czarcruise

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🏩 This year’s edition of EDC Las Vegas was one for the history books as the festival reached its milestone 30th anniversary. Insomniac had plenty planned for those who made their way to Sin City to check out all the festival had to offer, but they also curated some fun experiences for those seeking added immersion. This included the return of Hotel EDC, which was brought to life in partnership with Vibee and enabled headliners staying near The Strip to embrace everything there is to love about Electric Daisy Carnival."Looking back, I had a great time at Hotel EDC this year. The rooms were perfect, the pool parties and other activities throughout the resort were fun, and getting some proper sleep before heading back to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway each day was also a blessing." - @czarcruise Hotel EDC took over Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for the second year, with Insomniac and Vibee expanding the experience to be even more fun for headliners.Read the full article hitting our 🔗 in bio // ✍️: @czarcruise by @czarcruise

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It's taken me a while to process my experience at @edc_lasvegas this year, but now that it's been a week after the dust has settled, it's time to share.This was my 14th EDCLV and much like previous years, it brought forth its own ups and downs. Starting my week off by straining (or slightly tearing) my calf at Marquee wasn't anticipated, and left me moving at 50% capacity all weekend. There were a plethora of other hiccups and things didn't go right from there, too.Yet at the end of the day, all of those downs were met with memorable moments that lifted me back up. The @edmidentity crushed it with some amazing coverage and interviews. Catching sets with longtime friends and seeing others in the industry who support what we do filled my heart. Becoming @basszer0's manager, dragging @natashawallace_ to Hybrid Minds, and the three of us forming the coolest band on the planet with @charrr_litt @mielasorelle @tianadoes were the little moments that made the weekend even more special.EDCLV was stressful, but we managed and pushed through. It's our Super Bowl, after all. There are so many moving parts and things happening that it's sometimes difficult to step back and realize how special this all truly is. I plan to do better at that next year.There are so many people to thank for the past weekend, but special shoutouts need to go to @_dest_mondragon_ who held down the fort for us over at Camp EDC with our socials team, @natashawallace_ for putting up with me for a full week (including our insanely long drive home), and @explorewithgg who became a new, unexpected friend over the weekend. And as always, a huge thank you to @PasqualeRotella and the @insomniacevents team for bringing this year's experience to life.There really is nothing quite like EDC Las Vegas, and I'm excited as ever to see what's in store over BOTH weekends in 2027.#EDCLasVegas #EDMIdentity #EDCLV #DreamBig by @czarcruise

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Life is full of hurdles, but when you're surrounded by so many amazing people it isn't as difficult to get through.This year has already been filled with ups and downs for me (and the world has been in a less than desirable state). But amid all the tough, frustrating moments (and boy have there been loads of those lately) are ones that remind me of how lucky I am to be alive, be able to do what I do, and have friends that put a smile on my face.Social media is just the highlight reel of people's lives, so this is me playing into that with my first major post of the year. Here's a slice of my life since the new year, with a bumpin' soundtrack I hope you enjoy......#EDMIdentity #GrooveCruise #Framework #Insomniac #ProperNYE by @czarcruise

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5 months ago

Discover the exciting EDM to Emo music pipeline! We had the immense pleasure of speaking with @blankemusic onboard of @groovecruise 🚢Explore why bands like Sleep Token and Spiritbox resonate, blending genres for viral TikTok hits. See how this unique crossover strategy is blowing up online and resonating with fans.Stay tuned for more interviews soon 🎤 by @czarcruise

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Artists and aspiring industry professionals 🗣️🗣️Join us tomorrow (Friday) at the aquatheather deck 6 at 1:30pm for an insightful chat amongst managers, event curators, talent buyers and record labels 💿💿Here’s a snippet from last year’s marshmallow fireside chat 🤭🤭 by @czarcruise

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6 months ago

What a wild ride the past few months have been to close out 2025. From Labor Day Weekend until mid-December I was at a festival or show pretty much every weekend. Pure insanity, yet I loved every minute of it 😂Anywho, before the year comes to a close I wanted to do a little dump of some of my favorite moments from over the past few months. EDSea got its own already, but the rest of my journey was jam-packed with great times 🙌Still healing from surgery but I'll see yall at Proper to ring in the New Year. I hope you all have a fantastic rest of the holiday season - stay safe out there!(Also, what's with this 20 tag limit on IG? Was this made for people without friends? Sorry in advance to everyone who is in these pics who I can't fit in, I still love you.)As always, follow @edmidentity / #EDMIdentity for the latest and greatest from me and my team 💕 by @czarcruise

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7 months ago

Got a little sentimental on the eve of @dreamstateusa so I turned back the clock (and dug through my archives) to tell you all a little bit about why this festival means so much to me.I hope you all love this glimpse into what Dreamstate SoCal 2015 was like.Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with me and the @edmidentity team so far 🙏 Stay tuned for loads more from the 10th anniversary edition!.....#DreamstateSoCal #Dreamstate #TranceFamily #Trance #EDMIdentity #EDMID #SoCalRavers #TranceFam #TFLA #TFSD #TFSF by @czarcruise

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If you know me, you know how much it would take for me to miss Escape Halloween. Yet this year I found myself 3,000 miles away in Miami, ready to embark on an experience that has truly stolen the show for me over the past few years: @edc_sea.EDSea felt like a fever dream, and honestly, I haven't basked in the afterglow of a festival experience like this one in far too long.The first two stood tall in their own right but this third sailing, man did it really hit the spot. Reconnecting with old friends, having chance encounters and getting to deepen connections with others, and of course, sparking new friendships along the way made this one even more memorable.This fest is everything I love about the scene, and each time I set sail on board its acted as a reminder of why I do what I do. The vibes, the intimate sets, the ability to let loose and just explore - it has been such a blessing to experience it all.As I've gotten older, I have strived to do a better job at being present and capturing only what makes me smile - so I hope you enjoy these slices of magic from the recent sailing.I also want to give a HUGE shoutout to @_dest_mondragon_ who not only sent it last minute, but absolutely crushed it on our socials. What an absolute boss, I am so proud of her.See you all back on board in 2027 - and don't forget to follow @edmidentity for all of our stories from EDSea and beyond! by @czarcruise

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🎉 We are happy to be celebrating our 11th anniversary! Our Founder and Editor-in-Chief @czarcruise had this to share about reaching such a milestone. Thank you for being a part of the EDMID family and our journey. ❤️🐼 by @czarcruise

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