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Pretty Lights’ ‘Check Your Vector’ Tour Touches Down in Lake Tahoe This Summer

In 2023, Derek Smith returned from a 5-year hiatus with a massively successful Pretty Lights tour dubbed The Soundship Spacesystem Tour. In 2024, Pretty Lights and his bandmates are bringing a 2nd edition of the tour to the United States, stopping at iconic venues and locations that were missed in 2023.  Lake Tahoe is known […]

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MP3 FESTIVALS NEWS — Cars Catch Fire at Sol Fest, Pretty Lights Announces ‘Check Your Vector’ Tour, and More

The 2024 festival season is heating up, and we want to make sure you don’t miss a single the lineup announcement, surprise b2b, sunrise set, or campground memory with your festival squad. That’s why we created the MP3 FESTIVAL Calendar — your one-stop-shop for every music festival under the sun. Search by genre, artist, or […]

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MP3 TAKES: Hulaween’s 10th Anniversary Was Full of Surprises (REVIEW)

Introducing MP3 TAKES, our event review series where we dive deep into the exhilarating world of music festivals and live performances. In an era teeming with music events worldwide, our aim is to help you navigate through the noise and uncover the most captivating experiences. Join us on this adventure to highlight the backstage stories, […]

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Pocket Full of Dreams: The Quest for Melancholy Sunshine with Late Night Radio

The electro-soul genre, which dances freely on a tightrope between funky bass music and glitch-hop instrumentation, has been having a great year. Pretty Lights is officially back after a five year hiatus. Daily Bread dropped Invisible Cinema, which revitalized the glitch-hop scene across North America. But there’s one more surprise waiting around the corner, this […]

Pretty Lights return: Pretty Lights with his hands together at Mission Ballroom, on stage

MP3 PLAYLIST: 10 Tracks to Celebrate Pretty Lights’ Return

Photo shot by David Cohn. Whether you’re hitting the gym or exploring a forest trail, the right soundtrack can elevate any activity, or help lift those spirits. In MP3 PLAYLISTS, we curate the perfect tunes for your everyday routines. For this week’s PLAYLIST, we’ve put together 10 of our favorite Pretty Lights tracks to celebrate an […]

John Summit Stadium headline + more MP3 Roundup August 11

MP3 ROUNDUP — Made in America Cancelled, John Summit Headlines a Stadium, WAKAAN Finally Drops STACKED Lineup

Welcome to MP3 ROUNDUP, your one-stop-shop for all things festival and dance music updates, reported every Friday.  1. Pretty Lights is BACK Okay, we’ve been waiting for this moment for 5 YEARS! And we’re happy to report: the Pretty Lights return is just as grand as you’d expect, complete with an immaculate lights show, daring […]

Pretty Lights performing at Mission Ballroom in 2023

MP3 TAKES: Pretty Lights Night 1 at Mission Ballroom

Uncover the magic of Pretty Lights’ electrifying comeback at Mission Ballroom, marking an unforgettable night in dance music history.

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3-Day Pretty Lights After Parties Coming to Denver and Dillon, CO

Pretty Lights has been at the forefront of the electronic music scene for years, captivating audiences worldwide with his unique fusion of electronic, hip-hop, and funk elements. After a five-year musical hiatus, the long awaited Soundship Spacesystem tour has been announced. Making its way through nine cities, the tour will include 27 total show dates, […]

Pretty Lights in His New Music Video Announcing the Soundship Spacesystem Tour

Cascade Equinox Festival 2023: A Cross-Genre Camping Experience in Oregon

Inaugural Cascade Equinox Festival showcases over 50 acts, including Pretty Lights, Goose, Big Wild, and Phantogram

Pretty Lights in His New Music Video Announcing the Soundship Spacesystem Tour

Festival Artist Spotlights: Artists You Don’t Want to Miss in 2023 [Vol. I]

Every year, the question of “which festival(s) to go to?” becomes more difficult to answer with the star-studded rosters that feel impossible to choose from. Artists continue to progress their talents, while newcomers get the opportunity to showcase theirs. Luckily, we provide a comprehensive guide on who you should keep your eyes on this festival […]

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