In an effort to bring clarity, structure, and much-needed order to a historically chaotic culture, a DJ who has never released music has officially set firm guidelines on who is allowed to speak about rave history. The announcement came after several “pesky kids” and veterans alike dared to comment online without first checking whether their lived experience aligned with the DJ’s personal framework for acceptable discourse. “Rave History is important”, the DJ explained, “ Wh

Jim Johnston was never meant to be visible. For more than three decades, he worked behind the scenes of one of the loudest entertainment machines on the planet, composing music heard by millions while remaining largely anonymous outside wrestling’s inner orbit. From 1985 to 2017, Johnston served as WWE’s in-house composer, producing thousands of pieces of music that would come to define not just performers, but eras. He didn’t arrive through the wrestling world. Johnston’s ea

It was supposed to be a perfect weekend. The festival was “sold out” (capacity adjusted). The lineup was “curated” (agents answered emails). The crowd was “community” (everyone wore the same sunglasses). Then someone died. Not metaphorically. Not spiritually. Actually died. On festival grounds. Somewhere between the VIP compost toilets and a branded hydration station. At first, no one knew what to do—which is impressive, considering everyone there claims to be a professional.