This past weekend Desert Daze returned to Lake Perris for the second time since its move from Joshua Tree. In the opening ceremonies Ian Svenonious joked that despite its name, the festival does not take place in the desert. The location is not all that has changed as the festival has, year after year, strayed […]

Desert Daze released their final Artist Transmission yesterday morning, and boy were they saving the best for last! Wu-Tang Clan joins the already stack line up with a performance of their 1993 album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Ween was also announced, and they will be doing their 1994 classic Chocolate & Cheese. The good […]

This year, Desert Daze takes no prisoners. The latest Artist Transmission for the eighth annual festivity brings two of the most viable acts working in the business today—the champions for the eccentric and the peculiar. Flying Lotus, whose latest album Flamagra is set for release tomorrow, will be bringing along his legendary immersive 3D show […]

Rain or shine, those a part of Desert Daze 2018 really know how to forsake all odds in the name of rock n’ roll. In its seventh manifestation, the characteristically psych-inclined fest hung up it’s dusty desert boots to traipse barefoot on the glorious grassy lawns of Moreno Beach in Lake Perris. As visitors entered […]

Looking for an authentic music festival experience? Grimy Goods is giving away weekend passes to the upcoming Desert Daze music festival taking place October 12-14 at its new location of Moreno Beach, Lake Perris, CA. The 2018 Desert Daze lineup is stacked with so many aural and visual pleasures set to send your body, mind and soul into […]

Looking around at all of the handkerchief covered faces in the crowd, it seemed as if a train robbery themed flash mob might break out at any moment. Rarely can a bandana be considered a useful accessory, but when Desert Daze rolls around, the thin, square pieces of cloth becomes an absolute necessity. The three-day […]

Desert Daze is going off this weekend October 12-15 at the Institute of Mental Physics in Joshua Tree, CA. Nestled in the scenic desert, attendees can enjoy a gorgeous natural landscape (and stars for days) including the visionary architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright and son Lloyd Wright. This year’s Desert Daze lineup will include: Iggy […]

Imaad Wasif has an impressive resumé. Wasif has been part of collaborations for most of his career, so the pivot to making his own material felt like a promising turn. He put out three diverse, vaguely spiritual rock-leaning records in the late 2000s, and wrote three more that never made it to release. One Wasif […]

As if the Desert Daze 2017 lineup wasnt already ripe for the festival pickings, the three day festival has now added Iggy Pop as their headliner. Coming off an incredible set at FYF, prepare to have a ” TV Eye” on you once Iggy takes the stage at Desert Daze. Additionally,  Desert Daze has also […]

I awoke on the last day of Desert Daze to several tent neighbors complaining about the night before. Eager to hear the subject matter, I realized that my light bout of tinnitus and proximity were going to make deciphering the conversation difficult. Dedicated to getting the scoop, I stalked my prey like wildebeests on the […]