Far Out Midwest Staff, Author at Far Out Midwest

Movement Detroit 2025: Review + Photo Gallery

Far Out Midwest StaffMay 30, 2025

View Full Photo Gallery ↓ Movement Detroit 2025 delivered on every front — pounding sound systems, tight programming, and a crowd tuned in to every detail. Across three days at Hart Plaza, the festival blurred genre lines, honored its... Read More...

House Comes Home: ARC Music Festival Returns to Chicago This Labor Day Weekend

Far Out Midwest StaffMay 20, 2025

Chicago's iconic house and techno celebration, ARC Music Festival, is set to electrify Union Park once again this Labor Day weekend, August 29–31, 2025. Marking its fourth edition, ARC has unveiled a stellar lineup, promising an unforgettable weekend... Read More...

Snake Pit 2025: Illenium, Kayzo, and More Bring EDM Heat to the Indy 500 Infield

Far Out Midwest StaffMay 6, 2025

The world’s greatest spectacle in racing just got a little louder — and a lot sweatier. The Indy 500 Snake Pit is back on Sunday, May 25, transforming the infield of the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway into a full-blown electronic music arena f... Read More...

New Music: For Your Health – “Flowers for the Worst of Them”

Far Out Midwest StaffMay 5, 2025

From the upcoming album This Bitter Garden (out June 6 via 3DOT Recordings) Columbus post-hardcore experimentalists For Your Health continue to sharpen their sound and thematic vision with the release of “Flowers for the Worst of Them,” the latest s... Read More...

Post. Festival 2025: A Sonic Beacon for the Midwest Underground

Far Out Midwest StaffMay 2, 2025

We’re stoked to be turning our attention to Indianapolis this summer for one of the most thoughtfully curated festivals in the region: Post. Festival. Taking place July 24–26, 2025, at HI-FI and HI-FI Annex, this year’s edition dives deep into the im... Read More...

Motor City Rising: 10 Artists Pushing Michigan’s Sound Forward at Movement 2025

Far Out Midwest StaffMay 1, 2025

While Movement Detroit celebrates techno’s global evolution, it’s also a celebration of local legacy—and local future. This year, Michigan artists are making serious waves with bold new takes on classic sounds. From deep house innovators to electro f... Read More...

New Music: Black Light Smoke – Control EP (Turbo Recordings)

Far Out Midwest StaffApril 28, 2025

Chicago-based artist Black Light Smoke delivers a gripping new EP, Control, out now via Turbo Recordings — the iconic label founded by Tiga and home to influential acts like Chromeo, Gesaffelstein, and Charlotte de Witte. Released in early March, Co... Read More...

Sonic Temple 2025 Is Almost Here: Four Days of Loud Guitars, Iconic Headliners, and Rock History in the Making

Far Out Midwest StaffApril 24, 2025

Sonic Temple 2025 Is Almost Here: Four Days of Loud Guitars, Iconic Headliners, and Rock History in the Making In just a few short weeks, Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio will once again erupt with the sound of pure rock power. Sonic Temple A... Read More...

Movement Detroit 2025 Reveals Stages and Showcases Featuring Detroit Legends and Global Stars

Far Out Midwest StaffApril 24, 2025

With just over a month to go until Movement Detroit takes over Hart Plaza for Memorial Day Weekend, the iconic festival has officially dropped its Stages & Showcases lineup—and it’s one of the most thoughtfully curated yet. Running May 24–26, 20... Read More...

Riot Fest 2025 Lineup Announced: Green Day, Blink-182, Jack White & More

Far Out Midwest StaffApril 23, 2025

The Riot Fest 2025 lineup just dropped—and it’s a monster. This year marks the fest’s 20th anniversary, and they’re celebrating with a stacked bill: Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, Jack White, Sex Pistols, IDLES, and over 90 more acts heading to Dougla... Read More...