Drew Goldberg is a 24 year old guy who is living the life what others can only end up imagining about. Aptly labeled as “The Hungry Partier”, the Arizona native has traveled and raved in more than 75 countries (Yes, you got that number right!) over the past 3 years. So, it’s a given that when this man gives you some advice on raving, you should be listening. In talk with Insomniac, Drew listed out his Top 5 Destinations for EDM Fans in 2016. Let’s have a look shall we?
South Korea
The eclectic eastern country has been riding on the EDM wave and has been one of the most popular destinations for dance music in all of Asia. Moreover, the country has their signature rice liquor called Soju on offer which is sold at a dirt cheap rate of $1. And, if plans ever come up on the cards, booming nightclubs such as Octagon, Ellui, Syndrome, Mass and Answer are the ones to be checked out in the heart of Seoul. So now you know where to throw down during the weekend in South Korea.
Philippines
A surprising one on the list indeed, according to Drew, the country is a name to be reckoned with for their nightclubs, music festivals and a stable electronic music scene. The major cities of Cebu and Manila are the highlights of the whole country being home to some of the most posh and high end clubs namely Valkerie, House of Manila, Pool Club and Chaos.
Netherlands
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A no-brainer indeed. This is a country where electronic music has been omnipresent. Be it churning out some of the world’s biggest DJs or playing host to some of the biggest festivals and gatherings, the Dutch know how to dominate the scene. A melting pot of all sub genres, you are ought to find something here which fits your aural taste. Drew’s suggestion list for this land includes clubs like Paradiso, Club NL, Bitterzoet and Chicago Social Club.
India
The noise coming out of India is being heard across the world. The dance music scene in India has seen a major boom in the past 1-2 years and it is bound to grow even more. With Goa being the proud originating place for the psychedelic yet eclectic Goa trance, it has been a party destination for native and foreign party people since ages. And with several A-listers such as Major Lazer, Skrillex, Hardwell and many more touring the country on a regular basis now, the south Asian country can’t be overlooked anymore.
Sweden
One of the big daddies of the electronic music indeed, Sweden is home to some of big artists namely Swedish House Mafia, Eric Prydz, Avicii and many more. Undoubtedly, being home to one of the most influential house music scene which booms around clubs around Stockholm, this one must be a staple on each and every dance music lover’s list. Sturecompagniet, Hell’s Kitchen, Rose and White Room Laroy are a few notable clubs you can land up in.
H/T : Your EDM
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