Re-entering the world of live conventions is both exciting and a little daunting. But High Voltage has been covering SXSW in Austin, TX since its early days (including last year’s online edition) and 2022 marks the return to the in-person melee.  Events begin Friday March 11th and carry on through Saturday the 20th and will include panels, showcases, activations, and […]

The ripple of devastation that echoed early last March as South by Southwest (SXSW) announced its 2020 cancellation was not just a hint at the year to come but a palatable loss for the innovators, creators, and tastemakers that rely on those two weeks in Austin to spark the rest of their year (or their careers!). Rolling into 2021, the […]

As virtual conventions and experiences become the exclusive way to participate in your fandom this year, there’s by no means a replacement for the in person experience. Join Chelsea Schwartz, Kristen Coveleskie, Peter Little and Tiffany Germann as they discuss DC FanDome part one and two.     Follow High Voltage on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. High Voltage is only […]

  One of the best things about PaleyFest is getting to learn all about the fun, behind-the-scenes secrets of your favorite TV shows. It’s no surprise that the show with the most charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent, RuPaul’s Drag Race, is fairly complex to make. During the RuPaul panel in Los Angeles at PaleyFest LA, the producers and judges revealed […]

Another year, another Echo Park Rising! Now in its 8th year, Echo Park Rising which runs from Thursday, August 16th to Sunday, August 19th continues to be THE local-centric Los Angeles summer festival (for the low, low price of FREE) due to its pointed focus on local musicians, small businesses, creativity, and diversity in Echo Park. Throughout the four days […]

As with Saturday, Day 2 of Arroyo Seco Weekend packed a whole lotta feel good for folks to revel in. At 1pm sharp Seattle neo-soulster Allen Stone got the party started, shook his hips, split his pants, crooned how easily he can sunburn (sounded like a hit song to me) and provided a perfect lift off to another gorgeous day […]

There are many ways to describe the 2-day event that took place on the Brookside golf course in Pasadena. One way is its given name, Arroyo Seco Weekend. Another way is – despite the presence of flower crowns (for sale at $15) – the antithesis of fellow Goldenvoice fest, Coachella, due to its easy, breezy, relaxed and extremely family friendly […]