Weekly Drops: Rave Radar + CAKE Mixtape (EDC)

CAKE FAM! We can’t believe we’re already here ! EDC is only two weeks away and we seriously cannot wait to see you all under the electric sky.

As we get ready for one of the biggest weekends of the year, we know everyone is starting to plan their outfits, schedules, meetups, and must see sets. To help get the energy going, we put together an EDC playlist featuring some of our favorite artists we’re excited to see this year.

Whether you’re packing, driving to Vegas, pregaming with your rave fam, or just counting down the days, this playlist is here to get you in the EDC mindset. We’ll keep updating it leading up to the festival with more tracks, artists, and sounds that are getting us hyped for the weekend.

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and get ready, CAKE Fam, we’ll see you Under The Electric Sky

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🎶 RAVE RADAR: EDM Events in LA, SD, OC, ARIZONA

(May 1st - May 3rd 2026) 

CAKE FAM! The weekend is here and the dance floors are calling. From bass heavy club nights to house, techno, dubstep, hard dance, live electronic sets, and full send festival energy, we rounded up the EDM shows happening this weekend in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and Arizona.

LOS ANGELES

Friday, May 1

Nostalgix — Academy LA, Los Angeles
Bass house energy all night long at one of Hollywood’s favorite dance floors. If you’re looking for that high-energy club moment, this one is for you.
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Dual Damage w/ Vertile — Exchange LA, Los Angeles
Hard dance is taking over Exchange LA with a heavy-hitting lineup built for the late-night rave crew.
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Will Clarke — Sound Nightclub, Los Angeles
A proper house and techno night in Hollywood. Dark room, big grooves, and late-night energy from start to finish.
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HVOB — Regent Theatre, Los Angeles
Live electronic sounds with a melodic, emotional edge. Perfect for anyone looking for something deeper and more immersive.
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Starjunk 95 — The Fonda Theatre, Hollywood
A fun electronic-leaning night in Hollywood with a unique sound and big-room venue energy.
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Saturday, May 2

CORE Los Angeles 2026 — LA State Historic Park, Los Angeles
Tomorrowland and Insomniac bring CORE to Los Angeles for a massive outdoor weekend experience. This is the big one if you’re trying to turn your Saturday into a full festival day.
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Honey Dijon — CORE Los Angeles Afterparty — Los Angeles
Keep the CORE energy going with Honey Dijon bringing the afterparty heat to LA.
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Disco Lines w/ TOBEHONEST b2b MAESIC & Wes Mills — Exposition Park South Lawn, Los Angeles
Feel-good dance music, outdoor vibes, and a stacked support lineup. Perfect for the CAKE Fam looking for a sunny-to-nighttime party.
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Le Youth — The Novo, Los Angeles
Melodic house and emotional dance-floor energy take over The Novo for a night built for singing, dancing, and catching a vibe.
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YOOKiE 360° — Exchange LA, Los Angeles
Bass heads, this one is calling your name. YOOKiE brings the 360° experience to Exchange LA for a heavy night downtown.
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4B w/ RoRoll — Academy LA, Los Angeles
Big-room trap, bass, and club energy hit Academy LA for a Saturday night made for going all in.
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Tokyo Machine + BLVNKSPVCE — The Echo, Los Angeles
Colorful bass, gaming-inspired energy, and a fun electronic night for anyone who likes their dance music loud and playful.
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Sunday, May 3

CORE Los Angeles 2026 — LA State Historic Park, Los Angeles
Day two of CORE keeps the weekend rolling with another full day of Tomorrowland x Insomniac energy in the heart of LA.
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Cut Chemist — Only The Wild Ones, Los Angeles
A DJ-forward Sunday option for anyone looking to close out the weekend with something more eclectic and groove-driven.
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ORANGE COUNTY

Friday, May 1

Virtual Riot — Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
Dubstep and bass music take over OC with Virtual Riot bringing the heavy sounds to Time Nightclub.
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Midnight Tyrannosaurus + SISTO — The Circle OC, Huntington Beach
A monster bass lineup for the OC rave fam. Expect heavy drops, dark dubstep, and full-send energy.
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Saturday, May 2

Henry Fong — Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
Festival-style energy hits OC with Henry Fong bringing the party to Time Nightclub.
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Wax Motif + Mustard — Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton
House grooves meet West Coast party energy for a big Saturday in Orange County.
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Sunday, May 3

OC Day Party — Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
Close out the weekend with a day party in OC. Perfect for anyone trying to keep the Sunday vibes alive.
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SAN DIEGO

Saturday, May 2

NGHTMRE + JKYL & HYDE — FIT Social / Belmont Park, San Diego
Bass music by the beach? Say less. NGHTMRE brings the day-club energy to San Diego for a Saturday send.
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Reggaeton Rave: Cinco de Mayo Edition — Nova SD, San Diego
A high-energy Saturday night party mixing rave energy with reggaeton heat for Cinco de Mayo weekend.
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ARIZONA

Friday, May 1

Kaivon — Sunbar, Tempe
Melodic bass and emotional festival energy hit Sunbar for a Friday night full of feels and heavy drops.
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William Basinski + Steve Roach — La Rosa, Tucson
A deeper ambient and experimental electronic night for anyone looking for something atmospheric and unique.
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Saturday, May 2

Noizu — Phoenix Warehouse Project — Warehouse 215, Phoenix
House music in a warehouse setting? That’s the kind of Saturday night we love to see. Noizu brings the groove to Phoenix with a stacked support lineup.
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BEAUZ + MADGRRL — Sunbar, Tempe
A high-energy mix of dance, bass, and hard-hitting club sounds lands at Sunbar for the Arizona rave fam.
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TYNAN — Varsity Tavern, Tempe
Bass music fans, this one is for you. TYNAN brings the heavy sound design and wild drops to Tempe.
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Sunday, May 3

Wuki — Maya Dayclub, Scottsdale
Sunday pool party energy with Wuki at Maya Dayclub. If you’re closing the weekend in Arizona, this is the move.
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Chet Faker — The Van Buren, Phoenix
A smooth electronic and live-performance option to wrap up the weekend in Phoenix.
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Another weekend, another reason to get outside, dance with your people, and keep the energy alive. Whether you’re in LA, OC, San Diego, or Arizona, there’s something for every kind of rave fam this weekend. Stay safe, stay hydrated, take care of each other, and have the best weekend.