Field Guide to Rave Culture

Vol. 223

Whether held in houses, clubs or open fields, raves have historically been most associated with pounding house and techno beats, dancing and drugs. But as Anastacia Galouchka's essay notes below, rave culture has also been a source of community and freedom, a place for participants to be themselves and bond with others. Galouchka's piece, examining the political implications of raves in Ukraine, kicks off this week's Field Guide, where we also journey to the backyard parties of New Orleans and the clubs of Ibiza.