RL Grime, Jamie xx & More Are on Destructo’s New Music Festival
Last year, Gary Richards left HARD behind. Richards, also known by his producer/DJ alias Destructo, founded HARD in 2007. Under his leadership, HARD grew to enc...
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Destructo’s New Cruise Ship Festival Friendship Is Already Sold Out
Since his exit from HARD Events and Live Nation, Gary Richards has kept himself busy joining LiveStyle as their North American President. He's also launch...
Gary Richards Reveals More About “AMF” Brand & New West Coast Festival
Gary Richards, the brains behind iconic brand HARD Events, famously left the brand behind in September last year after his contract expired to pursue new opport...
Destructo Officially Announces New Music Cruise ‘Friendship’
While its name is a little on the nose, Destructo's new festival cruise FRIENDSHIP, officially announced today, has a lot of people very excited.
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Could Destructo Be Teasing An All-New Festival Cruise?
Could Destructo be teasing an all-new festival cruise from his new position atop LiveStyle? Many people seem to think so.
Gary Richards, aka Destructo, has b...
The Phase 2 Lineup for Dirtybird Campout East Includes Destructo, Green Velvet & More
February just got bumped-up with a heap of talented DJs for the upcoming Dirtybird Campout East. The music festival that blends the aesthetic of campfire nostal...
EDM Thanksgiving: Dillon Francis, Snails, Destructo & Many More DJs Share Thanks
It's that day of the year where everyone gives extra thanks -- mainly for family, friends, and a yummy, home cooked Thanksgiving meal! In our world, music is a...
Summer’s Last Stand, A North Coast Music Festival Review
Fall wasted no time in turning our once long and warm days into jacket wearing “Am-I-really-thinking-of-turning-the-heat-on” 60-degree weather as soon as Se...
Holy Ship! 10.0 & 11.0 Lineups Finally Released
After months of waiting, the lineups for Holy Ship! 10.0 & 11.0 have finally been released.
The first thing to note on these lineups: no Destructo. The ...
As “No Gary No Ship” Movement Gains Speed, Skrillex, Boys Noize, Dirtybird and More React
Holy Ship and future HARD events just won't be the same from now on as Gary Richards leaves behind a legacy at Live Nation and marks the end of an era...
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Gary Richards Confirms Departure From HARD Events And Live Nation
Earlier today, the internet began swimming with speculation that HARD founder Gary Richards, aka Destructo, was parting ways with Live Nation, which bought HARD...
Dance Music Reacts to Chris Cornell’s Suicide
Suicide is an issue that affects many, be it through the loss of a loved one, or the act of taking one's own life. On May 18th, 2017, Chris Cornell had allegedl...