Weekly Drops: Rave Radar + CAKE Mixtape Vol 4

At CAKE, techno isn’t just sound—it’s a ritual. The relentless kick, the hypnotic loops, the tension and release… it’s the heartbeat of the underground that pushes us deeper into the night. It’s raw, it’s mechanical, it’s trippy, and it’s euphoric all at once—and it’s exactly the pulse we move to. Like our favorite strains, techno has its own spectrum of flavors, from deep and dubby to fast and industrial, and every week in LA and OC there’s always a warehouse, club, or festival delivering that pure energy.

That’s why we’re dropping the Rave Radar—your guide to the best techno events across the city. Whether it’s a stripped-back afterhours in a pitch-black warehouse, a marathon set that lasts until sunrise, or a stacked lineup with the legends of the scene, this is your cheat code to tapping into the real underground. And to set the tone, we’ve loaded up a fresh CAKE Techno Mixtape—a playlist built to soundtrack the dancefloor, the drive, or the afters. Hit play, get locked in, and we’ll see you deep in the strobes.

Thursday, Oct 2

Above & Beyond (Trance / Progressive) – Rady Shell, San Diego – Big, emotional trance melodies and epic production. Tickets • Artist

Above & Beyond Official Afterparty (EDM / Trance) – San Diego – The nighttime extension with a more club setting. Tickets

Friday, Oct 3

Zerb (House / EDM) – Bloom, San Diego – Deep / melodic house with progressive elements. Tickets

Crankdat (Bass / EDM) – Costa Mesa, OC – Big-room drops and high-energy basslines. Tickets 

Da Tweekaz (Hardstyle / EDM) – Los Angeles, CA – Hard kicks, euphoric melodies, festival energy. Tickets

Saturday, Oct 4

SIDEPIECE (House / Tech House) – San Diego, CA – Groove-forward, dancefloor house cuts. Tickets

San Holo (Future Bass / Melodic) – Costa Mesa, OC – Emotion-driven drops and lush soundscapes. Tickets 

Showtek (EDM / Big Room) – Los Angeles, CA – Energetic mainstage vibes. Tickets 

Lee Foss – Repopulate Mars (Tech House / House) – Los Angeles, CA – Deep groove + underground tones. Tickets 

Saturday, Oct 11 – Sunday, Oct 12

Niteharts Festival (Multi-Genre: Bass / EDM / Trap / More) – Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego – Two nights of headliners, eclectic lineups, and full festival production. Tickets 

This playlist isn’t background music—it’s a full trip through the underground. Built for late nights, sunrise drives, and warehouse floors, the CAKE Techno Mixtape is stacked with moments that keep you locked in from start to finish.