Era of Raving
Technicolor lights illuminate the grass in neon hues. A sea of colorful figures holding beers sway to and fro, dancing like no one is watching. The heat has no effect on their energy; in this moment, their life is a picture of joy and vibrance.
Then, 2020 brought this unbridled celebration to a halt. The days of public gatherings were temporarily locked away. But all was not lost; in fact, the pandemic simply changed the way the scene operated. By using the livestreaming platform Twitch, artists could continue to spread the love of live music in an era where dancing with others seemed a distant past.
This instant transition to virtual events was a learning experience for some artists, including Lizzy Jane and Nyy Kage. Although they experienced the same reality, their stories differ.
Lizzy Jane’s career was just taking off when the pandemic hit. Left in her room, Lizzy took the opportunity to focus on “The Lizzy Jane Podcast” and dug deeper into crafting a phenomenal listening experience. With this podcast, she brought together individuals from all walks of life in the EDM world. If you love EDM, I highly recommend checking out Lizzy Jane’s podcast on YouTube and Spotify.
At the same time, Nyy Kage underwent her own transformation. A horror gamer turned DJ, Nyy was still learning the ropes of her craft while she streamed on Twitch. Her dream was ultimately clear: to move from Twitch to the live stage. Her experience was starkly different from Lizzy, who had begun on the live stage and switched to Twitch during the pandemic. Nyy began on Twitch and couldn’t wait to one day perform in front of a live crowd.
The switch didn’t come easy to Lizzy Jane; but she had plenty of supporters helping her through steps in understanding Twitch. She was the first person I watched on Twitch before I began watching others game and play music. The pandemic had a strange effect: it made the music of upcoming DJs and artists more accessible. It became an even playing field, as both new and well-known artists played on the same virtual stage.
Lizzy Jane and Nyy Kage have different backgrounds, but both possess a natural aptitude for creating music. They also share a similar positive vibe, which shows through each of their works. In their streams, Nyy and Lizzy both treat everyone with respect and welcome all individuals into the community.
My introduction to Nyy Kage was through Daydreamer Dan, whose streams I had been watching frequently. When he raided Nyy, I automatically felt like I fit into her community. The music she DJed was fire; it was such a refreshing experience listening to her personal style. I instantly began visiting more of her streams, simply to dance and chill. It was always positive, and she genuinely cared about every person who stopped by. There was no agenda — just a good time. If you’re not already following or subscribed to Nyy Kage on Twitch, do so today. It’s worth it.
I was introduced to Lizzy Jane’s music when I first moved to Florida. I only ended up living in Florida for a year, but I would always go to see Lizzy every time she played in Ybor. I even met her one night before everyone else arrived. At the time, she was nervous that the crowd was small — she had been playing her opening music for some time, and worried that no one else would show up. That night, people did show up. No matter the size of the crowd, Lizzy played as if the room was full of people with her adorable dance moves and incredible music. She left me with a fantastic impression.
I wrote this article to bring light to two memorable people within the Twitch and EDM world. While both women walk down their own paths, they are fantastic artists in their own right that bring joy to the collective. I sincerely hope you check them out and dive into the positive vibes.
