Best Emma Kapotes Podcasts (2026)

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The Future of Rave Culture Cast 💙 21:03

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Welcome back to Rave Culture Cast! After a break this Summer, I'm back to share some major updates on some major life changes, career growth and the future of my podcast 👀It's been a wild journey since this all began in April 2019. I'm excited to take a look back at how this all began and what direction I'm headed in next 💙Thank you to all my RaveC…

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Was 24 Hours at Bonnaroo Worth It? My Honest Bonnaroo Review 👀 35:14

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Bonnaroo 2025: The Festival That Ended Too Soon 💔 This was my first Bonnaroo experience and it was memorable to say the least! Although we only got one day on the Farm, it was an incredible start to the weekend and I got the idea of what the Bonnaroo community is all about 🫶 In this festival review, I'm covering: 👉 Travel, Accommodations & First Im…

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Building a Dance Music Empire: Pete Kalamoutsos on Echostage, Club Glow & WorldPride DC Ep246 44:36

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Grab your tickets to Project Glow (affiliate link): https://bit.ly/3ovt98c . This week, I'm joined by Pete Kalamoutsos—the powerhouse promoter and visionary behind Washington D.C.'s thriving electronic music scene! As the founder of Club Glow and Echostage, Pete has helped transform D.C. into a global dance music destination 🌎 . In this episode, we…

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Is Coachella Worth It for Dance Music Fans? Our Festival Recap 🏜️ Ep245 1:15:21

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We’re back from the desert and giving you our full Coachella 2025 recap and honest review! 🌴✨In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and fellow content creator @VibeWithAde to break down everything about our weekend—from our Airbnb and travel setup to the GA experience, best and worst performances, fave stage designs, and what the crowd was really…

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Inside Electric Forest's Immersive Art, Experiences & More with Creative Director Nova Han Ep244 🌳 59:46

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Step into the world of immersive experience design with Nova Han, the visionary Creative Director of Electric Forest 🌳 In this episode, we explore Nova’s two-decade career bringing to life fan-favorite installations like The Hangar, Dream Emporium, Honeycomb stage, Tripolee, and the legendary Ranch Arena performances featuring String Cheese Inciden…

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🎡 Coachella 2025: The Ultimate Festival Guide ft. Angel Chavez Ep.243 1:09:56

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Shop Loop's Earplugs & save 15% off with code LOOPX-EMMAKAPOTES: https://www.loopearplugs.com/ . Planning your first trip to Coachella or looking to level up your experience? In this episode, I’m joined by content creator and local Coachella legend Angel Chavez to break down everything you need to know about the iconic festival. . What we cover: 🏜️…

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How Giuseppe Ottaviani is Redefining Live Trance Performances with OTTAGON Ep.242 44:08

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In this episode of Rave Culture Cast, we’re joined by a true trance legend—Giuseppe Ottaviani! With over two decades of shaping the genre, Giuseppe shares how his classical training and passion for performing at a young age led him to become one of the most innovative live acts in trance. We dive into the inspiration behind his new album and ground…

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Ms. Behave Talks New Beginnings, Curating Shows & Stepping Into a Solo Project | Groove Cruise 2025 10:23

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Big changes, fresh energy, and a brand-new chapter! 🔥 Ms. Behave (formerly one-half of Gem & Tauri) joins me on Groove Cruise to talk about her solo journey, what’s next for her sound, and how she’s embracing this exciting transition! In this interview, we cover: 🛳️ The magic & energy of Groove Cruise 2024 🎶 Stepping into her solo career & making b…

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Groove Cruise 2025: The Ultimate Festival at Sea 🛳️ Full Review & Q&A! 1:10:57

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Book your Groove Cruise 2026 Packages (save $50 off per person per room with code RaveCultureCast) -https://www.groovecruise.com/miami26 . Groove Cruise 2025 just wrapped, and I’m giving you the ultimate recap and review! 🎶🛳️ In this episode, I’m breaking down everything from: . 💙 What makes Groove Cruise special 🛳️ Royal Caribbean experience & wha…

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Luci Talks Breakup Songs, Music Videos & Evolving as an Artist 🎶 | Groove Cruise 2025 10:12

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Luci is back on Groove Cruise, and she’s bringing a whole new era of music with her! 🚢✨ In this interview, we dive into her artistic evolution—from bass to a genre-blending mix of pop, rock, and electronic—and how it’s shaping her most authentic sound yet.We also chat about:🎶 The energy of Groove Cruise & her diverse sets on this sailing💿 Her massi…

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James Hype & Tita Lau on Touring Together, Livestreams & Tips for New Artists | Groove Cruise 2025 10:42

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WHAT A DUO! I had the pleasure of sitting down with the mega-talented DJ & vocalist Tita Lau and had a very special guest crash our interview 👀 It was such a pleasure chatting with Tita & Jame Hype about their first Groove Cruise experience, how they survive a bender weekend, and the return of their legendary kitchen livestreams🔥 These two also giv…

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Casmalia Talks Groove Cruise, New Live Performance & Game-Changing Collabs! | Groove Cruise 2025 🛳️ 10:41

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Casmalia is back on Groove Cruise, and she’s had an absolutely massive year! From launching a successful business to landing her first major European label release, playing b2b with VNSSA & LP Giobbi, and even hearing John Summit & Patrick Topping drop her track at Hi Ibiza—we're covering it all live from Groove Cruise 2025🔥Connect with Rave Cultur…

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The Festival Babe's Melanie Monroe on Landing Your Dream Career and Balancing Passion with Purpose 1:05:28

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Shop Lunautics festival beauty & hair accessories & save 10% off with code EMMAK: https://bit.ly/3Rf6vQAIf you've ever wanted to land a job in the festival industry, today's guest is a shining example of how to carve a path for yourself! This week I'm joined by Melanie Monroe, the Marketing Director for The Festival Babes—a thriving network empower…

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Rave & Festival Trends 2025: What’s In & What’s Out | Rave Culture Cast Ep.239 33:06

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Welcome to Season 8 of Rave Culture Cast! We’re kicking things off with a bang by diving into our "Ins" and "Outs" list for raves and festivals in 2025. From the trends we’re loving to the ones we’re leaving behind, here’s what’s shaping the future of the festival scene! *Also quick editor's note - I f*cked up and put "holding festival organizers a…

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Storms, Delays, and Disappointment: The Year of Festival Cancellations | Rave Culture Cast Ep238. 29:35

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2024 has been a challenging year for the music festival world. From extreme weather to logistical nightmares, cancellations left fans and industry professionals scrambling. In this episode, we unpack the causes behind these disruptions and explore their lasting impact on the festival scene.Connect with Rave Culture Cast 💙: ⁠https://beacons.ai/ravec…

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EDC Orlando 2024: Hits, Misses, & Behind-the-Scenes Stories! | Rave Culture Cast #237 42:25

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Was EDC Orlando 2024 everything we hoped for? In this episode of Rave Culture Cast, I'm breaking down the festival with YOUR feedback on the biggest pros and cons🎡 From my personal highlights to a behind-the-scenes look at working with Insomniac Radio and BeatBox Beverages, I’m sharing it all! Plus, we’ll dive into what needs improvement, including…

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Your Ultimate Guide to EDC Orlando: Festival FAQs, Travel, Stages, Lineup Review & More! Ep.236 🎶🌈🌼 43:01

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Grab your EDC Orlando 2024 tickets - ⁠https://bit.ly/3PEDUUl⁠ Planning for EDC Orlando? In this episode, I cover everything you need to know before hitting the festival grounds! From essential FAQs and the best travel and accommodation options to the best after-parties, I break down every detail for a smooth experience 👏 Get tips on what to wear, h…

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A First Timers Guide to Red Rocks! Denver Itinerary, Travel Tips & Venue Review 🪨 Ep.235 33:09

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▶️ USE CODE: EMMAK for 10% off at Lunautics - https://bit.ly/3hSrdRh In this episode, I’m diving deep into my first-ever visit to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre! 🎶✨ From where I stayed and how I got there, to insider tips for first-timers, and, of course, my thoughts on Seven Lions’ incredible set, I’m spilling all the tea! ☕ Whether you're plan…

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San Holo Celebrates 10 Years with "what is life" EP & Shares His Most Memorable Fan Encounters 💙 37:07

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In this episode of Rave Culture Cast, our co-host Alex Amaro (@alex_amaro_music) joined by the one and only San Holo! On the heels of his album, Existential Dance Music, San Holo celebrates 10 years of his project with an anniversary tour and brand new EP, what is life? dropping this Fall. The highly anticipated EP features collaborations with Bipo…

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How to Master Your Music Brand: Game-Changing Tips w/ Olivia Mancuso & Sherm in the Booth Ep.233 59:46

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Grab your Chicago Music Nexus tickets and save $30 off with code RCC: https://www.chicagomusicnexus.com/In this episode, I'm joined by two powerhouse voices in the music industry—Olivia Mancuso, host of the Elevated Frequencies podcast and branding expert, and Matt Sherman aka Sherm, DJ/Producer, A&R for Hood Politics, and host of Sherm in the Boot…

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Mastering Music PR: Industry Secrets with Ultra Worldwide's Jaime Sloane Ep.232 46:16

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Shop lunchbox's mini backpack & lite pack (discount code EMMAK) - https://www.lunchboxpacks.com/pages/get-lunchbox Join me as I sit down with Jaime Sloane, the Global Communications Director for ULTRA Worldwide and founder of J Sloane Creative, to dive deep into the world of music public relations 🎙️ With over 10 years of experience, Jaime shares i…

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Influencer Secrets: Navigating Content, Brand Deals, Networking & EDM Drama 👀 Ep.231 52:25

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Today we're spilling the tea on what it’s like being a content creator/influencer in the EDM/festival space! I’ll be answering YOUR questions about brand deals, job opportunities, collabs, tips & tricks, staying out of drama, and how to deal with the stress of juggling a full-time job and content creation 🤝 Shop Loop Earplug's new Sublime collectio…

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Your Guide to Lost Lands Festival: Camping, Stages, Weather & More! 🦖 Ep230 1:01:16

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Shop Loop Earplug's new Sublime collection (discount code LOOPXEMMAK10) - ⁠https://glnk.io/z0o4/emma15⁠ It's time for everyone to return to their prehistoric home and come together once again for Dubstep Disneyland aka LOST LANDS! In this episode, lunchbox pack's Head of Merchandising, content creator, & Lost Lands superfan Jonte Paviel (@jontepavi…

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SIDEPIECE Opens Up About Their Friendship, Embracing Change & Finding Creativity 🎙️ Ep.229 38:34

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Coming off an exciting performance at North Coast and a brand new release "Who Created Love" dropping today, SIDEPIECE is ending Summer on a high note! The tech-house DJ Duo comprised of NITTI (@nittmusic) and Party Favor (@partyfavor) has seen a ton of growth since joining forces in 2019 becoming one of the most in-demand acts in house music. In t…

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Fan Favorite Deorro Chats Merging Cultures & Storytelling Through Dance Music 🎶 Ep.228 34:57

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Welcome to Season 7 of Rave Culture Cast! We're honored to kick things off with the legend Deorro ahead of his performance at North Coast this weekend! Deorro's rise in dance music grew from building a loyal following on Soundcloud, to working with mentors like Laidback Luke, to crossing over his Mexican-American heritage into his sets and music. H…

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Rave Fam Breakups, Choosing Your First Fest & Dealing with Weather Cancellations #AMA Ep.227 30:19

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Hey fam! In this week's video, I'm bringing you a new #AskEmmaAnything episode 🥳 I'm sharing some life & podcast updates as well as chatting Summer & Fall festival plans, rave fashion trends, dealing with bad weather at festivals, rave fam break ups and how mom life is going! Save 15% off the Loop Link + Tomorrowland bundle OR 2 or more Loop x Tomo…

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DJ/Rapper AK Renny chats Bass House Mentors, Kid Cudi's Influence & Breaking Out of Your Shell Ep226 54:45

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Mackenzie Crumbley otherwise known as AK Renny is a multifaceted talent - DJ, producer, rapper and songwriter - making her mark on the house music scene with her own artistic flair infusing rap into bass house records 🎶 Hailing from Florida, AK Renny has attracted the attention of major labels like Dr. Fresch’s House Calls, AC Slater’s Night Bass a…

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Summer Festival Prep, LIB Review & Tips for the Gorge ft. Grant Rogers Ep.225 53:02

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Welcome back to Rave Culture Cast! In this week's episode, we're juggling a few topics to kick off summer festival season 🥳 My friend Grant Rogers, a freelancer in festival operations, joins me to chat summer festival prep, tips for attending shows at the Gorge, juggling multiple festival trips in a year, and his thoughts on his first Lightning in …

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EDC Las Vegas 2024 Review: Hotel EDC, Interviewing Pasquale, New Festival Layout & More! 1:07:26

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Save 15% off the Loop Link + Tomorrowland bundle OR 2 or more Loop x Tomorrowland Experience earplugs w/ discount code LOOPXEMMATML 💸 https://bit.ly/3V9MLzN This week on Rave Culture Cast I'm excited to share my recap & review of my 8th EDC Las Vegas! Every EDC is unique and special in it's own way and this year was no different. This year I attend…

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Your EDC Las Vegas Wedding Stories 💒💍 Ep223 41:55

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Who doesn't love love? In this episode, I'm sharing our listener's incredible memories from being married at EDC Las Vegas over the years! We're celebrating love in the rave community in all forms 🌈 I'll also be sharing my plans for EDC this year as well as what meetups I'll be hosting!See you under the electric sky! Connect with Rave Culture Cast:…

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Seismic Dance Event: Shaping the Future of House and Techno Ep.222 58:10

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Andrew Parsons & Kelly Gray, the co-owners of The Concourse Project, Real Music Events, and Co-creators of Seismic Dance Event, a boutique house & techno music festival based in Austin, TX, are developing an incredible fan base of ravers through expertly curated lineups and experiences. They've also been able to keep their fingers on the pulse of t…

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Artist & Life Coach Nik Cherwink on Achieving the "Headliner Mindset" Ep221 58:14

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Breaking into the music industry isn't just about talent...⁠⁠It takes grit, dedication, and a strong mindset to persevere. Just ask Nik Cherwink - an artist & life coach who's worked with some of the most well-known artists & brands in the music industry 🎶⁠⁠Nik joins me this week to chat about how to shoot your shot, what it takes to achieve succes…

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Drum N' Bass Act REAPER on Educating Fans, Expanding Abroad & the Renaissance of DnB Ep.220 32:13

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Today’s guest is one of the most electrifying artists in the electronic music scene, amassing a loyal fan base through his masked project REAPER. His unique take on drum n bass has unified dance music fans from a variety of subgenres & cemented his presence in both the US scene as well as aboard. We’re excited to dive into how his project has devel…

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When Worlds Collide: How GRIDLIFE is Merging Motorsports and Electronic Music Culture 🏎 46:31

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Welcome back to Rave Culture Cast! Today I’m super excited to welcome Chris Stewart onto the podcast. Chris is the founder of GRIDLIFE, an event series that merges the worlds of motorsports, car culture and electronic music! After building a successful career in creative strategy & advertising, Chris was able to use his background to build an innov…

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My First SoCal Festival 🥳 Beyond Wonderland 2024 Recap 43:22

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MY FIRST SOCAL FESTIVAL IS IN THE BOOKS! I've been waiting for years to finally attend an event at the NOS center and have a ton of thoughts to share with y'all about my experience at Beyond Wonderland. In this episode, I'll be going over my accommodations, travel, thoughts on the theme and stage designs, favorite sets, overcrowding, the Cali crowd…

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WHY ARE MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS SO F*CKING EXPENSIVE!? Ep.217 47:38

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We're really popping off on this one fam...Music festival tickets have been rising in costs over the last few years and post pandemic it seems like event producers are still recovering and fans and paying the price. In this episode, I'm taking a deep dive into what is causing festival and event tickets to rise in price and sharing my thoughts on wh…

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BTS of Throwing 30+ Events During Miami Music Week ft. BLNK CNVS Founder Eric Fuller 53:47

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Shop Lunautics festival accessories (discount code EMMAK) - https://bit.ly/3Rf6vQA In this episode, I’m joined by Eric Fuller, the Founder of BLNK CNVS, a prominent event & production company based in South Florida. Eric has had a colorful career in dance music from founding & operating Life in Color (the world’s largest paint party) expanding to w…

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EDC Las Vegas is getting some MAJOR upgrades 👀 | Festival Updates + Lineup Review 🥳🎶 Ep.215 41:37

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WE'VE GOT SOME BIG UPDATES FOR EDC LAS VEGAS 2024 FAM! Major stages moving locations, Downtown EDC relocating, a roof for Neon Garden, YEEEEEDC Cowboy Salon and SO much more 👀 In this episode, I'm diving into all of the secrets that were spilled in Insomniac's EDCLV Music Through Music Lineup Reveal livestream! I'll also be sharing my top artist re…

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Barclay Crenshaw on the Power of Pivoting & Embracing Change Ep.214 51:21

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➡️ Book your Groove Cruise 2025 rooms & save $50 off per person/per room with code RaveCultureCast - https://www.groovecruise.com/miami2025 Today’s guest is someone who has been big in the game for 20+ years. His previous project Claude VonStroke won over audiences and built a legacy through his label Dirtybird Records and events like Dirtybird Cam…

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Coachella's Slow Sales, Marshmello Returns to EDM & Pre-Planned Sets ft. Underground Society #213 48:01

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This week I'm super excited to be doing a podcast swap with Justin McGary of the Underground Society Podcast! Justin and I chat about starting podcasts, finding a balance with work and side hustles, and his most interesting guests. We also chat https://beacons.ai/raveculturecastsome hot topics like Coachella's slow ticket sales, Marshmello's announ…

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My First Cruise Ship Festival 🥳 Groove Cruise 2024 Recap & Review! 1:12:33

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Book your Groove Cruise 2025 rooms & save $50 off per person/per room with code RaveCultureCast - ⁠https://www.groovecruise.com/miami2025 Our first Groove Cruise is in the books! I've heard the rumors about how incredible cruise ship festivals are and I can now confirm: they're wild. They're exciting. They're exhausting. They're addicting. They're …

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Max Low on Their Growth as Artists, Industry Mentors & Balancing Work & Friendship | Groove Cruise Interview 14:01

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Rising stars Max Low joined me on Groove Cruise 2024 to chat about their growth as artists last year, being recognized on 1001Tracklist's "Future of Dance Music" list, working with Gene Farris & more! Connect with Max Low: https://www.instagram.com/whoismaxlow💙 Connect with Rave Culture Cast 💙Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/Tw…

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Casmalia on the Evolution of Her Sound, Femme House Takeover & More! | Groove Cruise Interview 16:16

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Casmalia joined me on Groove Cruise 2024 to chat about her favorite Groove Cruise memories, what it means to be a part of the Femme House takeover, what trends in music she's loving & her new house music concept album! Stick around til the end for a lightning round to get to know Casmalia more!Connect with Casmalia: https://www.instagram.com/casmal…

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K3SS on Pursuing Music Full Time, Neon Owl & Tips for Producers | Groove Cruise Interview 13:15

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K3SS joined me on Groove Cruise 2024 to chat about his history with Groove Cruise & tips for surviving the weekend, his big life change leaving the Marines this year to pursue music full time and how the Neon Owl platform helped shape his career! Connect with K3SS: https://www.instagram.com/k3ssmusic💙 Connect with Rave Culture Cast 💙Instagram - htt…

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HALIENE chats "Heavenly" Album & Finding Her Place in Dance Music | Groove Cruise Interview 10:21

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HALIENE joined me on Groove Cruise 2024 to chat about finding her path in the music industry, the inspiration behind her album "Heavenly," and how we can continue to support vocalists in dance music! Stick around until the end for a lightning round of "Word Association" with HALIENE! Connect with HALIENE: https://www.instagram.com/haliene💙 Connect …

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Trivecta Chats Hot Sauces, Fan Interactions & Growing as a Creative | Groove Cruise Interview 🛳 14:43

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Trivecta joined me on Groove Cruise 2024 to chat about his growth as an artist post-album drop, his relationship with his fans, and his favorite hot sauces! Stick around until the end to learn about Trivecta's "Firsts."💙 Connect with Rave Culture Cast 💙Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ravecultureca…

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Lizzy Jane on Her "Authentic" Era, Hybrid DJ Sets & Her Debut EP 'IGNITE' Ep.211 1:07:24

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Shop Lunchbox's winter sale & save with code KAPOTES - https://www.lunchboxpacks.com/Hailing from Tampa and now living in Denver, Lizzy Jane is a quadruple threat: songwriter, vocalist, producer and live instrumentalist. Her unique background and talents have helped her build up a loyal following & a surge of new shows & festival appearances. She's…

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The Ups & Downs of Building a Brand in the Dance Music Space w/ EDM Maniac's Founder Devin Lezama #210 1:02:56

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Shop Loop Earplugs (discount automatically applied at checkout!) - ⁠https://www.loopearplugs.com/RavecultureEDM Maniac has become one of the most notable media brands in the dance music industry with hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, a full editorial team and network of creators who have helped this digital publication explode sin…

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Ophelia Record's Ben Yi on Evolving the Label, Stage Takeovers and Tips for Upcoming Artists #209 57:46

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Shop Loop Earplugs (discount automatically applied at checkout!) - https://www.loopearplugs.com/RavecultureHappy 2024 fam! Todays guest has been a long time coming. I’m excited to welcome Ben Yi who is the label manager of Ophelia Records. He’s been with the team since 2019 and handles everything from the growth & development of the label, marketin…

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21 Dance Music Artists to Watch in 2024 23:33

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If you haven't heard these artists names yet, you're about to in 2024! Let me put you on to 21 dance music acts that are rising stars in their respective genres from house to techno to dubstep and beyond 🚀Listen to my "Best of EDM 2023" playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02uGP2loRJspUQCtTPIM2E 💙 Connect with Rave Culture Cast 💙I…