In this episode, NYU student & YouTuber @bebe_howell joins me to discuss what it's like balancing school and raving and the endless opportunities that come along with a degree in music business! Follow Bebe: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/xallthatglitters 💙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bebe_howell/ 💙 Twitter: https://twitter.com/bebehowell_ 💙 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast/ 💙Follow Rave Culture Cast 💙 I...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 64
In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts & feelings on all of the EDM livestream sets and festivals we've seen throughout quarantine. I discuss my pros & cons list of these types of virtual events and reading your comments on as well! Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast/ 💙 Follow Rave Culture Cast 💙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/raveculturecast 💌 Submit any episode ide...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 63
In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend Silvio ( @slzabala ) about traveling solo to Tomorrowland, what the raving & LGBTQ scene is like in Minneapolis and how the EDM community helped him come out of his shell. Since Silvio lives in Downtown Minneapolis, we also discussed what it was like when the news of George Floyd's murder broke and the protests that followed in his city. New episodes available every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple & Google podcasts, YouTube, the Anchor app and mor...
Jun 24, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 62
In this episode, I have a candid conversation with Lexi, the owner of the inclusive rave clothing company HDBNGR RVWR , about the black lives matter movement as well as how brands, festivals and live event producers can do a better job with representation & diversity in the EDM community. Follow Lexi: https://www.instagram.com/lexibex145/ Follow HDBNGR RVWR: https://www.instagram.com/hdbngr_rvwr/...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Use code "RCC10" at Nomad Kandi ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/NomadKandi ) to receive 10% off your orders. Lauren will be donating 10% of her sales this week to the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) . In this episode, I'm joined by @lauren_hutzel the owner of the funky rave accessory company @nomadkandi to talk about self expression, style and how to navigate running a small business during the COVID crisis. Lauren's also a massive Above & Beyond fan so natural...
Jun 10, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Hey fam - as a response to the murder of George Floyd and in support of the black lives matter movement, there will be no new episode this week. This is a time to reflect on how we can all do our part to support the Black community. Below are some links of places to donate as well as some petitions to sign to help drive change in this country. Black Lives Matter - https://bit.ly/3gKcgRF The Bail Project - https://bit.ly/3gFteAJ Campaign Zero - https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ Know Your Rights C...
Jun 03, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 59
In this episode of Rave Culture Cast, we're talking all about the incredible bonds between rave families 💓I discuss how my different rave fams came to be and give some advice on how you can find your own. I also read through all of the stories our listeners submitted about their own rave families and the things that make them unique! New episodes available every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple & Google podcasts, YouTube, the Anchor app and more! Follow Rave Culture Cast: Instagram: https://www....
May 27, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 58
In this episode, we're chatting about what it's like to work in the festival industry as a live event producer! Ace Antonio ( @realaceantonio ) of the Beat Stop TV ( @thebeatstoptv ) joins me to talk about how he got his start working in the festival industry and how his job has now changed due to the current pandemic we're in. We also discuss finding motivation to create content during this time and how to manage quarantine anxiety. Follow Ace's Vlogging Channel: https://bit.ly/2WHX2ou Follow t...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 57
I'm back with another round of #AskEmmaAnything! In this episode, I discuss the future of festivals, how to grow your social media presence and if I'd ever go back to school amongst many other topics. New episodes available every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple & Google podcasts, YouTube, the Anchor app and more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/raveculturecast Submit any episode ideas or suggestions to raveculturecast@gmail.com!...
May 13, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this episode, we're discussing the different types of people you'll meet at a rave by breaking down the different rave stereotypes! Follow Rave Culture Cast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/ Follow Rave Culture Cast on Twitter - https://twitter.com/raveculturecast
May 06, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 55
In today's episode, I'm joined by my best friends @tarafreeze and @vickyviolanutrition to take a look back on some of the first EDM show experiences we had back in college. Let's just say things got ratchet.... Barstool Blackout Tour documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI3CqxPH6ss&t=1069s Barstool Blackout Mixtape Part 2 - https://soundcloud.com/dantemixes/dante-the-barstool-blackout-mixtape-part-2...
Apr 29, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this episode, I'm joined by Rosa, the owner of body positive rave wear company @RolitaCouture, to discuss all the ins and outs of starting your own company in this industry. Rosa takes us behind the scenes of how she creates her collections and why being an inclusive company for women of all sizes is so important to her. Follow @RolitaCouture - https://www.instagram.com/rolitacouture/ Shop Rolita Couture (code EMMAK saves you 15% off orders) - https://www.rolitacouture.com/...
Apr 22, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this week's episode, we're celebrating one year of Rave Culture Cast by bringing back a crowd favorite! Things get a little R rated in part 2 of our most embarrassing rave & festival moments. You've been warned!
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Today's episode is all about personal growth and finding the inner confidence to truly be yourself! I'm joined by @dplurprincess, an influencer in the festival community, who's beauty inside and out has resonated with her followers. Dom truly embodies what it means to have a PLUR mentality and I'm excited to share the story on how she got there! Follow Dom - https://www.instagram.com/dplurprincess/ Dom's YouTube Channel - https://bit.ly/2UTEPTY...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In this episode, we're hearing from actual rave moms & dads about how they balance their hobbies while also raising a family! One of our own Rave Culture Cast listeners @auralifewithash also joins us to share her best tips & advice on parenthood for other ravers & future parents. We also chat about ways to incorporate rave culture into everyday family life. Ashleigh's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5K8BDtqhuzggHZCIoS0dDA Follow Ashleigh on Instagram - https://www...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 50
The state of the music industry right now is unsettling. Festivals and shows are being cancelled left and right leaving thousands of employees and artists without jobs for the foreseeable future. In this episode, I'm joined by one of my favorite artists @JSTJR to discuss how DJs are getting creative to help cope with these cancellations. Tune in to JSTJR's Quaranstreams every M/W/F @8pm PT/11pm EST - https://www.twitch.tv/jstjr/videos Stream JSTJR's music - https://spoti.fi/2QCzu0E Instagram - h...
Mar 25, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 49
This episode is dedicated to the unsung heroes at festivals...Ground Control! These are the amazing volunteers that spend their weekend making sure others are having a good time and staying healthy. Today I'm interviewing a Ground Control member Gabriela Morones ( @gbmorones ) about what her experience has been like volunteering with Insomniac. How to apply for Ground Control - https://www.insomniac.com/ground-control/ Gabriela's Youtube channel - http://bit.ly/2w3gVfj...
Mar 18, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode, we're talking all about shuffling and what the EDM scene is like in New York City with one of my favorite dancers Amir (@i.am.long)! We also discuss the breaking news about Ultra Music Festival and what our new Miami Music Week plans are.
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this episode, we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive our most unforgettable rave & festival moments. These are the memories that still give us chills to this day and remind us why we fell in love with this community.
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this episode, we're joined by a fan favorite @freshraver who first exploded onto the scene when a video of him applying deodorant to people at Lost Lands went viral. The Fresh Raver now hosts his own deodorant drives at festivals to give back to the homeless and also throws his own dubstep shows where all proceeds go to various charities. We stan! To learn more about his upcoming shows and initiatives, head to https://freshraver.com/ .
Feb 26, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In this episode, I'm discussing whether or not music festivals lineups really matter to the events overall success. I'll also be discussing what makes a lineup appealing to me and why these festival announcements can be so polarizing.
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this episode, I'm chatting with one of my favorite personalities in the community...@friskyhug! We discuss everything from how he got his infamous rave name, to the state of mens festival fashion, to creating festival after movies amongst many other topics.
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 43
This week I'm sharing the TOP 10 music festivals that are on my bucket list and why! I'll be taking a deep dive into some of the top festivals around the world to talk about what makes them so popular amongst fans. I'll also be sharing your bucket Iists as well! Looking for a roommate this festival season? Check out https://www.roostgo.com/ to start browsing hotels & profiles to help you save! ▶️ Use code RCC to save $50 on your booking!!...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 42
This week I'm joined by the founder of BrittsBlossoms, a festival accessory company formed in 2012. BrittsBlossoms started out with custom flower crowns and has since blossomed into a popular business for rave lovers looking for fun accessories to add to their outfits. The journey hasn't always been easy and rapidly changing trends in fashion and social media present their own issues. Brittany and I discuss this and much more in todays episode! Check out Britts Blossoms shop - https://brittsblos...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this episode, I have Electric Forest veteran @ashleygauthier on to share her best tips, advice and stories from the forest! Check out her YouTube channel for more festival preparation videos - https://www.youtube.com/user/ashleygauthierr
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 40
One of the most rewarding aspects of the raving community is all of the online groups and communities created for people to connect through. In this episode, I'm joined by the founder of Female Ravers United (@melaninravebae) to discuss the importance of establishing connections through these groups!
Jan 15, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode, we're discussing what it's like to date someone who isn't into raving or music festivals. Is it a dealbreaker or can you find some common ground to make your relationship successful? I'll be providing my best relationship tips & advice as well as sharing your personal stories.
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode, I'm joined by ex-financial consultant turned content creator @wheres_amanda. We chat about what it's like to quit your job to travel & attend music festivals full time.
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 37
You guys voted for your favorite EDM artists, songs, festivals, tours and sets and the results are in! In our last episode of 2019, we're taking a look back to reflect on our favorite musical moments of the year. These were our big winners for 2019!
Dec 18, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this episode, I’m putting together my dream festival lineup! That’s right, I’m planning out every detail of what my own festival would look like if I had the ability to start from scratch. I’m also going to be reading your submissions to see who you guys would book on your lineups!
Dec 11, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 35
