In this episode, I’m joined by Stuart Roberts, the director of Future Sound of Egypt and manager of trance act Aly & Fila. Stuart and I chat about his career growth from throwing his own local events, to managing top tier trance acts and working with the recording label FSOE. We also discuss what makes the trance community so special and his advice for aspiring artists and people who want to get into this field of work! 💙 Connect with Future Sound of Egypt 💙 Instagram Twitter Facebook Soun...
Feb 10, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 95
USE CODE: EMMAK for 10% off at GloFx for all your rave & festival accessories - http://bit.ly/2Douhok In this episode, I’m joined by Perry (@partyperryy) a Vegas raver with a passion for hooping and festival fashion! Today Perry shares some tips and advice on hooping and describes what it's like working with rave wear brands as a model. We also chat about how to successfully pull off an at home photo shoot! 💙 Connect with Perry 💙 Instagram TikTok Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebo...
Feb 03, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 94
In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Julian, a veteran to the festival and dance music industry and the founder of Festival Advisor. MJ has most notably worked with Electric Zoo, Made Event and Awakenings and is now the head of ELROW’s North American division. Needless to say, MJ brings a tremendous amount of experience and wealth of industry knowledge to the podcast today so get excited! Stick around until the end of the episode for a very special announcement 👀 💙 Connect with Michael Julia...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 93
In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend and fellow content creator @ vibewithade . As festival veterans, Ade and I share our best tips & tricks on how you can save money and budget for music festivals. We're covering everything from tickets to accommodations to how to cut costs during the event & more! 💙 Connect with @vibewithade 💙 YouTube Instagram Twitter TikTok Let's Vibe Podcast Catch a Vibe 002 mix Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.co...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 92
In this episode, I’m joined by an incredibly talented member of our community Alexis (@gllittergoddess). Alexis is a content creator known for her insane makeup and festival fashion looks. She's also a massive Porter Robinson and Illenium fan - she's got the tattoos to prove it! We also discuss SOCAL festivals, rave couple stories and what inspires her creativity. 💙 Connect with @gllittergoddess💙 Instagram Twitter TikTok Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group - https://www.faceboo...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 91
Happy New Year! In this episode, I’m joined by Madi Maple (@madimaple), a confidence coach and host of the podcast Breaking Butterfly. Madi and I discuss how the raving community helps bring out people's inner confidence and allows them to fully be their authentic selves. We also discuss manifesting what you really want in life, what lessons 2020 taught us and setting intentions for 2021! 💙 Connect with @madimaple💙 Instagram Twitter Breaking Butterfly Podcast Work with Madi Join the Rave Cultu...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Welcome to my annual "Best of EDM" recap! In this episode, I'm sharing my top artists, songs, albums, record labels and collaborations that defined 2020 as well as discussing who made my artists to watch in 2021 list. I'll also be reflecting on the growth of Rave Culture Cast in 2020 and lastly, I'll wrap up with my thoughts on festival season next year. Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast Join the Rave Culture Cast Discord - http...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 89
In this episode, I'm joined by JEANIE, a New York based bass artist & producer that’s been making her mark on the scene with some of her new explosive tracks released on Subsidia Records and her EP Sinner that dropped in October. She’s also the founder of GRL GANG, a label/platform formed to support female artists in the industry 👏🏼 JEANIE and I chat about what it's like to play drive-in raves, her process for creating new music, what she thinks about the current state of bass music and wh...
Dec 16, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 87
In this episode, I’m joined by Renee aka @bassdropprincess , a veteran raver, social media influencer and host of the EDM Podcast Best Kandi Ever . We discuss our favorite and least favorite kandi trading memories, what it's like creating content for the EDM community and her love of dubstep & riddim! 💙Connect with Renee 💙 Instagram TikTok Best Kandi Ever YouTube Best Kandi Ever Instagram Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast ...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 86
In this episode of Rave Culture Cast, I wanted to have a very candid conversation about mental health in the EDM industry, particularly how grueling the life of DJ is and just in general how 2020 has impacted both artists and fans alike. TRIGGER WARNING - I am going to be discussing anxiety, depression and suicide. I really hope that by having these conversations we can start to work on a solution and bring awareness to those who are suffering 🖤 Mental Health Resources: Crisis Text Line - Text ...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Black Friday Deals - use code RCC10 for 10% off your Rave Culture Cast merch orders from 11/27-11/30: teespring.com/stores/rave-culture-cast In this episode of Rave Culture Cast, I'm back with another round of your most embarrassing rave & festival stories!! These are some of my favorite episodes to record so I hope you guys enjoy these hilarious stories from our listeners. Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast Join the Rave Cul...
Nov 25, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Shop Lunautics and use code EmmaK for 10% off - https://bit.ly/3hSrdRh In today’s episode, I got to sit down with one of the most talented, hard working ladies in the EDM scene, miss Vanesa Seco ( @vansecoo ). Van has built a huge platform for herself through her insane shuffling skills and creative vision with her content. Today we chat about what it's like working with family, her strategies for making viral content, who inspires her, and of course, her family's amazing rave wear line Diosa by...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 83
In this episode, I’m joined by Tom Worcester ( @realtommybahama ), the founder of lunchbox , an anti-theft hydration pack designed to improve your festival going experience. Tom and I chat about everything from entrepreneurship to journaling to his love of the Night Bass label. And of course, we discuss where the idea for lunchbox came from and where the company is headed in the future. *Spoiler alert* you’re going to want to stick around until the end of the episode for a special announcement! ...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 82
In this solo episode, I'm breaking down what the acronym P.L.U.R. stands for and why it’s so important to ravers. I'll also be sharing some examples of PLUR in action as well reading some readers submissions. It's good vibes all around! Shop the Rave Culture Cast Merch Line - https://teespring.com/stores/rave-culture-cast Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast/ 💙 Follow Rave Culture Cast 💙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravecu...
Nov 04, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 81
In this episode I’m joined by Mary Sola other wise known as Blitzen, a popular flow artist known for her insanely talented gloving skills. Mary is a woman of many talents. Not only has she been a glover for over 10 years which led to her landing roles in TV commercials and music videos for popular EDM artists, she also studied film & music and teaches sword fighting. Today we dive into the amazing world of flow arts and Mary teaches us everything we need to know about gloving and giving a li...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 80
In this episode, I’m joined by Neil Chan, a videographer in the EDM industry who’s worked with artists like Gryffin and Blanke. Neil shares with us how he broke into the industry, what it’s like working as a freelancer shooting top EDM artists and why he doesn’t think you need a degree for this type of work. We also discuss some of his favorite projects he’s worked on like his new music video for Gryffin’s song “Cry.” Shop the Rave Culture Cast Merch Line - https://teespring.com/stores/rave-cult...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 79
In this episode, I'm joined by the amazing Rena Harris ( @gaeaxnelle ) aka Mama Melanin the founder of @melaninravers , a group that promotes & celebrates black ravers. Rena and I chat about the incredible community she’s built with her page as well as some of the changes we’re hoping to see in the EDM community to embrace inclusivity and representation of people of color. We also have to chat about Rena’s incredible sense of style and her love of the genre hardstyle! Shop the Rave Culture C...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 78
In this episode, I'm joined by Brian Thomas, the founder of Music Festivals Trips, an experiential production & event planning company known for throwing events like Home Bass and Hotel Elsewhere. Brian's experience is in producing events that bring EDM fans & festival goers together to make life long memories. Today Brian discusses the ins and outs of event production and shares his favorite stories from past Home Bass experiences. Connect with Brian & Home Bass: Brian's Instagram: ...
Oct 07, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 77
RAVE CULTURE CAST MERCH LINE OUT NOW: https://teespring.com/stores/rave-culture-cast 💙 I'm back with another round of #AskEmmaAnything and this time I'm not alone! I'm joined by my friend Rian (@rbecks23) who's also our Rave Culture Cast Facebook admin! We're tackling all of the questions our listeners submitted like our festival fashion predictions for 2021, dream back to back sets, thoughts on EDC Europe and more. Connect with Rian: https://www.instagram.com/rbecks23/ Join the Rave Culture Ca...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 76
In this episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur & founder of the tech start up company Festiie (aka the festival smartband) Desmond Beristain. He's also the host of The Festival Podcast Festiie Files! Dez’s passion for the festival community lead him to create a product that solves one of the biggest issues that plagues all festival goers - losing your friends at an event. Today we chat about why he created this company and how he's been able to adapt to a world without festivals. Connect with D...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 75
In this episode, I'm joined by festival content creator and host of The Babs Lyfe Podcast Jacob Babnik! Jacob and I chat about why he started his podcast and the importance of following what you're passionate about in life. We also swap stories about festival mistakes we've made and end the episode by taking some EDM quizzes! Follow Jacob: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/babs_lyfe/ 💙 The Babs Lyfe Podcast - https://bit.ly/32viQqe 💙 Festival Tales Podcast - https://anchor.fm/festival-tale...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 74
In this episode, I’m joined by Electric Family's Co-founder Steve Brudzewski. Electric Family not only makes electronic music apparel & accessories - their focus is on making a positive impact on society and raising money for various global charities through their sales. They've collaborated with artists like Tiesto, Illenium, Kygo, Marshmello and Skrillex to name a few and have donated over $335,000 to various charities. ▶️ Shop Electric Family: https://www.electricfamily.com/ ▶️ Follow Ele...
Sep 09, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 73
In this episode, I'm joined by one of my favorite YouTubers (and festival enthusiast!) Tara O'Neill. Tara and I chat about Bay Area culture, what our festival schedules would've been this year and how she hit full send on turning her side hustle creating videos into a full time gig! Follow Tara: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TONofCouture 💙 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tara0neill/ 💙 💙 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ravecul...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 72
In this episode, I’m joined by Khardiac , a Canadian DJ & producer based out of Ontario who’s gained a ton of notoriety both locally and abroad with his psytrance tracks. Khardiac discusses how he got his start as a trance artist and why he's considering pivoting his sound to a new genre. We also discuss the difference between American and European crowds and the importance of continued education. Follow Khardiac: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/31iLHxn 💙 Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/khar...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Get 10% off your GloFx orders by using code EMMAK https://bit.ly/2Douhok. In this episode, we're talking about our CRAZIEST music festival stories. Whether we lived through these experiences or witnessed them at an event, one things for sure...we'll never forget these moments! 💙 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/rav...
Aug 19, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 70
In this episode, I'm joined by Tara, the boss babe of popular rave clothing company Tasteful Girl , to chat about turning her passion for music festivals & fashion from a side hustle into a dream job. But the road to success wasn’t straight and narrow - aspiring entrepreneurs need a lot of grit and dedication to turn an idea into a successful business. This episode is jam packed with inspiring messages so grab a snack and settle in for the ride! Tasteful Girl Instagram: https://www.instagram...
Aug 12, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 69
In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Canadian DJ duo the Disco Godfathers (DGF)! We chat about pre show nerves, dream collabs, playing Canadian frat parties and creating music that has no rules. Follow the Disco Godfathers: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discogodfathers/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/31j4pUn Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiscoGodfathers 💙 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast/ 💙 Follow Rave Culture Cast �...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 68
In this episode, I am joined by one of my favorite artists & producers BIJOU! We discuss his new album "Diamond City" dropping 7/31, what inspires him as an artist and how quarantine has opened up new opportunities for him to teach others. This is a whole new side to BIJOU that you've never seen before! 💎 Follow BIJOU 💎 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djbijou/ 💎 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zTwkH 💎 Twitter: https://twitter.com/BIJOU 💎 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Gr...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 67
Welcome to your ultimate guide to Tomorrowland! In this episode, my friend Jose (@dudemanbrohorse) shares his best tips & advice on how to prepare for Tomorrowland. He also discusses his favorite Tomorrowland memories and how American and European festivals differ. Follow Jose: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dudemanbrohorse/ 💙 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast/ 💙 Follow Rave Culture Cast 💙 Instagram: https://www.inst...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 66
In this episode, popular TikTok creator @sunflowerraver joins me to discuss her tips on growing your account and building an audience across social platforms. We also chat about festivals in the Pacific Northwest and finding your passions in life. Follow Hera: YouTube: https://bit.ly/2DAP4q0 💙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunflowerraver/ 💙 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunflowerraver 💙 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast/...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 65
