Shop lunchbox's anti-theft hydration pack and save $11 off with code KAPOTES - https://www.lunchboxpacks.com/ In this week's episode, we’re diving in to our official review of the first ever Slumberland Music Festival! Slumberland is an immersive hotel takeover that brings the rave community together for one weekend to enjoy dance music, art, activities, parties, and more. It takes place at the Avanti Palms and offers shuttle rides to EDC Orlando. This first year brought some incredible memories...
Nov 21, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 179
For Slumberland Festival's inaugural year, I got to sit down with house music artist Kyle Kinch to chat about EDC Orlando weekend, his Slumberland sets, what he learned from his mentor, and what the highlight of his year was! 💙Connect with Kyle Kinch💙 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kylekinch/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kylekinch Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/kylekinch Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/75BXoaGWmzkzAHQVP69U9U Twitter - https://twitter.com/kylekinch ...
Nov 17, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 178
Hey fam! It's officially EDC ORLANDO WEEK 🥳 In today's episode, I'm going to be sharing my EDC Orlando schedule PLUS what's in store at the very first Slumberland Festival experience. I'm also giving some last minute tips to help you prepare for EDC as well as sharing all the details on my festival plans & meet ups! *Quick disclaimer - the Corona Electric Beach lineup had one artist change. The last set of the day on day 3 is actually Matroda b2b Bleu Clair. Hope to see you at EDC this year...
Nov 08, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Hey fam! In this episode of Reel Rave Recaps, we’re diving into Insomniac's premiere Halloween festival ESCAPE. My guests Erick Garcia (of House of Plur), Emily Dell (content creator) and Leo Wong (of Lunchbox) give their full festival recaps. We chat about everything from best sets, festival layout, transportation, and best tips & advice for navigating the crowd! But would they return next year? Stick around to the end to find out! Hope y’all enjoy this recap 💗 Emily Dell - https://www.ins...
Nov 03, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Shop lunchbox's anti-theft hydration pack and save $11 off with code KAPOTES - https://www.lunchboxpacks.com/ In this week's episode, we’re going to be tackling a topic that I think a lot of people can relate to: toxic rave friends. My guests Madi Maple (@madimaple) Ade Ramos (@vibewithade) and I will be diving into red flags to look our for in your rave friendships. We’re discussing signs of toxic friends to be aware of, how to navigate peer pressure and other uncomfortable scenarios as well as...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Thank you Keen for sponsoring this video!! Go to my sponsor page: https://trykeen.com/rcc to get a 10 minute reading for just $1.99 - that's $99 in savings! 💸 Welcome back to Rave Culture Cast! This week I’ve got an awesome episode featuring stories from our amazing listeners all about our evolutions as ravers. I'm kicking things off by sharing a quick recap of where I started from my first EDM show back in 2011 up to where I am now in 2022 with my music taste, show experience, and content care...
Oct 26, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 175
💙 Book your Slumberland Festival room & shuttle packages (discount code EMMAK) - https://slumberlandfestival.com/ 💙 Enter the Slumberland ticket giveaway - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjl2L_xpyHw/ This week I'm joined by Michael Berg - a festival founder & organizer, talent buyer, and music enthusiast! Michael is the Founder, talent buyer & brand manager of Suwanee Hulaween, Partner & Talent Buyer of North Coast, Co-founder - Sacred Rose Festival, Partner & Talent Buyer - C...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Go to our sponsor: https://trykeen.com/rcc to get a 10 minute reading for just $1.99 - that's $99 in savings! 💸 When you hear the words Groove Cruise what do you think of? For me it’s community, over the top parties, legendary artists, and a family like atmosphere that’s created life long fans. I’ve always been fascinated by cruise ship festivals, and unfortunately have not had the privilege of attending one yet, BUT after countless stories from friends I knew it was the right time to cover a f...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Shop Lunchbox's anti-theft hydration pack (save $11 off with code KAPOTES): https://www.lunchboxpacks.com/ It’s rare to find an artist who’s so multi-faceted, humble, and down to earth, but today’s guest is all of the above! German multi-instrumentalist, vocatlist, and electronic producer AVAION joins me to chat about pursuing his passion in music and carving his own path in the market, how he takes care of his mental health, memorable fan interactions, and why he’s yet to make a trip across sea...
Oct 05, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Hey fam! In this episode of Reel Rave Recaps, we’re diving into Dino Disneyland aka @lostlandsfestival with a full festival recap from @bebe_howell 🦖🦕 Bebe shares a ton of helpful information on the festival including tips for first timers, what to expect, her pros & cons list and a breakdown of the best sets! Hope y’all enjoy this recap 💗 Watch Bebe's vlogs here - https://www.youtube.com/c/BebeHowell...
Sep 30, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Shop Lunchbox's anti-theft hydration pack (save $11 off with code KAPOTES): https://www.lunchboxpacks.com/ Imagine Music Festival made it highly anticipated return after a two-year hiatus and quite a controversial history with their reputation online. I got to see a whole new side to live events this year as I attended Imagine as a vendor working on behalf of BeatBox. In today’s episode, I'm diving into every aspect of this event, sharing my pros & cons list, top sets, discussing some of the...
Sep 28, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Shop Lunchbox's anti-theft hydration pack (save $11 off with code KAPOTES): https://www.lunchboxpacks.com/ This year Arc Music Festival made it's return as a premiere house & techno event taking place in the birthplace of house music...Chicago! This was the second year of the event as well as my second time attending and there were definitely some improvements across the board! In this episode, I'll be sharing a recap of my experience at Arc, the top sets, details on the after parties, and m...
Sep 14, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 170
This year at Arc Music Festival I got to sit down with one of dance music's most prominent and well respected figures - Chicago's own Dani Deahl! Dani's career in music spans from DJ + Producer, blogger, public speaker, journalist, and President of the Recording Academy's Chicago chapter, amongst many other incredible contributions to the music industry. Dani and I chat how she navigated a career in the music industry, what helped her persevere through difficult decisions, the power of mentorshi...
Sep 07, 2022•10 min
This year at Arc Music Festival I got to sit down with Azzecca, a Chicago-based artist known for her dark and sexy house & techno sound. Azzecca and I chat Arc Music Festival lineup, favorite festival moments, and tracks that make us feel like bad b*tches 😎 Stick around til the end for a round of rapid fire questions! 💙Connect with Azzecca💙 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/azzecca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/azzecca_ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/azzeccamusic/ Soundcloud - h...
Sep 07, 2022•14 min
Shop Lunautics festival & beauty accessories (save 10% off with code EMMAK): https://lunautics.com/ Well fam - we've got our first documentary review on the podcast! This week I'm tackling the disaster that was the Woodstock'99 event. Netflix recently released the documentary "Trainwreck: Woodstock'99" which takes a look at the events that transpired at the music festival which promised peace and music and ended in riots, angry patrons, and assault. I'll be breaking down each of the three ep...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 169
In this episode, I'm joined by Amy Farina (aka MC Unicorn), the founder of Drop Bass Not Bombs , an organization based in the Netherlands that brings together human rights and dance music by organizing raves for charity. Drop Bass Not Bombs has organized live events, livestreams, and includes a bi-weekly podcast where host Amy interviews various guests in the EDM scene who are trying to make the world a better place! Today we’re going to dive into Amy’s story, Drop Bass Not Bomb’s mission, what ...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 168
We brought it back fam! In this week's episode, I brought back your most embarrassing festival stories for a hilarious part 4 😂 You guys really do not hold back with these stories so - spoiler alert - there are some NSFW moments! Put those headphones in, grab a snack, and enjoy. Shop Lunchbox's hydration pack (discount code KAPOTES) - https://www.lunchboxpacks.com/collections/thelineup/products/lunchbox-launch Shop Lunchbox's Snack & Sling pack (discount code EMMAK) - https://www.lunchboxpa...
Aug 17, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 167
In this episode of Reel Rave Recaps, we’re diving into @hardfest 2022 with @hannah.raves 😈 HARD is a 3 day festival that features edm, rap, hip hop, trap, house, bass music & more! Hannah joins me to answer some questions about her experience at HARD this year!
Aug 12, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Shop Zound earplugs (discount code EMMAK) - https://experiencezound.com/ In this episode, I'm joined by DanceSafe.org's Education Manager Rachel Clark. Rachel and I discuss my recent experience where I witnessed someone becoming unconscious at Electric Forest. We chat about how to handle this type of situation amongst other common medical emergencies at live events like dehydration and lose of electrolytes. Rachel shares information on how to seek help, ways to identify what might be wrong with ...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 166
In this new Instagram live series, I'm sitting down with fellow festival goers to discuss their experiences at various music festivals. In this first episode, I'm chatting with @electric_ali and @thecorporateraver about their Tomorrowland 2022 experience. Ali & Alyssa recount their first experience at Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium and answer questions live on my page! What we cover in this episode: ✅ Ticket options ✅ Camping ✅ Opening party ✅ Best sets ✅ Stage designs ✅ American vs. European...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Shop Lunchbox's hydration pack (discount code KAPOTES) - https://www.lunchboxpacks.com/ Shop Lunchbox's Snack & Sling pack (discount code EMMAK) - https://www.lunchboxpacks.com/ In this week's episode. I’m joined by Elaine Huang, the founder of Neon Owl and Open Door Sessions, a community that bridges the gap between music and philanthropy. Their series of in-person events Open Door Sessions helps brands, founders, artists, industry professionals and more connect through demo listening parti...
Aug 03, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Shop Lunautics latest collections here (save 10% off with discount code EMMAK) - https://lunautics.com/ Buy Electric Zoo passes - https://bit.ly/3oyZs5T In this episode, I'm sharing a full festival guide to New York's premiere electronic festival...Electric Zoo! I'll be sharing some tips & advice from my past experiences as well as going over everything you need to know about travel, accommodations, security, food/beverage, VIP ticketing, stages, and so much more. 💙Connect with Rave Culture...
Jul 27, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 164
In this episode, I'm chatting with LA-based DJ/Producer and playlist curator Steve Cardigan. Steve is a content creator who turned his passion for music discovery (he's a hip hop head turned house fan) into a series of successful Spotfiy playlists. This path led him to create a music group called putyouon where he gives rising artists and producers a platform for discovery. Today we chat about his diverse interest in music, the art of curating a popular playlist, and tips and advice for aspiring...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Shop Zound earplugs (10% off discount code EMMAK) - https://experiencezound.com/ In this episode, I'm opening up about hitting festival and show burnout and how I'm personally planning to take some time off. I wanted to shed some light on having feelings festival FOMO and why it's important to check in with yourself on your priorities and personal goals. I'm also chatting about why the ticket buying process has become so stressful and how you can work through things like high demand, technical i...
Jul 13, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 162
After three years of waiting, I finally attended my first Electric Forest AND had my first real camping festival experience. In this episode, you'll get a full rundown of what this experience is like from camping, to parties, to the festival and music itself, I'll be sharing every single detail of what you can expect at Electric Forest. I'll also be sharing my top sets, favorite festival moments, pros and cons list and what surprised me about this event! Bunk police statement - https://twitter.c...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Bye Bye Plastic is on a mission to wipe-out single-use plastic in the music industry. In today's episode, I'm joined by Priya Chandel , the Executive Director of BBP, USA to chat about their mission and sustainability efforts, what kind of imprint live events make on the environment, and what artists, event promoters, industry professionals, and fans can do to change the industry to help keep our dancefloors and Earth clean! Get your iii points festival tickets here - https://bit.ly/3xEPfsH 💙Co...
Jun 22, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Shop lunchbox packs: https://www.lunchboxpacks.com/ Use discount code KAPOTES on the hydration pack to save $11 | Discount code EMMAK to save $5 off the Snack or Sling pack. In this episode, I'm joined by house music DJ duo and viral TikTok creators PARTY SHIRT. Nick “Ivy” & Xavier "X" have amassed an insane following of over 20.8 million people on TikTok with their series testing out and debunking myths, life hacks, food reviews and more all while tying in their sense of humor and fire musi...
Jun 16, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Shop Kandi Bar bracelets - https://amzn.to/3x8pYXN Download the Radiate app - https://radiate.app.link/EMMAK In this episode, you'll discover everything you need to know about attending and camping at Electric Forest! I'm joined by my friend and fellow content creator Jess Hale (an Electric Forest veteran) to help address your questions and provide tips & advice for first timers like myself. We'll be covering camping essentials & festival FAQs, what to expect inside the event, how to pre...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Download the Radiate app - https://radiate.app.link/EMMAK In this episode, you're getting the FULL recap and review of EDC Las Vegas 2022. This year was by far the biggest & most special EDC for me yet. I had the privilege of co-hosting the EDC Las Vegas livestream on Insomniac Radio this year which was literally a dream come true. Throughout this review you'll hear all my festival highlights, pros and cons list, breakdown of Camp EDC (including what it's like to do RV Camping), as well as m...
Jun 01, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Shop Lunautics festival accessories (discount code EMMAK) - https://lunautics.com/ In this episode, I'm joined by two very special ladies in the dance music industry - Gem & Tauri. Courtney and Emma have built a loyal following from their live streams during quarantine, to their addicting releases on Ophelia Records, to their explosive performances on some of the big stages in the U.S. We caught up with them to chat about how they balance their personal and professional relationship, finding...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 156
