Becoming a parent and trying to balance your hobbies, side hustle, and mental health can be challenging in itself, but try adding into the equation a lifestyle that calls for late nights and extended travel. Juggling motherhood and raving is no joke! In todays episode, I'm chatting with @thecrazyravechick, a content creator in the EDM scene who's share her journey navigating festivals and raising her son. Keighly and I chat about how she navigates her job, raising a three year old, planning for ...
Jun 21, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 201
Honestly...this may be the best Electric Zoo lineup yet 😍 In this video, I'm going to be sharing my artist recommendations, a breakdown of the stage label takeovers and what's new for 2023! My Electric Zoo playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgFsXLcc3w0tHNMAyRc5W2_KeHDKxWGCS 💙 Connect with Rave Culture Cast 💙 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/raveculturecast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@raveculturecast? Facebook Group - http...
Jun 13, 2023•14 min
Hey fam! In today's episode, we're giving you a full guide to all things Shambhala festival. Shambhala is a 4 day camping music festival held in BC, Canada that celebrates dance music culture in an idyllic natural setting 🌳 My guest Ashley Ewanchuk is sharing pro tips on everything from transportation, camping options, weather, outfits, camping activities, stages, and more! Connect with Ashley - https://www.instagram.com/sunshinesoultimes/ Work with Ashley - https://www.instagram.com/aeva.socia...
Jun 07, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 200
Join us for a live recap of Hotel EDC & EDC Las Vegas 2023 with my girl Shannon ( @fit2rave ) 🥳 Shannon sheds some light on the very first Hotel EDC experience, what’s included & what some hits & misses were! We also chat about the highlights of EDC this year, thoughts on the new layout & stages designs and why this year felt so special 💙 Enjoy! 💙 Connect with Rave Culture Cast 💙 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ravecultu...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Hey Forest fam! In this video, I'm answering some of your most burning questions about Electric Forest 🌳 I'll be covering camping tips, how to survive the heat, shoe & fashion recommendations, food options, campground activities & more! Podcast episodes 🎙 Electric Forest Guide - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuGpkhBxXXs&t=8s Electric Forest 2022 Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VAQCkq5Qas&t=8s Your guide to Electric Forest's ticketing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
May 30, 2023•25 min
Washington D.C. based house music DJ/Producer MAKZ has grinded to build a name for herself in the local scene opening for acts like Kaskade, Meduza, Vintage Culture, Noizu & more. I caught up with MAKZ at Project Glow to chat about how she got her start, what it means to be a part of D.C.'s local music scene and what she's most excited for in 2023 both personally & professionally! Connect with Rave Culture Cast - https://linktr.ee/raveculturecast 💙 Connect with MAKZ 💙 Instagram - https...
May 12, 2023•10 min
Thank you to today's sponsor Purple Garden! Browse psychic, astrology & tarot readings & use code RCC to get $10 credit on your first reading - https://trypurplegarden.com/rcc 💸 Project Glow made it's return to Washington D.C. for it's second year and we came back once again for the incredible vibes and stacked lineup 🎶 In this episode, I'm giving you a full recap on both days of the fest, how I navigated everything while being 23 weeks pregnant, what improvements the festival made thi...
May 10, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Washington D.C. based house music DJ/Producer Abco has been on quite a journey. From growing up with a background in competitive sports and then a career in Engineering, Abco made the big switch to pursue her passion for music & DJing. I caught up with Abco at Project Glow to chat about what sparked the switch to a career in music, what it means to be a part of D.C.’s club culture, her love for Electric Forest and her investment into van life 🚌 Connect with Rave Culture Cast - https://linkt...
May 08, 2023•12 min
Kaleena Zanders is a powerhouse vocalist turned DJ whose infectious spirit & energy comes across in her countless hits 👏 Her new track Vibration is crushing the charts and she's got a very busy festival & tour schedule ahead of her! I caught up with Kaleena at Project Glow set to chat about this new era in her career she's entering, how she gut checks her collaborators, and what raises her vibration 😊 Connect with Rave Culture Cast - https://linktr.ee/raveculturecast 💙 Connect with Ka...
May 04, 2023•16 min
Sara Benyo is a rising star in the melodic bass/dubstep scene who's garnered support from artists like Seven Lions, Adventure Club, Jessica Audifred and more! I caught up with her after her Project Glow set to chat about her songwriting process and how she expresses herself through her music and fashion sense. Connect with Rave Culture Cast - https://linktr.ee/raveculturecast 💙 Connect with Sara Benyo 💙 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sara_benyo/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarab...
May 03, 2023•11 min
Shop lunchbox's anti-theft hydration packs (save $11 off with code KAPOTES) - https://www.lunchboxpacks.com/ Whether you're completely new to the festival scene or you've got a few events under your belt, today's episode includes some lifesaving tips that will help improve your future festival experiences! RAINN's' Director of Media Relations Erinn Robinson joins me to share our ultimate guide to festival safety & preparation. Erinn and I share how we set ourselves up for success BEFORE head...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 198
Shop Loop Earplugs (discount code LOOPXEMMAK15 valid thru 4/23!) - https://glnk.io/z0o4/emma15 This week I'm excited to welcome 2 bada** entrepreneurs and dance music lovers Chrissy Vessa and Yesi Vizcaya, who co-founded the brands Dubstep FBI and Filthy Beat Inspectors, both of which are platforms dedicated to music discovery, elevating artists and upcoming talent, and creating a positive impact in the scene. I’m excited to share how they built their brand and get some hot takes from them on th...
Apr 19, 2023•59 min•Season 5Ep. 197
Thank you to today's sponsor Purple Garden! Browse psychic, astrology & tarot readings & use code RCC to get $10 credit on your first reading - https://trypurplegarden.com/rcc 💸 In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month, I'm really grateful to have on Stacey Forrester, Co-Founder & Education Director at Good Night Out Vancouver, to chat with us about their mission and how we can all contribute to making our scene a safer space. In this episode, Stacey & I discu...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 196
Thank you to today's sponsor Keen! Browse tarot readings & get your first 10 minutes for only $1.99! - https://trykeen.com/rc c 💸 Navigating relationships can be tricky - especially when your hobbies may not align. In todays episode, I’m going to be chatting about what it’s like when your partner isn’t into raves & festivals and how you can still make that work if it’s worth pursuing! I’ll also be reading some really insightful listener stories on how they've navigated dating in our sce...
Apr 05, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 195
Thank you to today's sponsor Purple Garden! Browse psychic, astrology & tarot readings & use code RCC to get $10 credit on your first reading - https://trypurplegarden.com/rcc 💸 Welcome back to RCC - I’m really excited to continue our series with Rachel Clark, Education Manager at DanceSafe, a Health and safety nonprofit dedicated to ending the drug war, providing on-the-ground services, distributing drug checking materials. Today we’ll be discussing: ➡️ Naloxone (aka Narcan) - when to ...
Mar 29, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 194
Thank you to today's sponsor Keen! Browse tarot readings & get your first 10 minutes for only $1.99! - https://trykeen.com/rcc 💸 Have you ever wondered what it's like to work in the music & festival industry? This week I'm excited to welcome a very talented & hard working music industry professional Kayla Harvey! Kayla is an agent at Degy Entertainment with a background in music festivals and live events, artist management, brand partnerships and public relations. She’s also a mom o...
Mar 22, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 193
Thank you to today's sponsor Purple Garden! Browse psychic, astrology & tarot readings & use code RCC to get $10 credit on your first reading - https://trypurplegarden.com/rcc 💸 We have a lot to unpack here fam! This was my first year attending Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, a 4 day camping festival that takes place in Okeechobee, Florida. In this week's episode, my friend & campmate Lexie and I are recapping the entire experience from start to finish. From a full rundown on ...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 5Ep. 192
Thank you to today's sponsor Keen! Browse tarot readings & get your first 10 minutes for only $1.99! - https://trykeen.com/rcc 💸 Is it just me or does PLUR seem to be the topic of conversation lately online? Going into festival season this year, I wanted to share my thoughts on the state of “PLUR” in our community and why there seems to be growing concern for new people entering the rave scene. I’m excited to share my personal stories on how I discovered PLUR, discuss ways to find PLUR in a...
Mar 01, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 191
Shop Lunchbox's Clear line (launching 2/22 at 12 PM ET) - https://www.lunchboxpacks.com/ *Save $11 off the hydration pack with code KAPOTES or save $5 off the Snack Pack with code EMMAK Today’s guest came onto my radar this past year and was one of my artists to watch in 2023! Rossy is a bada** trap music and future bass producer who’s been taking over the scene, crushing festival runs and selling out headlining shows. Her music is equal parts hard, bouncy, and dirty. Her heavily anticipated EP ...
Feb 22, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 190
Cherise Gary aka UNIIQU3 has done it all from immersing herself in jersey club culture in her teens to organizing parties in her community to becoming an accomplished DJ and producer. She’s elevated the Jersey Club sound and culture by connecting communities in the tristate area through her PBNJ (Philly, Baltimore, New Jersey) event series that offers all ages the opportunity to come together for music, dancing, education and more! I'm beyond excited to chat with UNIIQU3 about her journey and ...
Feb 15, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 189
Okeechobee Festival 2023 Tickets - https://bit.ly/3SyRs1R Hey fam! In this week's episode, you're getting the full run down on everything you need to know to prepare for Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 🏕 Three time attendee & Florida native Taylor Bruno joins me today to share some pro tips & advice on everything from travel, camping, navigating the festival grounds, weather, what to pack & so much more 😊 Think of this as your ultimate guide to help you get ready for Okee! Thi...
Feb 08, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 188
This week's guest is someone who’s work I'm really fond of! We’ve got Liz Hagearty - a TikTok creator & strategist who creates content around the festival industry. I found Liz through her TikTok page where she offers a ton of awesome work and social media advice as well as gives a behind the scenes look at what it’s like working on a festival media team. Liz and I chat about the evolution of EDM content on social media, TikTok trends in 2023, and how festival marketing strategies are changi...
Feb 01, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 187
💸 Book your Groove Cruise 2024 sailings (discount code RaveCultureCast) - https://www.groovecruise.com/miami24 In today’s episode, we’ve got an incredible artist from Orlando, Florida that a lot of you may recognize - Luci! Luci exploded into the bass music scene in 2019 with tracks like Neptune, Me and You, and I Need Your High. Now she’s making the transition from dubstep DJ to pop act and vocalist. With a new album on the horizon, today Luci and I chat about her evolution as an artist and th...
Jan 25, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 186
Today’s guest was one of our Artists to Watch for 2023! Her cheeky style of house music is extremely infectious and has earned the attention of major festivals like EDC, Dirtybird Campout, Hard Summer & more AS WELL as her peers Femme House, Claude VonStroke, Walker & Royce, VNSSA and more! She’s appeared on respected platforms like BBC Radio 6, Diplo’s Revolution, Mixmag and many more to come. I’m super excited to introduce you guys to Baby Weight! Connect with Baby Weight - https://lin...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 185
Today we’ve got one of my favorite episodes to work on all year - our annual best of dance music recap! This year we’re doing things a little differently - i’ve brought on a special guest who’s in depth knowledge of the music industry will add a ton to todays conversation - Alex Amaro! Alex is a dance music journalist who’s worked with publications like Gray Area, Festival Insider, Insomniac, Magnetic Mag and more. He’s also a house music DJ from the Bay Area. We'll be sharing our top artists, t...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Book your Groove Cruise packages ($50 off discount code RaveCultureCast) - https://www.groovecruise.com/miami24 IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING!! I'm SO pumped to share that we're officially going on our first Groove Cruise sailing next January 2024. I'm teaming up with the GC team to bring you guys some exclusive content on my podcast Rave Culture Cast as well as curating some events for you guys on board (more to come soon!) Feel free to use my fam discount code above to book your rooms through me 😊 I...
Dec 28, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Thank you Keen for sponsoring this video! Visit: https://trykeen.com/rcc to get a 10 minute reading for just $1.99 - that's up to $99 in savings! 💸 Hey fam! In today’s episode we are going to take a look back on all of the biggest moments that defined the dance music and festival industry in 2022. From incredible album drops, to breaking festival news, to performances that set the internet on fire, I’ll be taking you month by month through the most groundbreaking moments. 💙 Connect with Rave C...
Dec 21, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 182
DJ Duo Gem & Tauri sat down with me after their epic club set at Elsewhere in Brooklyn on their headlining tour to chat career highlights of 2022, Spotify Wrapped results, their favorite things about New York, AND some teasers on new music coming next year 👀 PLUS we get a super sweet story on the best gift Court ever received from Emma 💗 HOPE Y'ALL ENJOY! Connect with Rave Culture Cast - https://linktr.ee/raveculturecast 💙Connect with Gem & Tauri 💙 Instagram - https://www.instagram.c...
Dec 13, 2022•9 min
My Electric Forest Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7EBVwqsU9x3NCA2G1TZBvl One of the biggest festival announcements of the year dropped last week and Forest fam I know you know what i’m talking about! Electric Forest dropped a MASSIVE lineup for 2023 as well as information on ticketing and camping packages + info on their loyalty program 🌳 In this episode, I’m going to be going over everything you need to know about your Electric Forest ticketing options, what’s included in camping...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 181
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! 💸 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 giving the full rundown on how EDC Orlando 2022 went! From behind-the-scenes content, to popping on stage to shoot an artists set, to exploring all of the genres EDC has to offer, we're sharing it all...
Nov 30, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 180
