I'M PEAKING

On our fourth episode of FIRST PEAKS, we sat down with Hard Groove / French House producer Atura (aka Eric Peschke), who takes us inside his new EP “Rebirth”. The project explores the emotional aftermath of a breakup, blending heartfelt storytelling with Atura’s signature Hard Groove and French House influences as he steps into a bold new sonic identity. From a tender, letter-to-his-ex track to hi...

Join us on our third episode of our new series FIRST PEAKS, as we welcome BACK (yep, you read that right) and this time, he’s taking us deep into his new album, "The Shadow Realm." In this emotional album listening party, we sit down with Will to experience his new album for the first time, track by track. From battling demons in a digital world to stories of heartbreak, healing, and bob...

From opera stages to festival main stages, Evan GIIA’s journey into EDM is anything but typical. In this Artist Spotlight, she reveals the chaotic—and hilarious—story behind writing her breakout hit “Westworld” (yes, it started with a full-on power hour). We dive into her shift from classical vocalist to DJ/producer, what it’s like performing while pregnant, and how she’s juggling creative evoluti...

Join us on our second episode of our new series FIRST PEAKS as we sit down with Felix Cartal to listen to his new album "I, SABATOGE" on release day!! From emotional rave anthems to glitchy club grooves, this album perfectly balances big festival energy with honest and introspective songwriting. We talk about identity crises, Berlin stories, airplane seatbelt samples, and even why some a...

In episode 80 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we're joined by Gen Z comedian and creator Hayden Jang as we talk about micro-cheating, dating boundaries, and why clubbing might be losing its edge in 2025. From backstage drama to shoulder rides from strangers and the blurred lines of festival flirting, we’re diving deep into the chaos of modern relationships and rave culture. Plus, we get real a...

n Episode 7 of our Artist Spotlight series, we’re locking in with bass artist, Jordan Komarniski, (aka JIQUI)! From his 6 month gym transformation to hitting the decks strong with his Riddim and (recently) House music, Jiqui opens up about how fitness, production, and pure fun fuel everything he does on stage. We dive into how raves and festivals have actually impacted our health and physique, wha...

In episode 79 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, our hosts get spooky for our Halloween episode!! 👻 We dive into topics like survival tips you will need to know for the spooky festival weekend to a real talk about rave hookup culture; we cover all the chaos that comes with the season. Expect dumb mistakes, funny stories, and a few tangents like talking about Sora AI?? Just the normal classic peak ch...

In episode 78 of the I'M PEAKING podcast features AVELLO whose rise has been nothing short of explosive. From viral TikToks to getting pulled on stage by Illenium. In this episode, he shares how he went from editing content in his bedroom to playing major festivals in just three months. We dive into the story behind his breakout “No Broke Boys” remix, the power of social media in his come-up,...

Our first-ever Festival Recap Episode is here and we’re kicking things off with Lost Lands! From favorite sets and The Crater stage, to the moment everyone thought the “special guest” was T-PAIN, your hosts Nand, Daniel, Damien (EDM Cupid), and Dariush (Mashbit) dive into all the chaos, surprises, and unforgettable moments from the weekend. Mashbit shares his behind-the-scenes experience during th...

In Episode 6 of Artist Spotlight, we’re joined by Daniel Allan—producer, songwriter, and one of the most exciting new voices in electronic music. From attending Lollapalooza at 14 to performing at major festivals, Daniel shares how his love for dance music began and the journey that has shaped his sound. We dive into the creative process behind tracks like  “I Just Need,”  how his D1 tennis backgr...

In Episode 77 of the I’M PEAKING podcast features Daniel Chien, better known as WAX MOTIF. From PLUR vs. UNPLUR crowds and the return of Hard House to unreleased tracks from his upcoming album, Wax gets real about the evolution of house music. He opens up about writing camps, social media’s impact, touring life, and the differences between U.S. and European crowds. We also dive into scene shifts l...

Episode 16 of the I’M PEAKING podcast dives into the current state of the rave scene. From hot takes on EDM influencers and overcrowded festivals to PLUR culture, Burning Man drama, and even fights at Wasteland—we’re asking the big questions: Are we part of the problem? Are festivals actually getting worse? Or is this just what happens when underground culture hits the mainstream? We also catch up...

In Episode 5 of our Artist Spotlight series, we sit down with rising bass music producer and festival favorite Chassi. He opens up about the inspiration behind his sound, the role of mental health in his creative process, and how authenticity has helped him build a loyal fanbase. We also dive into his touring experiences, thoughts on the state of bass music, and the ways he stays grounded in an ev...

In Episode 75 of the I’M PEAKING Podcast, we’re joined by bass music power couple and performance duo, Matt Nguyen and Tessa Liz (aka ARIUS)! Known for their jaw-dropping DJ routines, viral finger-drumming videos, and electrifying live sets, ARIUS opens up about their journey from bedroom sessions to festival main stages. We dive into how they developed their signature performance style, the dynam...

This week on the Episode 74 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we’re joined by Canadian electronic legends Adventure Club! From their early Montreal rave days to becoming pioneers of melodic bass, the duo reflects on the SoundCloud remix era, the rise of “emotional dubstep,” and how their signature sound shaped a generation. We dive into the balance of touring and mental health, the shifting EDM scen...

This week on the Episode 73 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we’re joined by the legend himself, Tanner Petulla (aka GETTER)—who’s been making waves in the EDM and rap scenes for YEARS. From surviving gangrene at Electric Forest to being the best skater in the entire LA Valley as Bryce on The Real Bros of Simi Valley, Getter brings all the stories. We talk about his new sound now that he’s back in the...

This week on the Episode 72 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we’re joined by metalhead-turned-bass-music-behemoth, Graeme Duffy (aka PHASEONE)! We talked about everything from Bonnaroo getting rained out (again) to artists canceling shows over global protests, and even the rise of political voices in EDM. PhaseOne gave us the full story behind his new TERRANOVA album, showed us some insane unreleased c...

In Episode 71 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we FINALLY sat down with legendary Drum & Bass producer, Stanley Stevenson-Byrne (aka FOX STEVENSON) to talk ALL things DnB—from why it took so long to catch on in America to how touring in Europe can be absolutely brutal. Fox opened up about feeling “outside” the DnB scene in the U.S., shared what it’s like doing his own vocals, and explained why...

On our 4th episode of Artist Spotlight, we sat down with Melodic/Color Bass producer Daniel Sanches (aka PAPER SKIES) to talk about his new album Canvas, the deeper meaning behind his iconic crane photo, and how it all compares to his previous work Wireframe. He told us about his full circle moment with San Holo, his experience attending his first festival at 14, what it’s like breaking through as...

In Episode 70 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we finally got Sam Dobkin (aka TRIVECTA) on the podcast—and yes, it was worth the wait. In this pod, we talked about everything from the resurgence of EDM into the mainstream to the controversy of Rave Momo. Trivecta played us not one, but TWO insane unreleased tracks (including one from his new side project with Wooli), and opened up about what exactl...

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In Episode 68 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we sat down with the one and only Daniel Griffith (aka GRYFFIN) and kicked things off by talking about the gateway artists that first got us into EDM. Things got emotional fast when he opened up about the backstory behind “Nobody Compares To You” (yes, this man actually teared up 🥲), and we talked about how people are literally getting married to his song...

In Episode 67 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we shared our most gatekept festival tips AND tips for surviving EDC (we gotchu guys), announced our official I’M PEAKING meetup at Lux Rave during EDC Week, and recapped our trip to STARBASE Festival! We also talked about Coachella being way more EDM-heavy this year (did y’all see that Deadmau5 x ZHU drunk set??), roasted the inevitable flop of Fyre Festi...

In Episode 66 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we hung out with live looping wizard himself, Brandon Martinez (aka LAERZ) and asked the question—is music better live?? We also recapped the crazy Ultra Miami weather this year, found out LAERZ used to hate music festivals (yes, seriously), and talked about the chaotic vibes at Beyond, from pickpockets to almost-lost phones. We also freaked out over S...

In Episode 65 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we sat down with the absolute madman behind some of the wildest, genre-blending festival sets in the game—BEN NICKY! We kicked things off by sharing those magical moments where you randomly stumble upon a stage and discover your next favorite artist before getting into the big news about Insomniac and Tomorrowland joining forces for UNITY Festival. After,...