I'M PEAKING

In Episode 95 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we’re joined by bass music producer, Keith Palmieri (aka CYCLOPS), as we dive into one of the most debated topics in rave culture: how much PDA is too much at festivals?? We also discuss Defqon's weather cancellation, whether the new generation of ravers is changing PLUR culture, Apocalypse vs. Day Trip, reacting to some of the wildest festival cli...

In Episode 93 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we debate whether you should dump your significant other if they try to control what you wear to a festival, whether no-phone shows are actually a good idea, and if needing substances to enjoy raves says something deeper about your relationship with the scene. We also talk about EDM becoming so mainstream that you can now buy official DJ merch at Holli...

In Episode 92 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we had Julian Gooden (aka VIPERACTIVE) on to discuss the future of EDM, whether AI is about to ruin music forever on Spotify, a cheating scandal at EDC, and how TikTok may have completely changed the way people experience live sets. We also talk about producer mental health, Viperactive’s journey to becoming a producer, and even listen to some unreleas...

Grab tickets to &Friends festival here (code PEAKING to save): https://www.ticketmelon.com/cloutkitchen/andfriends2026In our 3rd episode of FESTIVAL REACTS, we teamed up with Justin Gorriceta-Banusing, the CEO & founder of &Friends Festival, to react to some of the wildest festival clips on the internet, including what might be the FIRST mosh pit in the Philippines, colonoscopy visuals...

In Episode 91 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we get real about “festival friendships” and whether it’s a red flag if people only hit you up for shows. We break down different types of friendships in the scene, why communication matters more than people think, and how lifestyle, distance, and priorities all play into it. We also dive into some of the biggest conversations happening in EDM right no...

In Episode 90 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we get into some of the wildest festival stories, from running into ex-situationships at raves (aka nightmare fuel) to prepping for EDC Las Vegas 2026. But, beyond the funny moments, we dive into some real conversations around the scene right now. We talk about France cracking down on underground raves, Justin Bieber’s "controversial" Coachel...

In episode 89 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we get into the ongoing debate between underground vs mainstream rave culture, the rise of festival fence hopping (and why it’s becoming a real problem), and whether the scene is starting to lose what made it special in the first place. We also talk Coachella chaos, Levity vs Sabrina Carpenter, AI-generated music creeping into EDM, and the bigger quest...

In Episode 88 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we sit down with dubstep sensation ALLEYCVT for a raw, honest convo about her rapid rise in the EDM world. From opening slots to headlining Red Rocks, she walks us through the real story behind the grind that nobody sees — the years of work, the “switch” moment that changed everything, and what it takes to stay grounded while leveling up. ALLEYCVT also ope...

In episode 87 of the I'M PEAKING podcast, we dive into the raw side of today’s music scene as we sit down with Majed Kfoury. We talk AI music, ghost producers, fake artists, and the parts of the industry most people never get to hear about. Majed breaks down the uphill climb from content creator to artist, how audience building really works, and gives us an early listen to some unreleased tracks s...

In episode 86 of the I'M PEAKING podcast, we get into some real talk about rave culture. From the impact phones have on festival experiences to the bigger question of whether raving is healing or just an escape. We also unpack the ATLiens vs. OutKast legal drama, share our thoughts on the EDC lineup debates, and Nand recaps his experience out at EDC Thailand. Plus, the podcast is gearing up for a...

This week we’re joined in the studio by Arron & Jose, the founders of Clutchloop, aka the guys who’ve probably saved more phones than festival security. We react to a wild phone-theft “phone graveyard” clip, debate camping-festival supremacy, test some very questionable Wii-controller phone-protection logic, and get into the reveal of the brand-new Clutchloop 2. This thing is disrespectfully clean...

In episode 85 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, we’re diving deep into the culture, chaos, and evolution of EDM. From 2016 throwbacks to today’s festival madness, this episode covers everything, free shows gone wrong, festival safety, rising ticket prices, and whether PLUR is making a comeback. We kick things off by looking back at the 2016 EDM era (yes, Skrillex included 👀) and compare it to where the...

In episode 84 of the I’M PEAKING Podcast, we LOCK IN and sat down with DMZ News Official for an honest conversation about what’s really happening in the EDM scene right now. We talk festival red flags, mosh pit etiquette, social media brain rot, fake hype, and why the scene feels more serious than it used to. We also dive into real community vs follower counts, how DMZ built trust while staying an...

In episode 83 of the I’M PEAKING Podcast, we sit down with Alexandra Sholler (aka Alison Wonderland) for a raw and honest conversation about why so many of us were searching for an escape when we first started raving, and where the rave scene feels like it’s headed today. From gloving and whether it’s starting to feel played out, to a wild Coachella story involving Alison’s mom, we discuss what se...

In episode 82 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, your hosts sit down and dive into current events that's been happening in the edm festival scene in this holiday episode. From the best and most underwhelming festivals of the year, to Tiësto possibly playing at the Pyramids of Giza, we discuss how far the scene has come. Wearing ear protection after discussing Andrea Botez losing her hearing, the...

In Episode 9 of our Artist Spotlight, we sit down with future bass/trap legend Abe Laguna (aka OOKAY) to dive into the track that changed everything—“Thief.” Believe it or not, the song was rejected by four labels before becoming an unexpected wedding anthem. We also dove into the revival of future bass , the direction of Ookay's new album, why dance music always moves in cycles, and Skrillex’...

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...