Rave Culture Cast

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.co...

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 ama...

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...

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...

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 favor...

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, though...

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...

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/ &nb...

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 $...

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...

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 educat...

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...

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...

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 Ca...

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://...

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: h...

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/sunflowerrave...

In this episode, NYU student & YouTuber @bebe_howell joins me to discuss what it's like balancing school and raving and the endless opportunities that come along with a degree in music business!  Follow Bebe: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/xallthatglitters 💙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bebe_howell/ 💙 Twitter: https://twitter.com/bebehowell_ 💙 Join the Rave Culture Cast...

In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts & feelings on all of the EDM livestream sets and festivals we've seen throughout quarantine. I discuss my pros & cons list of these types of virtual events and reading your comments on as well! Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast/ 💙 Follow Rave Culture Cast 💙 Instagram: https://www.i...

In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend Silvio ( @slzabala ) about traveling solo to Tomorrowland, what the raving & LGBTQ scene is like in Minneapolis and how the EDM community helped him come out of his shell. Since Silvio lives in Downtown Minneapolis, we also discussed what it was like when the news of George Floyd's murder broke and the protests that followed in his city.   New...

In this episode, I have a candid conversation with Lexi, the owner of the inclusive rave clothing company HDBNGR RVWR , about the black lives matter movement as well as how brands, festivals and live event producers can do a better job with representation & diversity in the EDM community.  Follow Lexi: https://www.instagram.com/lexibex145/ Follow HDBNGR RVWR: https://www.instagram.com/hdb...

Use code "RCC10" at Nomad Kandi ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/NomadKandi ) to receive 10% off your orders. Lauren will be donating 10% of her sales this week to the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) .  In this episode, I'm joined by @lauren_hutzel the owner of the funky rave accessory company @nomadkandi to talk about self expression, style and how to navigate r...

Hey fam - as a response to the murder of George Floyd and in support of the black lives matter movement, there will be no new episode this week. This is a time to reflect on how we can all do our part to support the Black community. Below are some links of places to donate as well as some petitions to sign to help drive change in this country. Black Lives Matter - https://bit.ly/3gKcgRF The Bail P...

In this episode of Rave Culture Cast, we're talking all about the incredible bonds between rave families 💓I discuss how my different rave fams came to be and give some advice on how you can find your own. I also read through all of the stories our listeners submitted about their own rave families and the things that make them unique!   New episodes available every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple...

In this episode, we're chatting about what it's like to work in the festival industry as a live event producer! Ace Antonio ( @realaceantonio ) of the Beat Stop TV ( @thebeatstoptv ) joins me to talk about how he got his start working in the festival industry and how his job has now changed due to the current pandemic we're in. We also discuss finding motivation to create content during this time...