Best Emma Kapotes Podcasts (2024)

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Rave Fam Breakups, Choosing Your First Fest & Dealing with Weather Cancellations #AMA Ep.227 30:19

3d ago30:19

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Hey fam! In this week's video, I'm bringing you a new #AskEmmaAnything episode 🥳 I'm sharing some life & podcast updates as well as chatting Summer & Fall festival plans, rave fashion trends, dealing with bad weather at festivals, rave fam break ups and how mom life is going! Save 15% off the Loop Link + Tomorrowland bundle OR 2 or more Loop x Tomo…

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DJ/Rapper AK Renny chats Bass House Mentors, Kid Cudi's Influence & Breaking Out of Your Shell Ep226 54:45

23d ago54:45

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Mackenzie Crumbley otherwise known as AK Renny is a multifaceted talent - DJ, producer, rapper and songwriter - making her mark on the house music scene with her own artistic flair infusing rap into bass house records 🎶 Hailing from Florida, AK Renny has attracted the attention of major labels like Dr. Fresch’s House Calls, AC Slater’s Night Bass a…

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Summer Festival Prep, LIB Review & Tips for the Gorge ft. Grant Rogers Ep.225 53:02

1M ago53:02

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Welcome back to Rave Culture Cast! In this week's episode, we're juggling a few topics to kick off summer festival season 🥳 My friend Grant Rogers, a freelancer in festival operations, joins me to chat summer festival prep, tips for attending shows at the Gorge, juggling multiple festival trips in a year, and his thoughts on his first Lightning in …

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EDC Las Vegas 2024 Review: Hotel EDC, Interviewing Pasquale, New Festival Layout & More! 1:07:26

1M ago1:07:26

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Save 15% off the Loop Link + Tomorrowland bundle OR 2 or more Loop x Tomorrowland Experience earplugs w/ discount code LOOPXEMMATML 💸 https://bit.ly/3V9MLzN This week on Rave Culture Cast I'm excited to share my recap & review of my 8th EDC Las Vegas! Every EDC is unique and special in it's own way and this year was no different. This year I attend…

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Your EDC Las Vegas Wedding Stories 💒💍 Ep223 41:55

2M ago41:55

41:55

Who doesn't love love? In this episode, I'm sharing our listener's incredible memories from being married at EDC Las Vegas over the years! We're celebrating love in the rave community in all forms 🌈 I'll also be sharing my plans for EDC this year as well as what meetups I'll be hosting!See you under the electric sky! Connect with Rave Culture Cast:…

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Seismic Dance Event: Shaping the Future of House and Techno Ep.222 58:10

2M ago58:10

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Andrew Parsons & Kelly Gray, the co-owners of The Concourse Project, Real Music Events, and Co-creators of Seismic Dance Event, a boutique house & techno music festival based in Austin, TX, are developing an incredible fan base of ravers through expertly curated lineups and experiences. They've also been able to keep their fingers on the pulse of t…

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Artist & Life Coach Nik Cherwink on Achieving the "Headliner Mindset" Ep221 58:14

2M ago58:14

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Breaking into the music industry isn't just about talent...⁠⁠It takes grit, dedication, and a strong mindset to persevere. Just ask Nik Cherwink - an artist & life coach who's worked with some of the most well-known artists & brands in the music industry 🎶⁠⁠Nik joins me this week to chat about how to shoot your shot, what it takes to achieve succes…

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Drum N' Bass Act REAPER on Educating Fans, Expanding Abroad & the Renaissance of DnB Ep.220 32:13

3M ago32:13

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Today’s guest is one of the most electrifying artists in the electronic music scene, amassing a loyal fan base through his masked project REAPER. His unique take on drum n bass has unified dance music fans from a variety of subgenres & cemented his presence in both the US scene as well as aboard. We’re excited to dive into how his project has devel…

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When Worlds Collide: How GRIDLIFE is Merging Motorsports and Electronic Music Culture 🏎 46:31

3M ago46:31

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Welcome back to Rave Culture Cast! Today I’m super excited to welcome Chris Stewart onto the podcast. Chris is the founder of GRIDLIFE, an event series that merges the worlds of motorsports, car culture and electronic music! After building a successful career in creative strategy & advertising, Chris was able to use his background to build an innov…

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My First SoCal Festival 🥳 Beyond Wonderland 2024 Recap 43:22

3M ago43:22

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MY FIRST SOCAL FESTIVAL IS IN THE BOOKS! I've been waiting for years to finally attend an event at the NOS center and have a ton of thoughts to share with y'all about my experience at Beyond Wonderland. In this episode, I'll be going over my accommodations, travel, thoughts on the theme and stage designs, favorite sets, overcrowding, the Cali crowd…

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WHY ARE MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS SO F*CKING EXPENSIVE!? Ep.217 47:38

4M ago47:38

47:38

We're really popping off on this one fam...Music festival tickets have been rising in costs over the last few years and post pandemic it seems like event producers are still recovering and fans and paying the price. In this episode, I'm taking a deep dive into what is causing festival and event tickets to rise in price and sharing my thoughts on wh…

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BTS of Throwing 30+ Events During Miami Music Week ft. BLNK CNVS Founder Eric Fuller 53:47

4M ago53:47

53:47

Shop Lunautics festival accessories (discount code EMMAK) - https://bit.ly/3Rf6vQA In this episode, I’m joined by Eric Fuller, the Founder of BLNK CNVS, a prominent event & production company based in South Florida. Eric has had a colorful career in dance music from founding & operating Life in Color (the world’s largest paint party) expanding to w…

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EDC Las Vegas is getting some MAJOR upgrades 👀 | Festival Updates + Lineup Review 🥳🎶 Ep.215 41:37

5M ago41:37

41:37

WE'VE GOT SOME BIG UPDATES FOR EDC LAS VEGAS 2024 FAM! Major stages moving locations, Downtown EDC relocating, a roof for Neon Garden, YEEEEEDC Cowboy Salon and SO much more 👀 In this episode, I'm diving into all of the secrets that were spilled in Insomniac's EDCLV Music Through Music Lineup Reveal livestream! I'll also be sharing my top artist re…

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Barclay Crenshaw on the Power of Pivoting & Embracing Change Ep.214 51:21

5M ago51:21

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➡️ Book your Groove Cruise 2025 rooms & save $50 off per person/per room with code RaveCultureCast - https://www.groovecruise.com/miami2025 Today’s guest is someone who has been big in the game for 20+ years. His previous project Claude VonStroke won over audiences and built a legacy through his label Dirtybird Records and events like Dirtybird Cam…

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Coachella's Slow Sales, Marshmello Returns to EDM & Pre-Planned Sets ft. Underground Society #213 48:01

5M ago48:01

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This week I'm super excited to be doing a podcast swap with Justin McGary of the Underground Society Podcast! Justin and I chat about starting podcasts, finding a balance with work and side hustles, and his most interesting guests. We also chat https://beacons.ai/raveculturecastsome hot topics like Coachella's slow ticket sales, Marshmello's announ…

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My First Cruise Ship Festival 🥳 Groove Cruise 2024 Recap & Review! 1:12:33

5M ago1:12:33

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Book your Groove Cruise 2025 rooms & save $50 off per person/per room with code RaveCultureCast - ⁠https://www.groovecruise.com/miami2025 Our first Groove Cruise is in the books! I've heard the rumors about how incredible cruise ship festivals are and I can now confirm: they're wild. They're exciting. They're exhausting. They're addicting. They're …

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Max Low on Their Growth as Artists, Industry Mentors & Balancing Work & Friendship | Groove Cruise Interview 14:01

6M ago14:01

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Rising stars Max Low joined me on Groove Cruise 2024 to chat about their growth as artists last year, being recognized on 1001Tracklist's "Future of Dance Music" list, working with Gene Farris & more! Connect with Max Low: https://www.instagram.com/whoismaxlow💙 Connect with Rave Culture Cast 💙Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/Tw…

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Casmalia on the Evolution of Her Sound, Femme House Takeover & More! | Groove Cruise Interview 16:16

6M ago16:16

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Casmalia joined me on Groove Cruise 2024 to chat about her favorite Groove Cruise memories, what it means to be a part of the Femme House takeover, what trends in music she's loving & her new house music concept album! Stick around til the end for a lightning round to get to know Casmalia more!Connect with Casmalia: https://www.instagram.com/casmal…

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K3SS on Pursuing Music Full Time, Neon Owl & Tips for Producers | Groove Cruise Interview 13:15

6M ago13:15

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K3SS joined me on Groove Cruise 2024 to chat about his history with Groove Cruise & tips for surviving the weekend, his big life change leaving the Marines this year to pursue music full time and how the Neon Owl platform helped shape his career! Connect with K3SS: https://www.instagram.com/k3ssmusic💙 Connect with Rave Culture Cast 💙Instagram - htt…

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HALIENE chats "Heavenly" Album & Finding Her Place in Dance Music | Groove Cruise Interview 10:21

6M ago10:21

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HALIENE joined me on Groove Cruise 2024 to chat about finding her path in the music industry, the inspiration behind her album "Heavenly," and how we can continue to support vocalists in dance music! Stick around until the end for a lightning round of "Word Association" with HALIENE! Connect with HALIENE: https://www.instagram.com/haliene💙 Connect …

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Trivecta Chats Hot Sauces, Fan Interactions & Growing as a Creative | Groove Cruise Interview 🛳 14:43

6M ago14:43

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Trivecta joined me on Groove Cruise 2024 to chat about his growth as an artist post-album drop, his relationship with his fans, and his favorite hot sauces! Stick around until the end to learn about Trivecta's "Firsts."💙 Connect with Rave Culture Cast 💙Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ravecultureca…

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Lizzy Jane on Her "Authentic" Era, Hybrid DJ Sets & Her Debut EP 'IGNITE' Ep.211 1:07:24

6M ago1:07:24

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Shop Lunchbox's winter sale & save with code KAPOTES - https://www.lunchboxpacks.com/Hailing from Tampa and now living in Denver, Lizzy Jane is a quadruple threat: songwriter, vocalist, producer and live instrumentalist. Her unique background and talents have helped her build up a loyal following & a surge of new shows & festival appearances. She's…

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The Ups & Downs of Building a Brand in the Dance Music Space w/ EDM Maniac's Founder Devin Lezama #210 1:02:56

6M ago1:02:56

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Shop Loop Earplugs (discount automatically applied at checkout!) - ⁠https://www.loopearplugs.com/RavecultureEDM Maniac has become one of the most notable media brands in the dance music industry with hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, a full editorial team and network of creators who have helped this digital publication explode sin…

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Ophelia Record's Ben Yi on Evolving the Label, Stage Takeovers and Tips for Upcoming Artists #209 57:46

6M ago57:46

57:46

Shop Loop Earplugs (discount automatically applied at checkout!) - https://www.loopearplugs.com/RavecultureHappy 2024 fam! Todays guest has been a long time coming. I’m excited to welcome Ben Yi who is the label manager of Ophelia Records. He’s been with the team since 2019 and handles everything from the growth & development of the label, marketin…

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21 Dance Music Artists to Watch in 2024 23:33

7M ago23:33

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If you haven't heard these artists names yet, you're about to in 2024! Let me put you on to 21 dance music acts that are rising stars in their respective genres from house to techno to dubstep and beyond 🚀Listen to my "Best of EDM 2023" playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02uGP2loRJspUQCtTPIM2E 💙 Connect with Rave Culture Cast 💙I…

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The Best of EDM 2023: Our Top Artists, Tracks, Albums, Collabs & More! 49:12

7M ago49:12

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Shop Loop Earplugs (discount automatically applied at checkout!) - ⁠https://www.loopearplugs.com/RavecultureWelcome to our annual "Best of EDM" episode! In this episode, I'm taking a look back at the dance music that defined 2023. I'll be going over my top artists, tracks, collaborations, albums and breakout stars as well as sharing the results fro…

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Album Drops, Legal Battles & Festival Flops: The Biggest Dance Music Headlines of 2023 43:38

7M ago43:38

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Shop BoomBoom nasal sticks & save 10% off with code EMMAK - https://boomboomnaturals.com/2023 was a whirlwind. It gave us the return of Skrillex, Alison Wonderland birthing a new album & her son Max, a legal battle for John Summit, record flooding at Burning Man and Electric Zoo's meltdown to name a few headlines. In this video, I'm going to be tak…

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How to Manage Music Festival Anxiety & Pre-Show Nerves 35:44

7M ago35:44

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Do you struggle with anxiety around attending shows and music festivals? Whether it's pre-show jitters, crowd anxiety, or you're neurodivergent, music festivals can be an overwhelming space to experience. In this episode, I'm going to be sharing some tips to help you set your mind at ease before attending an event as well as some tips to cope when …

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Sober Raving & The Benefits of Being Substance-Free! | Rave Culture Cast #205 59:27

8M ago59:27

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Welcome to Rave Culture Cast Season 6! This season I'm kicking things off by diving into my experiences raving completely sober this past year as I was balancing my pregnancy and attending shows. I had some eye opening experiences that really showed me the benefits of being substance-free and wanted to share those with any of you who are sober curi…

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WTF Happened at Electric Zoo This Year...😰 40:10

10M ago40:10

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In case you missed the headlines this Labor Day Weekend, Electric Zoo festival in New York City completed flopped for many reasons. From hour long will call lines to faulty stages to full blown cancellations that left fans outraged and unsafe, this year's event created utter chaos. All of the things that could go wrong went wrong. It was a mess. In…

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Ranking the Entire ESCAPE 2023 Lineup 🎃 19:29

11M ago19:29

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ESCAPE 2023 tickets (affiliate link) - https://bit.ly/3PF1BM3Hey fam! In this video, I'm back with another ranking video and this time I'm covering the entire ESCAPE Halloween 2023 lineup! This is just my personal taste/recommendations on who I would personally plan to see if I was going this year. Hope you guys discover some new artists to check o…

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Arc Music Festival Tips, Advice & Set Times! 😎 19:40

12M ago19:40

19:40

Hey fam! In this video, I'm sharing my best tips & advice to help you prepare for Arc Music Festival 😎 From transportation options to stages to set times recs, I've got you covered!For more content on Arc Music Festival, check out all my previous guides & vlogs here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgFsXLcc3w0tl-XIA6g5MQdDXl0RgSVlb TIMESTAM…

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Answering Your Electric Zoo 2023 Questions! 15:08

12M ago15:08

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Planning to attend Electric Zoo? In this video, I'm answering your most common festival questions from transportation options to food/drinks to first timer tips! For more EZoo content, check out my full playlist here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgFsXLcc3w0tHNMAyRc5W2_KeHDKxWGCS TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:41 What are the vibes like?2:22 Whe…

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Your Guide to RV Camping at Festivals! (Live Q&A) 51:08

12M ago51:08

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RV Camping 101: everything you need to know about renting an RV for a camping music festival🏕️ Huge shoutout to @thecurlycami for joining me on this IG live to share her expertise & best practices for renting an RV for music festivals! In this live Q&A we cover: 👉 Where to rent from 👉 How to take care of your RV 👉 What features to look for 👉 Power …

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Festival & Event Safety: Where Are We Going Wrong?? 😰 34:58

1y ago34:58

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This past year the festival community has faced several tragic events that has brought into question what safety measures (or lack thereof) event producers and local law enforcement have been taking to make sure that attendees are taken care of. In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on these incidents, what changes I'd like to see in event safet…

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Dance Music Festivals to Have on Your Radar | July-December 2023 🎡 37:41

1y ago37:41

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Looking to discover some new dance music festivals to add to your bucket list? In this video, I'm going to be highlighting 22 music festivals around that world happening from July - December 2023 that you should have on your radar. Whether they're a massive, multi-stage production or a smaller, boutique camping festival, these events have caught my…

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Juggling Motherhood, Raving & Content Creation with @thecrazyravechick 49:20

1y ago49:20

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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 s…

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Electric Zoo DID That | Lineup Review & What's New for 2023 13:50

1y ago13:50

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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.in…

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Your Guide to Shambhala Festival: Camping Tips, Outfit Ideas, Stage Breakdown & More! 54:19

1y ago54:19

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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 act…

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Hotel EDC/EDC Las Vegas 2023 Review: Hits, Misses & Highlights 🍵 1:20:19

1y ago1:20:19

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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! 💙 Co…

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Answering Your Most Asked Electric Forest Questions Q&A 🌳 25:12

1y ago25:12

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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=8sElectric Forest 2022 Re…

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MAKZ on D.C.'s Club Culture, Finding Mentors & Her Dedication to Her Craft | Project Glow Interview 10:24

1y ago10:24

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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 …

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Project Glow 2023 Festival Review + Raving While Pregnant! 40:56

1y ago40:56

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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 …

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House Music DJ Abco on Switching Careers, E Forest Vibes & Crate Digging | Project Glow Interview 12:25

1y ago12:25

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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…

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Kaleena Zanders Chats Making Magic with Her Collabs & Entering a New Era ⭐️ Project Glow Interview 15:40

1y ago15:40

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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 che…

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Sara Benyo on Songwriting, Rave Fashion & Expressing Yourself | Project Glow Interview 11:01

1y ago11:01

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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…

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Prep Like a Pro! Your Ultimate Guide to Festival Safety ft. RAINN 1:12:07

1y ago1:12:07

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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…

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Chatting Hot Takes on the Bass Music Scene with @dubstepfbi Founders Chrissy & Yesi 59:03

1+ y ago59:03

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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 an…

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Making the Nightlife & Festival Scene a Safer Space ft. Good Night Out Vancouver 1:07:30

1+ y ago1:07:30

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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 ch…

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Dating Someone Who Doesn't Rave...Can It Work? 50:35

1+ y ago50:35

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Thank you to today's sponsor Keen! Browse tarot readings & get your first 10 minutes for only $1.99! - https://trykeen.com/rcc 💸 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 ma…

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