Rave Culture Cast

Rave Culture Cast

Welcome to Rave Culture Cast - your weekly guide to the EDM community, music festivals and more! Rave Culture Cast covers EDM content and industry news, music festival tips, advice and reviews as well as acts as a platform for ravers, artists and business owners to share their stories and experiences!

Episodes

April 24, 2025 • 75 mins

We’re back from the desert and giving you our full Coachella 2025 recap and honest review! 🌓✨In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and fellow content creator @VibeWithAde to break down everything about our weekend—from our Airbnb and travel setup to the GA experience, best and worst performances, fave stage designs, and what the crowd was really like this year. We also dive into the food and drinks, brand activations, and wheth...

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Step into the world of immersive experience design with Nova Han, the visionary Creative Director of Electric Forest 🌳 In this episode, we explore Nova’s two-decade career bringing to life fan-favorite installations like The Hangar, Dream Emporium, Honeycomb stage, Tripolee, and the legendary Ranch Arena performances featuring String Cheese Incident šŸŽ¶Nova shares how she brings imagination to reality—balancing creativity with fan ...

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Planning your first trip to Coachella or looking to level up your experience? In this episode, I’m joined by content creator and local Coachella legend Angel Chavez to break down everything you need to know about the iconic festival.

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What we cover:

šŸœļøCoachella’s evolution over the years

šŸœļøStage breakdown

šŸœļøLineup highlights and memo...

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In this episode of Rave Culture Cast, we’re joined by a true trance legend—Giuseppe Ottaviani! With over two decades of shaping the genre, Giuseppe shares how his classical training and passion for performing at a young age led him to become one of the most innovative live acts in trance. We dive into the inspiration behind his new album and groundbreaking live show OTTAGON, and his thoughts on the future of trance music. Plus, he ...

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Big changes, fresh energy, and a brand-new chapter! šŸ”„ Ms. Behave (formerly one-half of Gem & Tauri) joins me on Groove Cruise to talk about her solo journey, what’s next for her sound, and how she’s embracing this exciting transition!


In this interview, we cover:

šŸ›³ļø The magic & energy of Groove Cruise 2024

šŸŽ¶ Stepping into her solo career & making booty shaking tunes

šŸ’ƒ Expanding into curating shows & festiva...

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Groove Cruise 2025 just wrapped, and I’m giving you the ultimate recap and review! šŸŽ¶šŸ›³ļø In this episode, I’m breaking down everything from:

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šŸ’™ What makes Groove Cruise special

šŸ›³ļø Royal Caribbean experience & what's included

šŸŽ§ Stage breakdown & top sets of the weekend

šŸ‘ Pros & cons...

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Luci is back on Groove Cruise, and she’s bringing a whole new era of music with her! 🚢✨ In this interview, we dive into her artistic evolution—from bass to a genre-blending mix of pop, rock, and electronic—and how it’s shaping her most authentic sound yet. We also chat about: šŸŽ¶ The energy of Groove Cruise & her diverse sets on this sailing šŸ’æ Her massive 2024 releases, including Comfortable, Tink, and She Bangs Like a Fairy ...

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WHAT A DUO! I had the pleasure of sitting down with the mega-talented DJ & vocalist Tita Lau and had a very special guest crash our interview šŸ‘€ It was such a pleasure chatting with Tita & Jame Hype about their first Groove Cruise experience, how they survive a bender weekend, and the return of their legendary kitchen livestreamsšŸ”„ These two also give their best advice for aspiring artists & producers looking to make ...

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Casmalia is back on Groove Cruise, and she’s had an absolutely massive year! From launching a successful business to landing her first major European label release, playing b2b with VNSSA & LP Giobbi, and even hearing John Summit & Patrick Topping drop her track at Hi Ibiza—we're covering it all live from Groove Cruise 2025šŸ”„ Connect with Rave Culture Cast: ⁠https://beacons.ai/raveculturecast⁠ Connect with Casmalia: h...

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This week I'm joined by Melanie Monroe, the Marketing Director for The Festival Babes—a thriving network empowering female creators in the EDM community. Melanie shares how she establis...

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Welcome to Season 8 of Rave Culture Cast! We’re kicking things off with a bang by diving into our "Ins" and "Outs" list for raves and festivals in 2025. From the trends we’re loving to the ones we’re leaving behind, here’s what’s shaping the future of the festival scene!


*Also quick editor's note - I f*cked up and put "holding festival organizers accountable" IN THE WRONG CATEGORY. That should've been in my in's list. My apologies...

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2024 has been a challenging year for the music festival world. From extreme weather to logistical nightmares, cancellations left fans and industry professionals scrambling. In this episode, we unpack the causes behind these disruptions and explore their lasting impact on the festival scene. Connect with Rave Culture Cast šŸ’™: ⁠https://beacons.ai/raveculturecast


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Was EDC Orlando 2024 everything we hoped for? In this episode of Rave Culture Cast, I'm breaking down the festival with YOUR feedback on the biggest pros and consšŸŽ” From my personal highlights to a behind-the-scenes look at working with Insomniac Radio and BeatBox Beverages, I’m sharing it all! Plus, we’ll dive into what needs improvement, including the much-talked-about crowd issues. Don’t miss this full recap of an unforgettabl...

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Planning for EDC Orlando? In this episode, I cover everything you need to know before hitting the festival grounds! From essential FAQs and the best travel and accommodation options to the best after-parties, I break down every detail for a smooth experience šŸ‘Ā 


Get tips on what to wear, how to handle the unpredictable Florida weather, and the best ways to navigate ea...

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In this episode, I’m diving deep into my first-ever visit to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre! šŸŽ¶āœØ From where I stayed and how I got there, to insider tips for first-timers, and, of course, my thoughts on Seven Lions’ incredible set, I’m spilling all the tea! ā˜• Whether you're planning your first trip or just curious if Red Rocks lives up to the hype, this episo...

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In this episode of Rave Culture Cast, our co-host Alex Amaro (@alex_amaro_music) joined by the one and only San Holo! On the heels of his album, Existential Dance Music, San Holo celebrates 10 years of his project with an anniversary tour and brand new EP, what is life? dropping this Fall. The highly anticipated EP features collaborations with Bipolar Sunshine and Tchami šŸ”„ We dive into San's journey in music and the impact it's m...

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Grab your Chicago Music Nexus tickets and save $30 off with code RCC: https://www.chicagomusicnexus.com/ In this episode, I'm joined by two powerhouse voices in the music industry—Olivia Mancuso, host of the Elevated Frequencies podcast and branding expert, and Matt Sherman aka Sherm, DJ/Producer, A&R for Hood Politics, and host of Sherm in the Booth. We dive into how podcasting has propelled their careers, the challenge...

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Join me as I sit down with Jaime Sloane, the Global Communications Director for ULTRA Worldwide and founder of J Sloane Creative, to dive deep into the world of music public relations šŸŽ™ļø


With over 10 years of experience, Jaime shares invaluable tips for newcomers wanting to break into the music industry, advice...

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Today we're spilling the tea on what it’s like being a content creator/influencer in the EDM/festival space! I’ll be answering YOUR questions about brand deals, job opportunities, collabs, tips & tricks, staying out of drama, and how to deal with the stress of juggling a full-time job and content creation šŸ¤ Shop Loop Earplug's new Sublime collection (discount code LOOPXEMMAK10) - https://glnk.io/z0o4/emma15 Connect ...

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It's time for everyone to return to their prehistoric home and come together once again for Dubstep Disneyland aka LOST LANDS! In this episode, lunchbox pack's Head of Merchandising, content creator, & Lost Lands superfan Jonte Paviel (@jontepaviel) joins me to share a full guide to all things Lost Lands.


We&...

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