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
Bonnaroo 2025: The Festival That Ended Too Soon š
This was my first Bonnaroo experience and it was memorable to say the least! Although we only got one day on the Farm, it was an incredible start to the weekend and I got the idea of what the Bonnaroo community is all about š«¶
In this festival review, I'm covering:
š Travel, Accommodations & First Impressions
š My Top Sets & Stages Designs
š Food, Drinks & Br...
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This week, I'm joined by Pete Kalamoutsosāthe powerhouse promoter and visionary behind Washington D.C.'s thriving electronic music scene! As the founder of Club Glow and Echostage, Pete has helped transform D.C. into a global dance music destination š
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In this episode, we dive into the origin story of Club Glow, how Echostage became a world-renowned ...
Weāre back from the desert and giving you our full Coachella 2025 recap and honest review! š“āØIn this episode, Iām joined by my friend and fellow content creator @VibeWithAde to break down everything about our weekendāfrom 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...
Step into the world of immersive experience design with Nova Han, the visionary Creative Director of Electric Forest š³ In this episode, we explore Novaās 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 š¶Nova shares how she brings imagination to realityābalancing creativity with fan ...
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Planning your first trip to Coachella or looking to level up your experience? In this episode, Iām 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:
šļøCoachellaās evolution over the years
šļøStage breakdown
šļøLineup highlights and memo...
In this episode of Rave Culture Cast, weāre joined by a true trance legendāGiuseppe 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 ...
Big changes, fresh energy, and a brand-new chapter! š„ Ms. Behave (formerly one-half of Gem & Tauri) joins me on Groove Cruise to talk about her solo journey, whatās next for her sound, and how sheās embracing this exciting transition!
In this interview, we cover:
š³ļø The magic & energy of Groove Cruise 2024
š¶ Stepping into her solo career & making booty shaking tunes
š Expanding into curating shows & festiva...
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Groove Cruise 2025 just wrapped, and Iām giving you the ultimate recap and review! š¶š³ļø In this episode, Iām breaking down everything from:
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š What makes Groove Cruise special
š³ļø Royal Caribbean experience & what's included
š§ Stage breakdown & top sets of the weekend
š Pros & cons...
Luci is back on Groove Cruise, and sheās bringing a whole new era of music with her! š¢āØ In this interview, we dive into her artistic evolutionāfrom bass to a genre-blending mix of pop, rock, and electronicāand how itās shaping her most authentic sound yet. We also chat about: š¶ The energy of Groove Cruise & her diverse sets on this sailing šæ Her massive 2024 releases, including Comfortable, Tink, and She Bangs Like a Fairy ...
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 š 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 livestreamsš„ These two also give their best advice for aspiring artists & producers looking to make ...
Casmalia is back on Groove Cruise, and sheās 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 Ibizaāwe're covering it all live from Groove Cruise 2025š„ Connect with Rave Culture Cast: ā https://beacons.ai/raveculturecastā Connect with Casmalia: h...
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This week I'm joined by Melanie Monroe, the Marketing Director for The Festival Babesāa thriving network empowering female creators in the EDM community. Melanie shares how she establis...
Welcome to Season 8 of Rave Culture Cast! Weāre kicking things off with a bang by diving into our "Ins" and "Outs" list for raves and festivals in 2025. From the trends weāre loving to the ones weāre leaving behind, hereās whatās 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...
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 š: ā 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 consš” From my personal highlights to a behind-the-scenes look at working with Insomniac Radio and BeatBox Beverages, Iām sharing it all! Plus, weāll dive into what needs improvement, including the much-talked-about crowd issues. Donāt 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 šĀ
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, Iām diving deep into my first-ever visit to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre! š¶āØ From where I stayed and how I got there, to insider tips for first-timers, and, of course, my thoughts on Seven Lionsā incredible set, Iām 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...
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 š„ We dive into San's journey in music and the impact it's m...
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 industryāOlivia 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 šļø
With over 10 years of experience, Jaime shares invaluable tips for newcomers wanting to break into the music industry, advice...
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