Rave Culture Cast

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 developed, his focus on storytelling through his music and the renaissance of the drum n bass scene in the US. Connect with REAPER: https://open.spotify.com/artist/24kY0bUku58QhWv5WFFXaf https://www.instagram.com/reapernoises/ https://www.tiktok.com/@reapernoises

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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 innovative live event experience for fans to help grow car curiosity in the United States. I'm excited to dive into this unique world and share GRIDLIFE's story with you in this episode!
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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 work with SFX Entertainment to starting multiple companies in the event production space to co-owning Club Space. Today we're diving into what it's like launching live event brands, the behind-the-scenes of preparing for Miami Music Week and tips for networking in our industry!

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Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:46 Lunautics Ad 1:30 Episode introduction 3:30 Eric Fuller's early career 8:48 The expansion of Life in Color 11:45 SFX Entertainment transition 14:30 Miami's music scene 16:50 Eric's involvement in Space Miami 21:36 Miami Music Week planning 25:42 What inspired BLNK CNVS + relationship building 29:50 Networking during MMW 32:29 How to market events during MMW 37:14 Behind-the-scenes of event production 42:05 Influencer marketing in dance music 45:54 How Eric unwinds after MMW 48:28 The future of BLNK CNVS

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 recommendations that I'm excited to see this year. Can't wait to see you guys under the electric sky this year 🎇 Full Music Through Music Lineup Reveal stream ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cKrdpErlwc

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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 Camp Out. Now he's laser focused on embracing his identity as Barclay Crenshaw and embarking on this new direction that stays true to his roots. He’s exploring genres near and dear to his heart from bass to dub to hip-hop and funk. His new album Open Channel drops on March 8th followed by an exciting tour kicking off in NYC!

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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 worth every penny! In this episode, I'm going to be recapping my experience on Groove Cruise and sharing tons of tips & advice for future GC Fam along the way 🥳 Shop Loop Earplugs & save 10% off with code LOOPXRAVECULTURE - https://www.loopearplugs.com/Raveculture 💌 Submit your amnesty bin confessions to raveculturecast@gmail.com Groove Cruise vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgFsXLcc3w0tA1MxRUeBTab15uNEAP9Sj

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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/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/raveculturecast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@raveculturecast? Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast Discord - https://discord.gg/S79mtMfEE8

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/casmaliamusic 💙 Connect with Rave Culture Cast 💙 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/raveculturecast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@raveculturecast? Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast Discord - https://discord.gg/S79mtMfEE8

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 - https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/raveculturecast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@raveculturecast? Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast Discord - https://discord.gg/S79mtMfEE8

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 with Rave Culture Cast 💙 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/raveculturecast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@raveculturecast? Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast Discord - https://discord.gg/S79mtMfEE8

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/raveculturecast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@raveculturecast? Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast Discord - https://discord.gg/S79mtMfEE8

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 also the host of the Lizzy Jane podcast which debuted its second season this week! Her debut EP Ignite is dropping in April with the first single WASHED AWAY coming out on February 29th!

Lizzy joins me to chat about entering her "authentic" era in 2024, what's in store for her 2 album drops, what it was like opening for Gryffin at Red Rocks and so much more 🥳 💌 Submit your amnesty bin confessions to raveculturecast@gmail.com

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:30 Lunchbox ad 5:00 Lizzy Jane's Background & Authentic Era 10:54 Lizzy Jane's Creative Journey 23:44 Lizzy Jane's Influences & Collaborators 27:33 Balancing Artist Fulfillment & Business 31:29 Risk Taking in the Music Industry 34:00 Lizzy Jane's Live Sets & Tour 43:38 Opening for Gryffin at Red Rocks 52:00 The Lizzy Jane Podcast 01:01:00 What's Next for Lizzy Jane

Shop Loop Earplugs (discount automatically applied at checkout!) - ⁠https://www.loopearplugs.com/Raveculture EDM 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 since 2012. Between their live event coverage, infamous festival report card, new sub verticals in food and travel and relatable video content, they've become a fan favorite for dance music enthusiasts looking to learn more about the scene! EDM Maniac's founder Devin Lezama joins me to share their origin story, how he navigated an ever changing social landscape and plans for EDMM's expansion in 2024!

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:30 Loop Earplugs 3:55 Amnesty Bin 5:45 Devin's intro 8:00 Devin's experience in IT & film school 11:10 The birth of EDM Maniac 14:00 How Devin got into dance music 15:30 Challenges Devin faced in growing EDMM 20:12 Navigating social media & content changes as a digital brand 25:30 How to get involved with EDMM 28:13 EDMM launching travel & food verticals 35:34 Festival report cards 40:16 What festivals get it right 45:55 Devin's craziest travel experiences 52:32 Similarities & differences between rave cultures 57:46 2024 goals for EDMM

Shop Loop Earplugs (discount automatically applied at checkout!) - https://www.loopearplugs.com/Raveculture Happy 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, marketing & promotion, planning label showcases & events, managing A&R and more! Today we chat about how Ophelia Records has evolved over the years, what they look for when signing new releases, how stage takeovers come together and how they keep up with genre & social media trends while staying true to their ethos as a brand.

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

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Shop Loop Earplugs (discount automatically applied at checkout!) - ⁠https://www.loopearplugs.com/Raveculture Welcome 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 from our audience's votes! Listen to our "Best of EDM 2023" playlist 🎶: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02uGP2loRJspUQCtTPIM2E 💌 Submit your amnesty bin confessions to raveculturecast@gmail.com

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro 0:23 Episode Intro 1:34 Loop Earplugs 3:16 Amnesty Bin 6:53 My Top 5 Artists 17:38 Top Artist Honorable Mentions 21:31 My Top Breakout Stars 25:54 Groove Cruise ad 27:46 My Top 5 Tracks 33:32 My Top 5 Collaborations 36:56 My Top 5 Albums 39:32 Rolita Couture Ad 40:46 Listener Voting

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 taking a look back at the biggest moments in the dance music & festival industry that defined 2023. 💌 Submit your amnesty bin confessions to raveculturecast@gmail.com

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:40 Amnesty Bin 5:55 The return of Skrillex 8:09 Odeza's Festival Run 9:53 Okeechobee Tragedy 11:05 Alison Wonderland/Whyte Fang 13:28 Dom Dolla & Nelly Furtado 16:26 Groove Cruise 2025 promo 19:07 Woman gives birth at EDC 20:45 Illenium & Subtronics Weddings 21:35 Beyond Wonderland Shooting 25:44 John Summit Legal Battle 29:17 Electric Zoo Mess 31:57 Fisher & Chris Lake LA Show 33:37 Insomniac Tickets 34:26 Burning Man Flooding 37:38 The Forbidden Four 38:28 Michael Bibi Cancer Diagnosis

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 anxiety arises during it. Stay tuned until the end to hear some amazing stories from our listeners on how they handle anxiety at festivals!
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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:10 Episode breakdown 5:10 Amnesty Bin 6:04 How to handle pre-show nerves 10:30 Safe spaces at festivals 13:40 Anxiousness during a come up 15:50 Grounding techniques 18:24 How to help someone with anxiety 21:15 Lunchbox ad 23:10 Listener submissions 31:40 Rave symbol for "i'm in the zone" 34:15 Outro

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 curious! We'll also be diving into some amazing insights from our listeners who choose to attend events sober (in whatever form that means to them!) Hope y'all enjoy this one 😄 Substance abuse & menhal health hotline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

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💙 Resources 💙 · https://www.billboard.com/pro/electric-zoo-festival-canceled-friday-didnt-have-permits/ · https://edm.com/news/avant-gardner-acquires-made-event-electric-zoo · https://www.thefader.com/2023/08/24/two-deaths-kidnapping-brooklyn-mirage-cases-explained-avant-gardner-karl-clemente-john-castic

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ESCAPE 2023 tickets (affiliate link) - https://bit.ly/3PF1BM3 Hey 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 out 🎶 Check out more of my lineup reviews here -https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgFsXLcc3w0sROb0MIQMlzWI8sQyb4uTj

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

TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:37 Weather for Arc 1:11 Transportation options 2:11 How's the crowd? 3:07 Rideshare to afters 4:00 Security/entrance lines 4:40 Cell service 5:03 Food options 6:02 Arc Music Festival fashion 7:36 What to wear to the afters 8:09 Arc first timer tips 11:38 Arc set times

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 Intro 0:41 What are the vibes like? 2:22 Where to stay for EZoo 3:51 Transportation options 6:30 Electric Zoo app 6:53 Changes for 2023 8:49 Outfit ideas 9:52 Security 10:42 Must see/do outside of EZoo 12:02 Electric Zoo Tips

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 hook ups v. generators
👉 Costs associated/budgeting
👉 Common mistakes to avoid
And so much more!

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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 safety and how I think we can all contribute to making our community a safer space.
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💙 Resources 💙 BW Victim Brandy Escamilla Gofundme - https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-brandy-escamilla BW Victim Josilyn Summer Ruiz Gofundme - https://www.gofundme.com/f/josilyn-summer-ruiz Your Ultimate Guide to Festival Safety ft. RAINN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flJzowqjWOs Making the Nightlife Scene a Safer Space ft. GNO Vancouver - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q20AkE_jrSk&t=1s Addressing Misconceptions Around Narcan, Opioid Overdose, and Mixing Substances ft. DanceSafe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oclhFqgN638 Grant County Sheriff Office - https://www.facebook.com/GrantCoSheriff

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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 eye for one reason or another!
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TIMESTAMPS: 3:14 Tomorrowland 5:22 Shambhala - link to our guide 7:11 Group Therapy Weekender 8:10 Boom Portugal 10:09 Elements Music & Arts Festival 11:24 Splash House 12:49 HARD Summer 14:05 Defected Croatia 15:10 Interstellar 17:58 Arc Music Festival 20:06 Electric Zoo 21:26 CRSSD 22:05 Wakaan Festival 22:57 Same Same But Different 24:11 Portola 25:42 Hulaween - link to Michael berg ep 27:18 Amsterdam Dance Event 28:16 iii points 30:21 EDC Orlando 32:02 Seismic Dance Event 33:13 Holy Ship Wrecked 34:23 Art With Me Miami

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 share her journey navigating festivals and raising her son. Keighly and I chat about how she navigates her job, raising a three year old, planning for festivals and finding time for content creation.
💙 Connect with Keighly 💙 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecrazyravechick/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrazyravechick

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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

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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 activities, stages, and more!
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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!

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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=8s Electric Forest 2022 Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VAQCkq5Qas&t=8s Your guide to Electric Forest's ticketing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhDYDHLeb98&t=2321s Electric Forest playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgFsXLcc3w0slzzQYZwXoU7mECJIIQX9k

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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 both personally & professionally!
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💙 Connect with MAKZ 💙 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makzmusik/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/makzofficial/ Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/makz_musik

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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 you a full recap on both days of the fest, how I navigated everything while being 23 weeks pregnant, what improvements the festival made this year and what you need to know if you plan on attending next year!
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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 be a part of D.C.’s club culture, her love for Electric Forest and her investment into van life 🚌
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💙 Connect with Abco 💙 Instagram - https://instagram.com/abcomusic Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/abcomusic Soundcloud - https://on.soundcloud.com/D6WAJ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Na2o67JIA94eYehcpXOOi Twitter - https://twitter.com/abco_music

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 checks her collaborators, and what raises her vibration 😊
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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 Robinson joins me to share our ultimate guide to festival safety & preparation. Erinn and I share how we set ourselves up for success BEFORE heading to an event as well as helpful tips & tricks we've put into use DURING the event. This episode will have you walking into your next festival like a pro 😎
💙 Connect with RAINN💙 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 📱800-656-4673 Website - https://rainn.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rainn/

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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 and upcoming talent, and creating a positive impact in the scene. I’m excited to share how they built their brand and get some hot takes from them on the bass & dubstep scene in the United States!
💙 Connect with Dubstep FBI 💙 Website - https://www.dubstepfbi.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dubstepfbi/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dubstepfbi Twitter - https://twitter.com/DubstepFbi Filthy Beat Inspectors- https://www.instagram.com/filthybeatinspectors/ Filthy Beat Inspectors playlist - https://open.spotify.com/user/7yka4vot61p615eyhcwxl7q8x

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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 chat with us about their mission and how we can all contribute to making our scene a safer space.
In this episode, Stacey & I discuss how to address harassment and assault at events, how to intervene as a bystander, and how to contribute to making the nightlife & festival scene a safer environment for everyone. We also debunk common myths around SA in the rave scene.
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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 make that work if it’s worth pursuing! I’ll also be reading some really insightful listener stories on how they've navigated dating in our scene.
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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 💸 Welcome back to RCC - I’m really excited to continue our series with Rachel Clark, Education Manager at DanceSafe, a Health and safety nonprofit dedicated to ending the drug war, providing on-the-ground services, distributing drug checking materials.
Today we’ll be discussing: ➡️ Naloxone (aka Narcan) - when to use it and common misconceptions around it. ➡️ Opioid overdose - how to spot one, respond, and properly report it and what other incidents may be MISTAKEN for an opioid overdose ➡️ Misconceptions around fentanyl - what news is accurate and what is not. ➡️ How to properly discuss medical emergencies you witness ➡️ Mixing substances - what to be aware of to protect yourself

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https://dancesafe.org/why-did-they-pass-out/

https://dancesafe.org/drug-information/

https://dancesafe.org/drug-checking/

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to work in the music & festival industry? This week I'm excited to welcome a very talented & hard working music industry professional Kayla Harvey!
Kayla is an agent at Degy Entertainment with a background in music festivals and live events, artist management, brand partnerships and public relations. She’s also a mom of three based in Florida! Today we're going to chat about working your way up in the industry, finding the right role for you, diversity on lineups, and juggling the nightlife industry with your personal life.
Connect with Kayla Harvey - https://www.instagram.com/harveykayla88/ Stream Vicky B's music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5iMcHhc2LFvld1l6nNoIpJ Follow Vicky B - https://www.instagram.com/dj_vickyb/ Sream DJ E-Clyps's music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mnSMKXeNuynsdozoCUpcZ Follow DJ E-Clyps - https://www.instagram.com/djeclyps/

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We have a lot to unpack here fam! This was my first year attending Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, a 4 day camping festival that takes place in Okeechobee, Florida. In this week's episode, my friend & campmate Lexie and I are recapping the entire experience from start to finish.

From a full rundown on camp life & VIP amenities, navigating the festival, how we felt about the crowd, a review of the vendors and food options, and best and worst sets, to an in depth conversation on festival safety and security. We're covering it all and sharing our honest thoughts 🙏 

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Is it just me or does PLUR seem to be the topic of conversation lately online? Going into festival season this year, I wanted to share my thoughts on the state of “PLUR” in our community and why there seems to be growing concern for new people entering the rave scene.

I’m excited to share my personal stories on how I discovered PLUR, discuss ways to find PLUR in any situation as well as share submissions that our listeners have sent in!

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Today’s guest came onto my radar this past year and was one of my artists to watch in 2023!

Rossy is a bada** trap music and future bass producer who’s been taking over the scene, crushing festival runs and selling out headlining shows. Her music is equal parts hard, bouncy, and dirty. Her heavily anticipated EP Heaven's Door just dropped on February 17th!

Learn more about her story & how she's developed her artistry in todays episode 🥳 

💙Connect with Rossy - https://www.instagram.com/rossykate/
💙Stream Rossy's EP  - https://open.spotify.com/album/30qHvBEBDiS8QM34QLlKMX

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