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Rave Culture Cast is a weekly podcast dedicated to fans of EDM and music festival culture.

Host Emma Kapotes covers a variety of topics including festival tips & advice, live event reviews, listener stories, artist and industry interviews and more!

17/09/2025

Hi friends - it's been too long 💙

After a break this Summer, I'm back to share some major updates on some major life changes, career growth and the future of my podcast 👀

It's been a wild journey since this all began in April 2019. I'm excited to take a look back at how this all began and what comes next 💙

Thank you to all my RaveCasters for listening and supporting over the past 5 years 🫶

It's not goodbye, it's see you later 👋

Emma 🥰

Welcome back to Rave Culture Cast! After a break this Summer, I'm back to share some major updates on some major life changes, career growth and the future o...

07/05/2025

We have an absolute LEGEND of a guest this week, fam 👀
This week, I'm joined by Pete Kalamoutsos—the 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 🌎
In this episode, we dive into the origin story of Club Glow, how Echostage became a world-renowned venue, launching Project GLOW Festival, and his latest role in producing WorldPride DC 2025—the first of its kind in the U.S. Get inspired by Pete’s journey, passion for the scene, and vision for the future of inclusive, large-scale events in dance music 🎶
Enjoy!!

Grab your tickets to Project Glow (affiliate link): https://bit.ly/3ovt98cThis week, I'm joined by Pete Kalamoutsos—the powerhouse promoter and visionary beh...

24/04/2025

Happy Thursday fam!!

I'm 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 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 whether Coachella is worth it for dance music fans!

If you're thinking of going next year or just want the real scoop on how it all went down, this episode is for you 👀🎶

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 cre...

09/04/2025

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 🎶

Nova shares how she brings imagination to reality—balancing creativity with fan feedback, environmental challenges, and real-world logistics. We dive into the art of immersive storytelling, building unforgettable festival moments, and how she leads one of the most iconic creative teams in live entertainment today!

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 tw...

12/03/2025

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.

What we cover:
🏜️Coachella’s evolution over the years
🏜️Stage breakdown
🏜️Lineup highlights and memorable sets
🏜️Coachella festival hacks
🏜️Best accommodation options
🏜️And how to navigate the festival like a pro!

This will be my first Coachella this year so I'm pumped to share all of these tips & advice from a seasoned pro for anyone else attending or interested in going in the future! 🎙️

Shop Loop's Earplugs & save 15% off with code LOOPX-EMMAKAPOTES: https://www.loopearplugs.com/Planning your first trip to Coachella or looking to level up yo...

26/02/2025

Trance fam! We have a legend in the building 🤩

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 shares insights on building his live show, his favorite international crowds, playing B2B sets, and up-and-coming trends in the trance community.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of trance’s finest! 🎶✨

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 ho...

14/02/2025

Big changes, fresh energy, and a brand-new chapter! 🔥 Ms. Behave (formerly one-half of Gem & Tauri Music) 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:
🛳️ The magic & energy of Groove Cruise 2024
🎶 Stepping into her solo career & making b***y shaking tunes
💃 Expanding into curating shows & festivals
🔮 Manifestations for 2025

Check out our conversation here!

Big changes, fresh energy, and a brand-new chapter! 🔥 Ms. Behave (formerly one-half of Gem & Tauri) joins me on Groove Cruise to talk about her solo journey...

12/02/2025

Groove Cruise 2025 just wrapped, and I’m giving you the ultimate recap and review! 🎶🛳️

I swear GC just keeps getting better & I'm hooked for life!

In this episode, I’m breaking down everything from:

💙 What makes Groove Cruise special
🛳️ Royal Caribbean experience & what's included
🎧 Stage breakdown & top sets of the weekend
👍 Pros & cons – what worked & what could be better
😂 Funniest moments & best memories
💡 First-timer tips & things to know before you go
💰 Pricing breakdown & how to book Groove Cruise 2026

If you're thinking about setting sail on the world's best festival cruise, this episode is your go-to guide!

Book your Groove Cruise 2026 Packages (save $50 off per person per room with code RaveCultureCast) - https://www.groovecruise.com/miami26Groove Cruise 2025 j...

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