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The 2026 EDM Shift: What EDC's 30th Birthday Showed Us
EDC just turned 30 and sold out in a day. Underneath the milestone, the scene is shifting: UK garage in the US, daytime raves, and artist-curated nights.
Jun 2026
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Best EDM Podcasts of 2026: DJ Mixes, Rave Culture, No Filler
The EDM podcasts worth your commute in 2026: top DJ mixes, real rave culture talk, and the underground interviews that actually go deep. Updated monthly.
Mar 2026
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Phoenix EDM in 2026: Where to Go, Who to Follow, What's Next
The Phoenix EDM scene in 2026: Relentless Beats schedules, Goldrush dates, the warehouse parties locals talk about, and the resident DJs you should know.
Mar 2026
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What Is PLUR? The Rave Philosophy That Defines Electronic Music Culture
PLUR explained: what Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect mean in rave culture, where it came from, and why it still matters at festivals today.
Mar 2026
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Festival Safety Tips for First-Time Ravers: What to Know Before Your First Event
A practical guide to festival safety for first-time ravers: what to bring, harm reduction basics, how to find your group, and what to expect at your first rave or festival.
Mar 2026
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EDM Interview Podcast: Long-Form Conversations with DJs and Producers
What makes a great electronic music interview podcast? How shows like RDY VIP prove that depth, real conversation, and honest dialogue drive loyal audiences.
Mar 2026
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Rave Culture Podcast Guide: Best Shows for Community, Safety & PLUR
A guide to rave culture podcasts covering festival safety, harm reduction, PLUR philosophy, community building, and the people shaping electronic music culture.
Mar 2026
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Best Electronic Music Podcast Episodes: Must-Listen EDM Shows from 2026
The top episodes from the best electronic music podcasts covering production, artist stories, festival culture, and the global electronic music scene.
Mar 2026
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What Is EDM? Subgenres, Sound, and Why It Took Over Festivals
EDM isn't one sound, it's a dozen. Here's what house, dubstep, techno, and trance actually mean, why they fall under EDM, and which one fits you.
Mar 2026
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DJ Podcast Guide: The Best Shows for DJ Culture, Music Production & Artist Stories
A comprehensive guide to the best DJ podcasts covering interviews, production tutorials, artist stories, and electronic music culture.
Mar 2026
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EDM Festival Calendar 2026: Dates, Lineups & Tickets for Every Major Festival
Every major EDM festival in 2026: Coachella, Ultra, EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland and more, with dates, locations, lineups, and how to get tickets.
Mar 2026
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How to Start a Music Podcast: A Practical Guide for DJs and Producers
Step-by-step guide to launching a successful music podcast, from equipment and format to promotion and guest booking.
Mar 2026
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How to Prepare for Your First Rave: Complete Beginner Guide
Everything you need to know before attending your first rave, from what to wear and what to bring to understanding rave culture and safety.
Mar 2026
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Best Rave Safety Apps 2026: Apps That Keep Festival Crews Connected
Compare the top rave safety and group communication apps, including BuddySOS, Apple Find My, and others designed to keep you safe at festivals.
Mar 2026
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How to Support Local DJs: A Guide to Building Your Community
Practical ways to support DJs in your local scene, from attending shows to promoting their music and giving them meaningful feedback.
Mar 2026
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EDM vs Rave vs Festival: What's the Difference and Which Is Right for You?
EDM, raves, and music festivals are not the same thing. Here's how to tell them apart, what to expect from each, and which experience fits you.
Mar 2026
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How to Make Kandi Bracelets for Raves: DIY Tutorial and Design Ideas
Learn the craft of making kandi — colorful beaded bracelets you trade at raves — with techniques, tips, and design inspiration.
Mar 2026
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Festival Packing List 2026: What Veterans Actually Pack
What experienced festivalgoers pack in 2026, what first-timers always forget, and the gear worth the room in your bag. No fluff, no sponsorships.
Mar 2026
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M14
Tearout & Riddim DJ on Playing System Overload After Brain Surgery
Jun 2026
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Nadiya (Nani0203)
Chronicles of a Rave Mom — Rave Makeup, Safety & Festival Culture
Mar 2026
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PRETTYHARD
Identity, Trauma & Freedom — CASTLERAVE Explained
Feb 2026
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Vibrations
Masked Techno DJ on 360 Sets & the Hard Techno Movement
Jan 2026
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Drewbacca
Decadence AZ 2025 Recap — PLUR, Kandi & Rave Culture
Jan 2026
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Mirayam
Why Do You Rave? — Decadence AZ NYE with Griz & Kai Wachi
Jan 2026
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JMAU5
Bass Music, Crowd Energy & His Debut Drum & Bass EP
Jan 2026
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Hana O
Rave Fashion Designer Rebuilds After LA Fires — Crop It Like It's Hot
Dec 2025
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Underlux
Art, Books & the Creative Process Behind Electronic Music
Nov 2025
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Deathbeat & HurricaneRaver
Goldrush AZ Recap, Lost Lands with HurricaneRaver & the Creative Process
Oct 2025
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G1BRALTAR
Bass DJ Live at Fillmore Afters — 2AM Rapid Fire Interview
Sep 2025
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David Scafetta
East Coast Bass Sound, Creative Process & Underground Electronic Music
Sep 2025
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DJ Amathyst
Breaking Into the Rave Scene & Navigating Nightlife Culture
Aug 2025
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NOTLAD
Coconino Campout 2025 Recap — Festival Highlights & Culture
Jul 2025
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Nealson
After Escape to Coconino — Future Bass, Festival Life & What's Next
Jul 2025
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Star Monster
Mirror Dimension, Dubstep & Creative Evolution
Jun 2025
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Wook & Sqweek
The Great Side Quest — Community, Wooks & Festival Adventures
Jun 2025
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Sed's Vortex
Vision, Vibes & Visuals — The Creative Process Behind Electronic Music
May 2025
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Liu Kang & Andrew Sandoz
Musicality in EDM, Flow Arts & Festival Culture
Apr 2025
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JMAU5 & Elseana Panzer
EDM Remixes, Festival Fashion & the Current Bass Music Scene
Mar 2025
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FÄMM & Da Slush Puppy
Bass Music, Perler Art & the Phoenix EDM Scene
Feb 2025
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DJ Peachy Keen
Creative Journey & "Make You Sweat" Premiere via G Mafia Records
Jan 2025
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First Edition
Rise in EDM, Relentless Beats & Decadence Momentum
Dec 2024
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DJ Emput
Goldrush Afters & Her Rise in the Phoenix EDM Scene
Oct 2024
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Wook (Jeremy)
Festival Ops, Safety & the RaveDaddy App — Behind the Scenes
Oct 2024
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DJ Nealson
The Genesis of RaveDaddy — Festival App Origins & DJ Nealson Interview
Aug 2024
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