Rave Culture Cast Emma Kapotes

Mackenzie Crumbley otherwise known as AK Renny is a multifaceted talent - DJ, producer, rapper and songwriter - making her mark on the house music scene with her own artistic flair infusing rap into bass house records 🎶

Hailing from Florida, AK Renny has attracted the attention of major labels like Dr. Fresch’s House Calls, AC Slater’s Night Bass and BIJOU's DND RECORDS. Her latest track Fade Away with Corrupt UK is out now and you can catch her at Nocturnal Wonderland, Lost Lands, Hulaween this fall!

Connect with Rave Culture Cast 💙 https://beacons.ai/raveculturecastConnect with AK Renny 💙 https://akrenny.komi.io/



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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

2:28 Loop Earplugs promo
3:50 Insomniac promo

4:11 AK Renny intro

7:08 2024 recap so far

9:10 Performing house for bass crowds

11:27 AK Renny's intro to music & rapping

17:04 Building your skill set & foundation

19:38 Kid Cudi's influence on AK Renny

22:35 What "AK Renny" stands for

25:26 Discovering & embracing one's true self

29:35 How AK Renny's music helped her come out

35:10 Tips for someone struggling with their identity

36:42 How Dr. Fresch discovered AK Renny

39:20 Nostalgix & BIJOU's mentorship

43:08 Navigating the music industry

47:00 Finding the right support

49:43 What's next for AK Renny






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Welcome back to Rave Culture Cast! In this week's episode, we're juggling a few topics to kick off summer festival season 🥳 My friend Grant Rogers, a freelancer in festival operations, joins me to chat summer festival prep, tips for attending shows at the Gorge, juggling multiple festival trips in a year, and his thoughts on his first Lightning in a Bottle experience!
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Connect with Grant 💙 https://www.instagram.com/grantsjourneys/

Track of the week (Dom Dolla - girl$) - https://open.spotify.com/album/5a9XC3rwRYjos3SaTRM1uc



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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Loop Earplugs ad
2:40 Podcast updates
4:21 Track of the week
5:17 Grant Rogers intro
11:11 Getting a job in the festival industry
15:00 Personal growth in the rave scene
18:30 The LGBTQ rave community
23:05 Lightning in a Bottle review
29:50 How to juggle multiple festivals a year
32:17 How to prepare for summer festivals
36:02 Tips for the Gorge
43:17 Common festival mistakes
50:33 Grant's summer festival lineup


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This week on Rave Culture Cast I'm excited to share my recap & review of my 8th EDC Las Vegas! Every EDC is unique and special in it's own way and this year was no different. This year I attended EDC on behalf of BeatBox Beverages and also hosted some artist interviews with Insomniac Radio 🎙️

I'll be sharing some behind-the-scenes stories on my experiences at the festival and Hotel EDC PLUS my thoughts on the new festival layout, art installations, crowding, water refill stations, and more hot topics. Enjoy 🥳

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:04 Loop Ad
4:05 My EDC 2024 Backstory
8:10 Hotel EDC Review
13:48 Transportation Options
17:20 New EDC Layout
22:09 Art Installations & Production
24:46 Water Refill Stations
27:56 VIP Areas
34:53 Food & Drink Options
36:45 Security & Medical Situations
41:34 Crowding/Traffic
44:26 Insomniac Tickets
45:05 Daily Recaps


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Who doesn't love love? In this episode, I'm sharing our listener's incredible memories from being married at EDC Las Vegas over the years! We're celebrating love in the rave community in all forms 🌈 I'll also be sharing my plans for EDC this year as well as what meetups I'll be hosting!See you under the electric sky!



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Andrew Parsons & Kelly Gray, the co-owners of The Concourse Project, Real Music Events, and Co-creators of Seismic Dance Event, a boutique house & techno music festival based in Austin, TX, are developing an incredible fan base of ravers through expertly curated lineups and experiences. They've also been able to keep their fingers on the pulse of the community as co-owners of the Concourse project, a local favorite for dance music lovers.
It’s pretty remarkable to see the growth of the scene in Austin and how these two are working hand in hand to help fuel that fire. In this episode, we're shedding a light on that journey and diving into how they're creating a space for rave culture to continue to thrive.
Connect with Seismic Dance Event: https://www.instagram.com/seismicdanceevent/
Follow Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/djandrewparsons/
Follow Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/thekellygray_/
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Connect with Alex Amaro: https://www.instagram.com/alex_amaro_music/



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Breaking into the music industry isn't just about talent...⁠
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It takes grit, dedication, and a strong mindset to persevere. Just ask Nik Cherwink - an artist & life coach who's worked with some of the most well-known artists & brands in the music industry 🎶⁠
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Nik joins me this week to chat about how to shoot your shot, what it takes to achieve success in this industry, and why mindset is everything when it comes to pursuing your passions & answering your higher calling.⁠



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