
THE BEST & MOST UNDERWHELMING FESTIVALS OF 2025 (HONEST RECAP) | I'M PEAKING EP. 82
2025-12-17 | 1h 9 mins.
In episode 82 of the I'M PEAKING Podcast, your hosts sit down and dive into current events that's been happening in the edm festival scene in this holiday episode. From the best and most underwhelming festivals of the year, to Tiësto possibly playing at the Pyramids of Giza, we discuss how far the scene has come. Wearing ear protection after discussing Andrea Botez losing her hearing, the the “Great Wall of ABGs", and an unreal Illenium and Seven Lions B2B at Ember Shores! We also dive into the chaos of the Phoenix Festival disaster (aka Fyre Festival 3.0) and wrap things up with honest advice on how to approach someone at a festival. Nothing but honest, chaotic, and jolly fun in this episode you won't hear anywhere else. Be sure to tune into this one and we hope you enjoy!! ❤️💚

OOKAY'S "THIEF" GOT DENIED BY 4 RECORD LABELS BEFORE IT WAS RELEASED?! | ARTIST SPOTLIGHT EP. 9
2025-12-10 | 1h 3 mins.
In Episode 9 of our Artist Spotlight, we sit down with future bass/trap legend Abe Laguna (aka OOKAY) to dive into the track that changed everything—“Thief.”Believe it or not, the song was rejected by four labels before becoming an unexpected wedding anthem. We also dove into the revival of future bass , the direction of Ookay's new album, why dance music always moves in cycles, and Skrillex’s recent copyright controversy. Ookay also shares a preview of unreleased tracks, including some nostalgic future bass magic. The conversation takes us through AI’s growing role in dance music, the evolution of the culture, and why strong songwriting still matters more than ever.If you’ve been missing that 2015 future bass energy, you’re in for a treat you won't get anywhere else! Be sure to tune into this one and we hope you enjoy!! 🩵FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:I'M PEAKING PodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/impeakingpod/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@impeakingpodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/impeakingDevin LarscheidYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@devinlarscheidInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/devinlarscheid/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@devinlarscheidFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/indevinitelyThreads - https://www.threads.net/@devinlarscheidMickie Santos (aka Wonderli)YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtcLLsKZiC0c1pEyHF5PpuQInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/_wonderli/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@.wonderliNand MahasuwanYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw0h80t2rgdz_hp4kmyCN2gInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nandmahasuwan/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nand.the.rave.dadFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/nandtheravedadThreads - https://www.threads.net/@nandmahasuwanBrinda Arreygue (aka Wavybrin)YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2gm04tPOrK_JZkjmIPR43wInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wavybrin/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wavybrinFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/wavybrinOOKAYYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OokaymusicSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HQGhla3VNj1dBmKTtVT2tSoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/ookaymusicInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ookayx/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ookayofficial

ATURA'S HARD GROOVE EP IS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR 😍 | FIRST PEAKS EP. 4
2025-12-05 | 1h 9 mins.
On our fourth episode of FIRST PEAKS, we sat down with Hard Groove / French House producer Atura (aka Eric Peschke), who takes us inside his new EP “Rebirth”. The project explores the emotional aftermath of a breakup, blending heartfelt storytelling with Atura’s signature Hard Groove and French House influences as he steps into a bold new sonic identity. From a tender, letter-to-his-ex track to high-energy bangers that feel like racing through Rainbow Road, Atura breaks down each song’s context and story track by track. Tune in for a vulnerable, cathartic, and unexpectedly high-BPM journey. Let us know what you think and what your favorite track from “Rebirth”! 💚

WILLIAM BLACK'S NEW ALBUM PUT US IN THE FEELS!! | FIRST PEAKS EP 3
2025-11-26 | 1h 2 mins.
Join us on our third episode of our new series FIRST PEAKS, as we welcome BACK (yep, you read that right) and this time, he’s taking us deep into his new album, "The Shadow Realm." In this emotional album listening party, we sit down with Will to experience his new album for the first time, track by track. From battling demons in a digital world to stories of heartbreak, healing, and boba slushies (yes, really), we dive into the cinematic world of Billy — the shadow boy at the heart of Will’s concept album. We cried, we laughed, and we went full trance-rave nostalgia mode. Check it out and let us know what you think of the episode!! 🖤

EVAN GIIA MADE A 60-MILLION STREAMED SONG... WASTED??! | ARTIST SPOTLIGHT EP. 8
2025-11-19 | 1h 7 mins.
From opera stages to festival main stages, Evan GIIA’s journey into EDM is anything but typical. In this Artist Spotlight, she reveals the chaotic—and hilarious—story behind writing her breakout hit “Westworld” (yes, it started with a full-on power hour). We dive into her shift from classical vocalist to DJ/producer, what it’s like performing while pregnant, and how she’s juggling creative evolution with real life in the middle of tour season. Don't miss this one! This episode is raw, honest, and seriously fun you can't get anywhere else! 🙌🏼



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