Rants and Raves
Tovah Feinberg
Rants and Raves is the podcast that gets down to brass tacks about what’s too often sidelined in dance music discourse- YOU. And the culture we collectively create. Yeah, the DJs are important and all, but they’re hardly the center of the dancefloor- or the universe. The life of the party is all of us. Follow to hear about upcoming episodes featuring nightlife legends first.
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Host x Tovah Feinberg
Music x Claude Young Jr
Recording & Production x Eli WelbourneProduction & Mixing x Justin Cudmore
Logo x Michael Magnan
IG: @rantsandraves__
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In Your Ear: True Blue
Rants and Raves
10/16/24 • 9 min
Who couldn’t do with more love and care in these tumultuous times?! Our hectic lives paired with the rapidly devolving world demands maximum attention. But amidst it all, are you actually paying attention to those who mean the most to you?
There’s no time like the present to reflect on who might need a bit extra- whether they’re aware of it or not.
Have an insatiable appetite for all things rave? Subscribe to the Rants and Raves newsletter on Substack for columns and audio emailed directly to you. And to listen in on future interviews with nightlife legends, follow Rants and Raves on your favorite podcast platform.
Music x Claude Young Jr / Logo x Michael Magnan
There's The Door: Xander C. Gaines and Clinton Davidson
Rants and Raves
10/25/24 • 78 min
Door policy ranks highly among the hotly contentious issues in nightlife these days. Lots of folks wanna know- why, oh why can’t everyone and their mother waltz with ease into whatever party they’d like?! Which was my frame of mind for many years. That is, until one of my guests explained why that’s often not the case.
I’m joined by two NYC icons from the House of Aviance, Xander C. Gaines and Clinton Davidson- legends for working the door and a plethora of other reasons, who expound upon just why that is. Tune in for some seldomly spilled tea, tips, tricks and stories. And then you too shall (hopefully) pass and come thru, come thru, come thru- to the party.
Have an insatiable appetite for all things rave? Subscribe to the Rants and Raves newsletter on Substack for columns and audio emailed directly to you. And to listen in on future interviews with nightlife legends, follow Rants and Raves on your favorite podcast platform.
Music x Claude Young Jr / Logo x Michael Magnan
Dancefloor Dynamics: Lakuti and Tama Sumo
Rants and Raves
05/15/24 • 47 min
I'm joined by my illustrious guests Lakuti and Tama Sumo to discuss how dancefloor dynamics impact their sets. How the makeup of a crowd makes a party. And why a diverse dancefloor pulsating with music minded people shapes social progress. While it will always be imperative to create and preserve spaces specifically for marginalized groups, what can be gained when mixing things up?
Have an insatiable appetite for all things rave? Subscribe to the Rants and Raves newsletter on Substack for columns and audio emailed directly to you. And to listen in on future interviews with nightlife legends, follow Rants and Raves on your favorite podcast platform.
Music x Claude Young Jr / Logo x Michael Magnan
Where The Ladies At? : Lauren Flax and Dee Diggs
Rants and Raves
09/25/24 • 69 min
"Where The Ladies At?" It's a question host Tovah Feinberg has pondered throughout her three decades in nightlife. Guests Lauren Flax and Dee Diggs join this episode to suss out just why that is. And they're not just talking DJs- they're only part of the equation. What about partygoers, sound people, promoters, club staff- etc, etc, etc?! All are equally important as the person behind the decks, yet get far too little attention.
Have an insatiable appetite for all things rave? Subscribe to the Rants and Raves newsletter on Substack for columns and audio emailed directly to you. And to listen in on future interviews with nightlife legends, follow Rants and Raves on your favorite podcast platform.
Music x Claude Young Jr / Logo x Michael Magnan
In Your Ear: The Rave or The Egg? Which Came First?
Rants and Raves
07/10/24 • 17 min
Hollywood usually misses the mark when it comes to portraying raves accurately. Which sucks but...can also be pretty funny. “Reads by Rants and Raves” is where I share my takes on films and shows. This piece encapsulates the very first time I spotted raves appearing in pop culture.
And it was on no other than on an episode of Beverly Hills 90210. Tune in to hear what kind of kerfuffles ensue when the pretentious posse forays into their first (and perhaps only) rave.
"The dressed to the nines-0210 crew enter the rave. David, who’s flush with whiskey remarks, “it’s trippy” much to the chagrin of the group. Full stop. The gang wants to know- is he on acid?! "
"The needle on the record figuratively stops as Brenda’s black boot steps on a syringe. They glance up and see a couple smoking crack and go from horrified to mortified. Well, that’s what they said they saw. I looked closely a few times and it appears to me like a mini bottle of booze being waved near a crack pipe with no hint of smoke or flame."
Have an insatiable appetite for all things rave? Subscribe to the Rants and Raves newsletter on Substack for columns and audio emailed directly to you. And to listen in on future interviews with nightlife legends, follow Rants and Raves on your favorite podcast platform.
Music x Claude Young Jr / Logo x Michael Magnan
In Your Ear : Why It's Cool To Not Be a DJ
Rants and Raves
05/15/24 • 5 min
It seems that everyone and their mother is a DJ these days. And as a result, the partygoers' role became vastly underrated. Dancers are equally as important as those behind the decks- I mean, hello- without them there is no party. And it's apparent that some folks don't realize how important they really are. Let's break down the pros and cons for those who bring it.
Have an insatiable appetite for all things rave? Subscribe to the Rants and Raves newsletter on Substack for columns and audio emailed directly to you. And to listen in on future interviews with nightlife legends, follow Rants and Raves on your favorite podcast platform.
Music x Claude Young Jr / Logo x Michael Magnan
In Your Ear : Letting In And Letting Go
Rants and Raves
05/15/24 • 6 min
Door people often get the sh*t end of the stick, so to say. They enforce policies not of their making and deal with a lot of BS to boot- sometimes having to make split second decisions they otherwise wouldn’t.
These folks get a lot of flack, but what about credit for their skills in crowd curation? It can make or break a party.
Letting In And Letting Go
Have an insatiable appetite for all things rave? Subscribe to the Rants and Raves newsletter on Substack for columns and audio emailed directly to you. And to listen in on future interviews with nightlife legends, follow Rants and Raves on your favorite podcast platform.
Music x Claude Young Jr / Logo x Michael Magnan
In Your Ear : Testing Testing 1,2,3
Rants and Raves
05/15/24 • 5 min
“Testing, Testing 1,2,3.” If you haven't gotten the memo yet, it's a necessity. Fentanyl is a real and present danger that requires us to hold each other accountable to new standards of safety and dialogue in addition to learning how to properly use testing strips and Narcan. Includes resources to obtain supplies.
Testing Testing 1,2,3
Have an insatiable appetite for all things rave? Subscribe to the Rants and Raves newsletter on Substack for columns and audio emailed directly to you. And to listen in on future interviews with nightlife legends, follow Rants and Raves on your favorite podcast platform.
Music x Claude Young Jr / Logo x Michael Magnan
In Your Ear : What BPM Doesn't Tell You
Rants and Raves
05/15/24 • 5 min
Numbers can add up, but say very little. So why do we often hear music described solely as BPM these days? A description distilled to tempo alone obscures the intricacies of melodies, harmonies, texture and tonality that moves us. Music reviews certainly don’t start and end with “the track is 142 BPM.” Summing up our feelings as digits does a disservice to the depths of our perception.
What BPM Doesn't Tell You
Have an insatiable appetite for all things rave? Subscribe to the Rants and Raves newsletter on Substack for columns and audio emailed directly to you. And to listen in on future interviews with nightlife legends, follow Rants and Raves on your favorite podcast platform.
Music x Claude Young Jr / Logo x Michael Magnan
In Your Ear : Bathrooms and Baggies
Rants and Raves
05/15/24 • 7 min
Berlin and NYC. Two cities with reputations of knowing how to get down. And two very different ways of doing things when it comes to bathrooms and baggies. Just why is that? Listen in for my hypothesis.
Bathrooms and Baggies
Have an insatiable appetite for all things rave? Subscribe to the Rants and Raves newsletter on Substack for columns and audio emailed directly to you. And to listen in on future interviews with nightlife legends, follow Rants and Raves on your favorite podcast platform.
Music x Claude Young Jr / Logo x Michael Magnan
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FAQ
How many episodes does Rants and Raves have?
Rants and Raves currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does Rants and Raves cover?
The podcast is about Edm, Techno, Dance Music, Music, Podcasts, Party, House Music, Music Interviews, Music Commentary and Electronic Music.
What is the most popular episode on Rants and Raves?
The episode title 'Dancefloor Dynamics: Lakuti and Tama Sumo' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Rants and Raves?
The average episode length on Rants and Raves is 23 minutes.
When was the first episode of Rants and Raves?
The first episode of Rants and Raves was released on May 15, 2024.
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