EDM Maniac has become one of the most notable media brands in the dance music industry with hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, a full editorial team and network of creators who have helped this digital publication explode since 2012.

Between their live event coverage, infamous festival report card, new sub verticals in food and travel and relatable video content, they've become a fan favorite for dance music enthusiasts looking to learn more about the scene! EDM Maniac's founder Devin Lezama joins me to share their origin story, how he navigated an ever changing social landscape and plans for EDMM's expansion in 2024!

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0:00 Intro

2:30 Loop Earplugs

3:55 Amnesty Bin

5:45 Devin's intro

8:00 Devin's experience in IT & film school

11:10 The birth of EDM Maniac

14:00 How Devin got into dance music

15:30 Challenges Devin faced in growing EDMM

20:12 Navigating social media & content changes as a digital brand

25:30 How to get involved with EDMM

28:13 EDMM launching travel & food verticals

35:34 Festival report cards

40:16 What festivals get it right

45:55 Devin's craziest travel experiences

52:32 Similarities & differences between rave cultures

57:46 2024 goals for EDMM