Electronic dance music (EDM) culture is stigmatized by substance abuse and escapism. The festivals around which it is centered -- like Electric Zoo, Ultra or Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) -- are less so focused on specific DJs than the experience of the festivals themselves. While it's no secret that "experience" is often understood as "getting really high while dancing," there's an undeniable sense of collectivism amid the neon lights (and strangely prevalent wolf hoodies). That lends a sense o...
The Truth About EDM Culture Beyond All Those Drug Use Statistics
The Huffington Post - 26 Jun 2014 23:53
Electronic dance music (EDM) culture is stigmatized by substance abuse and escapism. The festivals around which it is centered -- like Electric Zoo, Ultra or Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) -- are less so focused on specific DJs than the experience of the festivals themselves. While it's no secret that "experience" is often understood as "getting really high while dancing," there's an undeniable sense of collectivism amid the neon lights (and strangely prevalent wolf hoodies). That lends a sense o...
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