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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Noams and Trafton at Pride Fest in 2019. They performed a remix of Trafton’s song Hyperreal. (Photo Courtesy of Alena Spalenska)

EDM, Beyond the Festival

Electronic Dance Music has exploded around the world into a genre that is prolific, diverse and welcoming. But confined by the physical restraints of New York City, NYU EDM enthusiasts and artists have had to rethink some of its traditions.
Ali Zimmerman, Contributing Writer October 7, 2019

If you attend a DJ Kali rave, you can expect to arrive at an unassuming warehouse somewhere in Brooklyn. Enter, and you’ll find yourself thrown into a crowd of 300 college...

EDM icon Pasquale Rotella discussed his insights and personal experiences regarding the history of EDM music along with DJ and Adjunct Professor in Tisch's Clive Davis, Bo Pericic on Wednesday, April 13.

This Producer Is the Reason You Listen to EDM

Kyle Sturmann, Staff Writer April 14, 2016
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) producer, Pasquale Rotella, came to NYU to discuss the 5th Annual EDC NY and the rapid spread of the dance music movement.