Rave

Rave is a large-scale party, typically featuring performances by DJs and occasionally live performers playing electronic music. The music played at raves includes various genres, but is primarily electronic dance music (EDM) such as techno, trance, house, hardcore, and drum and bass.

History

The term "rave" originated in the late 1950s in London, England, as a term used to describe wild bohemian parties. The modern rave scene came into being in the late 1980s, during the acid house movement. Acid house, a sub-genre of house music characterized by the use of simple tone generators with tempo-controlled resonant filters, was the first music specifically designed for raves.

Characteristics

Raves are characterized by their emphasis on communal experience, and are often associated with PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect). They are known for their use of psychedelic drugs, such as MDMA, LSD, and psilocybin mushrooms, although not all ravers partake in drug use.

Rave culture

Rave culture incorporates a sense of fashion, with attendees often wearing bright, neon clothing and accessories that are responsive to black light. Kandi, colorful homemade bead bracelets, are often exchanged at raves.

Criticism and controversy

Raves have been subject to criticism and controversy, largely due to their association with illegal drugs and the potential for noise and public nuisance.

See also

• Electronic dance music
• Acid house
• Techno
• Trance music
• House music
• Hardcore
• Drum and bass