Breaking: EDC’s Hidden Underground Soul Still Beats Strong
EDC Las Vegas returns May 15–17 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, drawing 500,000+ attendees—far from its ’90s Southern California rave roots. Founder Pasquale Rotella joins Rachel Narozniak to spotlight new stages, tech, and vision. His commitment to underground soul and artistic integrity keeps EDC vital amid mainstream creep. The festival’s growth proves electronic music’s cultural staying power.
From 15th to 17th May, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas will welcome more than 500,000 attendees to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway — a far cry in scale and setting from its origins in Southern California’s ’90s rave scene. Pasquale Rotella sits down with Rachel Narozniak to discuss what’s new this year, EDC’s evolution, and how one of the largest dance and electronic festivals in the world is only just getting started