An uprising genre of music in today's world is known as EDM, or electric dance music. EDM is range of electronic music produced by DJs all over the world, and it is growing as each year passes.

I won't lie, when I first started listening to this music, I was skeptical and not sure how people could enjoy it. Today, it is my favorite genre of music, and I couldn't image my life without it. Despite my love for this music, many people completely hate it and try to put others down who listen to it. My question is, why do people hate on it so much and hate others who enjoy it? Some people say it's a feeling from the music you have to understand to get it, and boy, I am glad I have that feeling. But for real, there are so many reasons to not hate it, even if you don't realize it. Many people in the world don't like new things, so the idea of this music completely turns them off.

When people think of EDM they think of the crazy outfits people put together just to jump around to music on grass or pavement. But trust me, it's more than that. You know the feeling of seeing your favorite artists live? We have the same feeling, but even better. It's a type of music that takes you somewhere else, it's okay to not understand it. But here are some reasons you just lay off the EDM lovers.

1. The bonds I've made with others that are unlike any other.

This is music that brings people together. I have created friendships with others just by spending two days jamming out to music, trading kandis (which are bracelets), sharing water and many hugs. You leave EDM festivals with more love than you came there with.

2. The feeling this music gives you is unlike any other.

This music connects with you. You feel it in your bones as the blending sounds come together. This music brings out all of the different feelings in you; love, happiness, sadness, loneliness and an extreme love for life.

3. It makes people happy.

The excitement, smiles, and pure joy are what people experience when it comes to this music. Why are you going to tear someone down for loving a genre of music so much? Live and let live, people!

4. The lifetime full of memories.

The countless memories, videos and photos I have will always be cherished. These weekends were some of the best in my life. You are carefree and completely in love with life. I bonded with some of the most interesting people from all over the country, and experienced something you can't explain unless you've been there. EDM is a new culture that should be embraced, not torn down.