Many may think that EDM and sobriety don’t mix what so ever. Erick Morillo feels otherwise. In June the marathon man DJ, Morillo known for long sets, ended his so called streak of sets cut short when leaving the stage at The Ocean Club in Marina City, Massachusetts. Recently Morillo came out to the press and explained that his disappearance was caused by a downward spiral which left him in a dark place emotionally and to his health. Morillo explained:
“I realize now I have a very addictive personality and I can’t go half way, I’m two speeds; I’m off or I’m fully on. So I realize now that my answer is to be sober.”
That is the first step for many people, Morillo isn’t the first DJ to publicly announce his sobriety, in 2009 Fatboy Slim entered rehab. Drug addiction and Alcoholism are very dangerous diseases. Most people think that going to EDM festivals or shows, being under the influence is something everyone does. I personally am sober, I got sober last August and still go to festivals, concerts, and clubs. I just don’t drink or do drugs anymore, at first it was uncomfortable and unfamiliar, but my love for EDM is unbelievable. Morillo getting sober shows his overwhelming love for this industry and we here at the Your EDM would like to wish him the best of luck down the road of sobriety and nothing but good health from now on.
More power to you Erick Morillo. You are an inspiration to people trying to get clea.
n and get their lives on track. If you want it, you will do it.
More power to you Erick Morillo. You are an inspiration to people trying to get clea.
n and get their lives on track. If you want it, you will do it.
I’ll say the same thing I always say… moderation is key.
impossible for some people dude. its not a matter of will power
You don’t understand addictive personalities.
Sober soldier checking in. The drugs stop, the party doesn’t. 🙂
Dude screw that! I despise electronic music without Molly! Without being intoxicated it’s all this “bleep bleep bleep, wop, wop, wop.” 😛
Thank god.Erick! those of us that have been following you forbyears cannot wait to see yoi get better
Now your going to expand your horizons – sky’s the limit – open up your head to the possibilities – your happiness will multiply – you will spread love through your music.
festivals first and foremost are about the artists and music they play… do I judge on people that partake in their vices? no, as long as that isn’t the reason you paid hundred of dollars to be there. as long as you remember that you do not need anything to enjoy the music fully, do you playa. just be safe.