Recent deaths at music festivals in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta reinforced the stereotype of widespread drug abuse at raves and concerts, but is this a fair representation? BFM89.9’s Wavelength producer and resident music expert gives us a rundown on this history between music and drugs, and why substance abuse is more common in certain genres of music.

<p>Recent deaths at music festivals in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta reinforced the stereotype of widespread drug abuse at raves and concerts, but is this a fair representation? BFM89.9&rsquo;s Wavelength producer and resident music expert gives us a rundown on this history between music and drugs, and why substance abuse is more common in certain genres of music.</p>

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