WHAT IS ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC? [EXPLAINED]

1. What Is EDM?

EDM stands for Electronic Dance Music. Which is a genre of music produced using Electronic Instruments and Technology.

2. Characterstics of EDM

EDM is characterised by its Repetitive Beats, designed to get people dancing.

3. History of EDM

The roots of Electronic Dance Music, can be traced back to the 1970s & 1980s when Disco, Funk & Soul were popular.

4. How EDM Evolved

DJs started experimenting with electronic intruments. Creating new sounds and rhythms that eventually evolved into EDM.

5. Evolution of House Music

In the late 80s, House Music emerged. Pioneered by the DJs like Frankie Knuckles and Juan Atkins.

6. Rise of New EDM Genres

This is where Techno, Trance and Jungle emerged. Each with its unique sound. By the early 2000s EDM become the global phenomenon.

7. Start of Music Festivals

With the festivals like German's Love Parade and UK's Creamfields drawing massive crowds.

8. EDM Becoming Mainstream

DJs like Tiësto, Armin Van Buuren & David Guetta rose to fame. Shaping the genre and bringing EDM to the mainstream.

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