2. Where it originated from?
EDM music is a very popular type of music nowadays, being
played at almost every festival and is very big in the night clubs
scene. There are many influential artists who have made EDM
what is today.
Dance/ electronic music genre, was originally made for
nightclubs, raves and festivals. It is usually played within a live
mix where the DJ would create the music and incorporate it with
others to create a well known ‘bass drop’. EDM gained popularity
in Europe before it became big within the states, due to the
appeal on the European night scene.
EDM has been around since the 1970’s and always involves a DJ.
3. History of EDM
Kraftwerk had introduced electronic music into the 1970s music scene, other
artists soon followed. Giorgio Moroder, now famous for his involvement with
Daft Punk, used electronic instruments to capitalize on the growing disco
music trend.
Since 2000, electronic dance music (EDM) has grown from a popular genre
into an influential part of all mainstream music. Today, iconic electronic artists
like Tiësto and David Guetta have worked with mainstream artists and
reached the top of the most important album and singles charts.
The internet contributes a huge part in EDM music, new and upcoming artists
can share their work to millions of people with the help of some websites like
Soundcloud and YouTube.
4. Main artists in EDM
http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2015/top-dance-electronic-artists
Artist of the year or Dance music was Diplo in 2015 two of his main songs
dominated the radio these include ’Where Are U Now’ featuring Justin Bieber
that sold more than 1.7 million copies, another song Lean On by Major and DJ
Snake (vocals by MO) again selling 1.7 million copies. He is now bringing
Justin Bieber and MO together for Cold Water.
deadmau5 is another influential artist for EDM music, in March, he launched
his own radio show on Apple Music's Beats 1, where he has been teasing a
new album.
DJ Snake main hit that threw him majorly onto the EDM scene was Turn Down
For What in 2014 he now does a lot of covers with other very famous artists
like Major Lazer and MO.
5. Awards they may give out
IDMA (international dance music awards) this award ceremony is dedicated to
EDM music. They generate over two million votes from music enthusiasts in
209 countries.
The winner from this years 31st awards was Calvin Harris.
EMAF (electronic music awards and foundation) is another award ceremony
for EDM music they have not yet ha the ceremony it will be the first one of its
kind from them.
6. Key features of EDM music
The characteristics of EDM is very electronical sounding instruments, with a
bass drop within most of the tracks, it mostly has female singers in the tracks.
Modern electronic music involves dance rhythms and experimental music
production. What sets it apart as a genre is its use of electronic instruments
like synthesizers, computers, and digital sequencers rather than mechanical
and electromechanical instruments like pianos, organs, guitars.
7. Style, clothing and attitudes
I researched a few EDM artists to get an idea of the clothing, style and
attitudes. Overall I found that they have very brightly coloured clothing,
but then some artists like Calvin Harris dress very casual, this goes with
the EDM theme because it contemporary and is about expressing who
you are.
