The Pop of the Electronic Music Genre

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Electronic Music’s Beginnings

The first electronic musical instruments were developed in the early 1900s. These instruments were called theremins, and they were used in orchestras and operas. In the 1920s, electronic music became more popular and experimentations with new instruments and sounds began. This led to the development of electronic music genres, such as pop, rock, and jazz.

1970s-1980s: Early electronic music artists and songs

The early 1970s saw the first important electronic music artists and songs created with synthesizers and other electronic instruments. In 1971, the English band Warp released the song “Electronic Meditation”, which is often cited as the first true electronic music song. In 1974, the German band Kraftwerk released the album Autobahn, which featured the title track, a 22-minute long song about travelling on a German highway. This album was hugely influential on the development of electronic music, and is still considered one of the best electronic music albums of all time.

In 1977, Japanese composer Isao Tomita released an album called Snowflakes Are Dancing, which featured electronic renditions of classical compositions by Claude Debussy. This album was very popular in both Japan and North America, and helped to increase interest in electronic music.

In 1979, British musician Gary Numan released his debut album The Pleasure Principle, which featured the hit singles “Cars” and “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?”. This album helped to make Numan one of the most popular musicians in Britain, and established him as one of the pioneers of electronic music.

1990s: The birth of electronic dance music (EDM)

In the early 1990s, a new genre of music emerged that would come to be known as EDM. This type of music was created using electronic instruments and synthesizers, and it quickly gained popularity among young people who enjoyed dancing to its upbeat rhythms.

EDM is characterized by its heavy use of bass and drum sounds, as well as its fast tempo. Some of the most popular EDM subgenres include dubstep, techno, and trance.

EDM first gained mainstream attention in the United States in the late 1990s, when DJs such as Moby and Fatboy Slim began to gain popularity. In the 2000s, EDM became even more popular, with artists such as David Guetta and Calvin Harris achieving global success.

Today, EDM is one of the most popular genres of music in the world, and it shows no signs of slowing down.

The Popularity of Electronic Music

In recent years, electronic music has taken the world by storm. The genre has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, with artists like Calvin Harris and Skrillex becoming some of the most well-known names in the music industry. But what has caused this increase in popularity? In this article, we’ll explore the reasons behind the popularity of electronic music and the artists who have helped to make it one of the most popular genres in the world.

2010s: Mainstream success of electronic music

Despite its niche appeal in the 1990s, electronic music began to enter the mainstream in the early 2000s. In 2003, British duo The Chemical Brothers won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, becoming the first electronic act to do so. This was followed by French duo Daft Punk’s album Discovery (2001) and album Random Access Memories (2013), which won five Grammy Awards between them. Swedish house producer Avicii also achieved chart success with his singles “Wake Me Up” (2013) and “Hey Brother” (2014).Other notable electronic artists who achieved mainstream success in the 2010s include Skrillex, Marshmello, Calvin Harris, DJ Snake and Zedd.

2020s: The current state of electronic music

Though the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of music festivals around the world, electronic music genres continue to grow in popularity. In particular, sub-genres such as future bass, melodic dubstep, and hardstyle have seen a significant increase in listenership over the past few years.

Future bass is a sub-genre of electronic dance music that combines elements of trap and dubstep. It is characterized by heavy bass drops, syncopated percussion, and often features vocal samples. Future bass first gained popularity in the early 2010s, but experienced a resurgence in popularity in 2018 with the release of San Holo’s album “album1.”

Melodic dubstep is a sub-genre of electronic dance music that combines elements of dubstep and trance. It is characterized by wooble bass lines, Catchy melodies, and often features vocals. Melodic dubstep first gained popularity in the early 2010s, but experienced a resurgence in popularity in 2018 with the release of Seven Lions’ album “Start Again.”

Hardstyle is a sub-genre of electronic dance music that combines elements of hard trance and hardcore techno. It is characterized by heavy bass drops, fast tempos, and often features distorted vocals. Hardstyle first gained popularity in the early 2000s, but experienced a resurgence in popularity in 2018 with the release of Headhunterz’ album “The Return Of Headhunterz.”

The Future of Electronic Music

Electronic music has become one of the most, if not the, popular genre of music today. It has infiltrated almost every other genre of music, and its popularity does not seem to be slowing down. But where is electronic music headed? What does the future hold for this genre?

2020s and beyond: Where electronic music is headed

In the 2020s, electronic music is expected to continue to grow in popularity. This is partly due to the increasing popularity of streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, which make it easier for people to discover new artists and songs.

One of the most popular genres of electronic music is known as EDM, or electronic dance music. This type of music is often characterized by its use of synthesizers, drum machines, and computer-generated sounds. EDM has been growing in popularity in recent years, and it is expected to continue to do so in the 2020s.

Other genres of electronic music that are expected to grow in popularity include glitch hop, dubstep, andtrap. Glitch hop is a type of EDM that combines elements of hip hop and glitchy computer sounds. Dubstep is a type of electronic music that originated in the UK and is characterized by its heavy basslines and dark atmosphere. Trap is a type of hip hop that incorporates elements of EDM, and it often features trap doors or other sound effects.

As electronic music continues to grow in popularity, we can expect to see more experimentation with new genres and styles. This means that the future of electronic music is looking very bright indeed!