Britannica Weighs in on Electronic Dance Music
Britannica Weighs in on Electronic Dance Music.
Britannica’s take on EDM
From its inception in the 1970s, electronic dance music (EDM) has been a source of controversial debate. Some believe that EDM is a form of musical expression that should be encouraged, while others contend that it is a dangerous influence that should be banned. Despite its polarizing effect, EDM has continued to grow in popularity, with festivals and nightclubs dedicated to thegenre springing up around the world.
In recent years, EDM has come under scrutiny for its role in the rise of drug use among young people. Some claim that the culture surrounding EDM encourages drug use, while others maintain that drug use is not intrinsic to the genre. Whatever the case may be, it is clear that EDM has had a significant impact on popular culture and will continue to do so in the years to come.
The history of EDM
Article was published in Britannica on January 11, 2017, written by Staff.
Electronic dance music, also known as EDM, is a broad range of percussive electronic music genres made largely for nightclubs, raves and festivals. It is generally produced for playback by DJs who create seamless selections of tracks, called a mix by blending different songs from any number of genres.
The history of EDM is complex and multifaceted, with roots in several different musical traditions including house, techno, disco and trance. These genres emerged in the underground club scenes of Europe and the United States in the 1980s and early 1990s, and they rapidly gained popularity in mainstream culture throughout the remainder of the decade. In the early 2000s, EDM began to enter the mainstream pop consciousness, thanks in part to pioneering producers such as David Guetta, Tïesto and Paul Oakenfold. By the middle of the decade, it had become one of the most popular genres of music in the world.
The rise of EDM
Electronic dance music, or EDM, is a genre of music that emerged in the early 1990s. It is characterized by a strong electronic sound and an emphasis on rhythm and melody. EDM is often created with synthesizers, drum machines, and other electronic musical instruments.
The genre gained popularity in the United States in the 1980s and early 1990s, but its roots can be traced back to the 1970s disco scene. In the 1990s, EDM became increasingly popular in nightclubs and at music festivals. The genre has since evolved to include subgenres such as house, techno, trance, and Drum & Bass.
In recent years, EDM has become one of the most popular genres of music in the world. It is particularly popular among young adults and teenagers. According to a report from the International Music Summit, EDM was the fastest-growing genre of music in 2013, with sales of more than $6 billion.
Despite its popularity, EDM has been criticized for being too commercialized and for causing Hearing loss among its fans. However, there are many different types of EDM, and not all of it is commercialized or loud enough to cause hearing loss.
The future of EDM
Electronic dance music, also known as EDM, is a genre of music that is created using electronic equipment. This type of music has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among young people.
There are a variety of different genres within EDM, such as house, techno, trance, and Drum & Bass. The majority of EDM is produced using computer software, which allows producers to create and manipulate sounds that would not be possible with traditional instruments.
Despite its popularity, there is still some debate about the future of EDM. Some people believe that the genre is becoming too commercialized and that it is losing its originality. Others believe that EDM will continue to grow in popularity and will eventually become one of the most popular genres of music.
