The Different Styles of Electronic Dance Music

In this blog post, we’ll be discussing the different styles of electronic dance music and why they’re so popular.

Introduction

Electronic dance music 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 segueing from one recording to another.

EDM producers also perform their music live in a concert or festival setting in what is sometimes called a live PA. In Europe, EDM is more commonly called ‘dance music’, or simply ‘dance’.

During the 1980s and 1990s, EDM achieved widespread mainstream popularity in discothèques, clubs, raves and festivals. In the late 1990s, many EDM genres began to rise to prominence, such as house music, techno and Drum & Bass.

The Different Styles of Electronic Dance Music

There are many different styles of Electronic Dance Music (EDM). The four most popular styles are House, Techno, Trance, and Drum & Bass. House is the oldest style of EDM and is still the most popular today. Techno is the second oldest style and is characterized by its industrial sound. Trance is a newer style that is characterized by its dreamy, uplifting sound. Drum & Bass is the newest style of EDM and is characterized by its fast, heavy sound.

Dubstep

Dubstep is a style of electronic dance music that has its origins in the late nineties, and early 2000s. The style is typified by a slow tempo, heavy basslines, and occasional use of vocal samples. The dubstep sound has been influenced by a number of genres, including 2-step garage, grime, and dub reggae.

The style first gained mainstream popularity in the UK, with artists such as Dizzee Rascal, Rusko, and Skream achieving commercial success. In recent years, dubstep has become increasingly popular in the US, with artists such as Skrillex and Calvin Harris achieving chart success.

House

House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized by DJs who played in clubs and warehouse parties. The style was developed by pioneers such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Heard, Marshall Jefferson, and Ron Hardy. House music quickly spread to other American cities such as Detroit, New York, and Baltimore. It also became popular in Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom and Germany. House music is characterized by a strong 4/4 beat and often features synthesizers, drum machines, and percussion.

Techno

Techno is a type of electronic dance music that was developed in the Detroit area in the 1980s. It is characterized by a repetitive four-on-the-floor beat, typically between 130 and 150 beats per minute, with synthesizers and drum machines providing the main instrumental sounds.

Trance

Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s. It is characterized by a tempo lying between 110-150 beats per minute, repeating melodic phrases, and a musical form that builds up and breaks down throughout a track.

Conclusion

In conclusion, electronic dance music comes in many different styles, each with its own unique sound and feel. No matter what your taste, there is sure to be a style of EDM that you will enjoy. So get out there and start exploring the different genres of electronic dance music!