EDM

In an article about house music, a club full of silhouettes rocks out in front of a purple background.

A (Not-So-Brief) History of House Music

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

Dance clubs owe decades of sound to marginalized artists of the early 1980s.…

May 24, 2023

In an article about EDM songs, an illustration of a DJ

7 EDM Songs To Fall in Love With This Summer

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

A jam-worthy playlist that is perfect for the summertime and making feel-good memories.…

July 26, 2022

The Neighbourhood Is an Underrated Band With a One-of-a-Kind Sound

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

The band can't be defined by a single genre, which is just one of the qualities that makes them so unique.…

December 26, 2021

Socially Distanced Music Festivals Try Making the Most Out of COVID-19

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

The pandemic isn't over, and music fans are getting antsy. Do these concerts scratch the itch, and are they COVID-safe?…

September 13, 2020

Diplo in an article about quarantine collaborations

Quarantine Collaborations Are Blowing Away Electronic Dance Music Fans

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Over the past few months, EDM artists have been collaborating left and right. Here are some of the most exciting projects released in the age of COVID.…

September 4, 2020

CTM Publishing and Insomniac Join Forces To Create a New EDM Titan

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Major players in the music industry have been suffering from the effects of the pandemic. Music That Never Sleeps is hoping to offset the damages.…

September 1, 2020

Despite Continuing Pandemic Worries, EDC 2021 Sold Out Within 24 Hours

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Insomniac had to cancel their 2020 electronic music festival due to COVID-19, but fans are already hyped for next year's show — tickets were gone within a day.…

August 20, 2020

Illustration of chillstep artists in outer space

Listen To These 7 Chillstep Artists for an Otherworldly Experience

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

This calmer style of electronic music is the genre's answer to the heavy bass and loud synths of EDM.…

July 25, 2020

DJ performing in front of laser lights at an EDM show.

Shedding Light on Kai, One of the Voices Behind EDM

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

If you’re into electronic dance music, you know artists like Calvin Harris and Flume. But do you know the names of the vocalists featured in their songs?…

July 21, 2020

In an article about artists getting more exposure in the wake of Instagram Live shows, an image from ATLiens concert

3 New EDM Artists That Gained Traction During COVID-19

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

With virtual music festivals and concerts on the rise, these up-and-comers are starting to gain traction as fans tune in to their livestreams.…

July 13, 2020

Ritviz Srivastava and His Impact on the Indian EDM Scene

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

The 22-year old EDM artist is making waves by bringing the traditional and the modern together on intoxicating tracks.…

March 5, 2020

EDEN Switches From EDM to Emotionally-Resonant Indie Pop

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Even with a new sound, the Irish musician continues to use poetic lyrics and a masterful blending of rock, pop and electronic music to connect with audiences.…

February 9, 2020