Electronic music has a deep and complex history that is just starting to be told, from both those who were apart of the movement and those who critiqued it. (IMG: "Futuromania" by Simon Reynolds)

EDM music got its start in the underground, often in abandoned buildings and raves. Now it is mainstream. (IMG: Electric Daisy Carnival, 1990)

London is a vibrant EDM scene, offering unique and accessible venues and a wide array of international artists and new talents. Most recently DRUMSHEDS opened as the new premier club. (IMG: DRUMSHEDS, Broadwick Live)

Shake things up. We curate a weekly weekend work-out playlist, featuring 14 songs, just for you. This week we feature the catchiest dance hits from the past decade for a perfect cardio workout! (IMG: Musique Mode)

The 66th Grammy Awards celebrated the best in music in the past year, including three EDM categories. Who won and what does it mean for the genre? (Skrillex, Fred Again.. Flowdan; © EDM Identity, 2024)

Electronic music started off as a niche, even academic, creative pursuit. While some bands integrated early electronic sounds into their music, it wasn’t until the 1980s that the genre exploded into popular culture. It would take another decade for it to fully integrate into pop music and beyond, becoming a major force in the how music is made. (IMG: Depeche Mode)

This weekend (Feb 4th), the music industry celebrates the the best of the best at the Grammy Awards, including some competitive EDM categories. (IMG: 2024 Grammy Awards)

EDM and DJing is still largely a self-taught art, stemming from classical music training or no training at all, as formal institutions have not embraced the music genre. The web has changed all that. (IMG: LP Giobbi, Femme House)

Borne out of the modern tech revolution, EDM artists continue to integrate new technologies to their repertoire, often going beyond the music itself, including gaming and the metaverse.

The Hacienda was an iconic nightclub in Manchester England in the 1980s and 1990s helping to launch and define rave culture and modern EDM. (IMG: Manchester Evening News)

Electronic music may have began behind the closed doors of a laboratory, but this pioneering music has now reached all corners of the globe and continues to innovate. (IMG: EML ElectroComp modular synthesizer with sequencer. Custom built by George Mattson)

Shake things up. We curate a weekly weekend work-out playlist, featuring 14 songs, just for you. This week we feature a shift away from a traditional workout and provide some chill house tracks perfect for stretching, balance and range of motion exercises! (IMG: Musique Mode)

Shake things up. We curate a weekly weekend work-out playlist, featuring 14 songs, just for you. This week we feature current EDM hits and remixes! (IMG: Musique Mode)

As we near the end of 2023, here are the Top 20 Spotify streaming EDM artists globally. (IMG: David Guetta by Guerin Blask)

Anjunabeats has become one of the most important EDM labels in the world, borne out of Above & Beyond’s early success. (IMG: Anjunabeats pin)

Confused by all of the EDM sub-genres? Don’t worry, we’ve compiled a list of 40 that will help you to parse out the differences, even though they’re constantly changing!

What is the difference between melodic and deep house music you ask? We provide answers.

EZoo fallout continues with looming lawsuit and talks of boycotts at Brooklyn Avant Gardner. (image: Twitter)