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)

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.

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)

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

Infected Mushroom celebrates 25 years of their magical psytrance journey with the release of IM25.