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.

With the growth of touring and musicians as pop-culture icons, the artist manager emerged as a key role in the management of the full professional spectrum of a musician. (IMG: Bono and Paul McGuinness, U2tourfans)

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)

Logos have become more than just a way to protect a product or brand, it is a quick way to communicate identity. (IMG: Louis Vuitton)

Learn about the evolution of the tee-shirt from an undergarment to all around wardrobe style and veritable brand billboard. (IMG: Vivienne Westwood)

Since the beginning of recording music, holiday tunes have been a mainstay—some traditional, others more provocative. (IMG: Kaskade, album cover, “Kaskade Christmas”)

Get to know the genre-bending music label, Ninja Tune, based in London, UK. (IMG: Ninja Tune)

K-pop bands thrive on fan engagement through social media and merchandise. (Img: BTS via South Morning China Post)

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.