The late 80s in the UK saw the so-called Second Summer of Love: a cultural explosion of raves and hedonism. It also ushered in a revolutionary new form of dance music, the squelching, Roland TB303…
Tag: dance music
The drop is a fundamental element of EDM. Most EDM tracks don’t follow the traditional song structures found in pop music. Instead, it’s all about building and releasing energy. The main goal is to drive…
In recent years the meteoric rise of Amapiano has taken the global music scene by storm. Deep house grooves, log drum basslines, hypnotic melodies and a strong emphasis on rhythm make it an infectious genre.…
In our previous post we looked at 10 hip-hop producers famed for having a distinct signature sound. In this post we turn our attention to EDM producers. We will examine what it is that gives…
In our previous blog, Beatmaking on a Budget, we explored everything you would need to get started as a beatmaker without breaking the bank. While we touched on different requirements for different beatmaking scenarios, in…
Welcome to the EDM Dictionary, your handy guide to navigating the world of electronic dance music and its myriad of dance music subgenres. Electronic Dance Music’s journey from its modest origins in the early 70s…
