Electronic Music
Here’s a List of Every Electronic Music Show at Red Rocks In 2023
If music were water, Colorado would never run dry. It’s no secret that the state is a hub for electronic music. And its most iconic concert venue, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, is its biggest purveyor. Celebrated for its natural acoustics, which are made possible by two giant monoliths flanking the amphitheater, the open-air venue is one of those ineffable places that consistently manufactures “you had to be there” moments. Ergo, only those who have attended an electronic dance music show at Red Rocks can experience their energy and vouch for how special they are. NGHTMRE performs at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Jason Siegel Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles And the EDM community has a lot to look forward to in 2023. Red Rocks is set host a litany of remarkabl...
The Chainsmokers Share Glowing Optimism for 2023, an “Exciting Time” for Dance Music History
Even after more than a decade in the scene, The Chainsmokers are seemingly more optimistic than ever when it comes to the future of electronic dance music. In an interview with Grammy.com, the duo reflected on their plans to perform in the stratosphere in 2024, their most recent album So Far So Good, and shared their impressions of today’s dance music scene large. The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart specifically shared glowing remarks on the genre’s current state. “I haven’t seen this many people excited about dance music in quite some time,” Taggart explained. “I’m seeing so many more underground techno DJs build really massive followings that compete with more EDM [acts] and their followings on Instagram [and such]. They [post] videos of th...
The Best EDM Songs of 2022
EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers and Songs. The electronic music production community released new music at a dizzying rate in 2022. And it would be unfair to its diverse range of creators to publish a nebulous blanket list of the year’s top songs, so we’ve chosen 10 popular sub-genres and recognized five tracks, each chosen by members of the EDM.com staff. Check out a playlist of our top 50 tracks of 2022 below, followed by a breakdown of each individual song. House Chris Lorenzo & COBRAH – MAMI In 2022, tech house continued to bubble up from the underground and dominate the festival circuit. And one track in particular ran circles around the rest: “MAMI,” a four-on-the-floor...
EDM.com’s Best of 2022: Music Producers
EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers and Songs. DJing and music production are different. But the difference between the two is like a wallflower—it hides in plain sight, and it’s vastly misunderstood. Publishing a “Top DJ” list would undermine the originality, ingenuity and dauntless imagination of the artists who dedicate their lives to music production. To honor their fearless creativity and profound dedication to their craft, we’ve recognized 10 of the best electronic music producers of 2022. Hardwell Hardwell. c/o Hardwell Hardwell’s long-awaited return from a multi-year hiatus was anything but conventional. Rather than stay the course and fan the fumes of big room house n...
EDM.com’s Best of 2022: Industry Leaders
EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances & DJ Sets, Music Producers and Songs. More often than not, end-of-year coverage published by the music industry’s vast pool of outlets is limited to its artists and performers. In order to honor the extraordinary work of the industry’s unsung people and brands, we’ve recognized a group of leaders whose contributions helped shape the future of electronic music in 2022. Event Organizer Brownies & Lemonade Brownies & Lemonade/Twitter In the aftermath of the pandemic, music festivals, event organizers and promoters were eager to make up for lost time. While the return of live events has been a blessing for both artists and fans alike, Brownies & Lemonade wer...
Was Albert Einstein a Fan of Electronic Music?
“We’re excited to announce Tomorrowland’s final headliner… Albert Einstein.” Believe it or not, if the man behind the theory of relativity were alive today, that ridiculous music festival announcement could’ve been a reality. A quote attributed to Einstein in 1929 confirms that the most influential physicist of all-time could’ve take a much different career path: musician. It was the height of the “Roaring Twenties,” a period that saw jazz and dance music permeate Western culture. “If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician,” Einstein said at the time. “I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” Einstein was a friend of the legendary inventor Leon T...
The What Podcast Introduces High Five Clips
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Radio Public | TheWhatPodcast.com | RSS The What Podcast is back with new thoughts on the 2022 festival landscape, and a brand new segment: High Five Clips. Advertisement Related Video Building off last week’s throwback interview with Ashley Capps, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco are introducing High Five Clips, where they take a five-minutes-or-less look back at past shows and interviews. This week, they pull a clip from their 2020 conversation with Bobby and Sophie of C3 Presents in which they talk about booking the Plazas and EDM acts for The Other Stage. Plus, the What trio tease what’s coming from the show, and chat about some speculation for Bonnaroo 2022. For more, don’t fo...
A Viral Craigslist Ad Is “Looking for Gay Man” to Accompany Author’s Wife at Raves
When it comes to raving, if you don’t share the same interest as your significant other, the late nights spent on the dancefloor may quickly become a drag. One Craigslist user found that out the hard way and decided they’ve had enough of trying to keep up. The author explains their wife is always interested in going out to attend electronic music events in Brooklyn and turned to the public to hire a chaperone for her. The author explains his wife typically likes to go out on the weekends, and the compensation they’re offering is certainly nothing to sneeze at: $30 an hour, and that’s on top of having your event tickets fully paid for. The opportunity, which was captured via screenshot by nightlife producer Terence Edgerson and shared on Instagram, so...
Beyoncé Enlists Skrillex, Honey Dijon, More to Reimagine the Rave With “Renaissance” Album
The “Beyoncé house music era” is here. The Queen Bey hive mind had been buzzing in anticipation of Renaissance, her first solo studio album since 2016’s Lemonade. And after today’s release, it’s clear that Beyoncé is embracing electronic music like she never has before. Four-on-the-floor rhythms run roughshod through the album, which growls with the ferocity of a classic Beyoncé record while harkening back to the kaleidoscopic discos of the ’70s. She’s joined forces with a slew of compelling producers for Renaissance, reimagining the rave with an album that has the feel of a deeply influential harbinger for the future of dance music. The artwork of Beyoncé’s seventh studio album, “Renaissance,” which features production from Skrillex, ...
The Met Is Transforming Its Rooftop For an Electronic Music Series This Summer
In a move almost no one could have predicted, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced a summer-long electronic music event series. “Sun Sets” is the first concert series to ever grace The Met, with performances scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays beginning July 8th and ending September 3rd. Don’t expect the events to be a late-night affair, though—the music kicks off at 5:30pm and ends at 8:30, according to The Met. The event series “celebrates the freedom, inclusivity, and creativity of electronic music culture,” according to The Met. A slew of DJs and dance music producers have been confirmed to perform on the rooftop this summer, such as David Paglia, Liondub, Connie, Stealthy, Vyper and Raw Unkut, among others. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Robe...
Beatport to Host Inaugural Electronic Industry Summit This Fall In New York
The electronic music world’s leading digital download store is expanding further into physical reality. Beatport announced on Wednesday (June 15) its first ever ReConnect Summit, a two-day conference happening at Williamsburg, Brooklyn event space 74Wythe on September 21-22, 2022. Summit programming will focus on electronic music culture, creative innovation, technology, Web3 and more. Electronic-oriented companies including wellness initiative Art Of Areté, harm reduction group Dance Safe and representation nonprofit Women in Music will host keynote speeches and one-on-one discussions, with metaverse company PIXELYNX and Web3 streaming platform Audius curating a slate of Web3 focused conversations. Additional programming, including performances, will be announced in the coming month...
Swedish House Mafia Expand Tour, Announce Grimes and Kaytranada as Opening Acts
On the heels of their co-headlining performance at Coachella on Sunday, Swedish House Mafia have expanded their “Paradise Again Tour” with new dates in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. What’s more, they’ve confirmed the tour’s support acts, which include Grimes and Kaytranada on select dates. Grimes will appear at SHM’s tour opener in Miami on July 29th, and then again in Austin on August 25th. According to a publicist, she will be performing a DJ set at both shows. Meanwhile, Kaytranada will open SHM’s show in Las Vegas on August 27th. ZHU will open the majority of Swedish House Mafia’s North American shows, while Alesso will tour with the group in the Europe. You can find the tour’s full schedule (and who is opening when) below. Advertisement Related Video Tickets for the n...
