No matter your opinion on EDM music, its presence is here to stay and it has given birth to some terrible tracks which have discredited its genre – this song being one such example.
Every few weeks there seems to be another EDM scandal with DJs falsifying DJing experience, often using pyrotechnics and LED screens as cover up tactics.
It’s a shallow genre
People who dislike electronic music often argue it is shallow and repetitive, when in reality there are numerous types of electronic music with their own individual sound and style ranging from hip hop and classical to rock and grunge – each genre offers something different when it comes to sound design and rhythm. Although most electronic music consists of drum machines and basses – something which may become tedious for listeners when played repeatedly – others don’t enjoy its lyrics being as intricately complex like other genres of music such as classical.
Although repetitive music may seem dull to some people, its fans remain passionate. These enthusiasts tend to be specific types of individuals with specific ideologies who enjoy certain lifestyle choices that bring them happiness; yet they rarely comprehend its history or why it has such broad appeal – not realizing that this type of dance music echoes ancient ritualistic musical forms that have existed for millennia!
Electronic music has the unfortunate tendency of being an oversimplified genre that’s easy to produce with any home studio and an inexpensive synthesizer, often producing subpar results. There are exceptions, though; such as Porter Robinson, Steve Aoki and Nicky Romero who make truly excellent electronic music that have large followings among their listeners.
EDM music has long been associated with drugs. This may be because its songs feature fast beats and tempos that may increase heart rates; additionally, drugs used in EDM may lead to emotional outbursts among listeners.
Reasons behind EDM being so superficial include its culture being riddled with stereotypes. Most EDM fans are white men with shallow views on life; as a result, some may find this genre hard to grasp or understand why some love it so much. Furthermore, EDM music can also be highly sexist and homophobic compared to other genres.
It’s a marketing gimmick
Like other genres of music, EDM boasts both talented and bad artists. The good ones can produce quality tunes that appeal to a broad audience by using various techniques for song creation. Furthermore, these great performers know how to interact with their audiences during performances, keeping the energy going through each performance while playing to their crowd and keeping things energetic; something which bad DJs cannot manage.
Some have taken issue with our passion for EDM music, but that doesn’t make them right. People who voice such criticism simply lack an understanding of how music works; believing only musicians who can play traditional instruments as artists are real artists is outdated and unnecessary.
Modern music-makers can now produce quality songs using software and computers, opening up production to an entirely new generation of producers and performers, while making quality tunes simpler to produce. Unfortunately, too many people assume this means electronic music must be bad; unfortunately, this misperception makes for missed opportunities since electronic music boasts its own distinctive style and sound that appeals to a broad spectrum of listeners.
EDM has seen exponential growth over the last three years. From minimal house, electro house, and big room dubstep to its current mainstream mega-brand status. Forbes estimates that top DJs have earned combined total incomes of $115 Million since 2016. Social media and music festivals have played an essential part in driving this success.
But this trend cannot last; no dance music subgenre has ever thrived over time. Sooner or later, its influence will either morph into something else or fade back into obscurity.
And its use as a marketing gimmick does not help, fostering a class of DJs who focus more on appearances and celebrity status than musical talent. They show no regard for the integrity of their art, leading to scandals involving prerecorded sets or miming that threaten the whole genre. It is unsustainable trend which will eventually corrupt it further.
It’s a drug culture
Many people associate electronic dance music (EDM) with drugs. This is due to its long history with drug abuse. When EDM festivals began being held during the 1970s and 80s, young people attending would often use drugs on site at these festivals; this trend continued ever after with many clubs having cultures of drug use and providing relaxing music that promotes it. But keep in mind that drugs may also harm your brain, so make sure you know exactly how much medication is in your system before attending any rave.
Ecstasy may be used at EDM events, but its use can be dangerous to your health. Ecstasy can make you lose control of your body, leading to blurred vision and confusion; increase heart rate and blood pressure; cause depression and anxiety – the best way to avoid its side effects is avoiding using any illegal drugs such as Ecstasy altogether.
EDM music has long been associated with drug culture due to its popularity among youth in their teens and twenties, who tend to experiment with drugs due to having more disposable income and freedom from responsibilities than necessary. Furthermore, many are drawn in by its diverse sounds while looking forward to meeting new people through it.
Although EDM and drug culture have often been linked together, our fieldwork reveals otherwise. Participants reported that excessive drug use was seen as incompatible with social-affective solidarity through bonding and engaging with music (Hutson 2000).
It is clear that this scene served to satisfy deeper social-affective needs in its participants. These needs relate to issues modern youth face during mid-late adolescence when developing role-identity and self-concept; one solution lies within participating in an engaging and unique community of like-minded peers; this solidarity was maintained beyond physical dimensions of this scene, such as cyberspace or attending local events.
It’s a cliche
EDM, Electronic Dance Music (EDM), has long been associated with drugs and partying. Due to this perception, many have turned away from EDM as something unreal; however, not all music that uses electronic instruments falls under this genre; rock and alternative music may use some electronics but do not rely solely on them and thus do not belong within EDM genre.
Although electronic music may be associated with drug culture and subversive fashion trends, its enjoyment remains accessible to people of all ages and can provide a great way to connect with friends while having fun. Unfortunately, too much exposure to loud electronic music could cause deafening volumes; people could become deafened from listening too long.
Electronic music can be difficult to define due to its broad inclusion of electronic instruments in modern music, with various subgenres using drum machines, synthesizers and keyboards as instruments of choice. Furthermore, different subgenres exist which use specific instruments, like drum machines, synthesizers and keyboards – some genres have existed for some time while others are relatively recent; techno was first coined to refer to particular kinds of music played in Germany in the early 80s while its name later became associated with acid techno, hardcore and bleep techno music among others.
To avoid being categorize as one genre, musicians should experiment with new sounds and musical textures; learn how to combine them creatively; develop strong rhythm and melody skills that allow for meaningful songs; and form their own sound signature.
Though there are numerous talented electronic musicians out there, not many of them are widely recognized. This may be partly because they lack an intimate connection with their audiences and struggle to convey the emotional impact of their work effectively; additionally, many do not perform live as effectively – for instance Depeche Mode is known for its longstanding relationship with director Anton Corbijn but their videos tend to be uninspired and low budget.