EDM
2 of 2abbreviation or noun
: electronic dance music
Electronic dance music (EDM) has exploded in recent years …—
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
His distinct style centers on Vietnamese folk music blended with R&B, soul, hip-hop, pop music, hyper-pop, EDM, and tropical house, creating a refreshing sound and approach that pays homage to his culture.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The state counts GRiZ, CloZee, Mersiv and Pretty Lights as residents — among other EDM luminaries who visit, work and tour here.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
And maybe pinky fingers weren’t the only thing getting high in this milieu, as the number further exploded in a riot of EDM rhythms and pink hues.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 May 2026
The spooky, rumbling electronic score by Siriusmo (German EDM producer Moritz Friedrich) really bolsters the atmosphere of whimsy, weirdness and a tender sort of melancholy, a combination that’s uniquely Dupieux-ian and all the director’s own.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
After debuting in Atlanta last year, Breakaway Music Festival — billed as the largest national touring festival for EDM artists — returns to the city this week.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
Cimafunk Inspired as much by the funk of James Brown as by African rhythms, EDM, and the music of his native Pinar del Río, Cimafunk got his start as a session arranger in Havana.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 13 May 2026
Consisting of jamesjamesjames, Varg²™, Eurohead, and Skarp, the outfit nakedly endeavors to reappraise the richly earnest sounds of 2010s Swedish EDM, known for its pointillistic, high-octave melodies and counterpoints that, at their best, imbue big-room propulsion with butterflies in the stomach.
—Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
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The two-day blowout features a packed lineup from artists across the worlds of pop, rap, country, rock, and EDM.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
His distinct style centers on Vietnamese folk music blended with R&B, soul, hip-hop, pop music, hyper-pop, EDM, and tropical house, creating a refreshing sound and approach that pays homage to his culture.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The state counts GRiZ, CloZee, Mersiv and Pretty Lights as residents — among other EDM luminaries who visit, work and tour here.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
And maybe pinky fingers weren’t the only thing getting high in this milieu, as the number further exploded in a riot of EDM rhythms and pink hues.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 May 2026
The spooky, rumbling electronic score by Siriusmo (German EDM producer Moritz Friedrich) really bolsters the atmosphere of whimsy, weirdness and a tender sort of melancholy, a combination that’s uniquely Dupieux-ian and all the director’s own.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
After debuting in Atlanta last year, Breakaway Music Festival — billed as the largest national touring festival for EDM artists — returns to the city this week.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
Cimafunk Inspired as much by the funk of James Brown as by African rhythms, EDM, and the music of his native Pinar del Río, Cimafunk got his start as a session arranger in Havana.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 13 May 2026
Consisting of jamesjamesjames, Varg²™, Eurohead, and Skarp, the outfit nakedly endeavors to reappraise the richly earnest sounds of 2010s Swedish EDM, known for its pointillistic, high-octave melodies and counterpoints that, at their best, imbue big-room propulsion with butterflies in the stomach.
—Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
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