@EDMMUSIC
@edmmusicig • 214,800 subscribers
Shorts
Videos
This is what falling in love with EDM sounded like On July 23, 2011, a 21-year-old Avicii played the then-unreleased “Levels” during his Tomorrowland Mainstage debut, three months before its official release. Released on October 28, 2011, the track paired an unforgettable synth melody with a vocal sample from Etta James’ 1962 song “Something’s Got a Hold on Me.” The song became Avicii’s international breakthrough, helped fuel the EDM explosion of the early 2010s, and remains one of dance music’s most beloved anthems 15 years later. #edm #edmmusic #electronicdancemusic #dancemusic #avicii
@EDMMUSIC8,000,000 Aufrufe • vor 14 Tagen
This song hits different once you understand the lyrics Released in 2009, Stromae’s “Alors on danse” became a worldwide breakthrough, reaching No. 1 in 19 countries despite being performed entirely in French. Behind its hypnotic house groove, the lyrics explore work, money, debt, relationships, exhaustion and the endless pressures of everyday life. Even the chorus, “So we dance,” isn’t really a celebration. Dancing becomes a temporary escape from problems that are still waiting when the music stops. That contrast helped turn the track into one of the most recognizable French-language dance records of its era. via: NPR #edm #edmmusic #electronicdancemusic #music #stromae
@EDMMUSIC2,700,000 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
This is what peak 2008 internet looked like In 2008, two dancers known as the “Russian Brothers” went viral with a synchronized Tecktonik routine set to The Toxic Avenger’s “Bad Girls Need Love Too.” Their lightning-fast arm movements and flawless timing turned a simple webcam recording into one of early YouTube’s most memorable dance videos. At the time, Tecktonik was spreading across Europe through clubs, online forums, and viral videos, becoming one of the internet’s earliest global dance crazes. 18 years later, the clip is making the rounds again, bringing an entire generation straight back to the late-2000s electro era. #edm #edmmusic #electronicdancemusic #tecktonik #nostalgia
@EDMMUSIC473,800 Aufrufe • vor 8 Tagen
16 years ago, Stromae released “Alors on danse”, the breakout single that introduced the world to his unique blend of electronic production and storytelling. Released in September 2009 as the lead single from his debut album Cheese, the track quickly became a global phenomenon, reaching No. 1 in more than 18 countries across Europe. Built around a hypnotic house groove and its instantly recognizable synth hook, the song stood out for pairing dancefloor energy with brutally honest lyrics about the pressures of everyday life. More than a decade later, “Alors on danse” remains one of the most iconic electronic crossover hits of the 2000s. #edm #edmmusic #electronicdancemusic #dj #stromae
@EDMMUSIC23,400,000 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten
The fans didn’t just watch this music video. They helped make it 🎨 In June 2015, Skrillex and Diplo released the official music video for Jack Ü’s “Where Are Ü Now” with Justin Bieber as a tribute to their fans. Over three days, fans and artists gathered at a Los Angeles gallery to draw, paint, and write on thousands of printed frames from the video. The hand-decorated frames were then reassembled into a rapidly shifting animation, turning Bieber’s performance into a moving collage of fan-made artwork. The video went on to win Best Visual Effects at the 2015 MTV VMAs, while the song earned Best Dance Recording at the 2016 Grammys, cementing its place in EDM history. #edmmusic #musicvideo #jacku #skrillex #diplo
@EDMMUSIC268,300 Aufrufe • vor 12 Tagen
One accordion riff had the entire world in a chokehold Released in 2009 as the debut single for both Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina, “Stereo Love” became one of the era’s biggest global dance anthems, reaching No. 1 in more than 10 countries. Its signature accordion melody was interpolated from Azerbaijani composer Eldar Mansurov’s 1989 song “Bayatılar.” The track went on to peak at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 in the UK, sell more than two million copies in the U.S., and win Top Dance Song at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards. #edm #edmmusic #electronicdancemusic #eurodance #stereolove
@EDMMUSIC2,200,000 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
Suddenly front row doesn’t look like a good idea During Swedish House Mafia’s 2019 Creamfields headline set, “Antidote” triggered flame towers across the stage, reportedly melting LED screens and causing an estimated $4 million in damage. A small fire near the top of the production rig then forced a roughly 10-minute pause before the trio returned to finish one of the festival’s most infamous headline sets. #edm #edmmusic #electronicdancemusic #festival #swedishhousemafia
@EDMMUSIC376,500 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
This is what peak Eurodance nostalgia sounds like Released in 2000, ATC’s “Around the World (La La La La La)” became one of the defining anthems of the early 2000s. Built around its instantly recognizable “la la la” chorus and upbeat production, the track exploded across Europe and helped introduce an entire generation to the global Eurodance era. Originally based on the 1998 Russian hit “Pesenka” by Ruki Vverh!, the song went on to top charts across multiple countries and remains one of the most iconic dance records of its time. More than two decades later, it still captures the colorful, carefree energy that made early-2000s dance music unforgettable. #edm #edmmusic #eurodance #2000s #atc
@EDMMUSIC705,400 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten
One of the most iconic dance records ever made Released in 1997, Aqua’s Barbie Girl became one of the biggest eurodance records of all time, topping charts across the world and selling millions. Built around playful, high-energy production and the iconic back-and-forth vocals of Lene Nystrøm and René Dif, the track instantly stood out and helped define the sound of late 90s dance music. What many people saw as a simple mainstream hit was actually meant as satire, poking fun at materialism and unrealistic beauty standards. It even sparked a major lawsuit with Mattel that ultimately ruled the song as protected parody, adding to its legacy as one of the most talked-about tracks of its era. #edm #edmmusic #electronicdancemusic #eurodance
@EDMMUSIC815,500 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten
One chorus and it’s summer 1996 all over again Paradisio’s “Bailando” blended Eurodance with Spanish lyrics and Latin-inspired rhythms, becoming one of the decade’s most recognizable summer anthems. The track became a massive hit across Europe, reaching No. 1 in Italy, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. Decades later, its bright synths, infectious chorus and unmistakable ’90s energy still make “Bailando” sound like summer. #edm #edmmusic #electronicdancemusic #eurodance #90s
@EDMMUSIC175,800 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
Fred again.. turned the entire room into part of the show Fred again..’s USB002 tour was built to feel less like a traditional EDM tour and more like a living, fan-powered experience. Across its 10 tracks, 10 weeks, and 10 cities concept, each stop introduced a new chapter of the project through city-specific visuals, merch, and a production design that felt like it was evolving in real time. The centerpiece was Boris Acket’s massive kinetic fabric installation suspended above the crowd, moving, rippling, and breathing with the room instead of relying on a standard LED wall. Paired with lighting that sculpted every wave and drop of the canopy, the show made fans feel like they were inside the visuals, not just watching them from the crowd. #edm #electronicdancemusic #edmmusic #dj #fredagain
@EDMMUSIC502,300 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten
One sax solo turned 22nd place into dance music meme history SunStroke Project & Olia Tira represented Moldova at Eurovision 2010 with the Eurodance track “Run Away,” finishing 22nd in the grand final, but saxophonist Sergey Stepanov turned the performance into internet history. His now-iconic sax break became the “Epic Sax Guy” meme, proving that one unforgettable dance music moment can become bigger than the contest result itself. #edm #edmmusic #eurodance #eurovision #saxophone
@EDMMUSIC353,600 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten
Before Skrillex, there was this Before he became Skrillex, Sonny Moore was in a completely different creative phase. “Mora,” released in 2009 as part of his Gypsyhook EP, captures that transition period where he was stepping away from his post-hardcore roots and experimenting with a new sound that blended electronic, pop, and rock influences. It’s one of the clearest glimpses into the version of Sonny that existed right before everything changed. Not long after, he would fully pivot into electronic production, leading to the rise of Skrillex and a sound that would go on to reshape dance music entirely. #edm #edmmusic #dubstep #sonnymoore #skrillex
@EDMMUSIC374,800 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten
One of the most iconic rave scenes in film history The Blade trilogy didn’t just reshape superhero movies. It also helped introduce underground rave culture to a global audience. From the infamous “Blood Rave” in Blade (1998) to the darker industrial club in Blade II (2002), each film used hard techno, acid house, and industrial electronic music to build its vampire underworld. Set inside gritty underground clubs, these sequences fused rave aesthetics with horror and action, turning the franchise into one of the most stylistically influential comic book trilogies of its era. #edm #edmmusic #techno #rave #raveculture
@EDMMUSIC240,300 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten
Techno has no age limit TuneGirl has become one of underground techno’s most unexpected rising names, earning attention for fully live analog sets built from modular synthesizers, drum machines, and real-time sound manipulation. Her SUPERBOOTH24 performance in Berlin showed exactly why. Presented by Doepfer, the set blended hypnotic Detroit techno influence, raw analog textures, and minimalist rhythms into something that felt completely built from scratch. (via: IG/superbooth_berlin) #edm #edmmusic #electronicdancemusic #techno #rave
@EDMMUSIC112,800 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten
One of EDM’s most creative videos was built frame by frame When Jack Ü released the official video for “Where Are Ü Now” with Justin Bieber in 2015, Skrillex and Diplo wanted the visual to bring the song back to the fans who helped make it massive. Over three days, fans and artists were invited to draw, paint, and write over printed frames of Bieber, turning the video into a constantly shifting canvas of fan-made artwork. The final result became one of the most creative music videos of the 2010s, blending pop, EDM, and mixed-media animation in a way that matched the song’s emotional, futuristic sound. The video went on to win Best Visual Effects at the MTV VMAs, while the track itself became a Grammy-winning crossover moment that helped redefine pop-EDM for the mid-2010s. #edm #edmmusic #jacku #justinbieber #musicvideo
@EDMMUSIC99,000 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten
“Stereo Love” dropped in 2009 and instantly became a global moment. The Romanian Eurodance hit by Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina stood out for its emotional pull and that unforgettable accordion hook, inspired by the Azerbaijani composition “Bayatılar.” It was the kind of track that felt everywhere at once, from beach clubs to late night radio. The song hit number one in over nine countries, peaked at #16 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and won Top Dance Song at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards, a first for a Romanian act. Seventeen years later, Stereo Love still defines an era and continues to hit just as hard on dance floors and nostalgia playlists alike. #edm #edmmusic #electronicdancemusic #eurodance
@EDMMUSIC94,700 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten
In 2011, Stromae broke down how he made Alors on Danse, and it turns out the process was way more minimal than most people expect. The entire track was built in Reason, using simple tools like NN19, NN-XT, and Redrum to shape that instantly recognizable groove. He even used FL Studio only to display the MIDI through the piano roll and step sequencer, not for production at all. A perfect reminder that iconic records are about ideas and execution, not fancy setups. (via: Reason Studios) #edm #edmmusic #flstudio #alorsondanse #stromae
@EDMMUSIC85,500 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten
During his 10th anniversary set at Tomorrowland 2014, David Guetta gave the internet one of its most meme’d EDM moments ever. Cameras caught him staring into the distance for a few seconds while fireworks exploded and the mainstage lit up behind him, instantly sparking jokes that he was “in another dimension”. Guetta later explained he was “simply exhausted” and “fully locked in” after years of nonstop touring. Jokes aside, the set was massive, packed with anthems like “Titanium,” “Bad,” and “Lovers on the Sun,” played in front of a crowd that was part of the festival’s 540,000-person 10-year celebration. #edm #edmmusic #djing #tomorrowland #davidguetta
@EDMMUSIC29,400 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten
Keine weiteren Inhalte verfügbar