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The first-ever DJ to perform at the Great Wall of China was Paul Oakenfold in 2003. The event was part of his “Great Wall” tour and marked a historic moment, blending iconic music with an iconic landmark!
The first-ever DJ to perform at the Great Wall of China was Paul Oakenfold in 2003. The event was part of his “Great Wall” tour and marked a historic moment, blending iconic music with an iconic landmark!
Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” (1977) is often called the first EDM track, thanks to Giorgio Moroder’s fully synthesized production. It laid the groundwork for genres like house and techno, shaping the electronic music scene we know today.
Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” (1977) is often called the first EDM track, thanks to Giorgio Moroder’s fully synthesized production. It laid the groundwork for genres like house and techno, shaping the electronic music scene we know today.
The term “EDM” wasn’t widely used until the late 2000s. It gained popularity thanks to the rise of festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) and Ultra Music Festival, which helped brand electronic music as a global phenomenon.
The term “EDM” wasn’t widely used until the late 2000s. It gained popularity thanks to the rise of festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) and Ultra Music Festival, which helped brand electronic music as a global phenomenon.
The iconic “four-on-the-floor” beat, key to house and techno, was popularized by the Roland TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines. Initially made for simple rhythms, they shaped EDM and hip-hop. The 808’s booming kick drum? A happy accident from a flawed transistor design!
The iconic “four-on-the-floor” beat, key to house and techno, was popularized by the Roland TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines. Initially made for simple rhythms, they shaped EDM and hip-hop. The 808’s booming kick drum? A happy accident from a flawed transistor design!
The first electronic dance music track to win a Grammy was “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” by Skrillex in 2012. This marked a turning point in the mainstream recognition of EDM, as Skrillex took home three Grammys that night, including Best Dance/Electronica Album.
The first electronic dance music track to win a Grammy was “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” by Skrillex in 2012. This marked a turning point in the mainstream recognition of EDM, as Skrillex took home three Grammys that night, including Best Dance/Electronica Album.
Fun fact! Kaskade, Diplo, and Armin van Buuren have dropped iconic Christmas remixes over the years. One standout is Kaskade’s entire Christmas album, blending festive vibes with deep house and chill beats. It’s proof that even the holidays can have a killer drop.
Fun fact! Kaskade, Diplo, and Armin van Buuren have dropped iconic Christmas remixes over the years. One standout is Kaskade’s entire Christmas album, blending festive vibes with deep house and chill beats. It’s proof that even the holidays can have a killer drop.
House music was born in Chicago in the early ’80s, with legends like Frankie Knuckles crafting its iconic sound at The Warehouse. At the same time, Detroit gave us techno, pioneered by innovators like Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson.
House music was born in Chicago in the early ’80s, with legends like Frankie Knuckles crafting its iconic sound at The Warehouse. At the same time, Detroit gave us techno, pioneered by innovators like Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson.
Honorable Mention: Electric Forest (Rothbury, USA) 50k+
1. Tomorrowland (Boom, Belgium) 400K+
2. EDC (Las Vegas, USA) 400K+
3. Ultra (Miami, USA) 165K+
4. Creamfields (Daresbury, UK) 70K+/day
5. Sunburn (Goa, India) 350K+
Which city would you love to party in first?
Honorable Mention: Electric Forest (Rothbury, USA) 50k+
1. Tomorrowland (Boom, Belgium) 400K+
2. EDC (Las Vegas, USA) 400K+
3. Ultra (Miami, USA) 165K+
4. Creamfields (Daresbury, UK) 70K+/day
5. Sunburn (Goa, India) 350K+
Which city would you love to party in first?