edm
what it is
Electronic dance music, also commonly abbreviated as EDM, is electronic music that is produced primarily for the purposes of use within a nightclub setting or in an environment that is centered upon dance-based entertainment. The music is largely created for use by disc jockeys and is produced with the intention of it being heard in the context of a continuous DJ set; wherein the DJ progresses from one record to the next via a synchronized segue or 'mix'. It is key to note that EDM is not a genre in and of itself but rather an umbrella term used to categorise all electronic music.
✦ start here: albums
![THE E.N.D. (THE ENERGY NEVER DIES) [International Version] by Black Eyed Peas](https://lastfm-img.freetls.fastly.net/i/u/300x300/6a1fd6f4a0baf6f6ad4e53711856e62f.png)
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make edm a playlist
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questions
What is edm?
Electronic dance music, also commonly abbreviated as EDM, is electronic music that is produced primarily for the purposes of use within a nightclub setting or in an environment that is centered upon dance-based entertainment. The music is largely created for use by disc jockeys and is produced with the intention of it being heard in the context of a continuous DJ set; wherein the DJ progresses from one record to the next via a synchronized segue or 'mix'. It is key to note that EDM is not a genre in and of itself but rather an umbrella term used to categorise all electronic music.
What are good edm albums to start with?
Try Rebel Heart (Deluxe) by Madonna, It’s Not That Deep by Demi Lovato, THE E.N.D. (THE ENERGY NEVER DIES) [International Version] by Black Eyed Peas, and Alien Metal by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
Who are some women making edm?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/edm/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making edm, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20