Top 10 Intresting facts about EDM

1) Your brain releases dopamine when you’re listening to music you love

Dopamine, the feel good chemical that makes you feel happy, is proven to be released when listening to music you love. Dopamine is also released when you’re having sex, or eating delicious food. Not only does music sound good, but it feels good too! This is perhaps why the electronic music scene has steadily gained momentum in recent years. Music has the powerful ability to instill happiness and a sense of well-being.

2) Dancing reduces the chances of getting Dementia

Studies have found that dancing frequently reduces the effects of dementia. Einstein College of Medicine found that dancing had the greatest risk reduction of any activity studied. Additionally, a study by the New England Journal found that freestyle dancing reduces the risk of dementia by 76%. This can be explained because it seems that following intricate steps and adapting movement to music keeps your body and brain on point.




3) EDM has been around since the 1970’s, but didn’t gain popularity until the 1990’s

EDM, or electronic dance music, is classified as an umbrella term for the variety of electronic music genres produced for environments centered around dance. The very first ever dance tracks were produced in the 1970’s, as recorded disco music began to shift away from traditional orchestration towards increasingly embraced electronic instruments and synthetic sounds. The popularity of this genre waned in the 1980’s, only to make a sharp comeback in the 1990’s. As countless sub-genres began to be created, EDM has gained exponential popularity in recent years.


4) Steve Aoki first started playing chess at the age of 4 and was once ranked one of the top 250 players in the world

Steve Aoki, the famous American electro-house musician is well known for crowd surfing, throwing cake at fans, spraying champagne bottles, and up-beat energizing music. But who knew he was a chess champion? He started playing this mental strategy game at the young age of 4, and played throughout his childhood. Eventually, Steve was ranked as one of the top 250 players in the world.


5) Tiesto is the single richest DJ in the world

With a net worth of an astonishing $65 million, Michiel Verwest (Tiesto) takes the throne as the number one most wealthy DJ on the scene. Tiesto is a Dutch musician, DJ, and record producer of electronic dance music. He is a household name in the electronic music genre.

6) Not everyone at raves do drugs

Although the EDM scene certainly has a reputation as a drug-fueled circus of glitter and furry boots, in reality, this is not always the case. Although drug use can be a common occurrence at shows, it is far from the primary feature of the EDM scene. Lots of people come to shows for the music and the sense of community. It’s absolutely possible to have an equally valuable experience without the use of drugs.


7)Diplo used to hop freight trains and once traveled from Tennessee to Georgia

In his late teens, Diplo used to hop freight trains and once traveled from Tennessee to Georgia stowed away on flatbeds.Growing up, Diplo says his family had to move a lot and was short on money. “I wanted to see how far I could go with, like, $60 in my pocket,” he says.


8)Skrillex was a famous musician since 15

Sonny Moore (Skrillex) had his beginnings in an American post-hardcore band called From First To Last as the lead singer in 2004. That means he’s been a famous musician since he was 15. What are you doing with your life? What am I doing with my life?


9) Deadmau5

Deadmau5′ famous name came from when he was an early teen. When he was online, his computer suddenly died and it smelled awful. When he opened it, lo and behold, there was a dead mouse. He then tried to use the screen name “DeadMouse,” but it was too long. Hence, Deadmau5.


10) Daft Punk

The Daft Punk guys have not allowed photographers to take pictures of their faces since May 2006

-collected from various sources