Electric Buzz: An Introduction

Jenn Cohen | May 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

by: Corey Blecha

Electronic dance music has been a part of America’s culture for over 30 years, and recently there has been a spike in its popularity like we’ve never seen. It has transformed from an underground dance-music community, to a full-fledged mainstream phenomenon. Everywhere you go, EDM music pops up, and some of our country’s most famous and highest grossing stars are now acts like Pretty Lights, Skrillex, and Diplo, replacing the boy bands and pop stars of 10 or 15 years ago. The musical climate has changed, and most music being produced today has elements of the many different styles of dance music, including dubstep, electro, and drum and bass influences, being heard on radio all over the country.

With the increase in attention to this genre, and the rise in artists making EDM (especially here in Denver), we feel there is a need for quality coverage from a trustworthy source; something that we hope to bring with our new section, Electric Buzz. We will focus on all elements of electronic music, from the mainstream to the underground, and we encourage people to get involved with Denver’s blossoming dance music community. With top-quality venues like Beta Nightclub and Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, and promoters pushing every style under the sun, nearly every night of the week, there is plenty of top-notch entertainment for you to check out as the scene continues to explode around us. Our goal is to bring you a fresh take on the best events and artists coming through town, and cover all angles of the ever-growing scene!