Is EDM becoming too mainstream?

Over the last couple years electronic dance music has become one of the fastest growing music genres that exist today. EDM which used to be known as a more underground sound has developed into a more common sound to hear nowadays. Many people might even argue that EDM has lost its once indie origin. It is no secret that the world’s top electronic music producers work alongside mainstream artists today. This collaboration with mainstream artists often results in a more commercial sounding electronic music. This making it commercially and radio friendly.

Is EDM starting to lose its once pure existence? Sure the commercialization of EDM has brought in many new fans over the years but at what cost? Over time more of these new fans are seen a rave music festivals but bringing along their negativity. The problem is that these news fans do not know about the real origin of electronic music and what it stands for. The aim of electronic music is not just to create a dance atmosphere but also to exert emotions of peace, love and happiness. The EDM community is unified by music, a community with no judgment, hatred or unfair discrimination. This commercialisation of techno music is in many ways are harming our community while simultaneously developing EDM into a world class music genre, thus receiving the recognition it deserves. However, the question remains, is EDM becoming too mainstream?