EDM is all the rave, er — rage, right now. From dance beats diffusing into mainstream radio, to EDM events attracting thousands of fans each year, to house giants (and newly separated) Swedish House Mafia heading up music festivals like Coachella, electronic music is everywhere. And there’s more to it than one might think; new genres and sub-genres are constantly popping up every other month.
Ryan Hemsworth
This Canadian DJ/producer is a well sought-after remixer who has done remixes of artists like Frank Ocean and Lana Del Rey. Known for his R&B and rap influences, from R. Kelly to Drake, he infuses samples with electronic beats to make them his own. We’ll definitely be hearing more from him.
Take a listen to Ryan Hemsworth.
Beacon
This Brooklyn duo explores the softer side of electronic music, featuring live vocals, rather than two guys standing behind a DJ booth. The lead singer’s soulful, R&B-style vocals echo gracefully against the atmospheric beats. Look out for their debut album, “The Ways We Separate,” on April 29.
Take a listen to Beacon.
RL Grime
This young producer has been garnering attention for years under his other project, Clockwork, and now under the name RL Grime. Sometimes I wonder what I’m doing with my life, when this 21-year-old is touring the world as two different producers. Under both monikers, he explores electro, house, trap, you name it, and puts on a killer live show.
Take a listen to RL Grime.