Finding Favorites

     The first step of joining the EDM/rave culture is to identify which sub genre's of EDM you prefer. This is especially important in EDM. There are approximately 12 sub-genre's of EDM and those have 6-12 sub genre's of their own. Though many songs and mixes fall into multiple sub genres and the "sub-sub-genre's" in many cases are difficult to distinguish from each other. There are distinct pillars though in the EDM genre in which. Below are my three favorite sub genre's that also serve a great inductions into the EDM music scene.

1. House 

     House is one of the most popular genre's in EDM. House Music was born in the backyard of the midwest in chicago. Heavy use of 4/4 beats and drum machines. House, in the simplest terms, is dance music. It has a lot of disco and pop influences and the samples used in house music draw from any generation of music; from old school big band swing music, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Paula Abdul, etc. I always recommend House to newcomers asking about EDM, it has a wide variety and is probably the best representation for EDM.

Recommended DJ's

Avicii

Daft Punk

Kaskade

David Guetta

Dimitri & Vegas

Examples of House

2. Dubstep

     Dubstep is not one of my favorite sub genre's I actually do not like majority of the genre's music. It is however, an excellent genre for those new to EDM and there are admittedly quite a few musical gems in the genre. It incorporates a lot of other genre's into its style; break beats, and drum & bass styles. I joke about it being the "gateway genre" because a lot of my friends into the EDM scene started by listening to Dubstep.

Recommended Dj's

Skrillex
Adventure Club
Flux Pavilion
Zeds Dead
BassNectar

Examples of Dubstep

3. Trap

     Trap is my favorite form of EDM, it is not a genre for the faint of heart. The drum and bass kits are very heavy, and the vocals in the songs are often aggressive. . It originated as a form of southern hip hop that was extremely violent. As EDM Dj's moved into the genre it's focus shifted. It still incorporates many hip hop influences. If you like it loud and in your face this genre is definitely the one for you.

Recommended Dj's

RL Grime

Baauer

Hucci 

Stooki

Mr Carmack

Examples of Trap

Introduction Post

     Welcome to the Rave Ready blog! In this blog I will provide information useful for both new and experienced fans of the EDM (electronic dance music) genre in the midwest. Covering a wide range of topics; sub genres, shows, dj's, etc.

     It can be difficult to be an EDM fan in the midwest and more specifically in Kansas. Shows can be few and far between if you don't know how and where to look. It can also be a bit overwhelming to actually enter the scene. To a fresh, dough-eyed beginner  the loud music, flashing lights, smoke machines, and crowds of people can be very intimidating. Even for those not so frail of heart there are also a number safety measures and precautions. Poor judgements, and reckless actions at EDM shows too often result in hospitalization and death. There will be information in this blog to help readers have a safe and fun experience at EDM shows.

     Below is a video recorded at what was actually my first show in Lawrence last november. I have been to two shows since and a few "raves" it all came to me naturally.

Take a look at the video, and share your thoughts in the comments!