EDM eats itself, this infographic shows how
Magnetic Mag published an infographic detailing a theory on just how EDM eats itself. The vast array of ever emerging and fading away of electronic music genres runs a lot like a production line of cheap toys.
What often happens is that you will come across a sound that you enjoy and within no time that sound has changed or has gone a little soft? Then you might find that nothing you come across is as appealing in that same sound scope.
EDM eats itself, thanks to the internet. Many novice and eager producers are pumping out mediocrity under the banner of your new favourite genre and you end up sampling countless weak tracks on Soundcloud.
“Every asshole producer / manager / A&R guy / hype merchant runs at it like a lemming and we the press and you the fan get enraptured by it all. It’s kind of like if Kanye just pulled up in front of your house to take you for a ride on his jet, you are going to say yes and clap a lot (and you don’t even like Kanye).” Said David Ireland, Magnetic
<h4> The cream still rises to the top
It’s true that great producers eventually emerge at the top of the pool and carry on making good music long after the hype of whichever new sub-genre dies out. Another notable aspect of this phenomenon is that copy cat producers get their shine too. By imitating a sound successfully they are able to draw in fandom, sales, and DJ gigs.
There is a lot happening on Soundcloud and wading through unexciting music is largely, an unfortunate part of the modern day burden of an underground music fan. The words underground feels dirty in this context, but let’s call a spade a spade.
Now you can get upset over the fact that EDM eats itself or you can be proactive. Support the scene/s you are into, go to the shows, pay entry, and show love. Authenticity stands the test of time for any genre and spending your energy on actively supporting the sound you appreciate will help keep it alive in its genuine form.
Check out the EDM eats itself infographic below:
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