Music style guide

Electronic dance music

Electronic dance music is an umbrella for styles shaped around movement. House, trance, techno and bass music share a place under that umbrella, while approaching rhythm and atmosphere in very different ways.

What to listen for

Compare the pulse before comparing the drop. A continuous groove and a dramatic build can create very different experiences on the same stage. Use the artist profiles below to hear how different musicians approach this sound. These are listening connections, rather than a claim that each artist works exclusively within one style.

Artists to explore

Martin Garrix

Large melodic themes and clearly shaped peaks give his productions a bright, expansive character designed for shared festival moments.

Tiësto

Broad melodic hooks and direct dance rhythms connect club-oriented production with the scale and accessibility of major festival stages.

Zedd

Song-led melodies and polished electronic arrangements connect dance-floor production with an accessible pop sensibility.

Festival connections

EDC Las Vegas

Explore the music, setting and festival-style guide.

A considered festival outfit

Use a coordinated color palette to bring the outfit together. A patterned top and a quieter bottom can feel as considered as a fully matching set.

Explore the look

These are Tetramode styling suggestions, not artist-endorsed merchandise.

Follow the musical connections