EDM music got its start in the underground, often in abandoned buildings and raves. Now it is mainstream. (IMG: Electric Daisy Carnival, 1990)

Electronic music started off as a niche, even academic, creative pursuit. While some bands integrated early electronic sounds into their music, it wasn’t until the 1980s that the genre exploded into popular culture. It would take another decade for it to fully integrate into pop music and beyond, becoming a major force in the how music is made. (IMG: Depeche Mode)