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There's a big gaping hole in the EDM space for…

“There's a big gaping hole in the EDM space for songwriting. It's one thing to learn how to be a great sound designer and become big just on sound design. Especially if you're in the dubstep category, it's like, how much fatter and more interesting can you make those drops.” quote by Steve Aoki
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“There's a big gaping hole in the EDM space for songwriting. It's one thing to learn how to be a great sound designer and become big just on sound design. Especially if you're in the dubstep category, it's like, how much fatter and more interesting can you make those drops.”

Steve Aoki

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The EDM genre lacks dedicated songwriting, focusing more on sound design and drop intensity than melodic composition.

In simple terms: EDM needs more songwriting focus.

Key Takeaway

Encourage melodic development in EDM.

Themes

creativity songwriting genre evolution

Mood

analytical forward‑looking

Type

industry critical

When to use this quote

  • studio sessions
  • collaborations
  • educational workshops

Key Concepts

musical structure producer identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can EDM balance drops and songwriting?
  • What incentives drive producers to write songs?
A Different Perspective

Audience expectations may resist change.

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