Become Quote by Steve Aoki
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast interview, 2022 on EDM trends
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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