Christian electronic dance music
Christian electronic dance music, also known as CEDM, Christian EDM, Christian dance music, CDM, or Christian electronic music is a genre of electronic dance music and Christian music. Its musical styles closely mirror non-Christian EDM; however, the CEDM culture's lack of drug use and emphasis on positive lyrics (often focused on Christianity-based principles) distinguish it from non-religious counterparts. EDM.com wrote "the [CEDM] culture can feel quite welcoming."[1] Many live concerts and events have been held in Christian churches[2][3] in addition to traditional venues such as Lumination,[4] Creation Festival and LifeLight Music Festival.[5] CEDM has also been incorporated into some Christian worship routines.[6][7][8]
CEDM
Reception[edit]
In September 2014, Hallels.com conducted an interview with CEDM artist Matthew Parker, and claimed that some in the Christian community deem dance music as, "music of the devil", to which Parker replied, "I don't believe any rhythms, melodies, chords, or harmonies are inherently evil and belong to the devil. Frankly, I think that's stupid."[29]
Zurich Lewis of the Biola University Chimes wrote an article aimed at Christians distinguishing the harmful elements of the EDM culture (such as drug use) from the musical style of the genre itself.[30]
In 2014, Matt Shea of Noisey wrote a tongue-in-cheek blog post, saying "Nay, the Lord has spoken, and he has done so through womps...Hallelujah!"[31]
Radio[edit]
Usually broadcast on Christian radio broadcasts- such as the Effect Radio Network, additionally, there is one Major FM Radio Station, Victory 91.5 FM in Atlanta, and a slew of smallerinternet radio stations that specifically broadcast CEDM, such as Radio U Fusion: EDM,[32][33] NRT Radio Remix,[34] God's DJs,[35] URLive, and GLOW.[36][37][38] NRT Radio and David Thulin partnered to create a CEDM radio show, The Reconstruction, which seeks to promote Christian EDM.[39]