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Electronic music, disc jockeying, and remix culture extend back generations, with the by ten years marking their biggest recent mainstream quantum. On the foundation laid past business firm and techno innovators like Frankie Knuckles and The Belleville Three - as well as superstars similar Paul Oakenfold and Armin van Buuren, who carried the torch at the plow of the millennium - EDM came to depict the nigh recent era in dance music history.

A convergence of trends was responsible for EDM's ascension in the early 2010s. Around the fourth dimension music streaming services began to modify the face up of the recording industry, the North American festival boom increased the demand for globetrotting DJs. Combined with advances in music production software that shattered the barrier of entry for bedroom producers and yielded exciting, new sounds, these factors made for a perfect tempest in which a vibrant chapter in the story of electronic music could unfold.

As 2022 approaches and the EDM decade draws to a shut, the EDM.com staff have collaborated on a timeline of 100 stories that illuminate a widely impactful popular culture phenomenon. Read on for our listing of 100 events that divers EDM over the by ten years.

1. Rusko's "Woo Boost" increases mainstream awareness of dubstep

Dubstep came to the forefront of the scene early in the 2010s, and continues to remain innovative and ever-changing. At the helm of this motility was Rusko, who established himself as a godfather of sorts, and is possibly i of the most well-known producers and DJs within dubstep. Rusko accomplished this with many memorable and influential songs, only maybe none of them more well received than "Woo Boost." He dropped the single in March ahead of his debut album, O.K.M.!, which came out via Mad Decent in May of 2010. The rail was heard everywhere, from clubs to festivals to the soundtrack of the 2011 video game, Saints Row: The 3rd. Its influence stretched far across the early 2010s and even continues to be reworked, remixed, and played out past dubstep DJs to this day.

2. Bassnectar releases "Bass Head"

In March of 2010, Bassnectar released the track "Bass Head" on Timestretch, his third EP. Timestretch would help cement his popularity equally the legendary experimental bass producer, and "Bass Head" would become legendary for his diehard fans who have since co-opted the term as their collective moniker. "Bass Head" has since been played over 25 one thousand thousand times on YouTube alone.

3. Hardwell launches Revealed Recordings

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Hardwell, one of the patriarchs of the Dutch DJ/producer community, launched his own characterization called Revealed Recordings in April of 2010. He was the first of many independent superstar DJs to do and then equally a vehicle for releasing the music of younger talents within the electronic dance music community. His offset few signees included artists that would later on become titans of the EDM genre like Westward&Westward andKSHMR, and the label paved the way for his Hardwell on Air podcast. From releases byAfrojack to Dash Berlin to DubVision and more than, Revealed Recordings continues to be a dynamic force in the EDM customs and is a major goad for many young DJs' careers to date.

4. SoundCloud announces 1 million users

Later its founding in 2007, SoundCloud rose from startup beginnings to sally as a staple in online music sharing and streaming. In May of 2010, SoundCloud announced ane million users, an accomplishment that arguably marked a shift in the consumption of music as a whole. Because SoundCloud allows users to upload original content, it became a platform for contained artists to perfect their craft equally well a hub for music aficionados to explore a variety of microgenres. If it weren't for SoundCloud, the earth may accept never seen the meteoric success of mumble rap or discovered now big-fourth dimension, acknowledged EDM artists like Marshmello.

5. Skrillex releases debut EP, My Proper name Is Skrillex

My Name is Skrillex served as the introduction of a producer who would become 1 of EDM's all-time biggest stars. After a successful stint fronting the band From Kickoff to Last, lead singer Sonny Moore adopted the stage proper noun Skrillex and released his first EP every bit a free download whose influence on an era of electronic music producers cannot exist denied. The six-track EP would continue to obtain millions of plays and thrust him into the mainstream spotlight.

6. Swedish House Mafia release "One"

In July of 2010, a legendary DJ trio comprised of Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso released their commencement official single, "Ane," under the proper name Swedish House Mafia. The big room instrumental was a worldwide striking, and information technology became an even bigger ane when Pharrell Williams jumped on for the more radio-friendly vocal version, "Ane (Your Name)." It reigned at the meridian of the dance music charts in 17 different countries and went gold and platinum in vi.

seven. Afrojack releases "Take Over Control"

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Afrojack'due south "Take Over Control" featuring fellow Dutch artist Eva Simons cemented the DJ's superstar status. The single dominated both trip the light fantastic floors and international radio stations, helping bring about EDM'due south mainstream naissance in 2010. More of a commercial spin for Afrojack at the time, the August, 2010 release topped Billboard's dance charts for half-dozen weeks, eventually going platinum in Australia and the U.South. Information technology was the DJ'southward first Billboard Hot 100 entry.

8. Duck Sauce release "Barbara Streisand"

In September of 2010, ii titans of electronic music - Armand Van Helden and A-Trak - released a critically acclaimed nu disco single that topped the Billboard charts and became i of the beginning commercial electronic tracks to be nominated for a Grammy Award. Duck Sauce became one of the first acts in years to bring the nu disco sound back into commercial popularity.

9. Skrillex releases "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites"

After turning the heads of tastemakers beyond the world with his debut EP, the fast-rise Skrillex followed it up with another one titled Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites in October of 2010. Between its roller coaster ride of a title track and songs like "Kill EVERYBODY" and "With You, Friends (Long Drive)," the attempt farther demonstrated the dimension of the DJ/producer's production capabilities.

10. Avicii releases "Seek Bromance"

Having started out equally an instrumental track shared in the spring of 2010, "Seek Bromance" chop-chop catapulted a relatively unknown Avicii into mainstream success when information technology came out the following October. The song track reached the top 20 charts in countries across Europe, including his native country of Sweden.

xi. deadmau5 releases 4x4=12

While deadmau5 was already a massive force in EDM, his first album of the decade helped brand him a household proper noun. 4x4=12 came out in December of 2010 and was his first album to rank in the Billboard charts. It included some of the most iconic songs in his library, mayhap most notably "Enhance Your Weapon." The album and aforementioned track would become on to pick upward ii Grammy nominations and continue to cement his legacy in the EDM world.

12. Higher up & Beyond release Group Therapy

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The sophomore release by beloved U.Grand. trio Above & Beyond, Group Therapy cemented the trance group as mainstays in the EDM scene in June of 2011. The trio's most cherished tracks can arguably be found in Group Therapy including "Dominicus and Moon" and "Thing Called Dearest."

13. Electrical Daisy Carnival moves to Las Vegas

When what was initially Gary Richards and Steve Kool-Aid'due south brainchild and the presently-to-be mother of raves moved from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, few could accept imagined Electric Daisy Carnival would become the megalith of rave culture that is EDC Las Vegas today. Now overseen by Pasquale Rotella and the Insomniac team, the effect attracts a whopping 450,000+ people to its flagship event in Las Vegas and endless more to satellite versions in Prc, Nippon, Korea, Orlando, Mexico and other locations.

fourteen. Rothbury Festival becomes Electric Forest

Later taking place in 2008 and 2009 as Rothbury Festival, the effect went on hiatus in 2010 before returning equally Electric Forest in 2011. Initially focused on rock and jam bands, the gathering has become ane of the largest electronic music festivals in the United States.

15. Spotify debuts in the U.S.

Subsequently securing deals with major labels Universal, EMI, Sony, and Warner Music Grouping, Stockholm-based music streaming service Spotify launched in the U.S. in July of 2011. The company faced stiff competition from Net radio giant Pandora, satellite radio company Sirus XM, YouTube's immense catalog of free music videos, and offerings from on-demand digital music services like Rhapsody, Rdio, MOG, and Grooveshark. With outstanding social features, an ever-growing library of music, a sleek, seamless user experience, and expertly structured subscription options, however, Spotify blew the rest out of the h2o and brought digital music streaming to unparalleled mainstream appeal. Every bit of Oct 2019, Spotify had 113 million paying subscribers and vivid forecasts as the leader in music consumption - though Apple Music is toe to toe in the ring.

16. NERO release Welcome Reality

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Though British producers Dan Stephens and Joe Ray had been releasing music together equally NERO as early as 2004, they became a household name in Baronial of 2011 off the success of their debut album, Welcome Reality. The cinematic collection heavily featured vocalizer Alana Watson over '80s-inspired dubstep, drum and bass and electro instrumentals. She afterward officially joined the group as a vocaliser and married Stephens in 2015.

17. Calvin Harris and Rihanna release "We Found Love"

Boot off a string of pop-EDM collaborations that would come in the years to follow, Calvin Harris teamed upwards with Rihanna on "We Found Love" in September of 2011 The rails went on to top the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for ten consecutive weeks and became the longest running #i single of the year.

18. Flux Pavilion releases "I Can't Stop"

Few other singles spoke to dubstep'due south anthemic potential to the extent that "I Can't Cease" by Flux Pavilion did. Released in October of 2011, the song's memorable vocal and melodic brand of bass wobbles fabricated information technology a fast favorite among a generation of fans dipping their toes into electronic music'southward heavier side.

xix. Avicii releases "Levels"

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In Oct of 2011, Avicii released "Levels," one of the most acclaimed songs in the history of EDM. Its tricky big room atomic number 82 synth melody has grown virtually synonymous with EDM itself. The vocal topped the dance charts in viii countries, went platinum in 11, and multi-platinum in more than one-half of those regions.

xx. Blackmill releases Miracle

In November of 2011, the mysterious SoundCloud awareness Blackmill released Miracle, i of the most serene collections of melodic dubstep in the history of the genre. Some of the album's tracks - similar "Spirit of Life" and "Let It Exist" ft. Veela - would help amass the producer millions of plays. While he would release tunes sporadically over the course of the decade (including his late 2022 return), he never once played a live show despite years worth of rumors of future performances.

21. David Guetta and Sia release "Titanium"

Rarely does an emotionally charged dance track manage to brand its way into the mainstream, allow lonely facilitate a solo career breakthrough. As 2011 was coming to a close, David Guetta and Sia accomplished equally much with "Titanium." It came out in Dec equally the fourth single from Guetta'due south album, Zilch Merely The Vanquish, and critics praised the rail for its impassioned lyrics and soaring vocals. The runway peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and catapulted Sia's solo project.

22. Pocketknife Party release "Internet Friends"

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Rated by Diplo as i of the best songs of the decade, "Cyberspace Friends" by Knife Party rightfully earned that title. The hard-striking bass of the song taps into people's underlying, growing fear of the darker side of social media. In the lyrics, a crazed cyberspace stalker threatens a death penalty for being blocked on Facebook. It was released in December of 2011 as the first single from the Australian duo's debut EP, 100% No Mod Talking.

23. Holy Ship! embarks on its first sailing

In January of 2012, Holy Send! left port of the mod festival frameworks and took our hearts to sea. In improver to gangbuster lineups, the event's swanky accommodations and baller civilities contributed to it existence quickly hailed as one of the near talked-almost raves of the decade.

24. Krewella release genre-angle "Killin' It"

Released in January of 2012, "Killin' It" was the breakout single from Krewella'south debut EP, Play Hard. It launched the trio into a legendary dance music career, including an International Dance Music Award for Best Quantum Artist that same year. With infectious vocals, a heavy dubstep drop, and serious festival principal phase firepower, "Killin' Information technology" established Krewella as a fixture of the EDM landscape correct from the outset.

25. Skrillex nominated for v Grammy Awards

In February of 2012 at the 54th Almanac Grammy Awards, Skrillex was nominated for five Grammys and took dwelling house three: Best Dance Recording for "Scary Monsters and Prissy Sprites;" Best Dance/Electronica Anthology for Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites; and Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for his remix of Benny Benassi and Gary Go'due south "Movie theatre." He took home three more than in 2013 and two in 2016.

26. Alesso releases "Calling" after Sebastian Ingrosso's mentorship

Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia played a huge role in launching Alesso to stardom. Ingrosso took his young fellow Swede forth on the trio'south One Final Bout and introduced him to millions of fans. It wasn't until March of 2012 with the release of their iconic collaboration, "Calling," that the whole globe discovered what Alesso had to offer.

27. Madonna makes "Molly" joke on Ultra Music Festival main phase

Just the queen of popular could make a drug reference while introducing ane of the biggest names in EDM and get away with information technology. During the 2012 edition of Ultra Music Festival, Madonna took to the master stage to innovate Avicii, just not before asking "How many people in this crowd have seen molly?" Molly is a slang term for MDMA, the active chemical compound in ecstasy. The pop icon also took advantage of the phase time to perform a track off her latest album, aptly titledMDNA. The Molly reference took a life of its own afterwards deadmau5 slammed Madonna on social media. The ii eventually buried the hatchet days afterwards.

28. Baauer releases "Harlem Shake"

Bauuer'southward "Harlem Shake" showed the potency of meme culture and influencers in the social media era. Whatever the formula was, "Harlem Milkshake" was wonky enough to draw fans in and engage participation from millions who felt compelled to make their own videos to the song. Matt & Kim, the Miami Estrus, and the Norwegian Army were simply a few of the song's long list of seemingly random supporters who got in on the human action. Today, this particular intersection where music meets memes is alive and well on TikTok, merely in many ways "Harlem Shake" was the case study that showed the pathway for artists to ascent by condign memes even existed.

29. Paris Hilton debuts as a DJ

In June of 2012, socialite Paris Hilton made her DJ debut at Pop Music Festival in Brazil. When the reality Boob tube star donned her jewel-encrusted headphones on a festival stage for the showtime fourth dimension, her performance was not without its share of technical setbacks or harsh criticism. By the stop of the decade, however, Hilton had conquered Ibiza with her Foam and Diamonds residency at Amnesia nightclub, and was namedForbes' richest DJ in 2016.

thirty. Swedish House Mafia announce breakdown

Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso come together to grade Swedish Business firm Mafia even before the decade began. After creating history together, the trio decided to focus on their individual careers and call information technology a day in June of 2012, at which time they announced their One Last Tour. The 52-date world tour culminated with their closing operation at Ultra Music Festival in Miami in March of 2013. Ironically, the same festival was also where the super-trio would brand their improvement.

31. Psy uploads music video for "Gangnam Style"

Before 2012, the only products widely known in America from Korea were Kia cars, Samsung jail cell phones, and a Demilitarized zone at the 38th parallel between N and Republic of korea. That all inverse when popular Chiliad-Pop artist "Psy" released "Gangnam Style" in July of 2012. The song not only topped the music charts in over 30 countries worldwide, but became a symbol of Korea's changing civilisation and capitalist rise. The vocal'southward music video became the first video ever to reach over a billion views on YouTube, and was even recognized by President Barack Obama in 2013 as a symbol for America'south new obsession with Korean civilization.

32. Robert Sillerman's SFX Amusement spurs "the EDM Artillery Race"

Entertainment mogul Robert Sillerman shared plans for an enterprise that would come to symbolize the hubris around EDM in the early years of its mainstream explosion. Borrowing the name of a company he previously founded and sold to Articulate Channel, who and so rebranded it every bit Live Nation, he launched SFX Entertainment, a conglomerate that would larn electronic music brands from across the earth. In what Billboard dubbed "the EDM artillery race" in a September, 2012 cover story, he pledged to invest $1 billion into the industry annually.

33. Disclosure and Sam Smith release "Latch"

Disclosure's Guy and Howard Lawrence championed a sophisticated, house-inspired sound that appealed to the first wave of EDM fans to outgrow the commercial sounds of the main stage. "Latch" featuring Sam Smith demonstrated the broad entreatment of such a style. The atomic number 82 unmarried of the English duo's 2013 debut anthology, Settle, it went on to receive radio play across the globe in the years to come.

34. Swedish Firm Mafia release "Don't You Worry Kid" ft. John Martin

Shortly after announcing their final bout, Swedish House Mafia shared "Don't You lot Worry Kid" featuring John Martinas a farewell single of sorts. To date the vocal is their highest performer in the U.S., reaching #6 on the Billboard Hot 100.

35. Calvin Harris releases 18 Months

The definitive Calvin Harris album 18 Months saw the Scottish producer shift to a new sound in October of 2012, earning him his second consecutive #1 album on the Uk Charts. In fact, nine tracks managed to cleft the peak ten, making 18 Months the first anthology in history to practise so. Prominent singles include "We Found Honey" featuring Rihanna, "I Need Your Beloved" featuring Ellie Goulding, "Thinking About You" featuring Ayah Marar, "Bounce" featuring Kelis, and "Experience So Close." The songs "Let'southward Get" featuring Ne-Yo and "Sweet Nothing" featuring Florence Welch were nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 55th and 56th Grammy Awards, respectively.

36. Zedd releases debut album, Clarity

In October of 2012, Zedd released his debut studio album, Clarity, and became a household name in the music manufacture. From "Spectrum" featuring Matthew Koma to "Stay The Night" with Hayley Williams, the album included many of Zedd'southward popular hits. To this twenty-four hours, the title track is still his nearly successful unmarried.

37. Flume releases debut self-titled album

A release that played no pocket-sized part in the popularization of the time to come bass genre was Flume'due south self-titled debut album. Subsequently information technology arrived by way of Future Classic in Nov of 2012, songs like "Holdin On" featuring Otis Redding, "Left Lone" featuring Chet Faker, and "Insane" featuring Moon Holiday introduced a template for sounds that would become an indispensable facet of the EDM mural.

38. ODESZA reinvent the alive experience of EDM

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With a stage setup that includes varying combinations of alive controllers, instrumentalists and other performers, ODESZA broke the CDJs-and-mixer mold common to mainstream EDM acts. Because that they at present sell out massive, outdoor venues and even launched their own festival, it's hard to believe that their showtime-always show in Nov of 2012 took place at a 450-person capacity venue.

39. Avicii plays "Wake Me Up" at Ultra 2013 to mixed reactions

Avicii's "Wake Me Up" was recently named 1 of Spotify's Superlative l Most Streamed Songs of the Decade. However, the DJ/producer'southward now biggest hit featuring Aloe Blacc was not necessarily loved at first heed. Avicii first debuted the song during his set at Ultra Music Festival in March of 2013, and it immediately caused a stir amongst attendees and those watching via live stream at habitation. For those who need a refresher, "Wake Me Up" was the first trip the light fantastic toe song to contain any sort of country music influence and the bold new idea evidently did not sit well with fans in the immediate aftermath.

xl. Daft Punk return with Random Admission Memories

In the midst of EDM's rapid climb in mainstream popularity, legendary French duo Daft Punk revisited classic electronic music influences in Random Admission Memories. Released in May of 2013, the anthology included collaborations with '70s disco stalwarts like Giorgio Moroder and Nile Rodgersof Chic in addition to gimmicky figures like Pharrell Williams.

41. Martin Garrix revolutionizes big room with "Animals"

In June of 2013, Martin Garrix (real proper name Martijn Garritsen) released his runaway striking single, "Animals." He was 17 when it came out, making him the youngest artist to put out a track on Spinnin' Records at the time. The vocal was a massive commercial success, which helped launch Garritsen'southward career as ane of the almost acclaimed EDM DJs in the world. "Animals" remains one of the about pop big room tracks of all time.

42. Kaskade releases Atmosphere

Having already started off the decade strong with ii studio albums, Kaskade released Atmosphere in September of 2013. Debuting at #16 on the Billboard 200 charts, the effort built on the success of his previous records, relying on uplifting lyrics aslope big room beats. "Last Chance," "No 1 Knows Who We Are," "Why Inquire Why," and "Something Something" stand out as perfect examples. The title track, which features vocals by Kaskade himself, was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

43. TomorrowWorld debuts outside Atlanta, Georgia

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In September of 2013, SFX Entertainment decided to bring a gustation of famous Belgian music festival Tomorrowland to the Us. The American spin-off, TomorrowWorld, took identify in Chattahoochee Hills near Atlanta, Georgia, due to its resemblance to Smash, Belgium. While many feared the festival would flop, it's inaugural twelvemonth was a massive success as it draw over 140,000 attendees with 300 artists performing across viii stages.

44. DJ Snake and Lil Jon release "Turn down for What"

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French producer DJ Snake and rapper Lil Jon (real names William Grigahcine and Jonathan Smith, respectively) released their collaboration, "Reject For What," in December of 2013. It quickly achieved commercial and viral success, culminating in twelve platinum certifications in North America lonely.

45. Oliver Heldens popularizes hereafter house with "Gecko"

Having started off 2013 every bit a new Spinnin' Records signee, Oliver Heldens found himself on the verge of becoming the side by side big name in EDM with the December release of "Gecko." The instrumental future house track defenseless the attention of fellow Dutch DJ Tiësto, who signed it to his label, Musical Freedom. A vocal version titled "Gecko (Overdrive)" was released a few months later, propelling Heldens to superstardom.

46. The Chainsmokers release "#SELFIE"

When The Chainsmokers' "#SELFIE" debuted in 2013, it took over the airwaves. It was originally released every bit a free download past the up-and-coming duo. It grabbed Steve Aoki's characterization, Dim Mak's attending, who and then released the runway at the starting time of 2014. The tongue-in-cheek vocal would be written off as a gimmick by more disquisitional fans, although the duo would go on to testify themselves a permanent fixture of EDM in the years to follow.

47. Tiësto explains why he left trance

Hands one of the biggest names in EDM, Tiësto has garnered a massive following since the late 1990s. His current sound is nada like the groundbreaking trance music that propelled him to fame, however. In a 2014 DJ Mag video interview, the Dutch DJ and producer shed low-cal on why he parted ways with trance. "Some of the old trance guys still accept a post-obit, just it doesn't feel like everyone really cares," he said. "Information technology's dainty to be in bear upon with the sixteen to xviii-year-former kids who are coming up producing business firm music. They see me equally a godfather, and it's really absurd to be in touch with them."

48. ZHU releases "Faded," inspiring a wave of anonymous artist projects

"Faded" was the start single off ZHU'due south debut EP, The Nightday, and information technology catapulted the mysterious musician to stardom equally it was supported by Pete Tong and gained massive commercial success. Since its release in April of 2014, ZHU has proven the marketing appeal of anonymous artist projects, collaborating with the likes of Skrillex, NERO and Tame Impala, and performing at festivals such as Coachella and Lollapalooza.

49. Seven Lions raises the bar on melodic dubstep with Worlds Apart

Seven Lions released his second EP titled Worlds Autonomously in April of 2014. The melodic dubstep mastermind crafted five scenic tracks with vocalists including Ellie Goulding, Kerli, and Tove Lo. The EP was well received, landing a #2 spot on Billboard'southward Summit Dance/Electronic Albums chart the same year.

50. Tomorrowland expands to ii weekends

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In 2014, Tomorrowland dominated the electronic music festival scene equally the biggest festival of its kind in the globe. In celebration of its tenth ceremony, the Belgian festival expanded to two weekends for the first time. Although it reverted dorsum to one weekend subsequently the July, 2022 event, the festival returned to a two-weekend format in 2017.

51. Porter Robinson shifts his fashion withWorlds

Post-obit the release of his 2011 EP,Spitfire, Porter Robinson completely revamped his style to bring his debut studio-length anthology, Worlds, to life. This 12-track album included some of his nigh famous songs, like "Sad Machine" and "Divinity," giving Robinson worldwide recognition, a Billboard #one in the Top Dance/Electronic Albums category, and a 2022 tour of the effort's namesake.

52. Kris Trindl sues Krewella subsequently breakup

Despite matching tattoos and a shared Chicago living space, Krewella members Kris Trindl and sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousef establish themselves at the centre of a lawsuit that shook the EDM globe to its core. Trindl sued the sisters for $5 million in 2022 for breaching oral contracts and conspiring to kick him out of the group in order to go along more money for themselves. The lawsuit was a grave reminder that the partying that often accompanies a total-time touring schedule comes at a cost: Trindl'due south rehab stints and alcoholism were a main catalyst for the breakup. Trindl was the principal producer of the group while Jahan and Yasmine were responsible for songwriting. He eventually settled with the duo in 2015, and they releasd "Say Adieu," a single released before long later the split up with references to Trindl, and a tip to futurity electronic groups to seal all business concern deals with paper and a signature instead of tattoo ink.

53. Jack Ü releases "Take Ü In that location"

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In 2013, notorious DJ/producers Skrillex and Diplo came together to form Jack Ü. Their September, 2022 debut single, "Take Ü There," features Canadian vocaliser, Kiesza. Released on their own labels, OWSLA and Mad Decent, the total-length album titled Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü would follow the side by side year.

54. Marshmello debuts with "WaVeZ"

With a sample from Uncle Luke's legendary "I Wanna Stone" and a fresh dose of future bass, bearding EDM powerhouse Marshmello outburst onto the scene in March of, 2022 with "WaVeZ," which he uploaded to Soundcloud. Using a fast-paced beat and quick chord progressions, "WaVeZ" was the first glimpse into Marshmello's unique, upbeat product style that would grow into a colorful, arena-filling empire. The masked producer followed upward the unmarried in 2022 with his debut album, Joytime, and the remainder is history.

55. Jack Ü and Justin Bieber release "Where Are Ü Now"

An overt trend that comes to mind relative to EDM, especially in the latter half of the decade, is mainstream artists taking an active involvement in the phenomenon. Information technology'due south difficult to believe that just a few years ago Skrillex, Diplo, and Justin Bieber ushered in a broader interest in dance music in such a big way. At the fourth dimension Jack Ü was a fledgeling project, but it had massive hype effectually it. Needless to say, Skrillex and Diplo were pressured to deliver something memorable. When the big reveal that Justin Bieber would be joining the 2 for a unmarried called "Where Are Ü Now," reactions were mixed. Bieber himself was coming out of a crude patch personally and professionally and was seen as a polarizing presence in the public heart. Diplo later stated he was warned that working with Bieber could finish his career. Skrillex and Diplo have not been known to back downwards from crazy ideas, even so, and like clockwork they won over the skeptics and and so some with what became the biggest dance music track to hit the radio at the time.

56. Major Lazer and DJ Snake release "Lean On"

Major Lazer and DJ Ophidian came together to work on "Lean On" which features vocals past MØ. The 4-on-the-floor track went on to become a huge commercial hit and one of the acknowledged singles of all time. The official music video which was shot in Maharashtra, Republic of india, besides garnered them billions of hits owing to the massive popularity of the song and its signature claw step.

57. CRSSD Festival creates the boutique festival blueprint

Midway through the EDM decade, festivalgoers began to seek out more curated gatherings. San Diego'sCRSSD Festival disrupted the market past curating and techno/house-focused experience in its biannual spring and fall editions, proving the viability of the bazaar festival model in the process.

58. Alison Wonderland releases Run

Habitation to some of her most unforgettable tracks including "U Don't Know," "I Desire U," and its championship rails, Alison Wonderland'south debut anthology, Run, made her a forcefulness to be reckoned with. The 12-runway effort topped both Australian and American charts, earning her an ARIA Music Laurels and pushing forward a wildly successful career.

59. Ultra debuts RESISTANCE brand, signaling house and techno'southward resurgence

Sixteen years later its 1999 debut in Miami Beach, Ultra Music Festival made a pivotal change in programming by adding the new RESISTANCE stage to its roster. Focusing on house and techno, the addition of RESISTANCE signified a barometic change in the electronic trip the light fantastic music industry as "hugger-mugger" genres began to develop more widespread global appeal. Today, RESISTANCE has go one of Ultra'southward almost recognized outcome brands.

60. Martin Garrix Sues Spinnin' Records

Martin Garrix's music topped more and more EDM charts around the world in 2015. All the same, with more than and more producers nether legal age getting signed by major dance labels and management teams, many labels opted to take reward their fiscal positions inside the EDM industry by challenge the copyrights to whatever and all master records produced under brand. This all changed when the 18-yr-quondam Dutchman terminated his direction contract with Spinnin' Records and sued his former management squad for violation of copyright, claiming that he was told "imitation and misleading" information regarding his right to own the copyrights of his ain master recordings when signing with the characterization. Both parties settled and Garrix was transferred ownership of all principal recordings nether his proper noun prior to his 18th altogether, which came equally a massive win for DJs everywhere who had been signed to larger EDM labels.

61. TomorrowWorld transportation breakdowns lead to the festival's demise

TomorrowWorld, the American spin-off of Belgium'south mega festival Tomorrowland, initially saw success and praise; notwithstanding, its popularity and lifespan were curt lived. For the tertiary and last edition in 2015, severe rain and flooding rendered the festival grounds unusable and inaccessible. Attendees were required to accept shelter in their flooded campgrounds, or hike several miles to where they could be picked upwards. TomorrowWorld would not return, and its failings foreshadowed the collapse of SFX Entertainment the following year.

62. Inaugural Dirtybird Campout introduces summer campsite-themed festival concept

When Claude VonStroke dreamt upwards the idea of Dirtybird's signature summertime camp-themed festival - which debuted in October of 2022 - the house music world and the festival industry rubbernecked. At present near Modesto, the games and activities at Dirtybird Campout requite attendees equally much to rave nearly as its stacked lineups.

63. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike declared DJ Magazine #one amid voter controversy

Belgian DJ and producer duo Dimitri Vegas & Similar Mike saw huge popularity within the decade, which allowed them to secure the #1 spot on the DJ Mag Pinnacle 100 DJs poll in Oct of 2015. Information technology was revealed, however, that a portion of their votes came from apparent ground campaigns in which employees of the superstar DJs approached fans at events and festivals and talked them into voting for the duo. This sparked a potent backlash from DJ peers and fans akin, and called into question the credibility of DJ Magazine'south polls.

64. Dreamstate sparks trance resurgence in North America

In Nov of 2015, trance fans from around the world congregated in San Bernardino, California for the first-ever all-trance festival in North America, Dreamstate. The brainchild of Insomniac, Dreamstate is a celebration of the genre, and has been credited for sparking the trance resurgence in Northward America. Throughout its five-year history, Dreamstate has expanded to host events in San Francisco, Melbourne, London, New York, and Poland.

65. Rezz releases debut album, The Silence Is Deafening

While underground awareness Rezz was already making serious waves a year prior, the Jan, 2022 release of her second EP, The Silence is Deafening, instantly made her i of bass music's well-nigh heady acts. Mark her first of several releases on deadmau5' mau5trap label, tracks like "Edge" and "Delusion" would help the immature artist grow her cult and become a headline deed.

66. SFX Entertainment declares chapter 11 bankruptcy

Largely due to mismanagement of the numerous assets it acquired during "the EDM artillery race," SFX Entertainment alleged chapter 11 bankruptcy in February of 2016. The conglomerate's plummeting stock value leading up to the decision arguably contributed to the EDM industry'south first contraction of the decade. The company would subsequently rebrand as LiveStyle with Robert Sillerman no longer serving as CEO.

67. Eric Prydz releases long-awaited debut anthology,Opus

Swedish progressive house producer Eric Prydz released his debut album in Feb of 2016. The 19-rail effort included sometime singles along with new tracks and unreleased IDs that were highly ought afterward in his live performances. Opus was in the works for ten years, beautifully showcasing the producer's creative vision over fourth dimension.

68. Major Lazer play historic concert in Cuba

Major Lazer has long been an international ambassador on the EDM scene, dancehall and other eclectic styles into mainstream sensation. The group took affairs a pace further past being the first major international act to play in Cuba since Washington and Havana restored relations. The gratuitous concert was held in front end of the U.S. Embassy in Havana.

69. Avicii quits touring

After a handful of hospitalizations and wellness scares, Avicii took to social media to write an open letter to his fans in 2022 announcing his retirement from live events and touring. In the heartfelt letter of the alphabet, he explained how the constant stress was taking a toll on him and he had to make the determination to quit touring as he had "too little left for the life of a real person backside the artist."

lxx. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Declares Calendar week of Movement "Detroit Techno Calendar week"

Since 2000, Memorial Day Weekend in Detroit has become synonymous with techno. In 2016, Detroit mayor Mike Duggan made information technology official by declaring May 23rd through May 30th as the beginning ever Detroit Techno Week. "Detroit becomes a tourist destination for music lovers," Duggan wrote in the first-ever certificate of recognition for Detroit Techno Week. "I encourage all to come out and gloat the festivities, as it creates local and international sensation of Detroit's rise creative civilisation."

71. Flume releases Peel LP

Released via Future Classic, Flume'due south second album, Skin, gained international popularity and further divers the audio for which we at present know the Australian producer. The effort won many awards, including both a Grammy and an ARIA with some of its most popular tracks being "Never Exist Like You," "Say It," and "Smoke & Retribution."

72. The Chainsmokers release career-defining single, "Closer" ft. Halsey

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Before releasing "Closer" featuring Halsey, The Chainsmokers already had a string of hit songs, like "Don't Let Me Downwards," "Roses," and the notorious "#SELFIE." But "Closer," which came out in July of 2016, was arguably an unmatched release. It was The Chainsmokers' commencement #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, taking the top spot for 12 consecutive weeks, and remaining in the peak five for 26 consecutive weeks. From the radio to retail stores to club floors and festival stages, "Closer" was heard everywhere at its superlative. Not just that, just it marked The Chainsmokers transition to a pop-EDM human action, an identity they continue to maintain today.

73. Porter Robinson and Madeon release "Shelter"

In August of 2016, Porter Robinson and Madeon took the globe on an emotional journey with their powerful collaboration, "Shelter." Accompanied by a heartfelt animated short picture virtually a girl who lives solitary in a world of her own making, the track became huge enough to telephone call for a worldwide tour of the aforementioned name.

74. Daft Punk and The Weeknd release "Starboy"

On Nov 24, 2016, The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) released his 18-rail, 3rd studio anthology, Starboy, via Republic Records. The title track was a moody, synth-heavy collaborative hit alongside masked French duo Daft Punk. Afterwards spending eight weeks at #two, the single climbed to the #ane spot on Billboard'due south Peak 100, making it Daft Punk's first #i single.

75. Fyre Festival shows promoters the world over what not to do

Selling tickets for upwards to $100,000 apiece, Fyre Festival marketed itself as an "immersive music festival." The "Coachella in the Caribbean" VIP experience was promoted by supermodels like Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Hailey Baldwin every bit an sectional political party for wealthy Instagram influencers. Attendees were promised luxury adaptation on an island in the Commonwealth of the bahamas, a party with celebrities, and "the best in food, art, music and adventure." Upon arriving at the issue in April of 2017, however, they were greeted by disaster relief tents with rain-soaked mattresses, cold cheese sandwiches in foam containers, and the absence of music headliners like Pusha T, Tyga, Migos, and Blink-182. Images and videos from Fyre Festival went viral, spawning documentaries from online media giants Hulu and Netflix. Billy McFarland, the lead festival organizer, was eventually sentenced to 6 years in prison and ordered to pay over $26 meg to investors and customers he defrauded. Talk about a dumpster burn down.

76. Gary Richards resigns from HARD Events

Gary Richards, better known as DESTRUCTO, resigned from HARD Events - the production company he founded ten years prior - in August of 2017. He went on to partner with LiveStyle and launch a new event brand called AMFAMFAMF.

77. SoundCloud founders resign after company secures emergency funding

Soundcloud, well known for providing ascent music producers with a identify to share their music, barely stayed afloat in 2017. CEO Alex Ljung was replaced by former Vimeo CEO Kerry Trainor after the struggling music service managed to secure an emergency deal of about $170 million in funding.

78. Excision debuts bass music festival Lost Lands

Since the beginning of the decade, Excision has released some of the biggest tunes in dubstep while hitting the road with mind-bravado production unlike anything on the market. His side by side movement, however, would make him one of, if not the near important figures in modernistic-twenty-four hour period bass music. With the creation of his very own festival, Lost Lands, Excision gave bass music fans a gathering where their favorite music would be displayed prominently, non relegated to side stages. Information technology would grow into the world's premier bass music event and host performances from both the genre'due south biggest names as well equally upwards-and-coming and under-the-radar talent.

79. Rusko announces he'southward cancer free

In May of 2017, the EDM community was in a vulnerable country after learning that bass legend Rusko had been diagnosed with a rare form of tum cancer. Mercer canceled all upcoming shows at the fourth dimension to focus on healing and intensive chemotherapy sessions. In October of 2017, the dubstep icon happily appear he was 100% cancer complimentary and would continue working on music.

80. Datsik accused of sexual assault by multiple women

In March of 2018, a mirror was held upwards to the industry when several reports of sexual assault against Datsik came to lite. With his known reputation for forcing himself on unconsenting or inebriated fans with lanyards marked 'Tulsa' ('A Slut' when viewed in a mirror), and a disposition colored with tweeted rape jokes, Beetle became a cautionary tale for toxic masculinity complete with an inevitable career collapse that subsequently followed.

81. Swedish Firm Mafia reunite at Ultra Music Festival

During the 2022 edition of Ultra Music Festival, Swedish House Mafia reunited later on a 5 year hiatus. While fans effectually the world speculated their return would happen at Ultra earlier in the year, the hype around their reunion was hardly diminished. Fans an artists akin watched in awe as the iconic group took to the stage to play out their biggest hits. They afterwards embarked on their Salve The Globe Reunion Tour in 2022 - although overhyped announcements and unexpected cancellations ultimately alienated their fans.

82. Avicii found dead in Muscat, Oman

April 20th, 2018, will be a solar day etched in EDM history every bit one of the most tragic yet. The manufacture lost legendary DJ/producer Avicii well before his time. The 28-yr-quondam "Levels" hitmaker took his life in Muscat, Oman, which came as a rude wake upward telephone call to the music industry to focus on mental wellness and accost the pressures that accompany success in the music manufacture. His parents took it upon themselves to help those in demand by launching the Tim Bergling Foundation to spread sensation nigh mental health and suicide prevention the following twelvemonth.

83. EDC Las Vegas moves to May

After years of feedback from the community, Insomniac Founder Pasquale Rotella decided to motility EDC Las Vegas from the baking June months to a much cooler May. The date modify allowed for the commencement-ever year of camping in 2018, as well as earlier gate openings. Following this date modify, zero deaths tied to the festival have been reported. The lower temperatures have reduced the number of estrus-related medical issues and made the overall experience more than comfortable.

84. FISHER takes tech house to the top with the release of "Losing Information technology"

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Tech house was in one case far from what 1 might associate with mainstream music. Be that as it may, Australian surfer-turned untamed DJ FISHER broke new ground and brought the genre to listeners' ears far and wide with his cracking single, "Losing It." Released in July of 2018, the air-horn powered instrumental track fabricated waves long before its official release: igniting a viral video when he debuted it at his Coachella DoLab set and earning the attention of every major label following its release. Once it came out, "Losing It" received 100,000-plus streams a day, festival principal stage plays from major DJs like Hardwell, Alison Wonderland and Tiësto, 21 weeks on top of the Beatport charts, and a spot on Shazam's Global Chart. Non only that, but it earned a Grammy nomination in the All-time Dance Recording category. Beyond launching FISHER to headliner condition, the track served as a testament that pop-EDM crossovers aren't the but way to garner mainstream entreatment. If washed right, guild-focused genres like tech house can ascend from the hush-hush.

85. Salvatore Ganacci's 2022 Tomorrowland viral performance

Salvatore Ganacci became one of the decade'due south virtually meme-worthy DJs by delivering a assault Tomorrowland's 2022 principal stage that went viral on social media. His hilarious antics drew both criticism and laughs, sparking fence over whether he was giving EDM a bad image or just being entertaining.

86. Hardwell announces indefinite break from touring

Few names are every bit synonymous with big room and the rise of EDM as Hardwell. The Dutch DJ/producer has won numerous music awards over the years - nigh notably taking the top spot on the DJ Magazine Top 100 DJs listing in 2013 and 2022 - and headlined major festivals similar Ultra and Tomorrowland. In September of 2018, the dance music titan revealed on social media that he will accept an indefinite break from live shows, citing the compounding cost of a grueling, relentless touring schedule and a want to spend more time with his friends and family. However, Hardwell will continue to make music in his fourth dimension off, and stated, "my sincerest hope is that we will be able to go along this journey together. I want to come back stronger than ever, merely for at present, I'm just going to be me for a while."

87. Shaq plays surprise set up at Lost Lands 2018

At the second iteration of Excision's Lost Lands, fans were stunned to see the four-time NBA Champion Shaquille O'Neal take the phase as the festival's special guest performer. The basketball legend would throw downward a massively heavy set and go dubstep's biggest supporter… literally. While it wasn't his first DJ advent, it signified his commitment to EDM's heaviest subgenre to the delight of producers and fans alike.

88. Martin Garrix Voted DJ Mag #1 three years in a row

Regarded as the it-listing for electronic music acts, the Top 100 DJ'due south Listing has grown to get highly influential despite its criticisms. And then it should be applauded when an artist reaches the meridian spot, not one time, non twice, but three times consecutively. In 2022 Martin Garrix became the youngest DJ to accept the superlative spot, retaining information technology in 2022 and again in 2018. He is only the tertiary creative person to accomplish that feat, behind fellow Dutchmen Armin van Buuren and Tiësto.

89. Marshmello hosts in-game Fortnite concert

Dearest him, or detest him, Marshmello gave us a glimpse of the futurity of gaming and music when he performed for over 10 1000000 people at a virtual concert in Fortnite  in Feb, 2019. The concert was a huge win for both Fortnite, who saw their highest number of concurrent players at one time, and Marshmello, whose YouTube channel gained 100 1000000 views in one week from the consequence. The idea of in-game concerts has been explored before, simply nothing to this caliber.

xc. Spotify becomes profitable at long final

In February of 2019, Spotify reported a $107 million dollar net positive in its fourth quarter earnings - the first fourth dimension the company turned an operating profit. The news signaled healthy growth in the service's registered active users, including Spotify Premium subscribers, and showed positive results in emerging regions like Latin America. As a leader in the music streaming industry, Spotify's profitability could indicate a boom for other platforms as well. It was announced at the end of financial yr 2022 that Spotify's current CFO, Barry McCarthy, will step downward and be replaced by Paul Vogel, Spotify's VP of FP&A, Treasury and Investor Relations.

91. Burning Human being distances effect from festivals with "Cultural Course Correcting" article

Just earlier tickets went on-auction for Called-for Man in February of 2019, CEO Marian Goodell wrote an impassioned letter to Burners ambulation a number of concerns about exclusive ridership on mutant vehicles, influencers, advertisements and commodification of Black Rock City civilization. Continuing the Project Citizenship initiative that was launched in 2017, the article outlined a plan to refocus on restoring community around Burning Human being's 10 Principles with the aim of distancing the effect from festivals, raves or parties.

92. The Prodigy frontman Keith Flint passes away

On March quaternary, 2019, the dance music community lost an icon. Keith Flint, lead vocaliser of large trounce band The Prodigy, was establish expressionless in his habitation at Essex, England, at the age of 49. Flint's tragic decease was ruled a suicide as a result of hanging. Bandmates Liam Howlett and Maxim recalled Flint as "a truthful pioneer, innovator and legend." Flint led The Prodigy to their iconic status: bringing dance music to the mainstream in the U.Southward, pioneering the big beat genre, and performing vocals on hit singles "Firestarter," "Breathe," "Baby's Got A Atmosphere," and "Smack My Bowwow Upwards" in the 1990s. With his electrical, charismatic personality, Flintstone was the face of The Prodigy and an inspiration to many of today'south dance music stars.

93. Ultra hosts i-off Virginia Key outcome after Bayfront Park ousting

The Miami City Commission heard downtown residents' pains of excessive noise, traffic, crowds, and lengthy, disruptive structure, denying Ultra Music Festival to remain in Bayfront Park in 2019. So, the festival moved to the island of Virginia Key for its 2022 edition. However, the event was far from smooth. With only one road in and out of the island, there were astringent logistical and transport issues affecting both residents and festival attendees, as well as subsequent enquiry that the festival adversely affected local wildlife. Upon the disapproval of local officials and residents, Ultra's organizers voluntarily terminated their contract. Notwithstanding, 2022 looks promising, as Ultra agreed on new terms with Miami officials – including higher fees for the metropolis and shorter occupation – to render to their dwelling at Bayfront Park.

94. Diplo inaugurates Thomas Wesley alias with "So Long"

In April of 2019, Diplo turned heads throughout the music industry when he unveiled a country-inspired side project called Thomas Wesley. His debut release under the alias was "Then Long" featuring Cam, which received an official music video the post-obit summer.

95. Insomniac acquires Space, Okeechobee in Floridian conquest

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Throughout the decade, Insomniac strengthened its proper noun in the EDM scene as information technology expanded to countless cities across the globe. In ii major 2022 announcements, the Los Angeles-based upshot company revealed its partnership with Soundslinger for the Return of the multi-genre Okeechobee Music & Arts Festivafifty. Alongside the festival, CEO Pasquale Rotella announced a bulk stake acuisition of Club Infinite in Miami, further anchoring Insomniac in the Sunshine Country.

96. NOISIΛ announce breakup

In September of 2019, legendary DJ/producer trio NOISIΛ announced their split at the cease of 2020, along with the release of new music and a number of last DJ shows. In a lengthy letter of the alphabet to fans, the artists explained that there is no bad blood between them, and that they volition proceed to make music together one way or some other - but non under the NOISIΛ moniker. The trio have been together for nigh twenty years.

97. Illenium plays Madison Square Garden

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In September of 2019, Illenium did what almost artists can only dream of: he played to a full house at New York's esteemed Madison Square Garden. Fans were treated to Miller's make new alive show, a rock ring manner performance with Said The Sky on pianoforte, Dabin on guitar, Day on drums, and Illenium himself bouncing between a mixer, MIDI keyboard and drums, and an electric guitar. The arena was filled with the sounds of Illenium's latest album ASCEND, along with bass-heavy edits of singles from his previous albums. Dazzling lights, sharp lasers, and emphatic visuals accompanied the music for a stellar audiovisual experience, marking the apex of Illenium'due south meteoric rise to fame.

98. "GRiZtronics" hits #1 on TikTok

A few months after GRiZ and Subtronics' collaboration, "GRiZtronics," began to heavily invade the festival excursion, the difficult-hitting, bass-centric track found it's way onto TikTok. Eventually, it became the number one track on the site. Undoubtedly, its success on Tik Tok was unprecedented. "GRiZtronics" blew up in the same way that "Old Town Route" by Lil Nas X did, defying all odds by competing in a market heavily dominated by pop music.

99. Datsik returns with video argument

The world idea they had seen the last of Datsik, just in November 2022 he issued a video statement in a impuissant try to spin the e'er-growing stack of sexual assault reports against him. The video didn't apologize to or admit his victims. Instead, it claimed victimhood for Datsik - which backfired, putting the last few nails in the coffin of his career as wave after moving ridge of artists and fans in dance music united in solidarity against him.

100. SFX Entertainment founder Robert Sillerman passes away

Robert Francis Xavier Sillerman, Dec 2009 (Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Cirque du Soleil)

Robert F. X. Sillerman died on November 24th, 2022 at the historic period of 71. The American businessman, who was both heralded for his heavy investment in the EDM industry through his SFX Entertainment venture in 2012 and subsequently demonized following the organization's chapter xi bankruptcy in 2016, is still considered by many to exist a controversial figure in trip the light fantastic toe music history.

Edited by John Cameron.

Contributions by Brian Baker, Cameron Sunkel, Devin Culham, Elsa Lee, Graham Drupe, Jonathan Sherman, Kierstin Rounsefell, Konstantinos Karakoulis, Lennon Chaik, Liz Kraker, LJ Hilberath, Marilyn Hernandez, Melody Siganporia, Nick Yopko, Niko Sani, Nisha Stickles, Phil Scilippa, Rachel Kupfer, Rachel Wood, Saad Masood, Sarah Kocur, and Ulises Vargas.

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