EDM Identity Team
Founder / Editor-In-Chief
- Grant GilmoreGrant Gilmore’s authoritative voice as a media professional lends credibility not common to EDM journalism. As the founder of EDM Identity he has effectively raised the bar on coverage of the past decade’s biggest youth culture phenomenon. After ten years of working for nonprofit organization Pro Player Foundation, Gilmore launched EDM Identity as a media outlet offering accurate informative coverage of the rave scene and electronic music as a whole. Although they cover comprehensive topic matter, they have taken special care in interviewing the likes of Armin van Buuren, Adventure Club, Gorgon City, Lane 8 and Afrojack. In addition to household names, they have also highlighted unsung heroes of the industry through their ID Spotlight segment. Whether he’s covering it or not, you can expect to find Grant Gilmore attending the next big electronic music event. To find out what’s next on his itinerary, follow him via the social links below.
Managing Editor
- John CameronI'm a recovering techno elitist and the managing editor of EDM Identity. I try to write articles that give the context I wished I had when I started getting more into dance music two decades ago.
Senior Editor
- Ashley NguyenFrom growing up singing, dancing, and learning instruments, music has always been at the center of Ashley's life. Her world opened up after attending Beyond Wonderland Bay Area in 2014, and since then, her love for electronic music has brought her across the globe from The Gorge to Amsterdam Dance Event and the Armada Studio for ASOT Live. She loves all things uplifting trance, progressive house, and melodic bass. Her favorite artists include Above & Beyond, Illenium, Odesza, Ilan Bluestone, Arty, Andrew Bayer, Elohim, and ZHU. Catch her on dance floors across Denver and the SF Bay Area!
House & Techno Editor
- Maria ClintonMaria first fell in love with electronic music in the early 2000's when she heard a little tune called "Satisfaction" by Benny Benassi. Since then she has dived headfirst into the scene and is wildly passionate about the trance, techno, and house genres. Festival's like EDC, Dreamstate, and Dirtybird Campout hold the key to her soul and dance music will always and forever be a major part of her life.
Bass Editor
Abby HaydenUpon discovering the electronic music scene in 2017, Abby was immediately hooked. Over the years she attended dozens of festivals across the south and the midwest, eventually finding her niche within the underground bass realm. Abby has always had a strong opinion on the music she's listening to and the events she's attending and that's how she found her role within EDM Identity, first as a contributing writer. She now oversees a team of writers as the site's Bass Editor while covering events and writing about her favorite artists. You can catch her at festivals like Okeechobee, Hulaween, Tipper events, and every edition of Infrasound.
Hard Dance Editor
- Josue ParedesEnamored with hard dance music for over a decade, Josue has built a fiery passion for elevating the scene locally and worldwide through exceptional coverage and support. Contact: [email protected]
Culture Editor
- Jared "JSkolie" SkolnickJared, aka JSkolie, was introduced to electronic music in the 1990’s by way of Orbital. He raved in parks and fields in South Florida where the entirety of the production was a DJ in a box truck. Now living in NYC, he attended his first Above & Beyond show in 2016 and his life has never been the same. Jared has been energized by the Trance community and its PLUR ethos. He is a supporter of harm reduction and is a former DanceSafe officer going on to launch SafeRaveNYC and as a co-founder of Grassroots Harm Reduction. Jared enjoys endurance events and has danced for 12-hours straight while often recovering from raves with bike rides just as long. Or longer.
A&R / Playlist Manager
- Janice RoqueA music lover for as long as she can remember, Janice was first introduced to electronic music in her early teens, then experienced live events in 2015 and never looked back. From house and techno, to trap, breaks, bass, and drum & bass, as long as it gets her moving and feeling something, she loves it. In 2019, she got involved in the local scene of San Francisco and gained experience in social media management and event promotions by throwing events and underground raves. You can always find her playlisting, looking for new artists to support, and reading about the history of dance music.
Content Strategist
- Matt "MyStro" SchaitelMyStro's been embedded for years in dance music industry - finding the passion during the early years of the internet when in 6th grade. Since the passion began, he's done a bit of everything - DJed in Ibiza, promoted and thrown his own parties, VJed, created promotional material, worked A&R for labels, and of course, wrote for blogs. Now he is here with EDM Identity, ready to make waves with his honest and unique perspective honed through years of varied experiences in the industry.
Social Media Manager
Writers
- Brooke NelsonAs a seasoned music journalist, Brooke has woven her passion for music into every aspect of her career. Her journey with music began in her youth, where a profound love for melodies and rhythms took root. This affection grew as she immersed herself in countless events and festivals, each experience fueling her desire to delve deeper into the industry. It wasn't long before she realized her calling lay in music journalism. Relocating to Denver to kickstart her music industry career, she was captivated by the power of words to convey the essence of sound. Writing about music became more than just a profession—it became a natural expression of her connection to the art form. Today, Brooke continues to craft compelling narratives celebrating music’s magic. With her deep love for the scene and unwavering dedication, she remains a driving force in the ever-evolving landscape of music journalism.
- David MedinaDavid is a journalist from the Bay Area, with a large background in sports. Joining the EDM scene 5 years ago, David enjoyed going to EDM events, but it wasn't until he started attending EDM events with the friends that he grew up with that completely changed his outlook on the world of Electronic music. He realized that tech house gave him life, and quickly grew a great appreciation of many other genres as well. Some of his favorite artists include Matroda, Mau P, San Pacho, Chase & Status, and San Jose hometown hero Svdden Death. Now located in Denver, he frequently attends shows and takes full pride in living in the “Bass Capital”. If you ever see somebody dancing or headbanging at the rails wearing an Indianapolis Colts jersey, there's a good chance it's him.
- Erik NilsenErik's love for music began when he was just a kid. Over the years, he's explored most genres, but a Blackberry commercial featuring Diplo ignited his passion for dance music. During a trip through South America, he saw Michael Bibi perform 8 times across 7 countries in the same month. Recently, Erik has been producing his own house music as yerik.
Gyll CarterGyll is a full-time music producer and DJ from Cleveland that has been involved in the dance music scene since 2005. He gravitates to any sound that is "off the beaten path", especially minimal/deep tech, progressive and techno. You can find him in VIP at some of his favorite festivals such as ARC and Movement, or dancing at label parties during Miami Music Week. Artists he can't get enough of include Simon Doty, Justin Martin, ANNA, Taylor Torrence, John O'Callaghan, Sneijder, Will Atkinson, Carl Cox, GRUM, Yotto, Dilby, Riley, Ranger Trucco, GIANT, Franky Wah, Westend, PROFF, and Green Velvet.- Hannah RobertsWhile being a fan of dance music since she first heard deadmau5' "Ghosts 'n' Stuff" in middle school, Hannah officially started attending EDM events and festivals in 2015 and hasn't left the scene since. Her favorite festivals are Ultra Music Festival and Electric Forest. She is a graduate of San Diego State University, receiving a degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations. Whether she's grooving to some tech house, getting down to hard techno, vibing to uplifting trance, or headbanging to dubstep, you can be sure to catch her dancing her heart out at a variety of shows.
- Jackie PepplerBased in Southern California, Jackie grew up with a profound love for all things dance music. She found a home in the festival scene and realized her dream of pursuing a career in music and event production at just fourteen. Over the years, she has worked in various facets of the industry, including writing for various media outlets, managing social media at Audio San Francisco, organizing local events with Burning Man, and working as artist transportation at festivals like Life Is Beautiful. She fell in love with Anjunadeep during her time at Audio, with progressive and deep house encapsulating her heart. However, her music taste spans far and wide, so you never know which side of the festival grounds you may find her at. When she's not bopping around a festival, you'll likely find her behind the decks as DJ JAKLŸN.
- Jaclyn SerslandJaclyn’s first encounter with the EDM scene was in 2022 when she decided to attend Project Glow Festival on a whim, and since then, she has fully immersed herself in the dance music world. She has found her closest friends in the EDM community, and has made lifelong memories attending shows and festivals across the world. She enjoys trap, techno, and dubstep, but her all-time favorite genre is drum and bass, and her favorite DJs are Andromedik, Delta Heavy, Sub Focus, Dimension, and Basstripper. On weekends, you can find her attending shows at Echostage and Soundcheck in DC, venues she has considered her second home over the last two years.
- Janelle CrowtherJanelle began her EDM journey with house music at Dirtybird Campout in 2015 and has thrived ever since. She spent many of those beginning years at events working ADA with Accessible Festivals, finding a love of assisting patrons in enjoying their festival experience. As an LA native, she made her way to countless events and festivals containing a wide variety of genres. From techno festivals in France to bass events in Canada, she has traveled all over to explore many types of EDM music. After moving to Utah post-academia to work in Clinical Research, she discovered a passion in writing to allow her to stay connected to the community she loves. She enjoys meeting new friends, so please say hi and introduce yourself if you see her dancing in the crowds!
- Lance MillikenBased out of North Carolina, Lance has been listening to electronic music for over 15 years. Although a die-hard lover of trance and progressive, he also loves techno, drum & bass, and always has a soft spot for a good house show. When not writing about or listening to EDM, you can find him watching soccer, DJing as code//switch, or playing with his two cats and one dog.
- Logan GarrisonIt was a decade ago that Logan Garrison, better known as DJ Lo_G, first took the stage to spin sets for crowds in the snowy towns of Lake Tahoe and Aspen. Originally spinning sounds in the realm of glitch and bass music, he began to develop a passion for all things house as he returned to his hometown and hasn’t looked back since. Over the years, DJ Lo_G has become a fixture in the Aspen nightlife scene as he has found a home at Belly Up and regularly warms up the stage for some of dance music’s biggest artists like The Chainsmokers, Chris Lake, Slow Magic, Nora En Pure, and most recently ZHU. Joining the EDM Identity team back in 2018, he’s dug even deeper into dance music and the festival scene. Whether he’s covering events like Mysteryland and shows in Aspen, interviewing artists like Hannah Wants, and reviewing fresh releases, his passion for the entire community shines throughout.
- Marissa BoydAfter discovering the dance music scene in 2012, Marissa dived right in and has since been to over 50 music festivals. Over the years, she has involved herself in the music industry by writing for various outlets and working with notable festivals such as Firefly and We Belong Here. With a deep love for house, bass, and dubstep, on the weekends you can find her at local venues in Philadelphia or exploring the NYC music scene.
- Martina VargasMartina is a journalist who covers the local dance music scene in Miami, where she is based, up-and-coming artists around the globe, and anything to do with house and techno and the subgenres in between. Born in Colombia and a frequent traveler, she's passionate about attending festivals around the world and bringing new sounds back home. She is also a specialist in public relations and enjoys using her network to connect people throughout her various roles. She is head of marketing and public relations for Miami-based events company and record label Running Late Records, which came to life this past summer. There, she highlights the industry professionals and artists she meets by covering their work on EDMID.
- Miguel FlorencioIf you were to step inside Miguel's mind—depending on the minute—you'll find yourself at the center of a warehouse rave, under the scorching desert sun at Coachella, or in a buzzing Las Vegas club; there's never a quiet moment. With a passion for storytelling, he hopes to bridge audiences to the beauty of dance music through writing, photography, and social media.
- Sheila LimSheila is not your average dance music enthusiast. She found her way to EDM through her immense love for artists like The Chainsmokers, Martin Garrix, Alan Walker and Calvin Harris. EDM has marked so many parts of her life. Important moments, nostalgic memories and unforgettable times. You can always find her at the front row of resident DJ's club sets in Las Vegas. In her own words "goosebumps never lie" and Tomorrowland will always have a special place in her heart.
- Zachary LefevreZachary Lefevre has been listening to electronic music since the early 2000s. Although his first live show was underground hip-hop, he began listening to a variety of different genres and found his niche within electronic community. After attending more concerts and festivals, Zachary was seeking out a platform that would allow him to express his passion and love for live music and share it with friends, family, and the world. Having always been an avid writer he began to combine the two arts and shortly after writing his first article Zachary became part of the EDM Identity team in August 2015.
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