MTV has had a heavy prescence in the EDM movement over the last year despite you not knowing it. It fact due to their stature they have gotten exclusive interviews at almost every major festival this year. Yes its troubling news given the tv stations disregard for music, nonetheless EDM. However, MTV has been a catalyst for the genre and its expansion in the US. Yes those crummy Jersey Shore characters exposed the masses to the crappy side of the genre, but nonetheless it opened the door further for EDM in the US.
To further its commitment, MTV's VMA's add Best Electronic Dance Music Video Category to their awards show.
You can see the videos nominated below or check them out on MTV's VMA's Best Electronic Dance Music Video Category
Avicii – Levels
Calvin Harris – Feel So Close
Duck Sauce – Big Bad Wolf
Martin Solveig – The Night Out
Skrillex – First of the Year (Equinox)
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