The Chainsmokers Share Glowing Optimism for 2023, an “Exciting Time” for Dance Music History – EDM.com

Even after more than a decade in the scene, The Chainsmokers are seemingly more optimistic than ever when it comes to the future of electronic dance music.

In an interview with Grammy.com, the duo reflected on their plans to perform in the stratosphere in 2024, their most recent album So Far So Good, and shared their impressions of today’s dance music scene large.

The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart specifically shared glowing remarks on the genre’s current state.

“I haven’t seen this many people excited about dance music in quite some time,” Taggart explained. “I’m seeing so many more underground techno DJs build really massive followings that compete with more EDM [acts] and their followings on Instagram [and such]. They [post] videos of them playing shows, and the engagement is super high.”