Christian electronic dance 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.

[9][10] Other mainstay artists in the genre include Capital Kings, LZ7[11] Gawvi,[12] Hillsong Young & Free,[13] and Andy Hunter.

[18][19] 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.

"[20] 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.

[21] 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!