For years, electronic dance music has been reaching insane levels of popularity throughout the world. The most amazing part is that it’s coming from all corners of the globe, including Sweden, which is the home to Galantis, a songwriting and DJ duo that specializes in EDM. Galantis is made up of Linus Eklöw and Christian Karlsson, who are both record producers who have worked with some of the top artists in the world. When it comes to making music, these two know what they’re doing and are responsible for some major hits, including “Toxic” by Britney Spears. It’s no surprise that they’ve become accomplished in the EDM universe, becoming one of the genre’s must-see acts.

Finding the Formula

Galantis might go down as one of the greatest accidents in music history. Eklöw and Karlsson had a chance encounter at a recording studio in Sweden and started bouncing song ideas off of each other. However, it would be a few years until they started formally collaborating as partners, leading to the creation of Galantis. But as it turns out, that chance meeting changed the course of EDM. Together, Eklöw and Karlsson changed how EDM was done, starting songs with a piano or guitar and then mixing in drums, keyboards, vocals, and other elements of traditional EDM. It was a different approach to electronic music but one that became an instant hit with audiences, turning Galantis into one of the most important groups in the genre.

Instant Hit

Less than two weeks after releasing their first songs to the world, Galantis played at Coachella 2014 and blew the metaphorical roof off. The duo played a combination of original songs and remixes behind an incredible set and with amazing visuals. Critics instantly raved about the group’s shows while Galantis was voted as the Best Dance Music Moment at Coachella in 2014. The Galantis stage show has only gotten better since that first groundbreaking performance. They have become known for their incredible energy and crazy stunts, including jumping from the stage. Even compared to other EDM acts, Galantis is a group that demands to be seen in person by anyone who loves electronic dance music.