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About EDM Sessions

The Beginning

The story of EDM Sessions began in November 2010—under a different name, in a different city, and during a very different era for both radio and the music industry.

On January 1, 2011, at exactly 1:11 p.m., founder Marty True launched an online dance music radio station called Party 95. The name paid tribute to 95.3 Party, the legendary Orlando FM station owned by Cox Media Group that had become a favorite among Central Florida’s dance music community.

The story, however, actually begins seven years earlier.

In 2004, 95.3 Party abruptly abandoned its dance music format and was rebranded as Power 95, becoming yet another Hip Hop station. Overnight, one of Central Florida’s most beloved dance music stations disappeared, leaving thousands of loyal listeners without a home.

Recognizing the significance of the brand, Marty acquired the abandoned Party 95 identity shortly after the station’s format change. Although he wasn’t yet sure how he would use it, he believed the name deserved a second life and held onto it for nearly seven years.

Then, in November 2010, inspiration struck.

With a background in both radio broadcasting and web development, Marty envisioned bringing Party 95 back—not on the FM dial, but as an online radio station that could reach dance music fans anywhere in the world. At a time when internet radio was still in its infancy, the idea was both ambitious and forward-thinking.

From that moment on, he immersed himself in building what would become Party 95, working day and night to transform the vision into reality. That launch would mark the beginning of a journey that would eventually evolve into the global electronic music brand now known as EDM Sessions.

The Re-branding

After five successful years as Party 95, the station had grown into a thriving global online radio brand. Despite its international audience, founder Marty True felt the name still carried the identity of a local FM radio station. It was time for something bigger.

In 2016, Party 95 quietly came to an end as Marty began developing a new brand that better reflected a worldwide electronic music audience. Following the relocation of operations to Miami, EDM Sessions officially launched in 2017 with a more modern identity and a broader vision for the future.

Interestingly, EDM Sessions did not begin as a radio station.

The original plan was to build a comprehensive media company serving the global electronic music industry. Its first major initiative was an ambitious effort to create a new international music conference following uncertainty surrounding the future of the Winter Music Conference (WMC), which had been a cornerstone of Miami Music Week for more than three decades.

As plans moved forward, WMC announced that it would continue under new ownership through Ultra Music Festival. Rather than competing with one of the industry’s most established events, Marty chose to pivot.

Instead of pursuing a head-to-head conference in Miami, the company accelerated its expansion plans, setting its sights on Las Vegas and laying the foundation for what EDM Sessions would eventually become—a global media platform built to inform, connect, and support the electronic dance music community through radio, editorial content, industry initiatives, and beyond.

Our Expansion

In May 2018, EDM Sessions expanded to Las Vegas, establishing a presence in two of the most influential electronic dance music markets in the United States. With Miami serving as the gateway to dance music in the East and Las Vegas recognized as one of the world’s premier EDM destinations, the expansion marked a major milestone in the company’s long-term vision.

Over the next two years, EDM Sessions immersed itself in the Las Vegas electronic music community, building relationships with artists, industry professionals, promoters, and venues while continuing to grow its global audience. The move positioned the brand to become an even stronger voice within one of the world’s most important dance music hubs.

As plans progressed toward opening new broadcast studios, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the live entertainment industry to a standstill. Like countless businesses across the music world, EDM Sessions was forced to pause its expansion plans and shift its focus during an unprecedented period of uncertainty.

Today, that vision is back on track.

As EDM Sessions continues its evolution, the focus remains on expanding its digital and global presence, further strengthening the brand’s commitment to serving the global electronic dance music community for years to come.

Our Evolution

What began as an online radio station has steadily evolved into a comprehensive media platform serving the global electronic dance music community.

While radio remains at the heart of EDM Sessions, the brand has expanded far beyond broadcasting. Today, EDM Sessions connects fans, artists, labels, promoters, festivals, and music industry professionals through editorial journalism, artist discovery, industry insights, and community-driven initiatives designed to support every corner of the electronic music ecosystem.

As the industry has evolved, so has our mission. Rather than simply playing great music, EDM Sessions strives to become a trusted destination where people can discover new artists, stay informed about the latest developments in dance music, and build meaningful connections within the community.

This evolution has shaped every aspect of the platform—from long-form editorial content and industry resources to new programs that support artists and professionals at every stage of their careers. Our goal is simple: to create a home for everyone who enjoys, creates, or works in electronic dance music.

As EDM Sessions continues to grow, we remain committed to the same vision that inspired the very beginning: celebrating electronic dance music while helping shape its future through innovation, education, collaboration, and community.

Our Mission

Electronic dance music is more than a genre—it is a global culture powered by artists, fans, festivals, labels, promoters, entrepreneurs, educators, and countless professionals working behind the scenes. Our mission is to strengthen that entire ecosystem by creating meaningful opportunities for the people who make it thrive.

Connect

Everything we build is designed to bring the electronic music community closer together. Whether through our radio station, editorial platform, live events, or future initiatives, we create spaces where fans discover artists, artists connect with industry professionals, businesses build relationships, and ideas become collaborations. We believe that meaningful connections are the foundation of a stronger industry.

Discover

Discovery has always been at the heart of EDM Sessions. Every day, we introduce listeners to the biggest names in electronic dance music while creating opportunities for emerging artists to be heard alongside them. Beyond music, we help our audience discover new events, technologies, businesses, career opportunities, and the people shaping the future of the industry.

Inform

The electronic music industry moves quickly, and staying informed has never been more important. Through thoughtful editorial content, interviews, industry analysis, and original reporting, we strive to provide trusted information that serves everyone—from passionate fans to artists, labels, managers, promoters, and music industry professionals. Our goal is not simply to report what happened, but to provide context that helps our community understand where the industry is headed.

Empower

Our greatest ambition is to help people succeed. Whether someone is producing their first track, launching a record label, building a music technology company, seeking a career in the industry, or expanding an established business, we want EDM Sessions to be a resource that helps move them forward. Through education, professional development, networking, conferences, and future initiatives, we are committed to empowering the next generation of electronic music creators, innovators, and leaders.

At its core, EDM Sessions exists to celebrate electronic dance music while helping shape its future. Every article we publish, every song we broadcast, every event we produce, and every initiative we launch is driven by one belief: a stronger electronic music community benefits everyone who enjoys, creates, or works in it.

Our Promise

At EDM Sessions, we’ve always believed discovering great electronic music should be effortless.

That’s why we’ve built our platform around a simple promise: deliver an exceptional listening experience without the interruptions, paywalls, or algorithms that often stand between listeners and the music they love.

Our broadcasts are 100% commercial-free. You’ll never hear traditional advertising interrupt the music, and you’ll never be asked to pay a subscription fee to enjoy our stream. We believe electronic dance music should be accessible to everyone, whether you’re discovering the genre for the first time or you’ve been part of the community for decades.

But our promise extends far beyond being free.

We’re equally committed to artist discovery. While you’ll hear the biggest names in electronic dance music throughout our programming, you’ll also discover tomorrow’s headliners alongside today’s superstars. By giving emerging artists meaningful radio exposure, we help listeners uncover incredible new music while providing rising talent with opportunities that are increasingly difficult to find in today’s music landscape.

Rather than relying on intrusive advertising, our platform is supported through strategic sponsorships and artist promotion services, allowing us to maintain the high-quality listening experience our audience expects while continuing to invest in the growth of the electronic music community.

Every decision we make is guided by one simple commitment: put the listener first, support the artist, and strengthen the electronic dance music ecosystem.