Avicii

Avicii was the stage name of Swedish DJ and producer Tim Bergling (1989–2018), known for electronic dance music hits including “Levels” and “Wake Me Up.”

Levels: A 2011 Avicii single built around a vocal sample from Etta James’s “Something’s Got a Hold on Me.” Its breakthrough success established Avicii as a global dance-music producer.
Electronic dance music: A broad range of dance-oriented music produced primarily with electronic instruments and recording technology. Avicii’s records belong to this wider musical tradition.
Tim Bergling: The Swedish musician and producer known professionally as Avicii. This is the birth name behind the stage persona and recordings.
Stockholm: The capital and largest city of Sweden, situated on the country’s east coast. Bergling was born and raised in Stockholm.
Electronic music festivals: Large live events centered on electronic dance music and DJ performances. Festival stages helped turn Avicii’s melodic tracks into global anthems.
Wake Me Up: A 2013 Avicii single combining electronic dance production with acoustic guitar and soul-influenced vocals. Its blend of EDM and folk-country elements widened Avicii’s pop audience.
Digital audio workstation: Software used to record, edit, arrange, and mix digital audio. Avicii used computer-based production to build and refine his tracks.
Aloe Blacc: An American singer and songwriter who performed vocals on Avicii’s “Wake Me Up.” His soulful voice helped anchor the song’s acoustic-electronic blend.
Swedish music: Music made in Sweden across popular, folk, classical, and other traditions. Avicii emerged from a country with a strong international pop-music presence.
Music industry: The network of businesses and institutions that creates, distributes, and promotes music. His career unfolded within an industry shaped by touring and commercial success.

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David GuettaCompared with: His pop collaborations offer a distinct, melody-centered route to the same dance-music crossover.