The music world reacts to Avicii’s sudden death

It's impossible to deny Avicii's influence on popular music over the last decade.

In many ways, the Swedish producer/DJ pioneered the EDM-pop crossover sound so common atop the charts these days.

His smash folktronica hit "Wake Me Up" created the blueprint for artists like The Chainsmokers and Major Lazer.

While Avicii often said he disliked the social scene that surrounds EDM culture, he made a massive impact both on and off the stage.

Today artists from the dance music world and beyond paid respect to the influence of Avicii’s influence and the man himself.

my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the friends, fans and families of @Avicii :( Banter aside, nobody can deny what he has accomplished and done for modern dance music and im very proud of him.

— Goat lord (@deadmau5) April 20, 2018

The remix I did of Levels hasn’t left my set since I made it back in 2011. All though we weren’t “close friends” I feel this deep sadness through the connection we had through this song. Tim was a truly a genius and an innovator, yet sensitive and humble. This industry can be rough and from a far I saw it take a tole on him. I just wish I could have hugged him more and told him it would be okay .You’re music will forever be apart of mine and so many other lives. Maybe that’s the closest thing we have to immortality. I really hope you’re essence , wherever it may be in the universe is now at piece. And if in some miracle you can see this , I hope you know that as long as human beings are alive on this planet , you will forever remain an inspiration. Thank you Tim. RIP

A post shared by SKRILLEX (@skrillex) on Apr 20, 2018 at 12:34pm PDT

Devastating news about Avicii, a beautiful soul, passionate and extremely talented with so much more to do. My heart goes out to his family. God bless you Tim x

— Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) April 20, 2018

You set the precedent for the rest of us producers/ opened doors and set the trends . A real groundbreaker and influencer to all your peers . You should have lived to be 150.. but your music is gonna live forever . I'm not just saying that.. but you are the only one to always make timeless songs. You were the gold standard . You made me want try and make dance music when i first heard "seek bromance" . And then u kept making feel like shit cause you kept gettin better and i couldn't even mix a snare right .. you were the best of this generation . A real superstar 🌟 I know you had your demons and maybe this wasn't the right place for you sometimes , but we need to protect true artists like you at all costs because there are not enough left and we are losing too many .. be good Tim

A post shared by diplo (@diplo) on Apr 20, 2018 at 11:57am PDT

A day where we lost a hero of ours, an inspiration and friend. There will never ever be another like him and for that reason we cry and will never forget. We posted this video cause it is a reminder of what this brilliant amazing guy did for all of us. And now he is gone. pic.twitter.com/ObfvoSgceh

— THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) April 20, 2018

My brother. I miss u

A post shared by Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) on Apr 20, 2018 at 12:01pm PDTaaa

No words can describe the sadness I’m feeling right now, hearing about Avicii passing away....💔
Thoughts go out to his family and friends...

— Zedd (@Zedd) April 20, 2018

At a loss for words...Rest easy brother 😪 @Avicii

— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) April 20, 2018

Tim Bergling, best known as Avicii, was 28 years old.