Iconic tracks recommended for EDM beginners

Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRockLMFAO

LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock

“Party Rock Anthem ft.

Lauren Bennett, GoonRock” is a pop-infused EDM track by the American electro duo LMFAO.

The song’s industrial-sounding synthesizer phrases are striking, and its instantly catchy rhythm makes it a great recommendation for EDM beginners.

The music video is also worth checking out—LMFAO’s two members perform quirky dances that are really fun to watch!

Rock The HouseAfrojack

Afrojack – Rock The House (Official Music Video)

A track released as a digital download in 2012 by Afrojack, a Dutch DJ, producer, and remixer.

It reached No.

17 on the Dutch chart and was inspired by Nobuo Uematsu’s 1999 track “The Landing.”

SandstormDarude

Darude – Sandstorm

This party tune by Darude, Finland’s pioneering DJ, is very approachable for beginners.

While following the fundamentals of techno beats and basslines, its structure expertly sets clear peaks and breathers to keep it easy to groove to.

His signature track, Sandstorm, with its late-20th-century techno vibe and accessibility, has been used by many fighters and athletes.

If you’re into sports, there’s a good chance you’ve heard it!

Stole The ShowKygo feat. Parson James

Kygo – Stole The Show feat. Parson James [Official Music Video – YTMAs]

A collaboration between Norwegian DJ and producer Kygo and South Carolina singer-songwriter Parson James.

Released as a single in 2015, this tropical house track reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.

ChildrenRobert Miles

Robert Miles – Children (Official Video)

It’s similar to house music, which was hugely popular in Japan, so for people who dance, the beat might sound very familiar.

Robert Miles’s tracks are widely loved by Japanese listeners, and his signature 1995 release, “Children,” is still occasionally used on Japanese TV shows.

While his early style was considered a form of techno or house, it later came to be known as trance music.

His approach to conveying speed and euphoria differs a bit from modern EDM, so I recommend listening and comparing the two.

I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling (Official Music Video)

I Gotta Feeling by the American hip-hop group The Black Eyed Peas is an up-tempo dance tune.

Within EDM, this track notably leans more heavily into hip-hop elements.

Because of that, it’s a great recommendation for people who usually listen to hip-hop and want to try EDM.

Also, although it doesn’t have the typical break section that’s common in EDM, its straightforward, easy-to-listen-to structure is another selling point.

Stand UpThe Prodigy

The Prodigy – Stand Up

A track by the British EDM group The Prodigy.

It samples Manfred Mann Chapter Three’s 1969 track “One Way Glass.” Released in 2009, it is included on the album “Invaders Must Die,” which has been certified gold in six countries.