Iconic tracks recommended for EDM beginners

PunkFerry Corsten

Ferry Corsten – Punk (Official video)

Ferry Corsten is a Dutch DJ, producer, and remixer who has been active since 1989.

This track was released as a single in 2002 from the album “Right of Way,” which reached No.

66 on the Dutch charts.

It reached No.

29 on the UK charts.

AliveKrewella

Krewella – Alive (Video)

A track released as a digital download in 2013 by Krewella, an EDM group based in Chicago.

It reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts and was certified platinum.

It is sampled in 3LAU’s 2012 track “Guilty Pleasure.”

Places ft. Ina WroldsenMartin Solveig

Martin Solveig – Places ft. Ina Wroldsen

A super catchy dance-pop track from France’s Martin Solveig featuring Ina Wroldsen’s beautiful, emotional vocals.

The repeatedly looped vocal phrases, stripped-down minimal beat, clapping loop, and generously applied echo are quintessential hallmarks of the genre.

It’s a chic, stylish tune that would feel right at home not only on the dance floor but also at a fashion show.

The Ocean ft. Shy MartinMike Perry

Mike Perry – The Ocean ft. Shy Martin

It’s a stylish, bittersweet ballad that would fit seamlessly as background music on a dating reality show.

Pairing aching feelings of love with a heavy, driving beat is a hallmark of this genre.

Over the grand beats crafted by Swedish DJ Mike Perry—hailing from a country renowned for its commitment to music education—fellow Swede SHY Martin delivers the lyrics with beautiful high notes that capture a young woman’s heart.

Released in 2016, The Ocean topped the charts in Sweden and placed within the top 20 in eight countries across Europe.

Lady (Hear Me Tonight)Modjo

Modjo – Lady (Hear Me Tonight) (Official Video)

A track released in 2000 by the French house music duo Modjo.

It reached the Top 10 on charts around the world and was certified gold in four countries.

It samples Chic’s 1982 track “Soup for One.”

WavesMr Probz

Mr. Probz – Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit)

A famous song by Mr.

Probz from the Netherlands, the creator of the ultra-hard techno genre gabber.

True to his background in hip-hop and R&B songwriting, “Waves” is a highly polished vocal track with a catchy chorus that makes you want to hum along.

Mr.

Probz originally debuted in street culture as a graffiti writer, spray-painting art on walls, and later entered the music industry after he began writing lyrics.

He’s a highly talented artist who rose from the underground to achieve success.

Propane NightmaresPendulum

Pendulum – Propane Nightmares

A track released in 2008 by Pendulum, an Australian drum and bass band.

It was used as the theme song for WWE Cyber Sunday 2008.

It became a hit in the United States and various European countries, reaching No.

9 on the UK charts.