A thorough guide to Hall of Fame EDM albums and classic dance music masterpieces

AliveKrewella

Krewella – Alive (Video)

The sister EDM duo Krewella’s debut album “Get Wet.” In the EDM scene, producers are overwhelmingly male, and even when you hear female vocals, they’re usually featured singers.

But Krewella is different.

On this album, with a few exceptions, the sisters sing almost every track themselves, and their beautiful, powerful vocals are highly compelling in their own right as singers.

Find MeMarshmello

Marshmello – Find Me (Official Music Video)

Marshello is a mysterious DJ who always wears a mask to hide his true face.

His striking look makes an impact, but his tracks are classic EDM-style party tunes.

While EDM artists often take a while to release albums, he dropped his debut album, Joytime, soon after his debut.

He’s almost certainly on track to become the next star.

Red LightsTiesto

Tiësto – Red Lights

Tiesto is a veteran DJ from the Netherlands.

He was originally known in the techno scene, but his new album, “A Town Called Paradise,” is clearly influenced by EDM.

He also performed at the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympics, and is known as the first DJ to play in the history of the Olympic Games.

One Touch (ft. AlunaGeorge & Rae Sremmurd)Bauer

Baauer – One Touch (ft. AlunaGeorge & Rae Sremmurd)

Among EDM genres, trap stands out with a distinctive presence.

Its hallmark is a sound that feels like underground hip-hop refashioned for the dance floor, and Baauer is the most talked-about producer in the trap scene.

On his debut album “Aa,” he fully showcases the allure of trap—eerie yet danceable.

Blood RedFeed Me

Feed Me – Feed Me’s Big Adventures – Blood Red (Original Mix) [HD]

Feed Me is a dubstep/EDM producer from London.

Standing alongside Deadmau5 and Skrillex, he’s a leading figure in the “heavy” side of EDM.

A particularly notable album is Feed Me’s Big Adventure, a seamlessly flowing collection of hard progressive house.

Where Are Ü Now” with Justin BieberJack Ü

Skrillex and Diplo – “Where Are Ü Now” with Justin Bieber (Official Video)

Jack Ü is the album “Skrillex & Diplo Present Jack Ü” by the duo Jack Ü, formed by popular DJs Skrillex and Diplo.

Both are known for their aggressive dance music, and this album is packed with intense dance tunes that showcase the synergistic effect of their styles.

While multiple singers are featured as guest vocalists on the album, the standout is Justin Bieber, who delivers a delicate vocal performance.

CentipedeKnife Party

Knife Party – Centipede (Official Video)

Knife Party originally gained attention as an electro-influenced rock band called Pendulum.

The DJ sets they started on the side during their band activities hit the EDM boom and made them famous.

Since releasing the album “Abandon Ship,” they’ve been fully riding the momentum, even visiting Japan separately from Pendulum.

Including their work with Pendulum, they’re artists to watch going forward.