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

Sad MachinePorter Robinson

Porter Robinson – Sad Machine (Lyric Video)

Porter Robinson, America’s top young producer.

He’s known for tracks that emphasize melancholy, and he’s also famous as a Japanese otaku, using anime in his music videos.

His album “Worlds” is a critically acclaimed masterpiece that has garnered major attention, including being chosen as a sub-headliner at Coachella, one of the largest rock festivals in the United States.

Recess Ft Kill The NoiseSkrillex

Skrillex – Recess Ft Kill The Noise HD

Skrillex has grown into a global artist with his intense style and booming, growling low-end bass sound.

Although he primarily released EPs after his debut, he dropped his long-awaited album debut, Recess, in 2014.

As his first full-length, Recess stands out for its aggressive and incendiary tracks throughout.

Give it a listen when you’re feeling irritated.

Steve JobsSteve Aoki

Steve Aoki feat Angger Dimas – Steve Jobs (Cover Art)

As a Japanese American, he might feel familiar to Japanese people—that’s Steve Aoki.

On the streets he’s even called the “party boss” (lol).

His debut album is Wonderland, a simple yet club-ready record.

Seeya (feat. Colleen D’Agostino)deadmau5

Deadmau5 – Seeya (feat. Colleen D’Agostino) (1080p) || HD

EDMの界隈では大御所に数えてもいい存在、Deadmau5。そんな彼の問題作が「While（1<2）」彼はEDMブームが起きる前から活動してきており、EDMブームに対して嫌悪感を度々表明している。そんな態度が音楽に現れたのがこのアルバム。それまでのストレートなハウスミュージックから一変して、静寂と激しさを使い分けた緊迫感あるアルバム。パーティーチューンはあまりなく、内面の苛立ちや怒りを音楽に現した名盤だ。

What You WantBoys Noize

BOYS NOIZE – What You Want ‘OUT OF THE BLACK Album’ (Official Audio)

Boys Noize is an electro unit from Germany.

Active since the 2000s and considered mid-career in the EDM scene, they feature a distinctly German sound rooted in techno’s long history.

At the same time, each album seems to ramp up the aggression, and on Out of the Black they seize listeners’ hearts with intensely distorted sounds.

Good Day ft. DJ Snake & ElliphantYellow Claw

Yellow Claw – Good Day ft. DJ Snake & Elliphant [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Los Amsterdam is the second album by the popular electro group Yellow Claw.

True to the style that earned them overwhelming support on dance floors with trap music, this release also features a lineup of many guests, including DJ Snake.

AnimalsMartin Garrix

Martin Garrix – Animals (Official Video)

Martin Garrix is the next-generation star from the EDM powerhouse, the Netherlands.

As of 2017, he’s still only 21 and incredibly young, yet he’s already released many hit songs and a best-of album, “EDMXXL: The Best Of.” Beyond the quality of his tracks, his sweet looks have made him hugely popular with women.

In any case, the momentum coming out of the Netherlands is amazing.