EDM recommended for party people: from the latest hits to timeless classics [2025]

Waiting For LoveAvicii

Avicii – Waiting For Love

This is a signature song by Avicii, who can be considered one of the pioneers who popularized EDM, and it’s about love.

With lyrics conveying the nuance that “if you have love, you can overcome any obstacle,” combined with a light, EDM-style chorus, it’s sure to hit you right in the heart when you’re feeling down or anxious!

HeavenAvicii

Avicii – Heaven (Lyric Video)

A song titled “Heaven” by the songwriter Avicii, who passed away in 2018 at the young age of 28.

His artist name, Avicii—meaning “the lowest hell” or “unceasing hell” in Buddhist terminology—along with the speculative nature of his cause of death, prompts reflection on his views about life and death.

An alternate version of the video uses many clips of him while he was alive, especially of his smiling face, making it a striking and tear-jerking, moving EDM track.

Clap your HandsDimitri Vegas & Like Mike x W&W x Fedde Le Grand

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike & W&W & Fedde Le Grand – Clap your Hands (Official Music Video)

From the intro, this track builds anticipation for what’s to come—this is a song called “Clap your Hands.” In fact, an amazing lineup took part in this one: the extravagantly live-savvy Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike; the festival mainstays W&W; and the prince of the house scene with irresistibly charming looks, Fedde Le Grand.

It’s like an electrical parade of the EDM world, with superstar DJs appearing one after another! Even through earphones, its over-the-top, flashy sound somehow conveys the crowd’s heat and the venue’s tremor—one track that truly makes you feel the energy!

Closer ft. HalseyThe Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers – Closer (Lyric) ft. Halsey

Entering the late 2010s, the boom of flashy, glittery EDM subsided for a while, and a newer, more stylish and mellow EDM became popular.

The Chainsmokers are a duo known for excelling at that chic style of EDM.

Their track “Closer” is one of their signature songs, and its sexy, emotional sound is truly captivating.

Nothing Really MattersTiësto, Becky Hill

Tiësto, Becky Hill – Nothing Really Matters (Official Video)

Produced by Tiësto, the DJ often called the “Emperor” of the EDM scene.

It features Becky Hill, a British singer known for her powerful vocals, and it’s an unprecedentedly upbeat track.

Released in May 2020 during the hardships caused by the novel coronavirus, the music video stands out for its at-home footage connected by fans.

The body is collaged along a grid, almost like a Japanese fukuwarai game.

Midnight HourSkrillex, Boys Noize, Ty Dolla $ign

Skrillex, Boys Noize, Ty Dolla $ign – Midnight Hour [Official Audio]

Skrillex, Ty Dolla $ign, and Boys Noize have collaborated.

Skrillex, a driving force in the EDM scene, creates emotional and beautiful tracks that are easy for EDM newcomers to enjoy.

He also formed the unit Dog Blood with Boys Noize, whose Berlin-honed, inorganic and rhythmic sound creates a perfect balance.

With its bouncy rhythm, this track makes both your mind and body feel light.

Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHESMarshmello

Marshmello – Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHES (Official Music Video)

Marshmello is a globally popular DJ and music producer.

This track, Here With Me, is a collaboration between him and the UK’s popular electro band CHVRCHES.

Marshmello’s real strength might be the way he expresses a heartbreaking, breakup-themed world through electronic sounds.

And yet the rhythm makes you want to dance, so be sure to move your body and enjoy the vibe.