Recommended masterpieces and popular songs of Western electro-pop and synth-pop
Genres like electropop and synth-pop have a history spanning over 40 years.
If you start digging into their connections with so-called techno and dance music—or even the differences between electropop and synth-pop to begin with—you’ll find there’s no end to it.
Setting that historical background aside for now, we’ve researched and curated a wide-ranging selection of classic and contemporary electropop and synth-pop tracks from Western music, all centered around catchy, pop-oriented melodies!
You might even notice how genres connect across eras.
To music fans who are intrigued, we hope you’ll give it a read.
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Best Western Electropop/Synth-pop Recommended Masterpieces and Popular Songs (41–50)
Bang BangJessie J ft. Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj
A collaboration by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj.
A powerhouse anthem track produced by Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, and Ilya, it was released as a single in 2014.
The music video was filmed in Los Angeles over the course of two days.
LighterGalantis, David Guetta, & 5 Seconds of Summer
A track packed with the allure of electronic music has arrived.
This collaboration by Galantis, David Guetta, and 5 Seconds of Summer is poised to be the anthem of summer 2024, blending moving strings, an irresistibly catchy chorus, and euphoric beats.
With lyrics celebrating the power of love and its transformative force, it’s a song that will give you strength to overcome life’s challenges.
Released on March 1, 2024, it marks the beginning of Galantis’s fourth album era—a surefire crowd-pleaser for summer festivals and club events.
Substitution ft. Julian PerrettaPurple Disco Machine, Kungs
A track blending disco sound with contemporary dance music has arrived.
This collaboration by Purple Disco Machine and Kungs features an exhilarating groove and polished production.
Julian Perretta’s vocals weave a poignant story about searching for a substitute for lost love.
Released in March 2023, the song has charted successfully across Europe, earning certifications such as Platinum in Belgium and France, and winning over many listeners.
It’s a perfect pick for anyone looking to light up parties or the club scene.
The Girl And The RobotRöyksopp
An uptempo 80s-style track that sings about an ill-fated romance between a girl and a robot.
It was released as a single in 2009 by the Norwegian electronic duo Röyksopp and features the Swedish singer Robyn.
Not Myself TonightChristina Aguilera
A fierce, high-energy anthem track written by Ester Dean and produced by Polow Da Don.
It was released as a single in 2010.
The music video, which includes a tribute to Madonna, was directed by Hype Williams and filmed in Los Angeles.
Poker FaceLady Gaga
A song released as a single by Lady Gaga in 2008.
The “Mum-mum-mum-ma” hook is sampled from Boney M’s 1977 hit “Ma Baker.” It reached No.
1 on the charts in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Denmark, and Finland.
A Year Without RainSelena Gomez & The Scene
The title track from Selena Gomez & The Scene’s second album, released in 2010.
It’s a dance-pop song characterized by a pleasant dance beat.
A Spanish-language version was also recorded under the title “Un Año Sin Lluvia.”