Recommended Dutch artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters
Although the Netherlands is still strongly associated with windmills and tulips, today its capital, Amsterdam, serves as the hub of the music scene.
Major labels are nurturing young producers and DJs, and EDM has taken root nationwide.
Here, we present artists from the Netherlands—a country that has produced many performers active at the very top of the global scene.
Recommended artists from the Netherlands: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (1–10)
BooyahShowtek ft. We Are Loud & Sonny Wilson
A track by Showtek, the Dutch EDM duo formed in 2001 by brothers Wouter and Sjoerd.
It was released as a digital download in 2013.
The track reached No.
1 on the UK charts and entered the Top 10 in many countries, including the United States, Scotland, Australia, and Belgium.
Follow MeHardwell feat. Jason Derulo
A collaboration between Dutch DJ and producer Hardwell and American singer Jason Derulo.
It was released as a digital download in 2015.
The track reached No.
4 on the Argentine chart and was a hit in Australia and the Netherlands.
Last All Night (Koala)Oliver Heldens feat. KStewart
A track originally released in 2014 under the title “Koala” by Dutch DJ and producer Oliver Heldens.
This second version, featuring vocals by London-born artist KStewart, reached No.
1 on the UK charts.
This Is What It Feels LikeArmin van Buuren ft. Trevor Guthrie
A track by Dutch DJ and producer Armin van Buuren, who has a career that includes being named the world’s No.
1 DJ by DJ Magazine.
It was released as a single in 2013 and features vocals by Canadian singer-songwriter Trevor Dean Guthrie.
Careful What You Wish For feat. AlidaLucas & Steve
Lucas & Steve have steadily honed their craft as a producer duo representing the Dutch dance music scene.
Since forming in 2010, they have captivated listeners around the world with catchy melodies and uplifting sounds, centered on future house and progressive house.
In 2014, they signed with the renowned label Spinnin’ Records and have since produced numerous hits that dominated European charts.
In 2020, they released the album “Letters to Remember,” expanding their musical breadth through collaborations with singer-songwriters.
With accolades such as winning at the Dutch Buma Awards and appearances at global festivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival, their prowess has become undeniable.
Brimming with positive energy, their tracks are recommended not only for EDM fans but for anyone seeking an exhilarating musical experience.
KODISick Individuals
Sick Individuals, a two-person EDM duo who met at a conservatory in the Netherlands, are shaking up the dance music scene with their unique sound that fuses progressive house and big room house.
They began their full-scale activities in 2010 and have released a string of tracks on prestigious labels run by Hardwell and Armin van Buuren.
They have also produced remixes for artists like Rihanna and Madonna, earning high acclaim worldwide.
In January 2024, they headlined a solo show at ZEROTOKYO in Shinjuku, Japan, signaling an active push into Asia.
Their breathtaking live performances—packed with lighting and visual effects—have won massive support at major festivals such as Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival.
Their powerful yet melodic sound enjoys fervent support from club music fans.
There For YouMartin Garrix & Troye Sivan
A collaboration between Dutch DJ Martin Garrix and Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan.
The guitar performance is by Martin Garrix himself.
The documentary-style music video was filmed in San Francisco, California.