[For Beginners] Classic EDM Songs in Western Music: A Collection of Popular, Hype Tracks
EDM—electronic dance music—often gets dismissed because people associate it with amped-up party crowds.
Perhaps many of you feel the same way.
While that image does exist, the definition of EDM, which spread rapidly from the late 2000s mainly in the U.
S.
, is actually quite fuzzy.
Within dance music, countless experiments have produced a wide range of styles, leading to global hit songs one after another—and their ripple effects have even influenced the sound of J-pop.
Although its momentum has eased somewhat in the 2020s, this article gathers signature and classic smash-hit EDM tracks for those who want to give the genre another listen.
Beginners are welcome to check them out!
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[For Beginners] Classic Western EDM Tracks: A Collection of Popular, Hype Songs (31–40)
Feel So CloseCalvin Harris

EDM often has a strong image of being hyped-up party music, but there are masterpieces that fit a quiet everyday mood, too.
Calvin Harris’s tracks are prime examples.
Set to a relaxed tempo, the bittersweet yet powerful melodies hit you right in the heart.
The harmony woven by his vocals and the synthesizer feels like warm sunshine.
Released in August 2011, this song became a massive hit, reaching No.
2 in the UK and No.
12 in the US.
It’s recommended not only for party scenes but also as background music for drives or while you work.
Once you hear this song, your perception of EDM might change.
A Light That Never Comes (Vicetone Remix)Linkin Park & Steve Aoki

A collaboration between the American rock band Linkin Park and DJ Steve Aoki.
It was first performed at the Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo in August 2013.
The track became a hit in the United States, Australia, and various European countries.
Lessons In LoveKaskade

Originally released in 2012 as a single by the American rock band Neon Trees.
This version by DJ, producer, and remixer Kaskade reached No.
20 on the U.
S.
charts.
Burnin’Calvin Harris & R3hab

A collaboration between Scottish DJ and producer Calvin Harris and Dutch DJ and producer R3hab.
It was released as a digital download in 2014.
It reached No.
1 on the chart of the online music store Beatport.
RATATASkrillex, Missy Elliott, & Mr. Oizo

Here’s an intense track packed with rapid-fire development and energetic sound! It’s a collaboration between Skrillex, Missy Elliott, and Mr.
Oizo.
The vivid beat fuses EDM and hip-hop, with the meticulous production of America’s Skrillex and the experimental sound of France’s Mr.
Oizo blending perfectly, while Missy Elliott’s powerful rap injects even more energy.
Released in February 2023 as part of the album “QUEST FOR FIRE,” it quickly captured the hearts of the club scene and dance music fans.
It’s a perfect pick when you want to move on the dance floor or need an energy boost.
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Lose ControlMeduza, Becky Hill, Goodboys

This song leaves a strong impression with its soul-stirring cry, depicting a protagonist who carries deep-seated anxiety and loneliness and reaches out for support when they feel on the verge of losing self-control.
Crafted by Meduza, Becky Hill, and Goodboys in October 2019, the work flawlessly blends a sophisticated fusion of deep house and dance-pop with emotionally resonant lyrics.
It reached No.
11 on the UK Singles Chart and achieved platinum certification in multiple countries, garnering widespread acclaim worldwide.
Beloved in clubs, festivals, and on the radio, this track is sure to give you a push when your heart feels close to breaking or when you need a cheer for the effort you’re putting in.
F For YouDisclosure

A track by the British garage/house duo Disclosure, released as a digital download in 2013.
It became a hit across various European countries, reaching No.
5 on the UK charts.
The track is featured in the video game FIFA 14.






