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Classic tracks recommended for EDM beginners. Must-listen Western EDM.

I’m interested in EDM (Electronic Dance Music), but what kind of music is EDM, exactly?

I want to start listening to EDM, but I don’t know where to begin.

For all you beginners, we’ve put together a list of classic, must-listen tracks.

Don’t worry—the bar to get into EDM isn’t high!

Let’s start casually from here.

Classic tracks recommended for EDM beginners. Must-listen Western EDM (1–10)

AnimalsMartin Garrix

Martin Garrix – Animals (Official Video)
AnimalsMartin Garrix

Martin Garrix is unquestionably the figure set to lead the next generation of EDM.

In 2016, at just 20 years old, he was crowned the world’s No.

1 DJ by DJ Mag.

Beyond the excellence of his music, his striking, idol-worthy looks captivate female listeners, earning him the nickname “the Prince of the EDM world.”

BazaarKSHMR & Marnik

KSHMR & Marnik – Bazaar (Official Sunburn Goa 2015 Anthem) [Official Music Video]
BazaarKSHMR & Marnik

This progressive house track by Kashmiar from India and Manik from Italy is an ambitious work that shines with the fusion of an ethnic rapper’s vocals and a danceable beat.

The overwhelming sub-bass and the harmony of traditional Indian melodies resonate pleasantly in the ear, creating an exotic atmosphere.

Released in December 2015, the track was chosen as the official anthem of Asia’s largest EDM festival, Sunburn Goa 2015, drawing attention from dance music fans around the world.

Its euphoric 128 BPM groove and powerful bassline create a grand soundscape that reverberates through the whole body, making it perfect for festivals and clubs.

Highly recommended for EDM fans who want to savor deep bass on headphones and for those who want to surrender to dance beats brimming with foreign flair.

Scary Monsters And Nice SpritesSkrillex

Skrillex – Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites (Official Audio)
Scary Monsters And Nice SpritesSkrillex

In EDM, there’s a subgenre called brostep, and one of its leading figures is Skrillex.

It’s characterized by gritty, wobbling low-end bass, and his live shows are so intense that people often start moshing and stage diving.

His signature track is “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.” Give yourself over to that growling bass and dance like crazy.

Classic tracks recommended for EDM beginners: Must-listen Western EDM (11–20)

We Found Love feat RihannaCalvin Harris

Rihanna – We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris
We Found Love feat RihannaCalvin Harris

Calvin Harris is said to be the DJ who has achieved the greatest success.

The American business magazine Forbes named him the “world’s highest-paid DJ” for five consecutive years, and in 2017 he reportedly earned about 4.

8 billion yen.

Thanks to the global hit “We Found Love,” his collaboration with Rihanna, EDM became central not only in the club scene but also in the world of popular music.

Party Rock AnthemLMFAO

LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock
Party Rock AnthemLMFAO

One of the early EDM hits is ‘Party Rock Anthem.

‘ It’s a party tune made purely for going wild, and you still hear it in clubs from time to time.

It’s a song that says, “Forget about the complicated stuff—let’s just party.”

More Than You KnowAxwell Λ Ingrosso

Axwell /\ Ingrosso, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso – More Than You Know
More Than You KnowAxwell Λ Ingrosso

The legendary EDM group Swedish House Mafia.

Unfortunately, the group has disbanded, but two of its members, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso, are still active as a duo and working across a wide range of projects.

One of their hit songs is “More Than You Know,” which excites longtime fans with a sound that continues the SHM legacy.

TSUNAMIDVBBS

DVBBS & Borgeous – TSUNAMI (Original Mix)
TSUNAMIDVBBS

DVBBS, known for their intense live performances, are in high demand at festivals around the world.

By the way, it’s pronounced “Doves.” Their track ‘TSUNAMI’ refers to the Japanese word for a tsunami, and the explosive drop following the “tsunami” chant has been a big hit with Japanese audiences.