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

Closer ft. HalseyThe Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers – Closer (Official Video) ft. Halsey

One of the EDM acts that broke out the most in recent years is The Chainsmokers.

They have many slightly slower-tempo tracks and are geniuses at moving listeners to tears with their melodies.

In “Closer,” they even sing themselves, crafting a fleeting yet beautiful song.

Turn Up The Speakers feat.Martin GarrixAfrojack

Afrojack & Martin Garrix – Turn Up The Speakers (Official Music Video)

Here’s another DJ from the Netherlands.

Afrojack actually has ties to the Japanese music scene and has even provided tracks for Sandaime J-Soul Brothers.

His songs tend to be relatively bright, with lots of summery tunes.

They might be easy to listen to even for people who aren’t very familiar with EDM.

Runaway(U&I)Galantis

Galantis – Runaway (U & I) (Official Video)

Galantis is an EDM producer from Sweden.

Their lineup of tracks features uniquely addictive shimmering synths and edited high-pitched vocals.

Though their career is still relatively young, they’ve already released several hits—“Runaway (U & I)” being one of them.

It’d feel great to listen to it while driving at night.

TouloseNicky Romero

Nicky Romero – Toulose

Nicky Romero from the Netherlands.

As you can see in the music video for this track, his performances wearing the mask of the global hacker collective Anonymous are striking.

The songs are also highly rousing, with tracks that stoke the energy on the dance floor.

By the way, most Japanese people have probably heard one of his songs: SEKAI NO OWARI’s hit “Dragon Night,” aka “Doragenai,” was produced by Nicky Romero.

How We Party feat.VANIR3HAB

R3HAB & VINAI – How We Party (Official Music Video)

R3HAB is a star of bounce-style EDM.

Bounce refers to EDM centered on tightly oscillating, up-and-down synth sounds—music that makes you want to jump to the beat.

One of R3HAB’s signature tracks is “How We Party.” There are no vocals; it’s purely a song made for dancing to its bouncing sound.

Fall Into The Sky ft. Ellie GouldingZedd

Fall Into the Sky – Zedd ft. Ellie Goulding Video clip

ZEDD, who became a heavyweight in the EDM scene by scoring hits with songs featuring captivating, beautiful melodies.

“Fall Into The Sky” likewise masterfully fuses Ellie Goulding’s soaring vocals with an abstract track.

DrowningArmin van Buuren

Armin van Buuren feat. Laura V – Drowning (Avicii Remix) [Official Music Video]

Armin van Buuren, a Dutch artist often called the “God of EDM,” enjoys immense popularity and respect.

The Netherlands has produced many EDM producers, but he is likely the originator at the very core.

His achievements have even been recognized by the Dutch royal family.

“Drowning” is a track where he collaborated with the next-generation star Avicii.

The result is a wonderful song that perfectly blends their respective strengths.