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.

Playlist

Classic tracks recommended for EDM beginners. Must-listen Western EDM.
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Jungle Bae Feat. Bunji GarlinSkrillex and Diplo		A Grammy-winning track by Skrillex and Diplo’s unit, Jack Ü. A fusion of Caribbean rhythms and EDM.
2	BlackoutBlasterjaxx		Summary (20 characters): A Dutch DJ duo unleashes big room house. Powerful synths and kicks shake the dance floor.
3	LouderDimitri Vegas, Like Mike & VINAI		An EDM anthem released in 2015 by Belgian and Italian producers, made for festival peak-time.
4	Titanium ft. SiaDavid Guetta		Summary (20 characters): David Guetta is an evangelist of house music and a key figure in the early EDM boom.
5	AloneMarshmello		Summary (20 characters): Features marshmallow-like white garb and masks. Songs with simple melodies and trap beats are popular.
6	Without YouAvicii		After retiring from touring and taking about a year off, Avicii resumed his music career with the new song "Without You."
7	Good TimeOwl City		Summary (20 characters): Owl City produced a global hit through a collaboration with Carly Rae Jepsen.
8	AnimalsMartin Garrix		Martin Garrix became the world’s No. 1 DJ at 20 years old, the prince of the next generation of EDM.
9	BazaarKSHMR & Marnik		An exotic EDM track by an Indian and an Italian
10	Scary Monsters And Nice SpritesSkrillex		Brostep represented by Skrillex. It features growling bass, and the live shows are electrifying.
11	We Found Love feat RihannaCalvin Harris		Calvin Harris has been the highest-earning DJ in the world for five consecutive years, making about 4.8 billion yen in 2017.
12	Party Rock AnthemLMFAO		A signature early EDM track that’s a fun anthem to hype up a party.
13	More Than You KnowAxwell Λ Ingrosso		After Swedish House Mafia disbanded, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso scored a hit with "More Than You Know" and have been active since.
14	TSUNAMIDVBBS		DVBBS’s track “TSUNAMI” is an intense song themed around the Japanese tsunami and is popular worldwide.
15	Closer ft. HalseyThe Chainsmokers		Summary: The Chainsmokers are genius EDM artists known for beautiful melodies at a slower tempo.
16	Turn Up The Speakers feat.Martin GarrixAfrojack		Summary (20 chars): Dutch DJ Afrojack is known for refreshing summer tunes and has provided tracks to Japanese artists.
17	Runaway(U&I)Galantis		The Swedish EDM producer Galantis has already produced hit songs with shimmering synth sounds.
18	TouloseNicky Romero		Dutch DJ Nicky Romero performs wearing an Anonymous mask and produces provocative, dance floor–oriented tracks.
19	How We Party feat.VANIR3HAB		A 20-character summary: R3HAB is a popular bounce-style EDM artist, known for “How We Party.”
20	Fall Into The Sky ft. Ellie GouldingZedd		ZEDD succeeded with a track that fused a beautiful melody with Ellie Goulding’s vocals.
21	DrowningArmin van Buuren		Summary (20 chars): “Drowning,” a collaboration between EDM god Armin van Buuren and Avicii.
22	Lean On feat.MØMajor Lazer		Major Lazer is a dancehall group with reggae roots that became famous worldwide for their hit “Lean On.”
23	AliveKrewella		Summary (20 characters): The sister unit Krewella are authentic EDM artists who sing themselves and also perform as DJs.
24	HeroesAlesso		Alesso is characterized by shimmering synths, and his signature track “Heroes” is a textbook example of how to build excitement in EDM.
25	We Like To PartyShowtek		Showtek is a veteran EDM group formed in 2001, known for intense hard techno with powerful low-end and flashy, over-the-top drops.
26	Follow MeHardwell		Dutch superstar DJ Hardwell has been gaining worldwide popularity with his positive message and hard-hitting sound.
27	Adagio For StringsTiësto		A classic masterpiece reconstructed by Tiësto from EMD
28	I’m the One ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil WayneDJ Khaled		Summary (20 characters): DJ Khaled produces a tropical house hit with star-studded guests like Justin Bieber.
29	PromisesNero		London producer Nero’s signature track “Promises” is a UK No. 1 hit that fuses dramatic flair with techno beats.
30	Ready For ActionDimitri Vegas & Like Mike		Summary (20 characters): Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike are popular DJs and hosts of Tomorrowland.
31	Wildcard (feat. Sidnie Tipton)KSHMR		KSHMR is a producer from California. He is known for his collaborations, and his future activities are highly anticipated.
32	It Ain’t Me feat.Serena GomezKygo		Summary (20 characters): Norwegian Kygo is the leading figure of tropical house. A track that portrays the calm after a party.
33	Adagio For StringsTiesto		Summary (20 characters): Veteran DJ Tiësto achieved the first-ever performance by a DJ at the 2004 Athens Olympics opening ceremony.
34	Strobedeadmau5		Canadian-born Deadmau5 has propelled the evolution of EDM with his signature mouse mask and has released numerous acclaimed works such as “Strobe.”
35	TremorDimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Martin Garrix		Summary (20 characters): The 'Tremor' remix features a unique sound with added heavy metal elements.
36	Five More Hours feat.Chris BrownDeorro		Mexican-American DJ Deorro, who produced many club hits including a collaboration with Chris Brown, retired in 2014.
37	Where Are Ü Now (with Justin Bieber)Skrillex and Diplo		Summary (20 characters): A dance track produced by Skrillex and Diplo, sung by Bieber.