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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.

Playlist

Classic tracks recommended for EDM beginners. Must-listen Western EDM.
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1eastJungle Bae Feat. Bunji GarlinSkrillex and DiploA Grammy-winning track by Skrillex and Diplo’s unit, Jack Ü. A fusion of Caribbean rhythms and EDM.
2eastBlackoutBlasterjaxxSummary (20 characters): A Dutch DJ duo unleashes big room house. Powerful synths and kicks shake the dance floor.
3eastLouderDimitri Vegas, Like Mike & VINAIAn EDM anthem released in 2015 by Belgian and Italian producers, made for festival peak-time.
4eastTitanium ft. SiaDavid GuettaSummary (20 characters): David Guetta is an evangelist of house music and a key figure in the early EDM boom.
5eastAloneMarshmelloSummary (20 characters): Features marshmallow-like white garb and masks. Songs with simple melodies and trap beats are popular.
6eastWithout YouAviciiAfter retiring from touring and taking about a year off, Avicii resumed his music career with the new song "Without You."
7eastGood TimeOwl CitySummary (20 characters): Owl City produced a global hit through a collaboration with Carly Rae Jepsen.
8eastAnimalsMartin GarrixMartin Garrix became the world’s No. 1 DJ at 20 years old, the prince of the next generation of EDM.
9eastBazaarKSHMR & MarnikAn exotic EDM track by an Indian and an Italian
10eastScary Monsters And Nice SpritesSkrillexBrostep represented by Skrillex. It features growling bass, and the live shows are electrifying.
11eastWe Found Love feat RihannaCalvin HarrisCalvin Harris has been the highest-earning DJ in the world for five consecutive years, making about 4.8 billion yen in 2017.
12eastParty Rock AnthemLMFAOA signature early EDM track that’s a fun anthem to hype up a party.
13eastMore Than You KnowAxwell Λ IngrossoAfter Swedish House Mafia disbanded, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso scored a hit with "More Than You Know" and have been active since.
14eastTSUNAMIDVBBSDVBBS’s track “TSUNAMI” is an intense song themed around the Japanese tsunami and is popular worldwide.
15eastCloser ft. HalseyThe ChainsmokersSummary: The Chainsmokers are genius EDM artists known for beautiful melodies at a slower tempo.
16eastTurn Up The Speakers feat.Martin GarrixAfrojackSummary (20 chars): Dutch DJ Afrojack is known for refreshing summer tunes and has provided tracks to Japanese artists.
17eastRunaway(U&I)GalantisThe Swedish EDM producer Galantis has already produced hit songs with shimmering synth sounds.
18eastTouloseNicky RomeroDutch DJ Nicky Romero performs wearing an Anonymous mask and produces provocative, dance floor–oriented tracks.
19eastHow We Party feat.VANIR3HABA 20-character summary: R3HAB is a popular bounce-style EDM artist, known for “How We Party.”
20eastFall Into The Sky ft. Ellie GouldingZeddZEDD succeeded with a track that fused a beautiful melody with Ellie Goulding’s vocals.
21eastDrowningArmin van BuurenSummary (20 chars): “Drowning,” a collaboration between EDM god Armin van Buuren and Avicii.
22eastLean On feat.MØMajor LazerMajor Lazer is a dancehall group with reggae roots that became famous worldwide for their hit “Lean On.”
23eastAliveKrewellaSummary (20 characters): The sister unit Krewella are authentic EDM artists who sing themselves and also perform as DJs.
24eastHeroesAlessoAlesso is characterized by shimmering synths, and his signature track “Heroes” is a textbook example of how to build excitement in EDM.
25eastWe Like To PartyShowtekShowtek is a veteran EDM group formed in 2001, known for intense hard techno with powerful low-end and flashy, over-the-top drops.
26eastFollow MeHardwellDutch superstar DJ Hardwell has been gaining worldwide popularity with his positive message and hard-hitting sound.
27eastAdagio For StringsTiëstoA classic masterpiece reconstructed by Tiësto from EMD
28eastI’m the One ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil WayneDJ KhaledSummary (20 characters): DJ Khaled produces a tropical house hit with star-studded guests like Justin Bieber.
29eastPromisesNeroLondon producer Nero’s signature track “Promises” is a UK No. 1 hit that fuses dramatic flair with techno beats.
30eastReady For ActionDimitri Vegas & Like MikeSummary (20 characters): Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike are popular DJs and hosts of Tomorrowland.
31eastWildcard (feat. Sidnie Tipton)KSHMRKSHMR is a producer from California. He is known for his collaborations, and his future activities are highly anticipated.
32eastIt Ain’t Me feat.Serena GomezKygoSummary (20 characters): Norwegian Kygo is the leading figure of tropical house. A track that portrays the calm after a party.
33eastAdagio For StringsTiestoSummary (20 characters): Veteran DJ Tiësto achieved the first-ever performance by a DJ at the 2004 Athens Olympics opening ceremony.
34eastStrobedeadmau5Canadian-born Deadmau5 has propelled the evolution of EDM with his signature mouse mask and has released numerous acclaimed works such as “Strobe.”
35eastTremorDimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Martin GarrixSummary (20 characters): The 'Tremor' remix features a unique sound with added heavy metal elements.
36eastFive More Hours feat.Chris BrownDeorroMexican-American DJ Deorro, who produced many club hits including a collaboration with Chris Brown, retired in 2014.
37eastWhere Are Ü Now (with Justin Bieber)Skrillex and DiploSummary (20 characters): A dance track produced by Skrillex and Diplo, sung by Bieber.