[2025] Best Picks for Summer! A Roundup of the Latest and Classic EDM Tracks

Ocean DriveDuke Dumont

Duke Dumont – Ocean Drive

A gentle deep house track featuring smooth vocals.

Released in 2015 by British DJ and producer Duke Dumont, it reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.

It samples Bodden’s 2013 track “Reflections.”

SummerThing! ft. Mike TaylorAfrojack

AFROJACK – SummerThing! ft. Mike Taylor

The track by world-renowned Dutch producer Afrojack featuring Mike Taylor is a dance number that perfectly captures the liberating spirit of summer.

It’s a love song about sweet moments between lovers and special summer memories, blending soulful vocals with electronic sounds in exquisite harmony.

Released in June 2015, it was featured in McDonald’s TV commercial “Double It Up” and became a major hit, reaching No.

8 on the U.

S.

Billboard chart.

It’s the perfect song for summer drives, beach parties, or spending special moments with someone you love.

Wake Me UpAvicii

Avicii – Wake Me Up (Official Video)

The music of Swedish artist Avicii, which shines like fireworks blooming in the summer night sky, captivated many with its innovative sound that fuses EDM and folk.

This work, themed around life’s journey and self-discovery, is marked by Aloe Blacc’s powerful vocals and the warm melodies woven by acoustic guitar.

Released in June 2013 and reaching number one on the charts in 22 countries, it asserted a presence like a grand firework launched into the music world.

It’s a song I highly recommend for your walk home from a summer festival or for those standing at a turning point in life.

I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix)Mike Posner

Mike Posner – I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix) (Explicit)

A track originally released as an acoustic guitar–based song by American singer Mike Posner.

The remix version by Norwegian EDM production duo SeeB became a hit around the world.

The lyrics mention Avicii, the Swedish DJ and producer who passed away suddenly this year.

Self Destruction ModeThe Chainsmokers, bludnymph

The Chainsmokers, bludnymph – Self Destruction Mode (Official Video)

While rooted in EDM, The Chainsmokers boast worldwide popularity thanks to their exceptional melodic sense.

They’re now introducing a quintessential killer tune, “Self Destruction Mode,” boldly claiming, “We haven’t written a track this insane since ‘Don’t Let Me Down.

’” Featuring popular influencer and singer Bludnymph, the song was released in June 2023.

It’s an undeniable new anthem where irresistible catchiness meets dynamic, ebb-and-flow electro beats—pure Chainsmokers at their best.

There’s no doubt it’ll be on heavy rotation for summer drives, parties, and dance floors!

Love MeFelix Cartal & Lights

Felix Cartal & Lights – Love Me [Official Video]

An inspiring collaborative work by Canadian producer Felix Cartal and singer-songwriter Lights was released to the world in February 2019 as a Valentine’s Day gift.

Centered on themes of unrequited and unreturned love, the track beautifully fuses Lights’ crystal-clear, luminous vocals with Felix Cartal’s polished production, resulting in a melodic house masterpiece that resonates deeply with listeners.

In 2020, it won Dance Recording of the Year at the Juno Awards and earned Gold certification in Canada, a testament to its quality.

It’s a song perfect for summer drives or nights spent pondering love, and an ideal entry point into tropical house.

#SELFIEThe Chainsmokers

#SELFIE (Official Music Video) – The Chainsmokers

A track that depicts a woman going home with a man she likes from the dance floor.

Released in 2014 by the New York DJ duo The Chainsmokers, it’s a party track characterized by a hard house beat and has been certified platinum in six countries.