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As we all know, electronic dance music, or EDM, has skyrocketed in popularity in the past few decades. Thousands of musicians produce fresh, exciting EDM songs every year. It can be challenging to find the best stuff since there’s so much out there, but we’ve got you covered. Here’s our list of the best EDM songs.
If you are looking for an EDM track to spice up any party, “Animals” is the one for you. The track was released in 2013 by the Dutch DJ and producer Martin Garrix.
“Animals” was massively successful, earning over 1.6 billion views on YouTube. It was literally everywhere, which is why it is widely considered one of the best EDM songs.
Skrillex is easily one of the greatest DJs of all time. One of his biggest songs is “Bangarang,” the title track from his 2012 album.
It seems like everyone knows this song, either as a fan or from memes on social media. One of the most commercially successful Skrillex tracks, it has over 900 million views on YouTube.
The vocals from hip-hop artist Sirah are the icing on the cake, propelling it to one of the best EDM songs.
Australian singer Sia contributed vocals to David Guetta’s 2011 hit “Titanium,” which was produced and DJ-ed in France.
“Titanium” has received much attention for its potent lyrics, which explore resiliency and inner strength. Because of this, it is included on many lists of best EDM songs with lyrics.
Musically, it combines electronic sounds with an epic pop melody.
What is the most viewed EDM song? That would be PSY’s 2012 megahit “Gangnam Style.” The worldwide sensation hit the top of the charts in more than 30 countries.
Its original music video, in which PSY does a lighthearted dance routine, made YouTube history by being the first video to receive more than one billion views. It has been seen more than five billion times on the site as of 2022.
The iconic horse-riding dance from “Gangnam Style” is still done at parties and festivals worldwide.
If you’re looking for a song to introduce you to Deadmau5, “Strobe” is it.
The ambient, slow-burning classic displays Deadmau5’s distinctive fusion of progressive house and trance. It has rightly received much praise as one of the best EDM songs.
“Levels” is one of the most well-known EDM tracks, becoming an instant smash when it was released in 2011. It’s definitely one of the best EDM songs to play at a party.
Avicii became famous worldwide because of “Levels.” Tragically, he died in 2018.
Even most pop music fans know Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams’ smash hit “Get Lucky.”
The track, which combines disco, funk, and electronic, became a worldwide phenomenon, topping the charts worldwide and winning two Grammy Awards.
On YouTube, the official music video, which has a retro-futuristic vibe, has received more than 600 million views.
Producer Diplo, Canadian vocalist Justin Bieber, and DJ Skrillex released “Where Are U Now” in 2015.
With that amount of star power it was bound to be successful. The track, which features electronic, pop, and R&B elements, topped charts worldwide and received a Grammy nomination.
The second selection from Daft Punk on this list of best EDM songs, “Digital Love” is taken from their 2001 album DISCOVERY. It features a vintage vocoder, catchy guitar riffs, and lovely lyrics.
Its video, which portrays the band members as robots in a futuristic metropolis, has received over 50 million views on YouTube.
Even more than one of the best EDM songs, many think “We Found Love” is the pinnacle of EDM. Taken from Rihanna’s 2011 album Talk That Talk, the electro-house track also has R&B and pop elements.
Like “Gangnam Style,” the Grammy-winning video has amassed over a billion views on YouTube.
French DJ and producer DJ Snake produced and released “Turn Down for What” in 2013. The bass-heavy, high-energy anthem features Lil Jon (who is still active) doing his thing.
What is the most popular EDM song? There are many contenders on this list, but “Don’t You Worry Child” by Swedish House Mafia and John Martin might well be.
The tragic story of a young couple is Swedish House Mafia’s signature song. It was nominated for the Best Dance Recording Grammy, and its video has received over 400 million views on YouTube.
Another contender for best EDM song to play at a party, “Get Low” is bound to get anyone out on the dance floor.
DJ Snake makes another appearance on our best EDM songs list, but this is the first from megastar Dillon Francis.
Mike Posner’s “I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix)” was released in 2015. The energetic-yet-melancholy dance anthem explores the topics of loneliness and self-discovery.
The remix by Norwegian duo Seeb is the most popular version of the addictive track.
Well-known American DJ and producer Marshmello released “Alone” in 2016. The track combines electronic sounds with a soaring pop chorus to create an evocative, emotionally charged dance anthem.
Grammy-nominated “Alone” peaked at number 10 on the US Dance chart.
“Faded,” the breakthrough post-rave anthem by rising Norwegian star Alan Walker, has passed the billion-view threshold on YouTube.
Thanks to its melancholy piano start, teardrop synthesizers, and crestfallen singing from Iselin Solheim, “Faded” is as appropriate for a lonely night spent sobbing over an open laptop as it is for waving your smartphone in the air with festival crowds.
For the first several years of her career, pop singer Lana Del Rey’s involvement with dance music appeared absurd, if not downright ridiculous. After French DJ Cedric Gervais heard “Summertime Sadness,” everything changed.
It turned out that Del Rey was the ideal vocalist for EDM, with a deep, smokey voice that sliced through Gervais’ captivating music like a dark red laser.
“Heroes” is one of those tracks that brazenly reveals the promise of EDM. The David Bowie-inspired music, combined with Tove Lo’s vocals and Alesso’s arresting beat, easily make it one of the best EDM songs of all time.
If you’re looking for an EDM song with a catchy, singalong chorus, look no further than French DJ and producer Martin Solveig’s 2011 hit “Hello.” Canadian band Dragonette adds another dimension to the fun, catchy, upbeat track.
Predictably, Canadian producer Deadmau5 makes another appearance on our best EDM songs list. “I Remember,” his 2008 collaboration with Kaskade, topped dance music charts worldwide.
The captivating, evocative track features sentimental lyrics about missing a past love.
“When a Fire Starts to Burn” is the second single from English EDM duo Disclosure’s 2013 debut album Settle. It features a driving beat and a catchy, repetitive chorus.
The song was most popular in the UK, reaching the top 40 on the singles chart and gaining widespread critical acclaim.
French duo Lilly Wood and the Prick originally released “Prayer in C” in 2010. It gained widespread popularity when German DJ and producer Robin Schulz released a remix of the song in 2014. They added a danceable beat that gave it new life.
The video for “Prayer in C” features Schulz and Lilly Wood and The Prick singer Nili Hadida performing the song in a brightly-colored, surreal world.
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