EDM artists around the world. Notable Western EDM artists.
EDM as a youth culture!
It’s a popular genre both overseas and in Japan, with EDM festivals held in Japan every year.
The electronic sounds are easy to groove to, and it’s guaranteed everyone will get pumped together.
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World EDM artists. Notable Western EDM artists (1–10)
PromisesNero
Nero is an EDM producer from the UK.
Their stylish sound is quintessentially British.
In addition to their own hit songs, they have created remixes for many famous artists.
The track Promises was Nero’s breakout work and became a UK number-one hit.
Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers
The act that has rapidly increased its presence over the past two or three years is The Chainsmokers.
They’ve produced numerous outstanding tracks and now thrive worldwide, no longer confined to the EDM sphere.
Their biggest hit is “Something Just Like This,” a collaboration with the beloved British band Coldplay.
It was one of the biggest hits of 2017 and was frequently played on the radio.
The tear-jerking, melodic sensibility characteristic of Coldplay—once described as a lyrical rock band—blends beautifully with The Chainsmokers’ production.
Good LifeOliver Heldens / Ida Carr
Good Life is a single by Oliver Heldens, a DJ/producer from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, released on Heldeep Records in November 2016.
Featuring guest vocals by Danish singer Ida Corr, it’s a Future House-style track.
Just Hold OnSteve Aoki & Louis Tomlinson
Just Hold On is a collaborative single by Steve Aoki and Louis Tomlinson, released in December 2016 by Ultra Records.
It’s an EDM dance-pop style track, and former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson has been active as a solo singer.
The song won Choice Best Collaboration at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards.
I’m the One ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil WayneDJ Khaled
DJ Khaled is an American producer.
He originally made his name as a DJ in the hip-hop scene, but gradually moved closer to EDM.
He has released many tracks with a tropical house vibe, and “I’m the One,” a collaboration with high-profile guests including Justin Bieber, became one of the biggest hits of 2017.
AliveKrewella
Although the EDM scene is largely male-dominated, the Krewella sisters are thriving as DJs.
Both have cute faces, but on stage they’re downright aggressive—standing on the DJ table to hype up the crowd and more.
While EDM often features guest vocalists, in most of Krewella’s tracks the sisters sing the vocals themselves.
Firestone ft. Conrad SewellKygo
Kygo, a leading figure in the tropical house sound that has attracted attention in recent years, hails from Norway.
While he employs warm, EDM-tinged beats and sharp synth leads, the world he conveys is pure melancholy.
As exemplified by the music video for his track “Firestone,” his music evokes images of a beach at dusk.