Hands in the air at the club! For those who want to know hands-up style Western music
When it comes to quintessential club music, it’s got to be Hands Up! With its dynamic rhythms and crowd-lifting builds, this genre makes you throw your hands in the air and dance before you know it.
In this article, we’ll introduce tracks that ignite the dance floor—from timeless anthems that get you hyped to the latest trendsetters.
Know these songs, and you’re guaranteed to have a blast with everyone the next time you hit the club!
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Hands in the air at the club! For those who want to know hands-up style Western tracks (1–10)
Bigroom Never DiesHardwell & Blasterjaxx feat. Mitch Crown
Released in July 2018, this track is a quintessential big room house anthem created by Dutch superstar DJ Hardwell in collaboration with Blasterjaxx.
Featuring vocals by Mitch Crown, it boasts a grand, festival-ready sound tailored for main stages.
Riding at around 130 BPM, its soaring synth lead and heavy kick drum resonate powerfully, with a build-up-to-drop progression that delivers an irresistible surge of energy—perfect for raising both hands on the club floor.
As the title suggests, it carries a message championing the continuation and revival of the big room genre, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to ignite the crowd at large-scale festivals or club events.
Wave Your HandsBassjackers & Thomas Newson
Released in February 2015, this track is a collaboration between Dutch DJ/producer duo Bassjackers and Thomas Newson.
As the title suggests, it’s an audience-participation anthem that urges listeners to “wave their hands,” featuring the explosive kicks and sweeping synth leads characteristic of big-room house.
Right after its release, it reached No.
7 on the Beatport chart and electrified audiences at festivals and clubs worldwide.
It’s a perfect choice for anyone who wants to throw both hands up on the dance floor or feel the exhilaration of a festival main stage.
Get Up (Rattle)Bingo Players ft. Far East Movement
This is the vocal version of Bingo Players’ instrumental track “Rattle,” which set clubs ablaze in 2012, with Far East Movement laying down rap verses.
The sound fuses electro house and hip-hop, making it a true flagship of the hands-up style.
The drop, which bursts forth after the build-up, is razor-sharp, instantly sending the club floor into a frenzy.
It spent two consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the UK chart and reached the top 10 in countries around the world, including Australia and France.
It was also used in the trailer for the animated film The Secret Life of Pets.
A perfect party anthem for those who want to dance all night long.
Hands in the air at the club! For those who want to know hands-up style Western tracks (11–20)
Alive (DJ E20 Remix)Krewella
A track released by Krewella, a Chicago-based electronic dance music group originally consisting of vocalist sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf and beatmaker Rain Man.
This version is a remix by DJ and remixer DJ E-Twenty.
Here We GoJoel Fletcher & J-Trick ft. Fatman Scoop
A flagship act of Australia’s Melbourne Bounce scene, Joel Fletcher and J-Trick join forces here, enlisting American hypeman Fatman Scoop.
Released in September 2015 on Dim Mak Records, this track pairs a bouncy 128 BPM bassline with enigmatic laser synths, guaranteed to ignite the dance floor.
Fatman Scoop’s shouts whip the crowd into a frenzy, and the build from the break to the drop explodes with energy.
It’s the perfect tune for throwing your hands up at a weekend club night or turning up the vibe at a party with friends!
Slow DownShowtek
This is an anthem born for festivals by a brother duo.
Released in 2013 by Dutch producer Showtek, it’s a signature track from the period when they shifted from hardstyle to electro house.
It peaked at No.
23 in the Netherlands and stayed on the charts for 19 weeks.
With a massive big-room drop and a catchy progression, it sends crowds into a frenzy.
The bass-heavy kick and sharp synth lead blend perfectly, creating a sound that makes you want to throw your fist in the air.
Engineered for maximum impact at festivals and large clubs, it’s truly a track made to ignite the dance floor.
ThunderTimmy Trumpet & Vini Vici
Vini Vici, a duo that has gained popularity across various electronic music scenes, starting with psychedelic trance.
Their classic track with Timmy Trumpet, who is not only a trumpet player but also active as an EDM DJ, is “Thunder.” Given that it’s a collaboration between a popular psychedelic trance duo and a top EDM DJ, the result is a highly polished psychedelic trance track that blends both musical styles.
Be sure to check it out.
