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Recommended Dutch artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters

Although the Netherlands is still strongly associated with windmills and tulips, today its capital, Amsterdam, serves as the hub of the music scene.

Major labels are nurturing young producers and DJs, and EDM has taken root nationwide.

Here, we present artists from the Netherlands—a country that has produced many performers active at the very top of the global scene.

Recommended artists from the Netherlands: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (1–10)

LegacyNicky Romero vs Krewella

Nicky Romero vs. Krewella – Legacy (Official Video)
LegacyNicky Romero vs Krewella

A collaboration between Dutch producer and DJ Nicky Romero and American EDM duo Krewella.

It was released as a digital download in 2013.

The track reached No.

38 on the U.S.

charts and was also a hit in Australia.

IcarusR3HAB

R3hab – Icarus (Official Music Video)
IcarusR3HAB

R3hab, a Dutch DJ, producer, and remixer.

Along with Afrojack and Chuckie, he is considered one of the leading figures in modern Dutch house.

This track was released as a digital download in 2016 and reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

Get Up (Rattle)Bingo Players ft. Far East Movement

Bingo Players ft. Far East Movement – Get Up (Rattle) (Official Music Video) | Ministry of Sound
Get Up (Rattle)Bingo Players ft. Far East Movement

A track by the Dutch dance and house DJ/production duo Bingo Players, formed by Paul Bäumer and Maarten Hoogstraten.

It is the vocal mix version of the house instrumental track originally released under the title ‘Rattle.’

Recommended artists from the Netherlands. Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (11–20)

The WaveBassjackers & X-TOF

Bassjackers & X-TOF – The Wave [Legacy Edit] (Official Audio)
The WaveBassjackers & X-TOF

Blasterjaxx is an electronic music duo that represents the Dutch dance music scene.

Formed in 2010 by Thom Jongkind and Idir Makhlaf, they showcase a diverse sound centered on big room house.

They gained attention with their EP “Reborn,” released on Musical Freedom in 2012, and rose to global popularity through collaborations with Tiësto and Hardwell.

They proved their prowess by ranking 13th in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs in 2014.

In 2015, they founded their own label, Maxximize Records, and launched a radio show.

Known for powerful drops and melodic progressions, they have a strong reputation for producing festival-ready tracks.

They are highly recommended for listeners seeking energetic dance music.

He’s A PirateBlasterjaxx

Blasterjaxx, a powerhouse duo leading the Dutch dance music scene, enjoy immense popularity at festivals and clubs around the world.

Centered on big room house and electro house, they captivate a wide audience with an innovative sound that also incorporates elements of trap and hardstyle.

Since forming in 2012, they have collaborated with artists like Martin Garrix and Afrojack, and in 2019 they broke new ground with their debut album THE BIGGEST.

With repeated appearances at global events such as Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival, they are renowned for overwhelming performances that envelop audiences in a sense of unity.

They are a recommended act for dance music fans seeking a fusion of energetic beats and refined melodies.

Bump N’ RollDannic, Teamworx

Dannic, Teamworx – Bump N’ Roll (Official Audio)
Bump N' RollDannic, Teamworx

As a DJ representing the Dutch electronic music scene, Dannic is a name you can’t leave out.

Born in 1985 and hailing from Breda, he’s a skilled artist known for electro house and progressive house.

He started his career in 2009 and rose to prominence through collaborations with Hardwell and Dyro.

After making waves on Revealed Recordings, he founded his own label, Fonk Recordings, to support emerging artists.

His powerful performances at global festivals like Tomorrowland and EDC continue to captivate audiences.

Meanwhile, Israel-born duo Teamworx, signed to Nicky Romero’s label, are gaining attention for their cutting-edge sound.

With innovative beats and refined mixes, their music explores new possibilities in dance music and comes highly recommended for club music fans.

Live My LifeDubVision, Nicky Romero & Oaks

DubVision, Nicky Romero & Oaks – Live My Life
Live My LifeDubVision, Nicky Romero & Oaks

As leading talents in the Dutch dance music scene, the brother duo DubVision—Victor Leicher and Stephan Leicher—Nicky Romero’s Nick Rotteveel, and Oaks are drawing attention.

Active since the early 2010s, DubVision centers on progressive house and is also known for collaborations with Martin Garrix and Afrojack.

Nicky Romero, who broke internationally in 2011 with “Toulouse,” has established himself as a heavyweight in the EDM scene and is dedicated to nurturing a new generation of artists who will shape the future of dance music.

A regular on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs ranking, he enjoys worldwide acclaim.

Their commanding performances at festivals and clubs, combined with refined, melodious sound design, are must-hear for dance music fans.