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.
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Recommended artists from the Netherlands. Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (21–30)
Let The Bass Kick In Miami BeachDJ Chuckie & LMFAO
Known for his finely honed mixing skills and positive, expressive performances, Chuckie is a DJ and producer based in Aruba, Netherlands.
This remix version of the track by LMFAO reached No.
1 on the UK charts.
SweatshopDe Staat
De Staat is an alternative rock band formed in the Netherlands in 2006.
In 2016, they joined Muse as a support act on a world tour.
The band has won numerous awards, including the 3FM Award and the Edison Award.
This track was released as a single in 2011.
Recommended artists from the Netherlands. Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (31–40)
No Heroes ft. LucianaFirebeatz & KSHMR
A powerful collaboration brings together leading EDM artists from the Netherlands and the United States.
Dutch duo Firebeatz and American artist KSHMR are creating innovative sounds while showcasing their distinct identities.
Formed in 2008 in Tilburg, Firebeatz drew global attention with their electro house tracks.
Meanwhile, California-born KSHMR, a producer with Indian roots, masterfully fuses traditional music with EDM.
Both have earned high acclaim—in the 2015 DJ Mag Top 100 DJs ranking, KSHMR placed 23rd.
Their music, which pushes the boundaries of dance music, is perfect for listeners seeking cutting-edge sounds.
Wake UpJay Hardway
Jay Hardway, a standout figure in the Dutch dance music scene, is a skilled DJ and producer who began making music at the age of 14.
Centered on electro house and progressive house, his works shine with energetic yet delicate melodies.
Since his debut in 2012, he has consistently delivered dynamic tracks marked by bold beats and refined sound design.
After placing 89th in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs in 2016, he has steadily gained recognition and captured global attention.
Based in Amsterdam, he performs at some of the world’s biggest festivals, including Tomorrowland.
Influenced by Tiësto and Afrojack, he has forged a distinct musical identity, and his tracks are highly recommended for listeners seeking the essence of dance music.
No ScrubsMOTi
Morty is known as a highly skilled producer and DJ shining in the Dutch dance music scene.
He began his full-fledged career in 2012 and has continued to craft innovative sounds, mainly in big room house and progressive house.
He drew major attention with collaborations with Tiësto and also found success co-producing with Martin Garrix and Willy William.
He launched his own label, Zero Cool, and is dedicated to nurturing up-and-coming artists.
Many of his tracks have ranked high on Beatport and dance charts, captivating audiences at festivals and club events around the world.
His energetic, dynamic sound—combined with a fresh approach that incorporates trap and future bass—makes him a perfect fit for music fans exploring new possibilities in dance music.
Gold Skies ft. AleesiaSander van Doorn, Martin Garrix, DVBBS
A star-studded collaboration uniting top-tier DJs who represent the Dutch dance music scene.
Since his 2004 debut, Sander van Doorn has excelled across a wide range of genres, from tech trance to progressive house.
Martin Garrix debuted in 2012 at just 16 years old and went on to top DJ Mag’s rankings for three consecutive years.
DVBBS are a Canadian brother duo with cultural ties to the Netherlands who, since their 2012 debut, have delivered over 750 performances at festivals around the world.
The innovative sound woven by these three acts continues to captivate club music fans, opening up new possibilities for dance music.
Puttin’ On The RitzTACO
Originally written by Irving Berlin in 1927.
The title was inspired by the slang phrase “to put on the Ritz,” meaning to dress fashionably, with “Ritz” referring to the luxury Ritz-Carlton hotel.
This synth-pop cover version by the Dutch singer Taco was released in 1982.