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Recommended EDM: Popular Western EDM that gets you hyped

EDM (Electronic Dance Music) has firmly taken root in Japan, both as a music genre and as a culture.

One of its defining features is the abundance of uplifting tracks that naturally raise your excitement just by listening.

Many of you have probably experienced the energy it brings at clubs and festivals.

This time, we’ve put together a playlist that lets you fully feel the appeal of EDM—songs that make you want to surrender to the vortex of sound and dance.

Enjoy tracks that are perfect for party scenes or any moment you want to lift your mood.

Recommended EDM: Popular Western EDM that pumps you up (21–30)

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

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.

LouderDimitri Vegas, Like Mike & VINAI

Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike & VINAI – Louder (OUT NOW)
LouderDimitri Vegas, Like Mike & VINAI

A powerful collaboration between Belgian brother duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike—leaders of the world-class EDM scene—and Italian producer duo VINAI.

Released in 2015, this track fuses electro house and big room, shining with an overwhelming structure tailor-made for peak-time festival moments.

From the dramatic build-up to the explosive, destructive drop, it’s packed with hard-hitting sounds that shake the club floor.

Weighty synth chords and theatrical progressions unify the entire crowd, sparking an irresistible hands-in-the-air euphoria.

It was actually used in their live sets as an unreleased track starting in 2014, earning fervent audience reactions.

An anthem-level track that epitomizes the sets of the duo who were crowned No.

1 in the world by DJ Mag.

Recommended EDM: Popular high-energy Western EDM (31–40)

Bigroom Never DiesHardwell & Blasterjaxx feat. Mitch Crown

Hardwell & Blasterjaxx feat. Mitch Crown – Bigroom Never Dies (Official Music Video)
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.

Here We GoJoel Fletcher & J-Trick ft. Fatman Scoop

Joel Fletcher & J-Trick ft. Fatman Scoop – Here We Go [Premiere]
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!

Mr. NavigatorArmin van Buuren vs Tempo Giusto

Armin van Buuren vs Tempo Giusto – Mr. Navigator (Lyric Video)
Mr. NavigatorArmin van Buuren vs Tempo Giusto

The hard-edged tech-trance sound that was indispensable to the 2000s trance scene lives on in this track, a 2019 collaboration between melodic trance maestro Armin van Buuren and Finnish tech-trance craftsman Tempo Giusto.

Blending the drive of 138 BPM with the majesty of F# minor, it fuses the weighty kicks and modulations typical of tech-trance with a catchy melody.

Featured on the album “Balance,” it also reached No.

1 on Beatport’s Trance chart.

With a floor-shaking, powerful beat and an emotional progression, this piece is recommended both for those who want to relive the frenzy of trance back in the day and for listeners curious about modern tech-trance.

Cynicaltwocolors x Safri Duo x Chris de Sarandy

twocolors x Safri Duo x Chris de Sarandy – Cynical (Directed by Specter Berlin)
Cynicaltwocolors x Safri Duo x Chris de Sarandy

This track is a collaboration between Berlin-based duo twocolors—who fuse cool EDM and pop—and Safri Duo and Chris de Sarandy.

Released in November 2023, it pairs lyrics about a stressful relationship with an exhilarating sound in perfect harmony.

The arrangement, which channels the frustration of silence through heavy bass and electronic beats, seems primed to ignite the club scene.

The lyrics, which highlight the importance of communication, are sure to resonate with anyone struggling in their relationships.

It’s the perfect song to blast on the dance floor when you want to let loose and blow off some steam.

Adagio For StringsTiësto

Tiesto, an indispensable figure when talking about EDM, included Adagio For Strings on his album Just Be.

The piece was originally composed by the American composer Samuel Barber, and this version is an arrangement.

While the original is in triple meter, it has been reworked into 4/4 time, resulting in a completely different atmosphere.

It’s a track you can simply get hyped to, but also one you can enjoy by comparing it with the original.