[For Beginners] Classic EDM Songs in Western Music: A Collection of Popular, Hype Tracks
EDM—electronic dance music—often gets dismissed because people associate it with amped-up party crowds.
Perhaps many of you feel the same way.
While that image does exist, the definition of EDM, which spread rapidly from the late 2000s mainly in the U.S., is actually quite fuzzy.
Within dance music, countless experiments have produced a wide range of styles, leading to global hit songs one after another—and their ripple effects have even influenced the sound of J-pop.
Although its momentum has eased somewhat in the 2020s, this article gathers signature and classic smash-hit EDM tracks for those who want to give the genre another listen.
Beginners are welcome to check them out!
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[For Beginners] Classic Western EDM Tracks: A Compilation of Crowd-Pleasing Hits (21–30)
SummerCalvin Harris
Calvin Harris, the superstar DJ from Scotland who’s taken the global music scene by storm.
Released in March 2014, this track is a refreshing song that perfectly embodies a summer romance.
Its brisk EDM beats and luscious melody line stand out, delicately portraying feelings of love that change with the seasons.
It achieved international success, topping the UK singles chart and reaching No.
7 in the U.S.
It’s the perfect pick for summer parties or road trips, and also makes a great soundtrack for special moments spent with someone important under a clear blue sky.
Where Are Ü Now (with Justin Bieber)Skrillex and Diplo
The song that won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2015 is “Where Are Ü Now.” It’s a track produced by music producers Skrillex and Diplo, with vocals by Justin Bieber.
Quite a star-studded collaboration.
The piece was originally written as a piano ballad, so the beginning has a gentle, subdued feel.
However, it gradually builds in intensity, and by the end you can enjoy an energetic, danceable sound.
High ScorePanda Eyes & Teminite
Panda Eyes is a composer, producer, and DJ based in Zurich, Switzerland.
This track is a collaboration with the producer Teminite and was released in 2015.
It has garnered over 20 million views on YouTube.
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.
WitchcraftPendulum
A track released in 2010 by the Australian drum and bass band Pendulum.
It became a hit in the UK and other places.
The track is featured in music video games such as Guitar Hero Live.