Classic tracks recommended for EDM beginners. Must-listen Western EDM.

Party Rock AnthemLMFAO

LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock

One of the early EDM hits is ‘Party Rock Anthem.’ It’s a party tune made purely for going wild, and you still hear it in clubs from time to time.

It’s a song that says, “Forget about the complicated stuff—let’s just party.”

Turn Up The Speakers feat.Martin GarrixAfrojack

Afrojack & Martin Garrix – Turn Up The Speakers (Official Music Video)

Here’s another DJ from the Netherlands.

Afrojack actually has ties to the Japanese music scene and has even provided tracks for Sandaime J-Soul Brothers.

His songs tend to be relatively bright, with lots of summery tunes.

They might be easy to listen to even for people who aren’t very familiar with EDM.

More Than You KnowAxwell Λ Ingrosso

Axwell /\ Ingrosso, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso – More Than You Know

The legendary EDM group Swedish House Mafia.

Unfortunately, the group has disbanded, but two of its members, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso, are still active as a duo and working across a wide range of projects.

One of their hit songs is “More Than You Know,” which excites longtime fans with a sound that continues the SHM legacy.

TSUNAMIDVBBS

DVBBS & Borgeous – TSUNAMI (Original Mix)

DVBBS, known for their intense live performances, are in high demand at festivals around the world.

By the way, it’s pronounced “Doves.” Their track ‘TSUNAMI’ refers to the Japanese word for a tsunami, and the explosive drop following the “tsunami” chant has been a big hit with Japanese audiences.

Closer ft. HalseyThe Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers – Closer (Official Video) ft. Halsey

One of the EDM acts that broke out the most in recent years is The Chainsmokers.

They have many slightly slower-tempo tracks and are geniuses at moving listeners to tears with their melodies.

In “Closer,” they even sing themselves, crafting a fleeting yet beautiful song.

DrowningArmin van Buuren

Armin van Buuren feat. Laura V – Drowning (Avicii Remix) [Official Music Video]

Armin van Buuren, a Dutch artist often called the “God of EDM,” enjoys immense popularity and respect.

The Netherlands has produced many EDM producers, but he is likely the originator at the very core.

His achievements have even been recognized by the Dutch royal family.

“Drowning” is a track where he collaborated with the next-generation star Avicii.

The result is a wonderful song that perfectly blends their respective strengths.

Runaway(U&I)Galantis

Galantis – Runaway (U & I) (Official Video)

Galantis is an EDM producer from Sweden.

Their lineup of tracks features uniquely addictive shimmering synths and edited high-pitched vocals.

Though their career is still relatively young, they’ve already released several hits—“Runaway (U & I)” being one of them.

It’d feel great to listen to it while driving at night.