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

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.

How We Party feat.VANIR3HAB

R3HAB & VINAI – How We Party (Official Music Video)

R3HAB is a star of bounce-style EDM.

Bounce refers to EDM centered on tightly oscillating, up-and-down synth sounds—music that makes you want to jump to the beat.

One of R3HAB’s signature tracks is “How We Party.” There are no vocals; it’s purely a song made for dancing to its bouncing sound.

BazaarKSHMR & Marnik

KSHMR & Marnik – Bazaar (Official Sunburn Goa 2015 Anthem) [Official Music Video]

This progressive house track by Kashmiar from India and Manik from Italy is an ambitious work that shines with the fusion of an ethnic rapper’s vocals and a danceable beat.

The overwhelming sub-bass and the harmony of traditional Indian melodies resonate pleasantly in the ear, creating an exotic atmosphere.

Released in December 2015, the track was chosen as the official anthem of Asia’s largest EDM festival, Sunburn Goa 2015, drawing attention from dance music fans around the world.

Its euphoric 128 BPM groove and powerful bassline create a grand soundscape that reverberates through the whole body, making it perfect for festivals and clubs.

Highly recommended for EDM fans who want to savor deep bass on headphones and for those who want to surrender to dance beats brimming with foreign flair.

TouloseNicky Romero

Nicky Romero – Toulose

Nicky Romero from the Netherlands.

As you can see in the music video for this track, his performances wearing the mask of the global hacker collective Anonymous are striking.

The songs are also highly rousing, with tracks that stoke the energy on the dance floor.

By the way, most Japanese people have probably heard one of his songs: SEKAI NO OWARI’s hit “Dragon Night,” aka “Doragenai,” was produced by Nicky Romero.