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

Lean On feat.MØMajor Lazer

Major Lazer & DJ Snake – Lean On (feat. MØ) [Official 4K Music Video]

Major Lazer is a dancehall reggae group formed around the popular DJ Diplo.

They stand apart from other EDM acts in that their sound is rooted in reggae.

Lean On became a global hit, catapulting Major Lazer to worldwide fame.

Fall Into The Sky ft. Ellie GouldingZedd

Fall Into the Sky – Zedd ft. Ellie Goulding Video clip

ZEDD, who became a heavyweight in the EDM scene by scoring hits with songs featuring captivating, beautiful melodies.

“Fall Into The Sky” likewise masterfully fuses Ellie Goulding’s soaring vocals with an abstract track.

We Like To PartyShowtek

Showtek – We Like To Party (Official Audio)

Showtek, a group formed in 2001, is considered a veteran in the EDM world.

Originally active in the hard techno scene, they’re known for their pounding low-end and gritty aesthetic.

As this track exemplifies, they’ve gained popularity with flashy bridges that explode into exhilarating drops.

Ready For ActionDimitri Vegas & Like Mike

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – Ready For Action (Official Video)

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike are undeniably popular DJs who have consistently ranked in the top three for the past several years in the UK magazine “DJ Mag,” which determines the world’s number one DJ.

Thanks to their immense popularity in the EDM scene, they serve as hosts at the world’s biggest EDM festival, Tomorrowland, and have also produced its theme songs.

HeroesAlesso

Alesso – Heroes (we could be) ft. Tove Lo

Hailing from Sweden, Alesso is especially popular for his glittering, shimmering synth phrases.

He’s regarded as a leading figure of the “sparkly-style EDM.” One of his signature tracks is Heroes.

It’s a refreshing song where dazzling synth leads bounce over a buildup that’s like a textbook example of EDM.

Incidentally, the title is said to be a reference to the legendary rock star David Bowie’s iconic song Heroes.