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

Titanium ft. SiaDavid Guetta

David Guetta – Titanium ft. Sia (Official Video)

One of the artists who reached the top during the early EDM boom, David Guetta is often called the “evangelist of house music,” known for tracks that prioritize irresistibly danceable beats.

Titanium, featuring Sia—who later broke out globally—became a worldwide hit.

Guetta is such a pivotal figure that EDM as we know it today might not exist without him.

Without YouAvicii

Avicii, Sandro Cavazza – Without You “Audio”

Avicii, one of the most successful DJs in the EDM scene, quickly rose to stardom with a string of hit songs.

However, perhaps exhausted by the movement growing too large, he announced his retirement from touring in 2016.

He planned to continue producing music, and after about a year’s break, he released the long-awaited new track “Without You” in August 2017.

It’s a song full of positive energy that inspires hope for Avicii’s new journey.

AloneMarshmello

Marshmello – Alone (Official Music Video)

As the name suggests, Marshmello became popular for his unique look: a pure-white outfit and a stark white mask, like a marshmallow.

Overseas, there have been rumors like “Maybe there’s actually a celebrity under Marshmello’s mask,” and there have even been incidents where fakes wearing the same mask performed as DJs at clubs (lol).

As for his music, tracks like “Alone” are characterized by simple, beautiful melodies and trap-influenced, echoing beats.

Good TimeOwl City

Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time (Official Video)

Owl City, a popular American electronic group.

They weren’t exactly a huge seller at first, but their collaboration with the popular female singer Carly Rae Jepsen became a breakout hit and ended up being played in clubs around the world.

It’s truly the quintessential party tune—you can have fun just singing along with the “oh-oh-oh-oh” even if you don’t understand the lyrics!

AnimalsMartin Garrix

Martin Garrix – Animals (Official Video)

Martin Garrix is unquestionably the figure set to lead the next generation of EDM.

In 2016, at just 20 years old, he was crowned the world’s No.

1 DJ by DJ Mag.

Beyond the excellence of his music, his striking, idol-worthy looks captivate female listeners, earning him the nickname “the Prince of the EDM world.”