[2026] A roundup of popular EDM in the United States [Recommended for beginners]

Have you ever found your body moving before you knew it to the heavy beats echoing through a festival or club? EDM is short for Electronic Dance Music, a catch-all term for dance music created using synthesizers and samplers.

In the United States in particular, it sparked a major movement alongside the rise of massive festivals, captivating listeners across the globe.

This article picks a wide range of tracks—from the iconic hits that dominated America during the 2010s, the genre’s peak era, to the songs currently energizing the charts.

With plenty of melodic tunes, even newcomers are sure to find a favorite!