The Best Electronic Music Songs of 2013
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Looking for the best electronic music songs of 2013? Look no further than this blog post, where we’ve compiled a list of the top tunes of the year. Whether you’re into dubstep, trance, or anything in between, there’s something here for you.
Daft Punk- “Get Lucky”
“Get Lucky” is a song by French house music duo Daft Punk, featuring vocals by American singer Pharrell Williams and co-writer Nile Rodgers. The song was first previewed on March 19, 2013 and released on April 19, 2013 as the lead single from Daft Punk’s fourth studio album, Random Access Memories. Along with the tracks “Lose Yourself to Dance” and “Give Life Back to Music”, “Get Lucky” serves as one of three advance releases from the album.
The song’s music video was directed by Daft Punk themselves and aired on MTV on May 21, 2013. The video features the duo performing the song with Rodgers in a nighttime recreation of Los Angeles’s Sunset Strip in 1977.
On May 20, 2013, “Get Lucky” was played live for the first time during an episode of Saturday Night Live. The track quickly achieved widespread popularity; within three days of release as a single it sold more than one million copies in France and topped charts in 32 countries worldwide.
It became one of Daft Punk’s most commercially successful singles, reaching number-one in more than 25 countries worldwide including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and New Zealand. In June 2013 reports indicated that tracked sales for “Get Lucky”, including considerable radio airplay and streaming contribution, had reached 6.5 million copies globally. The single was also certified Diamond in France becoming their highest selling single there with 1 million sales plus streaming figures over 10 million units., while also selling 964,000 copies in the United Kingdom during 2013 – making it that country’s sixth best-selling single of that year.”
Disclosure- “Latch”
This song, featuring Sam Smith on vocals, was an instant hit when it was released in 2013. It’s a genre-bending track that combines elements of house, garage, and electronica to create a unique sound that is both danceable and intimate. The song’s success propelled Disclosure to the top of the charts and established them as one of the premier electronic music acts of the 2010s.
Calvin Harris- “I Need Your Love”
Calvin Harris’ “I Need Your Love” has been one of the most popular songs of 2013. The song features Ellie Goulding on vocals and was co-written by Harris and Goulding. “I Need Your Love” is a dance track with a catchy melody and a thumping beat. The song has been a hit with clubgoers and radio listeners alike, and it’s no surprise that it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.
Duke Dumont- “Need U (100%)”
Out of all the songs on this list, “Need U (100%)” is the most unabashedly romantic. It’s a song about being head-over-heels in love, and its blissed-out, Garage-influenced sound is the perfect backdrop for its wide-eyed chorus: “I need you / I need you / I need you right now.” Duke Dumont’s debut album, **For Club Play Only**, isn’t due out until early 2014, but “Need U (100%)” is already one of the year’s best dance tracks.
Alunageorge- “You Know You Like It”
“You Know You Like It” is a song by English electronic music duo Alunageorge. It was released as a single on 11 April 2013. The song peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and at number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
A$AP Rocky- “Wild for the Night”
A$AP Rocky’s “Wild for the Night” is one of the best electronic music songs of 2013. The song was released on April 16, 2013, and features production from Skrillex and Birdy Nam Nam. The song peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Zedd- “Clarity”
“Clarity” is a song by Russian-German electronic dance music producer Zedd featuring British singer Foxes. It was released on 4 October 2012 as the lead single from Zedd’s debut studio album of the same name. The song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and has been certified double-platinum in the United States.
Rudimental- “Waiting All Night”
Rudimental’s “Waiting All Night” was one of the best electronic music songs of 2013. The song features an infectious bassline and a soulful vocal performance from Ella Eyre. The production is top-notch, and the song is impossible to resist dancing to.
Lorde- “Royals”
Lorde’s “Royals” was one of the biggest hits of 2013 and helped to launch the New Zealand singer-songwriter’s career. The song is built around a sample of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Maps,” and features Lorde’s ethereal vocals over a driving, synth-laden beat. The result is a hypnotic track that perfectly captures the zeitgeist of 2013.
Miley Cyrus- “We Can’t Stop”
Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop” was one of the biggest songs of 2013. The party anthem was a massive hit, topping the charts in multiple countries. The song’s catchy hook and production helped it become one of the year’s most popular songs.
