The Top 10 Electronic Dance Music Songs of 2014
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Here are the top 10 electronic dance songs of 2014. These are the songs that got us moving and shaking on the dance floor.
Introduction
The top 10 electronic dance music songs of 2014 have been selected by a variety of sources, including Billboard, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and more. These are the songs that got everyone moving this year, and they’re sure to get you moving, too. So turn up the volume and get ready to dance!
“Animals” by Martin Garrix
Martin Garrix’s “Animals” was undoubtedly one of the biggest electronic dance music songs of 2014. The track was an instant hit with its catchy melody and infectious drop. It quickly rose to the top of the charts and became a staple at festivals around the world.
“Summer” by Calvin Harris
“Summer” is a song by Scottish recording artist Calvin Harris, released on 14 March 2014 as the second single from his fourth studio album, Motion (2014). “Summer” received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the track’s production and composition. The song peaked at number one in the United Kingdom, giving Harris his sixth UK number-one single, and topped the charts in numerous other countries including Australia and Canada.
The accompanying music video was directed by Emil Nava and premiered on 6 April 2014. The video features American model Alyssa Miller as Harris’ love interest. In the video, Harris plays various summer activities with Miller such as playing tennis. Throughout the video, snippets of other songs from Motion can be heard.
“Wake Me Up” by Avicii
“Wake Me Up” is a song by Swedish electronic music producer Avicii, released as the lead single from his debut studio album True. The song was written by Avicii, Mike Einziger of Incubus, and Aloe Blacc. It was produced by Avicii and features vocals by Blacc. It reached number one in several countries including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In the US, it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Avicii’s highest-charting single in the country until “Levels” reached number three in 2013.
The song samples Soul Survivors’ 1968 hit “Express Yourself”, which was written by Clyde Otis and Barrett Strong for Motown Records; both Blacc and Einziger are credited as co-writers for their contributions to the interpolation.
“I Could Be the One” by Avicii vs. Nicky Romero
Released in late 2012, “I Could Be the One” is a dancefloor staple by two of electronic music’s biggest stars. The song features Avicii’s signature melodic style with Nicky Romero’s harder hitting progressive house sound. The result is a catchy and unforgettable track that is sure to get any club going.
“Get Lucky” by Daft Punk
“Get Lucky” by Daft Punk was one of the top electronic dance music songs of 2014. The song topped charts in several countries and was certified double platinum in the United States.
“Treasure” by Bruno Mars
“Treasure” is a song by American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars for his second studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox (2012). It was written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, and Christopher Brody Brown, while being produced by Emile Haynie and Jeff Bhasker. “Treasure” was released as the fourth single from Unorthodox Jukebox on May 16, 2013.
Bruno Mars has said that “Treasure” is about “that hunt for that one thing that’s going to make you happy.” The song was well received by music critics, with many calling it a highlight on Unorthodox Jukebox. Commercially, “Treasure” peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has also sold over three million copies in the country. An accompanying music video for the song was co-directed by Mars and Cameron Duddy and filmed in Honolulu, Hawaii.
“Royals” by Lorde
“Royals” spent nine weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it both Lorde’s and New Zealand’s first US number-one single. In December 2013, the song was nominated for three Grammy Awards: Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance. “Royals” won the award for Song of the Year, making Lorde both the youngest person and the first New Zealandersolo artist to win a Grammy in that category. In February 2014, “Royals” was ranked number four on Pitchfork Media’s Best 100 Songs of 2013 list. In late August 2013, a remixed version byDISCOTEK received significant airplay on Australian radio station Triple J.
The song achieved commercial success in several other countries; it topped the charts in New Zealand (for three weeks), Canada, Ireland and Belgium (for five weeks), while peaking within the top five in Australia, France, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland and Poland.
“Counting Stars” by OneRepublic
“Counting Stars” is a song by American pop rock band OneRepublic from their third studio album, Native (2013). The song was written by Ryan Tedder, and produced by Tedder and Noel Zancanella. It was released to digital retailers on June 16, 2013, as the album’s third single. Musically, “Counting Stars” is an uplifting pop song built around an addictive percussion backbeat and sublime harmonies. The song contains elements of folk music and features a prominent violin section.
Critical response to the song was positive, with many critics praising its catchiness and radio-friendly sound. “Counting Stars” peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it OneRepublic’s highest-charting single to date. In May 2014, the song topped the UK Singles Chart, becoming their first number-one single in that country. Globally, it has sold over 10 million copies and achieved top five positions in Australia, Canada, Germany, France and New Zealand. The music video features the band performing in various exotic locations such as Marrakech and Rio de Janeiro.
“Let Her Go” by Passenger
“Let Her Go” by Passenger was one of the top 10 electronic dance music songs of 2014. The song is a mellow, synth-driven track with a catchy melody and lyrics about letting go of a relationship.
