The Top Electronic Dance Music Artists of 2014

Looking for some new music to get you through the rest of 2014? Check out our list of the top electronic dance music artists of the year!

Hardwell

Hardwell, born Robbert van de Corput, is a Dutch big room house and electro house DJ and music producer. He was voted the world’s number one DJ on DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJs poll in 2013, and again in 2014. In 2013, he was also voted the number one future star by the same magazine. Hardwell first gained recognition in 2009 for his bootleg of “Show Me Love vs. Be” and he released his first original track “Yeah Yeah Yeah”, which was remixed by Tocadisco in 2010.

Martin Garrix

Martin Garrix is a Dutch DJ, record producer and musician. He is best known for his 2013 single “Animals”, which topped several international music charts including the UK Singles Chart. His debut studio album, +x (2014), peaked at number five on the Dance/Electronic Albums chart in the US and number four on the Top Heatseekers Albums chart in the Netherlands. In 2016, he was ranked number one on DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJs list.

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

Formed in 2002, Belgian DJ duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have become one of the most popular electronic dance music artists in the world. They are best known for their 2013 hit single “The Hum”, which topped the charts in several countries.

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have released two studio albums, “Smash the House” (2013) and “Bringing the World the Madness” (2014). They have also collaborated with major artists such as Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Afrojack. In 2014, they were ranked #2 on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list.

Armin van Buuren

Armin van Buuren is a Dutch trance music producer, DJ and radio personality. Born in Leiden, Netherlands, van Buuren started making music at the age of 14. He was inspired by French electronic music composer Jean Michel Jarre. His first album, “76”, was released in 2001 and contained his hit singles “Blue Fear” and “Communication”. Since then, he has released five additional studio albums and has won five Grammy Awards.

Tiësto

Tiësto, born Tijs Verwest, is a Dutch DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. He was born in Breda, Netherlands on January 17, 1969 and has been active in the music industry since 1985. In 1997, he founded the record label Black Hole Recordings with Arny Bink, where he released the Magik and In Search of Sunrise series. Tiësto’s 2002 remix of Delerium’s “Silence” featuring Sarah McLachlan exposed him to a wider audience. In 2003, he became the first DJ to hold a solo concert in an arena, selling out the 15,000-seat GelreDome in Arnhem.

Since 2004 Tiësto has been voted by Mixmag as “The Greatest DJ of All Time”. He has won numerous awards including GRAMMYs and International Dance Music Awards. His 2014 album A Town Called Paradise debuted at number one on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Albums chart making it his highest-charting album to date. On May 10, 2014 Tiësto was presented with a keys to the city by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman. The mayor declared it “Tiësto Day” in Las Vegas in honor of the electronic dance music icon.

David Guetta

David Guetta is a French DJ and music producer who has become one of the most famous and successful DJs in the world. He has released several hit singles, including “Titanium” and “Turn Me On,” and has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Usher, and Madonna. Guetta is also known for his high-energy live performances, which often feature elaborate stage productions and pyrotechnics.

Afrojack

Afrojack is a Dutch music producer and DJ. He is one of the most popular EDM artists in the world, and he has released several hit singles, including “Take Over Control” and “No Beef.” Afrojack was ranked #10 on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list in 2013, and he won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2014.

Dash Berlin

Dash Berlin is a Dutch EDM group created in 2007. The group consists of Jeffrey S disparaging, Eelke Kalberg, and Sebastiaan Molijn. Dash Berlin’s music is characterized by a mix of trance, house, and pop. They are best known for their singles “Till the Sky Falls Down,” “Waiting,” and “Here Tonight.”

Steve Aoki

Electro house DJ and producer Steve Aoki is one of the most popular electronic dance music artists in the world. He has released several studio albums, including Wonderland (2012), which reached number one on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart. In 2014, Aoki was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album for his album Neon Future I.

Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris is a Scottish DJ, singer, songwriter, and producer. His 2014 album, Motion, debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and number five on the US Billboard 200. Harris has collaborated with numerous artists, including Rihanna, Ellie Goulding, John Newman, and Big Sean. He is widely considered one of the most successful DJs in the world.