The Best Electronic Dance Music of 2018

A comprehensive list of the best EDM songs of 2018. From future bass to melodic dubstep, these are the tracks that defined the year.

Introduction

The Best Electronic Dance Music of 2018 is a comprehensive guide to the year’s most essential dancefloor tracks. From techno and deep house to disco, trance, and more, this is the music that moved us this year.

What is Electronic Dance Music?

Electronic dance music, also known as EDM, is a genre of music that is made using electronic equipment. This equipment can include things like synthesizers, drum machines, and computer software. EDM is often played in nightclubs and at music festivals. It can also be heard on the radio and on streaming services like Spotify.

EDM has been around for decades, but it has gained more popularity in recent years. In 2018, there were many great EDM songs released. Some of the best include “Bum Bum Tam Tam” by MC Fioti, “ Levels” by Avicii, “No Tears Left to Cry” by Ariana Grande, and “Havana” by Camila Cabello.

If you’re a fan of EDM, or if you’re just looking to explore a new genre of music, be sure to check out some of the best electronic dance music of 2018.

The Best Electronic Dance Music of 2018

2018 was a great year for electronic dance music. We saw the rise of new artists and the release of some incredible tracks. In this article, we’ll be counting down the best electronic dance music of 2018.

Kygo

Kygo is a Norwegian DJ, record producer, and songwriter. He is best known for his remix of the track “I See Fire” by Ed Sheeran, which has received over 230 million plays on YouTube and SoundCloud. His debut studio album, Cloud Nine, was released in 2016 and debuted at number one on the US dance/electronic albums chart. In 2018, Kygo was ranked 27th on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list.

Alan Walker

Alan Walker is a Norwegian DJ and record producer. He rose to prominence in 2015 with the release of his single “Faded”, which received platinum certifications in over 10 countries. His debut studio album, Different World, was released in 2018.

Walker’s music has been described as amid-tempo electronic dance music characterized by synthesizer melodies and sound effects that create an ethereal atmosphere. Walker uses sounds inspired by those found in video games and movies, which he combines with more conventional pop sounds.

The Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers are an American electronic music DJ and production duo consisting of Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. The duo achieved mainstream success with their 2014 song “#Selfie”, which went viral on social media before reaching number sixteen on the US Billboard Hot 100. Their debut EP, Bouquet, was released in October 2015 and featured the single “Roses”, which peaked at number nine on the Hot 100. In 2016, they won a Grammy for Best Dance Recording for their single “Don’t Let Me Down”. Their second album, Memories…Do Not Open, was released in April 2017 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album’s first four singles all topped the Dance Club Songs chart in 2017; “Something Just Like This”, their collaboration with English rock band Coldplay, peaked at number three on the Hot 100.

The Chainsmokers’ musical style has been described as electropop,[1][2][3] EDM,[4][5] and pop.[6][7] They have received criticism from music outlets for their use of auto-tune in their songs.[8][9]

Conclusion

And that’s it for our roundup of the best electronic dance music of 2018! We hope you’ve enjoyed reading through our list and that you’ve found some new tunes to add to your collection. Be sure to check back next year for our roundup of the best EDM of 2019!