The Best Dance & Electronic Music of 2018

The Best Dance & Electronic Music of 2018

Best Dance & Electronic Albums of 2018

2018 was another banner year for dance and electronic music, with a wealth of great albums coming from both established and up-and-coming artists. We’ve rounded up some of the best dance and electronic albums of the year, so whether you’re looking for pulse-pounding club tracks or more introspective listening, there’s something here for everyone.

Best Dance & Electronic Albums of 2018:

1. Alva Noto – UNIEQAV
2. Avalon Emerson – Who Is Jill Scott?
3. Ben Frost – All That You Love Will Be Eviscerated
4. Call Super – Arpo
5. DJ Python – Incienso
6. Helena Hauff – Qualm
7. James Holden & The Animal Spirits – The Animal Spirits
8. Jayda G – Significant Changes
9. Kompakt Total 17
10. Lawrence English – Cruel Optimism

Best Dance & Electronic Songs of 2018

It’s been another banner year for Electronic and Dance music. We’ve seen the rise of new artists and the return of some legends. This is our list of the best dance and electronic songs of 2018.

“Call Me” – RÜFÜS DU SOL
This Australian trio took the world by storm with their second album, Bloom. “Call Me” is a blissful, deep house track that exemplifies their sound. It’s a perfect song for a summer day or a night out.

“Stupid Love” – SALES
Sales caught our attention with their debut album, Renee. “Stupid Love” is an infectious synth-pop track that will get stuck in your head for days. The song is about the star-crossed love between two people who are in different parts of the world.

“Lean On (feat. MØ & DJ Snake)” – Major Lazer & DJ Snake
Major Lazer teamed up with Danish singer MØ and French producer DJ Snake for this global smash hit. “Lean On” is a mix of dancehall, EDM, and pop that will get you moving. The song became one of the most streamed tracks of all time and has been used in countless commercials and movies.

“Where Are Ü Now (with Justin Bieber) [Skrillex Remix]” – Jack Ü, Skrillex & Justin Bieber
This was one of the biggest songs of 2015 and it got an even bigger boost when Skrillex released his remix in 2018. Skrillex took Bieber’s vocals and turned them into a bass-heavy dubstep anthem. The song was featured in the blockbuster film Furious 7 and became an instant classic.

Best Dance & Electronic Labels of 2018

In 2018, we’ve seen an abundance of great music from a variety of different labels. It’s been tough to keep up with all the great releases, but we’ve managed to do it. Here are our favorite labels of the year, in no particular order.

-Anjunabeats
-Monstercat
-mau5trap
-OWSLA
-Mad Decent
-Dim Mak
-Spinnin’ Records
-Fool’s Gold Records

Best Dance & Electronic Producers of 2018

We’ve rounded up the best dance and electronic producers of 2018, including artists like Flume, Four Tet, and TOKiMONSTA. These producers have had an incredible year, releasing some of the most innovative and exciting music in the genre. Read on to see who made our list.

Best Dance & Electronic Festivals of 2018

Looking to get your groove on this year? Check out our list of the best dance and electronic festivals of 2018! From world-renowned EDM events like Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival, to more niche gatherings like Sunburn and Map of the Problematique, there’s something for everyone. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to party!