The Top 5 Dance/Electronic Music Artists of 2018
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The top 5 dance/electronic music artists of 2018 include Calvin Harris, Kygo, The Chainsmokers, Martin Garrix, and Marshmello.
Introduction
The past year has seen a resurgence in popularity for dance and electronic music. In this guide, we will count down the top five artists in this genre who have made the biggest impact in 2018. These are the artists that have pushed the boundaries of the genre and created new sounds that are sure to influence dance and electronic music for years to come.
The Chainsmokers
The Chainsmokers are an American electronic music duo consisting of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall. They started out by making remixes of popular songs before releasing their own original songs. “Don’t Let Me Down” featuring vocals from Daya, was their first top 10 single on the US Billboard Hot 100. “Closer”, featuring vocals from Halsey, was their first number-one single on the chart. The Chainsmokers have released two studio albums, Memories…Do Not Open and Sick Boy.
Biography
The Chainsmokers are an American DJ and production duo consisting of Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart. The duo achieved a breakthrough with their 2014 song “#Selfie”, which peaked at number sixteen on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In October 2015, they released “Roses”, featuring vocals from Rozes. The song peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. They followed that up with “Don’t Let Me Down”, featuring Daya, which peaked at number three, as well as “Closer”, featuring Halsey, which topped the Hot 100 for twelve consecutive weeks.
The group’s debut album, Memories…Do Not Open, was released on April 7, 2017. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 221,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. The album was preceded by the release of three singles: “Paris”, “Something Just Like This”, and “The One”. All three songs reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2018, the duo collaborated with British rock band Coldplay on a single called “Something Just Like This”. The song peaked at number four in both the United States and United Kingdom.
Music
The Chainsmokers are an American electronic music duo consisting of Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart. The duo achieved a breakthrough with their 2014 song “#Selfie”, which peaked at number sixteen on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2015, they released their debut EP, Bouquet. Their single “Closer” featuring Halsey topped the charts in several countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. In 2016, they released their second EP, Collage.
The Chainsmokers have won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for “Don’t Let Me Down”. They were also nominated for Best New Artist at the 2017 Grammy Awards. They have won three American Music Awards and nine iHeartRadio Music Awards. In January 2018, Billboard named them the top dance/electronic artists of 2017.
Marshmello
electronic dance music, more commonly known as EDM, has taken the world by storm in recent years. And one of the most popular figures in the EDM scene is Marshmello. Born in Philadelphia in 1992, Marshmello first gained attention for his remixes of songs by Jack Ü and Zedd. He also collaborated with Selena Gomez, Khalid, and Logic. In 2018, he released his debut album, Joytime II, which topped the dance charts in the US and UK.
Biography
Marshmello, born Christopher Comstock in 1992, is an American electronic music producer and DJ. He first gained international recognition by releasing remixes of songs by Jack Ü and Zedd. He then collaborated with artists including Omar LinX, Jauz and Slushii. His debut studio album, Joytime, was released in 2016. The lead single from the album, “Keep It Mello”, peaked at #5 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. Joytime was a commercial success, debuting at #5 on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart and #10 on the US Heatseekers Albums chart. In 2017, Marshmello produced several songs for the soundtrack of the film Bright, including “World”, which peaked at #50 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Music
In recent years, electronic dance music, or EDM, has taken the world by storm. In 2018, there were a plethora of artists who emerged and made a name for themselves in the genre. So, who are the top 5 dance/electronic music artists of 2018?
1. Marshmello
Marshmello is a masked DJ and producer who had a breakout year in 2018. He collaborated with a number of high-profile artists, including Selena Gomez, Khalid, and Logic. His singles “Silence” and “Friends” were both huge hits, and his album Joytime II was also well-received by fans and critics alike. Marshmello is unquestionably one of the biggest names in EDM right now.
2. Zedd
Zedd is a German DJ and producer who has been making waves in the EDM scene for a few years now. In 2018, he released his third studio album, Empire of the Sun’s Two Vines. The album was met with positive reviews and spawned the hit single “The Middle”, which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Zedd is one of the most successful EDM artists out there right now.
3. The Chainsmokers
The Chainsmokers are an American DJ duo comprised of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall. They gained prominence in 2014 with their single “#SELFIE”, but they really blew up in 2016 with their song “Closer”, which featured vocals from Halsey. The Chainsmokers have since released a number of other successful singles, including “Something Just Like This” (with Coldplay) and “This Feeling” (with Kelsea Ballerini). They’re one of the most popular EDM acts around right now.
4. Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris is a Scottish DJ and producer who has been active since the early 2000s. He has released five studio albums and numerous singles, many of which have been massive hits worldwide. His most popular songs include “We Found Love” (featuring Rihanna), “I’m Not Alone”, “Feel So Close”, and “My Way”. Calvin Harris is one of the biggest names in EDM right now – he’s even been named Forbes’ highest-paid DJ four times!
5. Avicii
Avicii was a Swedish DJ and producer who tragically passed away in April 2018 at just 28 years old. He was one of the most popular DJs in the world, with hits like “Wake Me Up”, “Hey Brother”, and “Levels”. His posthumous album TIM was released in June 2019 to critical acclaim. Avicii will always be remembered as one of the greatest EDM artists of all time
Zedd
Biography
Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, and musician. His 2013 single “Clarity” peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, and his debut album debuted at number one in the United States. He has since released two more albums, True Colors and Moment of Clarity. His music has been featured in many films and television shows, includingEntourage, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Need for Speed, Divergent, and Altered Carbon.
Music
2018 has been a great year for dance and electronic music, with many new and established artists releasing outstanding music. Here are our picks for the top 5 dance/electronic music artists of 2018:
1. Zedd
Zedd is a German DJ, record producer and songwriter who has had a string of hits over the past few years, including “Stay” with Alessia Cara, “The Middle” with Maren Morris and “Clarity” with Foxes. His latest album, “True Colors,” was released in 2015 and featured the hit single “I Want You to Know.”
2. The Chainsmokers
The Chainsmokers are an American DJ and production duo consisting of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall. They rose to fame with their 2014 song “#SELFIE,” but it was their 2016 hit “Closer” that really launched them into the stratosphere. Their debut album, “Memories…Do Not Open,” was released in 2017 and featured the singles “Paris” and “Something Just Like This.”
3. Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris is a Scottish DJ, record producer and singer-songwriter who has been one of the biggest names in dance music for over a decade. He first found success with his 2007 album “I Created Disco” and has since scored numerous hits, including “We Found Love” with Rihanna, “This Is What You Came For” with Rihanna and “One Kiss” with Dua Lipa. His latest album, “Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1,” was released in 2018 and features the singles “Feels” with Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean, as well as “Faking It” with Kehlani and Lil Yachty.
4. Kygo
Kygo is a Norwegian DJ, record producer and songwriter who specializes in creating tropical house music. He first gained attention for his popular remixes of songs by Ed Sheeran (“I See Fire”), Marvin Gaye (“Sexual Healing”) and Coldplay (“Midnight”). His debut album, “‘Cloud Nine,'” was released in 2016 and included the singles “‘Firestone'” (featuring Conrad Sewell) and “‘Stole the Show'” (featuring Parson James). Kygo’s second album, “‘Kids in Love,'” was released in 2017 and featured the singles “‘It Ain’t Me'” (featuring Selena Gomez)and “‘Too Good at Goodbyes'” (featuring Sam Smith).
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Alan Walker
Alan Walker is a Norwegian record producer and DJ. He rose to fame in 2015 with the release of his single “Faded”, which received platinum certifications in over ten countries. In 2018, Walker released several singles, including “All Falls Down”, “The Spectre” and “Darkside”. He has also released two albums, “Different World” and “No Time to Die”.
Biography
Alan Walker (born August 24, 1997) is a British-Norwegian record producer and DJ. Walker is best known for his 2015 single “Faded”, which received platinum certifications in over 10 countries. His 2016 single, “Sing Me to Sleep”, reached the top 15 in more than 20 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Brazil. In addition, both “Faded” and “Sing Me to Sleep” have accumulated more than a billion streams on Spotify each.
Walker was born in Northampton, England before moving to Bergen, Norway with his family at the age of two. Walker began making music at the age of 12 with a program called Fruity LoopsStudio. He subsequently released singles on YouTube under both his own name and the pseudonym DJ Walkzz. After several years of releasing music independently, Walker signed with MER Musikk under Sony Music Sweden in 2012. In December 2015, he released his debut studio album, Different World.
Music
Throughout his career thus far, Alan Walker has experimented with various genres and sub-genres of EDM, but he has always kept his creative core intact and his sound instantly recognizable. His latest release, Different World, is a perfect example of this development. The album features 16 tracks and features collaborators such as Fever Ray, K-391, Julie Bergan, and Tomine Harket. Although it may not be his most popular album to date, it is undoubtedly his most accomplished work yet.
