The Best Electro House Electronic Dance Music of the 2010s
The best electro house electronic dance music of the 2010s can be found here. This blog will keep you up to date with the latest and greatest in the EDM world.
2010-2011
Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites”, released in 2010, was one of the first mainstream dubstep tracks and is credited for popularizing the genre. It was a commercial success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song won two Grammy Awards for Best Dance Recording and Best Dance/Electronica Album.
Skrillex – Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
With a signature sound that is aggressive, dark, and often filters-heavy, Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” helped to popularize the dubstep genre in the United States when it was released in 2010. The song’s foreboding atmosphere and elements of horror are offset by a more upbeat second half, making it an infectiously catchy tune that is still beloved by fans of dubstep and electronic dance music today.
Knife Party – Internet Friends
Knife Party is an Australian electronic dance music duo consisting of Rob Swire and Gareth Knight from the drum and bass band Pendulum. In late 2011, they founded their own record label, earMUSIC, and released their debut album, Abandon Ship. The duo’s second album, Trigger Warning, was released in 2020.
Swire and Knight were both members of Pendulum before embarking on their Knife Party project in 2011. They began working on the project while Pendulum was on hiatus. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Swire said that he had “messed around with making electro house for a while”, but that he “didn’t have time to do anything serious with it”. He also stated that he had no intention of making Knife Party a full-time project, and that it was simply a way for him to experiment with a different style of music.
In November 2011, Knife Party released their debut single, ” internet friends”, which entered the UK Singles Chart at number sixty-six. The song’s success led to the duo signing a record deal with Universal Music Group. Their second single, “Antidote”, was released on 16 December 2011 and peaked at number seventeen in the UK.
Zedd – Clarity
Zedd’s debut album ‘Clarity’ was one of the biggest electronic dance music albums of the 2010s. The album featured a host of big names in the EDM scene including Skrillex, Alesso, and foxes. The album was a huge success,selling over 2 million copies worldwide and spawning a number of hit singles including ‘Spectrum’ and ‘Clarity’.
2012-2013
The 2010s were a big decade for electronic dance music. So many artists emerged and the genre exploded in popularity. If you’re a fan of electro house, then you’ll love this list of the best tracks from 2012-2013. These are the tunes that got us moving and shaking on the dance floor.
Baauer – Harlem Shake
The “Harlem Shake” is a song recorded by American DJ and producer Baauer. It was released as a digital download on May 22, 2012, on Diplo’s record label Mad Decent. The song acquired widespread attention after the release of a series of videos featuring people performing a dance to the song. The single peaked at number one on Billboard’s US Hot 100 and topped charts in at least five other countries.
The Harlem Shake was ranked at number three in Rolling Stone’s “25 Best Songs of the 2010s” list and was also included in Pitchfork’s “200 Best Songs of the 2010s”.
Martin Garrix – Animals
Martin Garrix – Animals
“Animals” is a song by Dutch disc jockey and record producer Martin Garrix, released as a digital download on 17 June 2013 on iTunes. The song has peaked to number 1 in the Netherlands and number 2 in Belgium. It was released as the lead single from his debut extended play, Gold Skies (2014).
DVBBS & Borgeous – Tsunami
DVBBS & Borgeous – Tsunami [Official Music Video]
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2014-2015
Jack Ü – Where Are Ü Now
“Where Are Ü Now” is a song produced by American electronic music duo Jack Ü, consisting of Skrillex and Diplo, with vocals by Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It was released on February 27, 2015 as the lead single from Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü, an album by Jack Ü. The song was co-written by Bieber, Skrillex, Diplo and British producer Noah “40” Shebib.
The Chainsmokers – #SELFIE
The Chainsmokers are an American electronic dance music DJ and production duo consisting of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall. The duo achieved a breakthrough with their 2014 song “#Selfie”, which became a top twenty single in several countries as well as reaching number one on the US Dance chart.
Marshmello – Alone
“Alone” is a song by American electronic dance music producer Marshmello, co-written by American singer and songwriter Khalid. It was released on May 11, 2017, exclusively on Apple Music.[1] The following day, it was released for digital download and streaming on other platforms. “Alone” is a sad ballad Folktronica and future bass track with tropical house elements. The song is about being lonely and not feeling like you fit in.[2]
The song debuted at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart dated June 3, 2017. The following week, it leaped to its peak position of number 52. In Khalid’s home country of the United States, “Alone” has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting one million units in combined sales and streams. In the UK, the track has been certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), denoting 200,000 units in sales and streams.
2016-2017
Calvin Harris – This Is What You Came For
Calvin Harris’ “This Is What You Came For” is a 2016 song by Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, featuring guest vocals from Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released on 29 June 2016 as the lead single from Harris’ sixth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 (2017). The song enters the UK Singles Chart at number two and the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 16, becoming Harris’ sixth and Rihanna’s 37th top-10 song in both countries respectively. Internationally, “This Is What You Came For” topped the charts in 18 countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany and New Zealand.
The Chainsmokers – Closer
“Closer” is a song by American electronic music duo The Chainsmokers, featuring vocals from American singer Halsey. The song was released on July 29, 2016, through Disruptor Records and Columbia Records. It was written by Andrew Taggart, Ashley Frangipane, Jonathan Simmons and Shaun Frank, with production handled by The Chainsmokers. “Closer” marks as both The Chainsmokers and Halsey’s first number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The music video was released on October 24, 2016, and features Andrew Taggart and Halsey singing in front of a greenscreen portraying various locations and scenarios, such as a beach at sunset and an alleyway at night. It accumulated over one billion YouTube views within five months of its release.
Marshmello – Silence
One of the most popular songs of the 2010s, “Silence” by Marshmello is a perfect example of the electro house genre. It combines elements of both electronic and dance music to create a unique sound that is perfect for any party or club. “Silence” was a huge hit when it was released in 2016, and it remains one of the most popular songs of the decade.
