The Best Electronic Dance Music of 2010

A look at the best electronic dance music of 2010.

Best Overall Tracks

1. “We No Speak Americano” by Yolanda Be Cool and Dcup
2. “Barbara Streisand” by Duck Sauce
3. “In for the Kill” by La Roux
4. “Bulls on Parade” by Rage Against the Machine
5. “Bodies” by Robbie Williams
6. “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas
7. “Get Shaky” by Ian Carey Project
8. “House of House” by Armand Van Helden
9. “Bonkers” by Dizzee Rascal and Armand Van Helden
10. “When Love Takes Over” by David Guetta and Kelly Rowland

Best Remixes

If you love to dance, then you probably have a favorite type of music to dance to. remixes are a great way to enjoy your favorite songs while adding your own personal touch. Here is a list of the best electronic dance music of 2010.

-Pendulum- Waterslide
-Tiësto – Work Hard, Play Hard feat. Kay
-Deadmau5 – Some Chords
-Feed Me – To The Stars
-Ellie Goulding – Starry Eyed (Jakwob Remix)
-Madeon – Finale
-The Bloody Beetroots – Warp 1.9 feat. Steve Aoki
-Zeds Dead – Coffee Break

Best Debut Releases

In a year dominated by established artists like LCD Soundsystem, Robyn, and Arcade Fire, it was the newcomers that made the biggest impact with their debut releases. Here are some of the best:

1) The Knife – “Silent Shout”

2) Hot Chip – “One Life Stand”

3) Passion Pit – “Manners”

4) Groove Armada – “Black Light”

5) Chemical Brothers – “Further”

Best Live Performances

From the biggest festivals to the most intimate club shows, these are the 10 best live performances of 2010.

1. Daft Punk at Coachella

Daft Punk’s much-anticipated return to the stage was everything we could have hoped for, and more. The French duo delivered an unforgettable set that included all their classics, as well as some new material from their album ‘Tron: Legacy’.

2. LCD Soundsystem at Madison Square Garden

LCD Soundsystem’s final show at Madison Square Garden was an emotional affair for both the band and the fans. The three-hour set was packed with hits, and served as a fitting send-off for one of dance music’s most beloved live acts.

3. The Chemical Brothers at Bestival

The Chemical Brothers delivered an explosive set at Bestival, full of their trademark visual spectacle and huge tunes. It was a fitting headliner for one of the UK’s best festivals.

4. Underworld at Brixton Academy

Underworld returned to Brixton Academy for a special one-off show, and delivered a masterclass in how to perform live electronic music. The set was packed with hits, and the visuals were stunning.

5. Justice at Rock en Seine

Justice brought their brand of Justice to Rock en Seine, and delivered one of the best sets of the festival. The French duo had the crowd in the palm of their hand from start to finish, and left them wanting more.

6. Faithless at Glastonbury Faithless closed out Glastonbury with a spellbinding performance that encompassed everything that is great about live electronic music. The set was packed with hits, and had the crowd dancing until sunrise.

7 .Deadmau5 at Earl’s Court Deadmau5 took over Earl’s Court for two nights in October, and put on a spectacular show that saw him perform in front of a gigantic LED wall. He also brought out special guests like Wolfgang Gartner and Pegboard Nerds, making it a truly memorable event . 8 .Avicii at Creamfields Avicii delivered a huge set at Creamfields , playing all his latest hits as well as some classics . He also brought out special guests like Chris Martin from Coldplay , making it a truly magical performance . 9 . Skrillex at Reading & Leeds Skrillex proved he is still the king of festivals with his sets at Reading & Leeds . He had the crowd going wild with his mix of dubstep , trap and electro , and even brought out special guests like Justin Bieber . 10 . Carl Cox at Space Carl Cox ended his residency at Space with a bang , putting on an incredible set that showed why he is still one of the best DJs in the world . It was an emotional night for both Cox and the fans , who were sad to see him go but grateful for all he has done for dance music .

Best Labels

In 2010, the bestLabel was techno. The top three techno labels of 2010 were Kompakt, Ostgut Ton, and Warp. If you’re looking for the best in techno, look no further than these three labels.

Best Artists

There are countless great electronic dance music artists out there, but 2010 was definitely a standout year for the genre. Here are some of the best EDM artists of 2010, according to us.

-MaRLo
-Vicetone
-Arty
-Ilan Bluestone
-Andrew Rayel

These are just a few of the many great EDM artists out there. If you’re looking for some great music to dance to, these are some of the best options.