The Top Electronic Dance Music Artists of 2020

The top electronic dance music artists of 2020 include some familiar faces as well as some new ones.

Introduction

In the world of electronic dance music, there are a wide variety of artists who have made a name for themselves. Some are well-known veterans who have been in the scene for years, while others are newer artists who are just starting to make a name for themselves.

No matter what your taste in electronic dance music is, there is sure to be an artist on this list that you will enjoy. So, without further ado, here are the top electronic dance music artists of 2020.

What is Electronic Dance Music?

Electronic dance music is a genre of music that is created for clubs, parties and other events. It is characterized by a heavy use of electronic instruments, synthesizers, drum machines and turntables. EDM artists often create their own distinctive sounds by combining different elements of various genres.

The term “EDM” was first used in the early 1990s, but the genre has its roots in the 1970s disco and 1980s club scenes. Over the past few years, EDM has become one of the most popular genres of music in the world. In 2020, EDM artists continue to dominate the charts and festivals with their catchy tunes and high-energy performances.

Here are the top 10 EDM artists of 2020:

1. Kygo
2. Martin Garrix
3. The Chainsmokers
4. Tiësto
5. Calvin Harris
6. Steve Aoki
7. Zedd
8. Alan Walker
9. Marshmello
10. Porter Robinson

The Top Electronic Dance Music Artists of 2020

In a year that has been fairly tough for many people, music has been a great source of comfort for many. And what better genre to provide that comfort than electronic dance music? This genre has been around for decades and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, it seems to be getting more popular by the day. So, who are the top electronic dance music artists of 2020?

Martin Garrix

Martin Garrix is a Dutch DJ, record producer and musician. His discography consists of six singles, one remix album and two extended plays. His single, “Animals”, was a commercial success, peaking at number one in several countries including the United Kingdom, Belgium and his native Netherlands. In 2016, he was ranked number four on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list. Currently, he is signed to Epic Amsterdam Records.

Marshmello

Marshmello, real name Christopher Comstock, is an American electronic music producer and DJ. He first gained international recognition by releasing remixes of songs by Jack U and Zedd. He was then signed by Skrillex’s record label OWSLA in 2016. His debut album Joytime was released in early 2017 and contained the hit singles “Alone” and “Keep It Mello”. Marshmello’s second album, Joytime II, was released in late 2017. In 2018, he collaborated with English rock band Bastille to release the single “Happier”, which became his highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 at number two. In 2019, he collaborated with South Korean boy band BTS to release the single ” Boy With Luv”, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making Marshmello the first EDM artist to have a number one debut on that chart. In 2020, he released the single “Here With Me” with British singer Chvrches and “Be Kind” with American singer Halsey.

The Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers are an American DJ and production duo consisting of Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. The Chainsmokers’ debut single, “#Selfie”, was released on January 29, 2014, and became a top twenty hit in several countries. Their debut EP, Bouquet, was released on October 23, 2015. The album featured the singles ” Roses”, ” Don’t Let Me Down”, and ” Closer”.

In 2016, The Chainsmokers won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for their single ” Don’t Let Me Down”. In March 2018, the duo released their second studio album, Memories…Do Not Open. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The first three singles from the album, “Something Just Like This”, ” Paris”, and ” Honest” were all top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Conclusion

The past year has seen some incredible new music from a variety of artists across the electronic dance music spectrum. From house and techno to dubstep and Drum & Bass, 2020 was a hugely diverse year for dance music. We’ve compiled a list of our top 10 electronic dance music artists of 2020, based on a combination of factors including quality of releases, consistency, innovation, and overall impact on the scene.

1. Disclosure
UK sibling duo Disclosure have been on an absolute tear over the past few years, cementing themselves as one of the most exciting and popular acts in dance music. They kicked off 2020 with the release of their highly anticipated third album ‘Energy’, which debuted at #1 on the UK Albums Chart and featured standout singles ‘My High’ and ‘Birthday’. They followed up this with a series of high-profile DJ sets and festival performances across Europe and North America, including headlining sets at Glastonbury Festival and Lollapalooza.

2. CamelPhat
CamelPhat have been one of the most in-demand club DJs for years now, but it was their 2019 track ‘Cola’, featuring vocals from Ali Love, that truly catapulted them into the mainstream. The track was nominated for a Grammy Award and went on to become one of the biggest dance songs of all time, with over 100 million streams on Spotify to date. In 2020, they followed up this success with a series of killer releases, including club anthem ‘Rabbit Hole’ with Jake Bugg and gorgeous Collaboration withfoals ‘Hypercolour’. They also took home the award for ‘Best Dance Act’ at this year’s Brit Awards.

3. Four Tet
Four Tet is one of those rare producers who seems to be equally beloved by critics and clubbers alike. His latest album ‘Sixteen Oceans’ was met with unanimous acclaim upon its release in March 2020, debuting at #1 on the UK Albums Chart and receiving glowing reviews from publications such as Pitchfork, The Guardian, and NME. He followed up this success with a string of quality singles throughout the year, culminating in December’s ‘School’, which is easily one of his best tracks to date. Four Tet is without doubt one of the most important figures in contemporary electronic music.

4. Floating Points
UK producer Floating Points has been making waves in the underground dance music scene for several years now, but it was his 2020 album ‘Crush’ that really put him on the map. The record received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, debuting at #3 on the UK Albums Chart and being hailed as one of the best electronic albums of recent years by publications such as Pitchfork, The Independent, and Stereogum. He also returned to his roots this year with several outstanding DJ sets across Europe and North America – including an unforgettable 8-hour marathon set at Paris’s famed Concrete nightclub – further cementing his reputation as one of today’s most exciting DJs/producers.

5. Bicep
Irish duo Bicep exploded onto the scene in 2017 with their self-titled debut album, which quickly became one of the most acclaimed Electronic albums in recent memory – earning them a nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album at that year’s Grammy Awards. They followed up this success with a series Separated high-profile DJ sets around the world – including headlining sets at festivals like Coachella, Glastonbury Egypt EDM Festival returnsElectronic Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas – as well opening their own club night “Feel My Bicep” in London . In 2020 , they released their much-anticipated second album Isles ‘, an absolute masterpiece that further established them as one electronic music’ s brightest stars .

6 . Aphex Twin Richard D . James AKA Aphex Twin is undoubtedly one electronic music history ’ s most influential figures , having helped shape entire genres during his three – decade career . His impact was felt once again in 2020 with two incredible new archival releases : ‘ User18081971 ’ , consisting never – before – heard tracks recorded between 1990 – 1993 ,and ‘ 26 Mixes For Cash ’ , comprised 26 remixes James made between 1993 – 1995 for other artists including Bjork , Manic Street Preachers , Orbital , The Shamen , Leftfield , Meat Beat Manifesto . These releases not only showcased James ’ incredible production skills but also served as a reminder just how ahead – current he still is , even after all these years .

7 . House Gospel Choir One UK’ s hottest new talents , House Gospel Choir are quickly making a name for themselves with their unique blend soulful vocals , uplifting melodies , and pulsating house beats . Their debut single ‘ Feel The Music ’ was released earlier this year to great acclaim , paving the way for their much – anticipated debut album Due rivoluzioni ( Two Revolutions ) which is set to drop next month . With support already coming from some big names such as Pete Tong BBC Radio 1 )and Gilles Peterson ( Brownswood Recordings ), we’re predicting big things for House Gospel Choir in 2021 .

8 . Ama Lou British singer / songwriter Ama Lou made her breakthrough in 2018 with her stunning debut EP DDD , which garnered comparisons to everyone from Solange to Erykah Badu . She followed this up last year with her critically acclaimed debut album ADAIMÉE EP: Emotional Rollercoaster Xpress | Ama Lou | Red Bull Recordswhich further showcased her incredible vocal abilities whilst also expanding her sound palette to include elements R&B , jazz , pop ,and hip hop . Her latest single ‘ TBC’ was released earlier this month to rave reviews from publications such as Pitchfork ( who described it as ” beautifully sparse ” )and NME ( who hailed it as ” bewitching stuff ” ). With an army adoring fans already behind her , we can only see Ama Lou go from strength to strength over next few years .

9 . Honey Dijon Few DJs can boast careers as long or successfulas Honey Dijon ’ s . A mainstay onthe international club circuit since 1990s Honey Dijon has played everywhere from New York City’ s legendary Paradise Garageto Berlin’ s iconic Berghainto Ibiza’ superclubs SpaceAnd Pacha . She has also held residenciesat some world ’ s most prestigious clubs including FabricLondon fabriclondon ) Chicago Smart Bar smartbar_chicago ) Horse Meat Disco horsemeatdisco ),all whilst maintaining a rigorous touring schedule that has seen her play gigs all around globe . Her DJ sets are legendary affairs characterised by funky disco grooves unrivalled energy levels ; she frequently draws huge crowds whereshe plays making herone hottest propertiesin Electronic Dance Music right now