The Best Electronic Dance Music of 2018

A roundup of the best EDM tracks of the year, featuring artists like Flume, RL Grime, and Alison Wonderland.

The Best Electronic Dance Music of 2018

Electronic dance music has come a long way since the days of Disco. This year, there have been some amazing tracks that have taken the genre by storm. In this article, we will be taking a look at the best electronic dance music of 2018.

Best Overall

There’s no question that 2018 was a big year for electronic music. From the surprise return of Swedish House Mafia to the popularity of new subgenres like future bass and melodic dubstep, there was a lot to listen to. And with so much great music being released, it can be hard to know where to start.

If you’re looking for the best of the best, look no further than this list of the top 50 electronic dance songs of 2018. These are the tracks that got us moving and kept us coming back for more, whether we were dancing at festivals or in our living rooms. So turn up the speakers and get ready to move; these are the best electronic dance songs of 2018.

Best by Genre

The best electronic dance music of 2018 was a wide-ranging and vast genre that encompassed everything from house and techno to drum and bass and dubstep. With so many different sub-genres and sub-culture, it can be hard to keep up with all the new music that was released this year. Here are some of the best tracks, albums, and artists by genre:

Best House Track:

Best Techno Track:

Best Drum & Bass Track:

Best Dubstep Track:

Best Electronic Artist:

Best by Subgenre

Electronic dance music exists in a wide variety of subgenres, each with its own unique sound and style. With so many different styles to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. Luckily, this list of the best electronic dance music of 2018 has you covered, with something for everyone.

-Big Room
-Dutch House
-Electro House
-Future Bass
-Future House
-Glitch Hop
-Hard Dance
-Hardstyle
-Hybrid Trap
-Indie Dance / Nu Disco
– Trap

The Worst Electronic Dance Music of 2018

In a year that was full of amazing music, there were also a lot of releases that were, well, not so great. Here are the worst electronic dance music releases of 2018.

Worst Overall

The following five songs represent the very worst the EDM genre had to offer in 2018. It was a tough year for music, and unfortunately, the state of EDM didn’t fare any better. From bad remixes to horrifyingly cringey lyrical content, this was a rough twelve months for anyone who appreciates good dance music.

1. “Sicko Mode” by Travis Scott ft. Drake
2. “In My Feelings” by Drake
3. “No Tears Left to Cry” by Ariana Grande
4. ” better now” by Post Malone
5. “All I Wanna Do” by Marshmello ft. Logic

Worst by Genre

By Genre, the worst electronic dance music of 2018 include:
-Bass Music: “Bum Bum Tam Tam” by MC Fioti
-Dubstep: ” EFY (Every Fuckin’ Year)” by Zomboy
-Hard Dance: “God’s Plan” by DJ Khaled
-House: “All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow
-Trance: “Heaven” by Avicii

Worst by Subgenre

Deep house:
When it comes to deep house, 2018 was definitely not the year for innovation. In fact, it was quite the opposite – many artists simply regurgitated the same tired sound that has been done to death over the past few years. There were a few standout tracks, but for the most part, it was more of the same.

Progressive house:
Progressive house also saw very little innovation in 2018. The genre continued to be dominated by the same cookie-cutter sound that has been peddled by major labels for years. That being said, there were a few bright spots, with some artists managing to put their own spin on the genre and create something fresh and exciting.

Electro house:
Electro house had a bit of a mixed year in 2018. On one hand, there were plenty of tracks that relied heavily on generic sound patterns and overused samples. However, there were also a number of artists who managed to break out of the mold and create something truly unique. Overall, it was a pretty average year for electro house.