The Ultimate Electronic Dance Music List

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Contributors: Andranick Tanguiane, Fred Lerdahl,

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This is the ultimate list of the best electronic dance music. It includes all of the popular EDM sub-genres and is perfect for anyone looking to get into the EDM scene.

Introduction

Trance music is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the early 1990s. It is characterized by a tempo of between 130 and 160 beats per minute, repeating melodic phrases, and a characteristic synthesizer-driven sound. Trance music is often associated with the rave culture, and has been popular in clubs and on the radio in Europe since the early 1990s.

The Best Electronic Dance Music of All Time

Electronic Dance Music, or EDM for short, has taken the world by storm. It’s no wonder that it has become one of the most popular genres of music. So, what exactly is EDM? EDM is a type of electronic music that is made for dancing. It is often characterized by a fast tempo, repetitive beats, and synthesizers.

The 1980s

1. “Pump Up the Volume” – MARRS
2. “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” – Eurythmics
3. “Blue Monday” – New Order
4. “B side Wins Again” – Bomb the Bass
5. “Master and Servant” – Depeche Mode
6. “People Are People” – Depeche Mode
7. “Just Can’t Get Enough” – Depeche Mode
8. “Everything Counts” – Depeche Mode
9. “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” – The Rolling Stones
10. “Send Me an Angel ’89” – Real Life

The 1990s

The 1990s was a decade of great change for electronic dance music. The genres that we know and love today began to take shape, and new technologies emerged that would change the way we produce and consume music forever. This was a decade of experimentation and innovation, and the results are some of the most timeless and classic tunes in dance music history.

-Bingoboys – “Whoomp! There It Is”
-2 Unlimited – “No Limit”
-The Prodigy – “Firestarter”
-The Chemical Brothers – “Block Rockin’ Beats”
-Fatboy Slim – “Praise You”
-Daft Punk – “Around the World”
-The Crystal Method – “Busy Child”
-Underworld – “Born Slippy .NUXX”
-Faithless – “Insomnia”
-Perplexer – “Acid Folk”

The 2000s

The 2000s were a golden age for Electronic Dance Music. Producers were pushing the boundaries of the genre, and new sub-genres were being created all the time. Here are some of the best tracks of the decade.

1. ‘Sandstorm’ by Darude
2. ‘Superstylin’ by Groove Armada
3. ‘Silence’ by Delerium feat. Sarah McLachlan
4. ‘I See You Baby (Fatboy Slim Remix)’ by Groove Armada
5. ‘PLAY’ by Moby
6. ‘One More Time’ by Daft Punk
7. ‘ILEAILEEIAIEOOAEUOAEA’ by Infected Mushroom
8. ‘We Are Your Friends’ by Justice vs Simian
9. ‘Call On Me’ by Eric Prydz
10. ‘Star69 / Weapon of Choice’ by Fatboy Slim

The 2010s

The 2010s have been a decade of change for electronic dance music. While the genre has always been popular with young people, it has reached new heights in the past ten years. Thanks to the rise of streaming platforms like Spotify and Soundcloud, EDM has become one of the most widely listened-to genres in the world.

While the 2010s have seen the rise of many new subgenres and subcultures within electronic dance music, there are a few key tracks that have come to define the decade. Here are ten of the most essential EDM tracks of the 2010s:

1. “Closer” by The Chainsmokers
2. “Lean On” by Major Lazer and DJ Snake feat. MØ
3. “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by Zhu
4. “Where Are Ü Now” by Skrillex and Diplo with Justin Bieber
5. “I Could Be the One” by Avicii vs. Nicky Romero
6. “Animals” by Martin Garrix
7. “Tether” by Eric Prydz
8.” Wake Me Up” by Avicii
9.” Goodbye” by Kaskade feat. Dragonette
10.” Gold Dust” by Galantis

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed our Ultimate Electronic Dance Music List. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it is a great starting point for anyone interested in exploring the genre. As always, we encourage you to support the artists you love by purchasing their music and attending their live shows.

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