The Best Electronic Dance Music Songs of All Time
From Daft Punk to Skrillex, these are the best EDM songs of all time according to Billboard.
What is Electronic Dance Music?
Electronic Dance Music, or EDM for short, is a genre of music that is characterized by a heavy bassline and synthesizer-generated sounds. It is often played at nightclubs, raves, and music festivals. EDM has become one of the most popular genres of music in recent years.
A brief history of EDM
The roots of EDM can be traced back to the 1960s, when pioneering DJs and producers began experimenting with new ways to create and manipulate sound. This led to the development of innovative technologies and techniques that would go on to shape the sound of electronic music for decades to come.
In the 1970s and 1980s, disco and funk DJs started using drum machines, synthesizers and other electronic instruments to create a new kind of music that was rooted in black American culture. This new sound would come to be known as house music.
Meanwhile, in Europe, a similar scene was developing. DJs and producers were using electronic instruments and tools to create a new style of dance music known as techno. Techno would go on to exercise a major influence on the evolution of EDM in the years that followed.
In the early 1990s, a new style of electronic dance music began to emerge in America. This style was influenced by both house music and techno, as well as other genres like hip hop, reggae and even classical music. This new sound came to be known as rave music.
Rave music quickly became wildly popular among young people in America and Europe, spawning an underground culture that was defined by danced-filled nightclubs, all-night parties and illegal outdoor gatherings known as raves.
As rave culture began to enter the mainstream in the late 1990s and early 2000s, EDM began to gain greater prominence on the global stage. In recent years, EDM has become one of the most popular genres of music in the world, with some of its biggest stars enjoying levels of success that rival those of traditional pop stars.
The Best EDM Songs of All Time
The electronic dance music scene has exploded in recent years, and there are now countless great EDM songs to choose from. So, what are the best EDM songs of all time? Here is a list of the 10 best EDM songs of all time, according to me.
“Daisy” by Chainsmokers
“Daisy” is a song by American electronic music duo the Chainsmokers. It was released on August 5, 2014, as the second single from their debut studio album, Bouquet (2015). The song peaked at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
“Alone” by Marshmello
“Alone” is a song by American electronic dance music producer and DJ Marshmello, whose identity is obscured by a literal marshmallow mask. The song was released on May 11, 2017, through Joytime Collective and Astralwerks. It was co-written by Marshmello and member of American rock band A Day to Remember, Jeremy McKinnon. The lyric video for “Alone” surpassed one billion views on YouTube in January 2018, and as of March 2019, the song has received over 1.2 billion views.
“Don’t Let Me Down” by The Chainsmokers
“Don’t Let Me Down” by The Chainsmokers is one of the best EDM songs of all time. It was released in 2016 and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been praised for its catchy melody and powerful drop.
“Closer” by The Chainsmokers
“Closer” is a song by American DJ duo The Chainsmokers, featuring vocals from English singer Halsey. The song was released on July 29, 2016, through Disruptor Records and Columbia Records. It serves as the lead single from The Chainsmokers’ debut studio album, Memories…Do Not Open (2017). Upon release, “Closer” became the duo’s first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It also peaked at number two in several other countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Some praised its production and composition while others criticized its repetitive nature. “Closer” won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
“This Is What You Came For” by Calvin Harris
“This Is What You Came For” is a song by Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris, featuring English singer Rihanna. It was released on 29 April 2016 as the second single from Harris’s fifth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 (2017). The song was written by Harris and Rihanna, and produced by Harris. It peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Harris’s fourth top-ten single as a lead artist, and Rihanna’s thirty-first. Internationally, the song topped the charts in several countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, Lebanon, New Zealand, Sweden and the United Kingdom; in the latter country it became both artists’ ninth chart-topper overall.
The Future of EDM
Electronic dance music has taken the world by storm. In the last decade, EDM has gone from being a niche genre to one of the most popular genres in the world. This rise in popularity has led to a new wave of EDM artists who are innovating the genre and taking it in new directions.
The rise of EDM festivals
In the past decade, electronic dance music (EDM) has exploded in popularity, with huge festivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival becoming some of the biggest events in the world. This rise in popularity has led to a new generation of EDM stars, including Calvin Harris, Avicii and Skrillex.
However, some have argued that the EDM boom is coming to an end, with ticket sales for festivals declining in recent years. This could be due to a number of factors, including the oversaturation of the market and the growing popularity of other genres such as hip-hop and R&B.
only time will tell if EDM is here to stay or if it is just a passing fad. One thing is for sure – it has certainly made its mark on the world of music.
The popularity of EDM in the mainstream
The 2010s have seen Electronic Dance Music explode in popularity, with mainstream artists such as Calvin Harris and The Chainsmokers topping charts around the world. This increase in popularity has led to a whole new generation of EDM fans, who are now more interested than ever in the best electronic dance music songs of all time.
There are a few reasons for this increase in popularity. Firstly, the internet has made it easier than ever before to discover new music, and with social media platforms such as Soundcloud and Spotify, it’s easier than ever to share your favourite tunes with your friends. Secondly, the rise of streaming services has meant that more people have access to quality speakers and headphones, which means they can enjoy EDM in its full glory. And finally, the popularity of festivals such as Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival has helped to bring the music to a wider audience.
So, what are the best electronic dance music songs of all time? Here are just a few of our favourites:
– ‘Prevolution’ by Swedish House Mafia
– ‘Don’t You Worry Child’ by Swedish House Mafia
– ‘Titanium’ by David Guetta feat. Sia
– ‘Levels’ by Avicii
– ‘Animals’ by Martin Garrix
– ‘Wake Me Up!’ By Avicii
