2014’s Best Electronic Dance Music

2014 was a great year for electronic dance music. Here are our picks for the best tracks of the year.

Introduction

The electronic dance music scene is always evolving, with new artists and styles constantly emerging. This year was no different, with a wide range of artists and genres making their mark on the industry.

From established superstars like Skrillex and Calvin Harris to up-and-comers like Zedd and Disclosure, 2014 was a great year for EDM. Here are some of the best tracks that the year had to offer:

Best EDM Songs of 2014

It’s that time of year again where we look back at the past twelve months and reflect on the best that 2014 had to offer. In the world of electronic dance music, it was a year that saw the rise of new stars and the fall of some of the genre’s biggest names. Here are the best EDM songs of 2014.

“Animals” – Martin Garrix

“Animals” is a song by Dutch DJ and record producer Martin Garrix, released as a digital download on 17 June 2013 on iTunes. The song initially entered the Dutch Single Top 100 chart at number seventy-six on 14 June 2013. It peaked at number three in Belgium and number five in the Netherlands. In the United Kingdom, “Animals” debuted at number forty-one on the UK Singles Chart on 30 August 2013. In January 2014, “Animals” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.

“Tsunami” – DVBBS and Borgeous

This Canadian duo, DVBBS and Borgeous, rose to fame in 2013 with their song “STAMPEDE”, which was played at festivals around the world. In “Tsunami”, they create an epic build-up with beautiful female vocals that suddenly drop into a hard-hitting bass line and snare roll. The drop is huge, and the song is sure to get any crowd moving.

“Wake Me Up” – Avicii

Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” is one of the most popular electronic dance songs of 2014. The song features a catchy melody and infectious beat that make it perfect for dancing. The song also has a positive message, which is likely why it resonated with so many people.

Other popular EDM songs of 2014 include Calvin Harris’ “Summer,” Tiesto’s “Red Lights,” and Zedd’s “Clarity.” These songs are all similar to “Wake Me Up” in that they have catchy melodies and beats that make them perfect for dancing. They also all have positive messages, which is likely why they resonated with so many people.

Best EDM Albums of 2014

The year 2014 was a great year for electronic dance music. Many artists released new albums and there was a lot of great music to choose from. In this article, we will be countdown the best EDM albums of 2014.

“A Light That Never Comes” – Linkin Park and Steve Aoki

Linkin Park’s “A Light That Never Comes” is one of the best EDM albums of 2014.

The album features guest appearances from EDM stars like Steve Aoki, and it’s a perfect blend of Linkin Park’s trademark rock sound and Aoki’s anthemic electro-house style.

“Settle” – Disclosure

“Settle” is the debut studio album by British electronic music duo Disclosure. It was released on 3 June 2013 by PMR Records and Island Records. The album includes the singles “Latch”, “You & Me”, “White Noise”, and “Help Me Lose My Mind”. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, holding the top spot for three weeks. In January 2014, it was nominated for Best Dance/Electronica Album at the 56th Grammy Awards.

“Recess” – Skrillex

Skrillex’s “Recess” is one of the best EDM albums of 2014. It is a perfect example of how to fuse different genres together and create something new and exciting. Skrillex is able to take elements of dubstep, house, trap, and even reggae and create a sound that is completely his own. This album is full of energy and will keep you dancing all night long.

Conclusion

After much consideration, we have come to the conclusion that 2014’s best electronic dance music is a tie between “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk and “All of Me” by John Legend. Both of these songs are masterpieces in their own right and are sure to get you up and dancing.