The Top Electronic Dance Music Artists of 2020

We countdown the top electronic dance music artists of 2020, as voted by you. These are the artists that have made the biggest impact and had the biggest year, regardless of genre.

Who are the top electronic dance music artists of 2020?

The top electronic dance music artists of 2020 include Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Tiësto, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, and Skrillex. These artists have been at the forefront of the EDM scene for many years and have cemented their place as the leaders in the genre. Calvin Harris is one of the most successful DJs in the world, with numerous hit singles and Grammy Awards to his name. David Guetta is another veteran DJ who has been tremendous success both in Europe and the United States. Tiësto is a Dutch DJ who is widely regarded as one of the best trance DJs in the world. The Chainsmokers are a duo from New York City who have revolutionized the EDM scene with their unique sound. Marshmello is a masked DJ who has taken the world by storm with his catchy melodies and signature style. Skrillex is a dubstep pioneer who has won multiple Grammy Awards and continues to be one of the most popular DJs in the world.

What are their most popular songs?

1. Alan Walker – “Faded”
2. The Chainsmokers – “Closer” (feat. Halsey)
3. Coldplay – “ Adventure of a Lifetime”
4. David Guetta – “Titanium” (feat. Sia)
5. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – “Hey Baby” (feat. Diplo)
6.DJ Snake – “Lean On” (feat. MØ)
7. Martin Garrix – “Animals”
8. Mike Posner – “I Took a Pill in Ibiza”
9. Justin Bieber – “Sorry”
10. Major Lazer – “Lean On” (feat. MØ & DJ Snake)

What are their biggest achievements?

Although the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on many aspects of the music industry this year, that didn’t stop electronic dance music artists from continuing to churn out new tunes and captivate their audiences. Here are 10 of the biggest names in EDM, along with some of their biggest achievements in 2020.

1. Alison Wonderland
Aussie DJ and producer Alison Wonderland had a huge year, releasing her sophomore album Awake, embarking on a massive world tour, and playing sold-out shows at some of the most iconic venues around the globe.

2. Armin van Buuren
The legendary Dutch DJ and producer continued to dominate the EDM scene in 2020, playing headlining sets at festivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival, and releasing his seventh studio album Balance.

3. The Chainsmokers
This American duo had a hugely successful year, with their singles “Selfie” and “Don’t Let Me Down” becoming two of the most played songs on radio stations around the world. They also embarked on a massive world tour and played sold-out shows in some of the most prestigious venues in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and New York City.

4. David Guetta
French DJ and producer David Guetta had another big year in 2020, playing headline sets at major festivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival, and releasing his ninth studio album 7.

5. Kygo
Norwegian DJ Kygo had a massive year in 2020, releaseing his second studio album Golden Hour, embarking on a world tour, and playing sold-out shows in some of the most iconic venues around the globe. He also collaborated with some of music’s biggest names including Justin Bieber, Zac Brown Band, Tina Turner, and more.

6. Marshmello
American DJ Marshmello had a huge year in 2020, releasing his third studio album Joytime III, embarking on a world tour, and playingsold-out showson six continents. He also collaborated with some of music’s hottest names including Chris Brown, Anne-Marie, Khalid, Halsey, Demi Lovato ,and more.

7. Martin Garrix
Dutch DJ Martin Garrix had another big year in 2020 despite the pandemic cancelling many live shows and festivals. He released his fourth studio album Infinity as well as several singles throughout the year including “Higher Ground” with John Legend and “We Are The People” with Usher . He also launched his own record label STMPD RCRDS which boasts over 1 billion streams worldwide . Additionally , Garrix was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for “Ocean” which he produced with fellow Dutch DJ Tiësto .
8 . Seven Lions This American producer had an incredible year , teaming up with uplifting trance legends Above & Beyond for their Anjunabeats Volume 13 mix compilation as well as releasing several hit singles including “First Time” with HALIENE , “Rush Over Me”with Sub Teal ,and “Another Way” with Dabin .

9 . Skrillex American dubstep pioneer Skrillex released several singles this year including “Purple Lamborghini”with Rick Ross , “Butterflies”with Katzûkï ,and “Midnight Hour”with Boys Noize & Ty Dolla $ ign . He also embarked on a mini – tour across Asia , Europe ,and North America . Skrillex was also nominated for two Grammy Awards this year : Best Dance Recording for “Chicken Soup”and Best Dance/Electronic Album for his latest Release Recess .

What do they have planned for the future?

Many of the top electronic dance music artists of 2020 have already had a busy year, with several releasing new music and embarking on tours. Some have even won awards. But what do they have planned for the future?

For many, the future includes more new music. Skrillex, for example, has teased that he has a new album in the works. deadmau5 is also working on new music, as well as a live show. What else do these artists have in store?

Avicii: Avicii’s posthumous album, TIM, was released in 2019, but there is more music from the late artist on the way. His estate is working with producer Albin Nedler and DJ/producer pyroman on an EP of previously unreleased Avicii tracks. The EP is set to be released this year.

Calvin Harris: Calvin Harris is one of the most successful DJs in the world, and he shows no signs of slowing down. He’s set to release a new album this year, and he’s already shared two singles from it: “My Way” and “This Is What You Came For.” The album will be Harris’ first since 2016’s Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1.

Deadmau5: Deadmau5 has been busy working on new music and a live show. He’s also been teasing fans with snippets of his work-in-progress album, which is expected to be released later this year. In addition to his own album, deadmau5 is also working on the score for forthcoming video game Cyberpunk 2077.

Marshmello: Marshmello has quickly become one of the most popular electronic dance music artists in the world, and he shows no signs of slowing down. He’s set to release a new album this year, which will feature collaborations with some of today’s biggest stars, including Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato. In addition to his own music, Marshmello is also working on a TV series calledcooking With Marshmello, which will debut on MTV this year.

Skrillex: Skrillex is one of the most popular DJs in the world, and he’s always experimenting with new sounds. He’s teased that he has a new album in the works, but he hasn’t revealed much else about it yet. Fans can expect it to be released sometime this year.