Top EDM Artists Right Now (+ Where To Catch Them Live)

The coolest EDM artists make the world go round—it’s literally our Every Day Music.

The electronic dance music genre has had an insane glow-up in the last few years. EDM music is like a rollercoaster: it builds, then drops into multiple waves of snares and kicks when it peaks. The best artists in the genre have mastered this formula while continuing to experiment and reinvent dance music as we know it.

Buckle up EDM junkies: we’re spilling the piping hot tea ☕️ on the best EDM artists right now (in no particular order) and where to catch them live!

1. Nghtmre

While his name might be pronounced “nightmare,” listening to his music feels like an exciting dream where you’re the main character.

Throwing it back to the beginning, Nghtmre was busy creating lit trap and house remixes of tracks by Rae Sremmurd, Skrillex, and Tiësto. It wasn’t long before he started producing his own songs that were crushing the party/dance music scene.

Fast forward a bit, and Nghtmre signed with Diplo’s label and continued his journey to the top. Nghtmre slays with record-shattering tracks like “Street,” “Superstar,” “Need You,” “Feel Your Love,” “Stronger,” and “Click Clack.”

His shows sound like a dream come true to us!

2. Bob Moses

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Bob Moses is a Canadian EDM duo consisting of Jimmy Vallance and Tom Howie.

Before they became Grammy-nominated EDM kings, the pair actually attended the same middle school and high school in Vancouver. Now, Bob Moses makes bops that live rent-free at the hottest nightclubs and Las Vegas pool parties.

Trust us when we say you need to hear “Love Brand New,” “Desire,” “Tearing Me Up,” “Enough to Believe,” and “Inner Light” live. These two are quickly becoming faces of the electronic dance music industry (wow, so professional) and can’t be missed!

3. Illenium

Illenium is one of the best EDM artists of this millennium. Seriously, what would the EDM music scene be without him at this point?

His long repertoire of bops slap hard, and his massive fanbase and Grammy nominations are all the proof you need. From songs like “Fractures” and “Feel Good” to “Good Things Fall Apart” and “See You Again,” this EDM boss is super stan-worthy.

If you have the chance to catch this giant live in concert, you better take it! We’ll have a suggestion of where to do that soon a little later…

4. Marshmello

Speaking of influential figures, Marshmello is another Grammy-nominated artist that has completely changed electronic dance music.

Whether you’re a club creature or not, we are sure that Marshmello is one of your playlist staples. “Silence,” “Wolves,” “Happier,” “Alone,” and “Friends’” are just a few of his hits that have been certified multi-platinum in numerous countries. Let’s be real: his name is usually somewhere on the iconic Billboard Hot 100.

Oh, and to think that this EDM master rose to intergalactic fame without even showing his face. We might have to call him the G.O.A.T. of electronic music 🐐.

5. Two Friends

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When we listen to Two Friends, we all become friends.

Eli Stones and Matthew Halper are the Two Friends from Los Angeles who skyrocketed to the tops of our playlists with their original tunes, iconic remixes, and legendary hour-long mix of “Big Bootie”—they have a sense of humor!

They’ve also collaborated with equally talented artists like Steve Aoki, 3LAU, Louis Tomlinson, Audien, and Bebe Rexha. If you’re looking for some EDM music that’s the perfect soundtrack to a good time, then these two pals have got you covered.

6. The Chainsmokers

You can’t sit with us if you don’t listen to The Chainsmokers.

Alex Pall and Drew Taggart blazed a trail for their career by releasing remixes of tracks by indie artists. Their mainstream breakthrough happened in 2014 when “#Selfie” became a monster hit. The two-strong has a trophy case peppered with one Grammy, two American Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, and nine iHeartRadio Music Awards. #Flex

Forbes spilled the tea on them being the highest-paid DJs in 2019. It’s hard to imagine the electronic dance music scene without these two, whether you love them or begrudgingly nod your head to them. But let’s be real, you love them.

7. Diplo

Diplo is the CEO of EDM, and he runs his business well.

This top EDM artist is a member and co-creator of an electronic dancehall music project known as Major Lazer. He also slays as a member of the supergroup LSD alongside Sia and Labrinth. He’s also half of Jack Ü with Skrillex. Diplo is also part of Silk City with Mark Ronson. Basically, he’s besties with everyone and flexes that music muscle everywhere.

All these co-signs from some of the most successful EDM artists prove Diplo is the master of progressive house music. You need to experience him live in concert!

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