The Best EDM Songs of All Time

Kicking it back a few decades, we’ll see that there are multiple founding fathers (and mothers) of EDM. The OGs of this vibe-inducing genre include Delia Derbyshire and Kraftwerk. Whoever first dropped the first beat, all we can say is that EDM is a revolution, periodt.

Fast forward a bit and our ears were blessed with countless bops by EDM acts who totally understood the assignment. It’s clear that each generation is defined by tracks that slay their way to the top of the charts, into the hottest clubs, and into your loop-worthy playlists.

But which ones will go down in history as the best EDM songs of all time? These 21 tracks are the mainslayers, fam.

1. Lean On – Major Lazer, MØ, and DJ Snake

🎶Do you recall not long ago…this song dominated the airwaves? Today, it has over 3.3 billion views.

“Lean on” by Major Lazer, MØ, and DJ Snake dropped seven years ago, and the vibe of this bop is still going strong as we speak. From the catchy beat, crisp vocals, and charming lyrics, this EDM track is a love song that you can effectively headbang to. (Yas, it may not sound like it half the time, but many EDM songs are actually love songs in trippy disguise.)

2. Ritual – Tiësto, Jonas Blue, and Rita Ora

Want a trifecta of perfection? Here you go!

Tiësto, Jonas Blue, and Rita Ora are the trio we never knew we needed in “Ritual.” This club must-have is just the right amount of sultry and cool. The mid-tempo rhythm is a vibe that never gets old.

3. Clarity – Zedd and Foxes

In search of the perfect EDM throwback? “Clarity” is the remedy. It’s literally the piece of you that you wish you didn’t need, coz it’s that addictive. Is this paragraph purely composed of lyrics from the song in question? Bet.

4. Starships – Nicki Minaj

Once “Starships” blasts from the speakers, you just gotta go to thethe beach-each, and just get away. Oooor maybe you could just stay at the club and be the starbe the star of the dance floor. Same difference.

5. Break Free – Ariana Grande and Zedd

Ariana Grande and Zedd’s collective hit is a #serve. We all wanna break free from something, no matter how big or small. And breaking free always goes hand in hand with a breakthrough. 1.1 billion views, and counting. Get it, Zedd and Ari.

6. Where Are U Now – Jack Ü, Skrillex, Diplo, and Justin Bieber

Rumor has it that Jack Ü, Skrillex, Diplo, and the Biebs are still looking for you at this very moment. Where are u now? @ em, sis. They wanna know.

7. Rockabye – Clean Bandit, Sean Paul, and Anne-Marie

Give us a lullaby but make it EDM. That’s exactly what “Rockabye” is all about. The only catch is that you won’t be sleeping when you hear this track—you’ll be partying at the hottest clubs.

8. We Found Love – Rihanna and Calvin Harris

Where did Rihanna and Calvin Harris find love? And where can we find this place? This EDM hit will never not be an earworm that slays.

9. Eyes – Kaskade and Mindy Gledhill

Kaskade has the inability to produce a flop, and we’re not even finessing. So it’s simply hit after hit all the way, just like “Eyes.”

10. Wolves – Selena Gomez and Marshmello

“Wolves” run in packs (unless you’re an Omega, of course), and in the case of Selena Gomez and Marshmello, they are equal alphas in this EDM masterpiece.

11. Stay – Zedd and Alessia Cara

We don’t think anyone has the audacity to leave when Alessia Cara and Zedd ask you to “Stay”. This EDM hit features honeyed vocals and brilliant beats for three minutes straight!

12. Scared To Be Lonely – Dua Lipa and Martin Garrix

EDM hits different when the bass slaps and the lyrics hurt you with sentiments of heartbreak. Dua Lipa’s midnight vocals and Martin Garrix’s unique spins on the turntables are a combo made in EDM heaven. And no, we aren’t scared to be lonely. We’re just scared that this track might end. *Smashes the replay button*

13. Lonely Together – Avicii and Rita Ora

Every bop that Avicii has ever dropped was an A+. Plus, with Rita Ora supplying the vocals, it’s extra credit, no doubt. “Lonely Together” is the perfect soundtrack for when you’re vibing in a club full of party people who totally get you.

14. Closer – The Chainsmokers and Halsey

Everything that Halsey and The Chainsmokers touch turns to gold, no cap. The best thing about “Closer” is that it reminds us that we ain’t ever getting older.

15. Hey Mama – David Guetta, Afrojack, Bebe Rexha, and Nicki Minaj

Ooh, don’t forget your sass, sis, because “Hey Mama” will undoubtedly unleash your inner queen 👑. If you need an EDM song to sashay to, this is the one.

16. Mic Drop – BTS and Steve Aoki

When BTS and Steve Aoki collaborated to bring us “Mic Drop,” something in the universe shifted to launch a massive cultural reset.

As one of the music industry’s biggest flexes, this track caters to both the EDM crowd and the K-Pop fandom. Like, get you a song that can do both, right?

This Asian invasion collab is, indeed, a “Mic Drop.” Yas, kings.

17. No Promises – Cheat Codes and Demi Lovato

Cheat Codes and Demi Lovato said “No Promises,” but we can promise you that this song will be a timeless favorite forever.

18. Heroes – Alesso and Tove Lo

Some heroes hold microphones, and the proof is in this iconic hit by Alesso and Tove Lo. Hit us in the feels, why don’t you.

19. Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia

The moment we all first heard “Don’t You Worry Child” by Swedish House Mafia, we just knew it would always be a club staple. But once you get past the genius snares, kicks, and beat drops, you’ll get highkey smacked straight in your heartstrings with the inspirational lyrics—and you’ll realize that it’s so much more than a bop for the club.

There are great things in the making; don’t you forget it. (We’re not crying—you are.)

20. Titanium – David Guetta and Sia

Not David Guetta and Sia flexing their superior music skills by serving up a huge titanium platter of hard-hitting lyrics. It’s an EDM song that will never fall.

21. Something Just Like This – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay

A true EDM fan cannot choose a number one fave (coz, hello, we don’t play faves with our babies). But there is just something magical about “Something Just Like This.” And it’s not even merely about the fact that The Chainsmokers and Coldplay are composed of music industry wizards who cast spells to write perfect songs (or is it?)

Either way, no one can deny the playful yet meaningful essence of “Something Just Like This.” And that’s mainly coz they wrote a love song that can be interpreted and related to in any way you wish.

The Best EDM Festivals of All Time

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