Essential dance-punk listening

The albums that define dance-punk.

Our picks for where to start with dance-punk — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The dance-punk essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

45:33 Remixes

LCD Soundsystem

45:33 Remixes

A vibrant collection of reimagined dance tracks that pulse with eclectic rhythms and innovative sonic textures.

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Electric Lady Sessions

LCD Soundsystem

Electric Lady Sessions

A vibrant blend of dance-punk energy paired with introspective lyrics and live instrumentation that captures the band's unique sound.

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Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost: Part 1

Foals

Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost: Part 1

Rhythmic intricacies intertwine with atmospheric melodies, creating a vibrant tapestry of alternative and experimental rock.

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Total Life Forever

Foals

Total Life Forever

A vibrant fusion of intricate guitar work and introspective lyrics set against a backdrop of dynamic rhythms.

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Shake the Shudder

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Shake the Shudder

A vibrant dance-punk fusion that pulses with frenetic energy and introspective lyricism.

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Love Frequency

Klaxons

Love Frequency

A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and buoyant melodies that invites listeners to dance and reflect.

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Surfing the Void

Klaxons

Surfing the Void

A vibrant fusion of dance-punk and electronic rock that propels listeners into a euphoric sonic landscape.

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Strange Weather, Isn't It?

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Strange Weather, Isn't It?

A frenetic blend of dance-punk grooves and post-punk energy, laced with experimental flair.

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We Started Nothing

The Ting Tings

We Started Nothing

Vibrant indie pop melodies collide with dance-punk energy, creating an infectious and rebellious atmosphere.

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Sounds from Nowheresville

The Ting Tings

Sounds from Nowheresville

A vibrant blend of dance-punk and indie pop, layered with catchy hooks and rhythmic urgency.

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You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into

Does It Offend You, Yeah?

You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into

A frenetic blend of dance-punk and electronic chaos, embodying youthful exuberance and social critique.

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Don't Say We Didn't Warn You

Does It Offend You, Yeah?

Don't Say We Didn't Warn You

A frenetic blend of dance-punk energy infused with sharp electronic textures and provocative lyricism.

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Romborama

The Bloody Beetroots

Romborama

A frenetic blend of electronic beats and punk energy that ignites dance floors with relentless intensity.

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Remuched

Bonaparte

Remuched

Energetic dance-punk beats meld with eclectic remixes, creating a vibrant and chaotic sonic landscape.

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Too Much

Bonaparte

Too Much

A frenetic blend of dance-punk energy and eclectic soundscapes that envelops listeners in a chaotic celebration.

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Less Than Human

The Juan MacLean

Less Than Human

A vibrant blend of dance-punk and electronica that pulses with infectious energy and intricate rhythms.

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Viagr Aboys

Viagra Boys

Viagr Aboys

A frenetic blend of punk energy and sardonic wit, pushing boundaries with raw instrumentation and provocative themes.

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Cave World

Viagra Boys

Cave World

A chaotic blend of punk energy and sardonic humor, driven by frenetic rhythms and sharp lyrics.

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Bloody Lovely

DZ Deathrays

Bloody Lovely

Energetic dance-punk rhythms collide with anthemic hooks and a playful irreverence throughout the album.

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Bloodstreams

DZ Deathrays

Bloodstreams

High-energy dance-punk anthems collide with gritty guitar riffs and infectious hooks for a frenetic listening experience.

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The Future Will Come

The Juan MacLean

The Future Will Come

A vibrant fusion of dance-punk and electronica, pulsing with energy and introspective lyrics.

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Stealing of a Nation

Radio 4

Stealing of a Nation

A frenetic blend of dance-punk rhythms and politically charged lyrics that captures urban disillusionment.

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Gotham!

Radio 4

Gotham!

A frenetic blend of punk energy and danceable grooves creates an electrifying urban soundscape.

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Off White

James Chance

Off White

Fractured rhythms and abrasive horns collide in a chaotic dance of punk energy and avant-garde experimentation.

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