The albums that define
electronic dance music.
Our picks for where to start with electronic dance music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top electronic dance music artists
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The electronic dance music essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Pet Shop Boys
Super
A vibrant blend of euphoric synths and rhythmic house beats that encapsulates contemporary dance-pop.
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Lady Gaga
Joanne
A stripped-back exploration of pop and country, infusing heartfelt narratives with Gaga's signature vocal prowess.
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Lady Gaga
Born This Way
An exuberant celebration of identity and freedom wrapped in pulsating dance beats and soaring anthemic choruses.
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Céline Dion
Let's Talk About Love
A sweeping collection of heartfelt ballads and upbeat anthems that showcase Dion's powerful vocals.
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Chris Brown
Chris Brown
A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and hip-hop infused with infectious pop melodies and rhythmic grooves.
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Tiësto
Parade of the Athletes
An electrifying blend of euphoric melodies and driving beats designed to energize and uplift dance floors worldwide.
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New Order
Waiting for the Sirens' Call
A vibrant fusion of electronic textures and melodic hooks intertwined with introspective lyrics that captures a sense of longing.
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New Order
Power, Corruption & Lies
A vibrant fusion of post-punk energy and electronic textures that defined the early 80s soundscape.
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Kygo
Cloud Nine
Ethereal melodies and sun-soaked beats create a blissful soundscape perfect for summer escapades.
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Blackpink
Blackpink in Your Area
Dynamic K-pop beats fuse with catchy hooks and bold visuals, capturing the essence of youthful empowerment.
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Swedish House Mafia
Until One
A pulsating journey through euphoric beats and melodic crescendos, designed for the dance floor.
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Gesaffelstein
Hyperion
Dark, pulsating beats intertwine with haunting melodies, crafting an atmosphere both exhilarating and introspective.
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Basshunter
The Early Bedroom Sessions
A kaleidoscope of pulsating beats and catchy melodies that encapsulate early 2010s electronic dance music.
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Basshunter
The Bassmachine
Pulsating synths and infectious beats create an exhilarating soundscape perfect for dance floors.
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Pet Shop Boys
Concrete
A reflective blend of synth-pop and lyrical introspection that echoes the duo's enduring artistry.
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ATB
The DJ™ 5: In the Mix
A pulsating journey through electronic soundscapes, blending trance rhythms with melodic hooks and club-ready beats.
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ATB
Sunset Beach DJ Session 2
A sun-soaked blend of euphoric melodies and rhythmic beats perfect for summer escapism.
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Calvin Harris
Normani x Calvin Harris
A vibrant fusion of dance-pop and electropop that ignites the floor with infectious beats.
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Calvin Harris
96 Months
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and electro house, pulsating with infectious beats and euphoric melodies.
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Rihanna
A Girl Like Me
A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and pop, underscored by intimate storytelling and danceable grooves.
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Rihanna
Talk That Talk
A vibrant fusion of dance-pop and R&B, pulsing with infectious hooks and anthemic choruses.
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Jennifer Lopez
On the 6
A vibrant fusion of pop, R&B, and Latin rhythms that propelled Jennifer Lopez into the spotlight.
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Jennifer Lopez
Brave
A vibrant mix of pop and R&B infused with Latin rhythms, showcasing Jennifer Lopez's versatility.
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Céline Dion
Miracle
A tender collection of lullabies and heartfelt ballads that evoke deep emotions and maternal love.
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