Essential electronic dance music listening

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.

The electronic dance music essentials

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

Blackpink in Your Area

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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Cloud Nine

Kygo

Cloud Nine

Ethereal melodies and sun-soaked beats create a blissful soundscape perfect for summer escapades.

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Power, Corruption & Lies

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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Chris Brown

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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Hyperion

Gesaffelstein

Hyperion

Dark, pulsating beats intertwine with haunting melodies, crafting an atmosphere both exhilarating and introspective.

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Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2

Calvin Harris

Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2

A sun-soaked fusion of dance-pop and funky grooves that invites listeners to embrace carefree summer vibes.

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Ready for the Weekend

Calvin Harris

Ready for the Weekend

Energetic dance beats meet euphoric melodies, creating an irresistible soundtrack for nightlife and celebration.

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Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1

Calvin Harris

Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1

A sun-soaked blend of dance-pop and nu-disco grooves perfect for carefree summer vibes.

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Motion

Calvin Harris

Motion

A vibrant fusion of dance-pop and electro house that masterfully blends euphoric melodies with infectious beats.

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18 Months

Calvin Harris

18 Months

An electrifying blend of dance-pop and electro house that pulsates with infectious energy and vibrant hooks.

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96 Months

Calvin Harris

96 Months

A vibrant blend of dance-pop and electro house, pulsating with infectious beats and euphoric melodies.

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Love for Sale

Lady Gaga

Love for Sale

A sophisticated blend of jazz standards reinterpreted through Gaga's theatrical pop sensibilities and Bennett's timeless crooning.

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Drive

Tiësto

Drive

A pulsating blend of catchy hooks and infectious beats designed to ignite dance floors worldwide.

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A Town Called Paradise

Tiësto

A Town Called Paradise

A euphoric blend of club-ready beats and melodic anthems, pushing the boundaries of electronic dance music.

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Kaleidoscope

Tiësto

Kaleidoscope

A vibrant fusion of progressive house and electro-pop that pulsates with euphoric energy.

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Fan of a Fan: The Album

Chris Brown

Fan of a Fan: The Album

A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and hip-hop that pulsates with danceable beats and catchy hooks.

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Indigo

Chris Brown

Indigo

A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and dance music, infused with Afrobeats and hip-hop rhythms.

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Liverpool

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Liverpool

A bold fusion of synth-pop and new wave that channels both euphoria and existential angst.

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Welcome to the Pleasuredome

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Welcome to the Pleasuredome

An exuberant fusion of synth-pop, dance beats, and provocative lyrics that challenges societal norms.

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Gold

Itzy

Gold

Dynamic K-pop anthems blend infectious melodies with bold electronic beats and empowering lyrics.

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It'z Me

Itzy

It'z Me

An energetic blend of pop and hip-hop, brimming with catchy hooks and bold confidence.

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Girls Will Be Girls

Itzy

Girls Will Be Girls

A vibrant mix of infectious hooks and dynamic beats that celebrates self-empowerment and youthful exuberance.

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Kill My Doubt

Itzy

Kill My Doubt

A vibrant fusion of K-pop energy and electronic beats that radiates confidence and empowerment.

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Ringo

Itzy

Ringo

A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and electronic beats that embody youthful exuberance and empowerment.

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