What are the main genres of electronic dance music?

The biggest EDM genres include big room and progressive house, house and tech house, trance, techno, dubstep and bass, future bass and melodic, and hardstyle. Each style is represented by major artists in the directory.

Who is the number one DJ in the world?

David Guetta was voted the world's number one DJ in the most recent DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll. Martin Garrix, a five-time former #1, ranked just behind him. Hardwell, Armin van Buuren and Tiësto have also held the top spot.

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Electronic Music DJs: The Ultimate List of DJs & EDM Artists

Q: Who are the best techno DJs?

The best techno DJs in the world today include Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, Nina Kraviz and Boris Brejcha. For melodic techno, Tale of Us and Anyma lead the scene.

Q: Which countries produce the most famous EDM DJs?

The Netherlands leads electronic dance music with artists like Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Hardwell and Afrojack. Other major scenes include the USA, Sweden, Belgium and the United Kingdom.

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The most popular electronic music DJs today include Martin Garrix, Tiësto, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, Skrillex and Afrojack. These artists consistently top the DJ Mag Top 100 and headline the world's biggest festivals like Tomorrowland, Ultra and EDC. Browse all 90+ artists in the directory above.

Electronic dance music covers a wide range of styles. The biggest genres include big room and progressive house (Martin Garrix, Hardwell), house and tech house (Fisher, John Summit), trance (Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond), techno (Charlotte de Witte, Carl Cox), dubstep and bass (Skrillex, Excision), future bass and melodic (Illenium, Flume), and hardstyle (Headhunterz, Timmy Trumpet). Use the genre filter above to explore each style.

David Guetta was voted the world's number one DJ in the most recent DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll, the industry's biggest annual fan vote. Martin Garrix, a five-time former #1, ranked just behind him. Other artists who have held the top spot include Hardwell, Armin van Buuren and Tiësto.

The best and most famous techno DJs in the world today include Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, Nina Kraviz and Boris Brejcha. For melodic techno, Tale of Us and Anyma lead the scene. You can filter the directory above by the techno genre to see them all.

The most famous female DJs in electronic music include Charlotte de Witte and Amelie Lens (techno), Peggy Gou (house) and Nina Kraviz. These women headline the world's biggest festivals and run some of the most respected labels in the industry.

The Netherlands is the undisputed home of electronic dance music, producing legends like Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Hardwell and Afrojack. Other major scenes include the United States (Skrillex, Illenium), Sweden (Avicii, Swedish House Mafia), Belgium (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Charlotte de Witte) and the United Kingdom (Calvin Harris, Carl Cox).

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Electronic Music DJs & EDM Artists: The Complete Guide

Electronic dance music is one of the biggest forces in music today, and the electronic music DJs behind it have become some of the most famous artists in the world. This is the ultimate list of electronic music DJs — a complete directory of 100+ EDM artists, disc jockeys and electronic music producers spanning every major genre. Whether you're looking for the best DJs in the world, discovering new house and techno artists, or exploring the legends who built the scene, you'll find them all here. Many of these electronic music DJs feature in the annual DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll, the industry's biggest fan vote. Tap any topic below to dive deeper.

When people ask who the best DJs in the world are, the same names lead every list. David Guetta was voted the world's number one DJ in the most recent DJ Mag Top 100, with Martin Garrix — a five-time former #1 — close behind. Other contenders for the title of biggest DJ in the world include Tiësto, Calvin Harris, Armin van Buuren and Hardwell. These are the headliners who define the main stages at Tomorrowland, Ultra and EDC, and they rank among the most famous and highest-paid electronic music artists on the planet.

Electronic dance music covers a huge range of styles, each with its own sound and defining artists. House music is the foundation of the genre, led today by tech house stars like Fisher, John Summit and Dom Dolla, with future house from Oliver Heldens and Don Diablo. Techno is the heartbeat of the underground, with Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens and the legendary Carl Cox leading the way. Trance is carried by its global ambassador Armin van Buuren alongside Above & Beyond and Ferry Corsten. Dubstep and bass music revolve around Skrillex, Excision and Subtronics, while drum & bass, future bass (Illenium, Flume) and hardstyle (Timmy Trumpet, Headhunterz) round out the spectrum. Genre-blurring live acts like Fred again.. and RÜFÜS DU SOL are also among the most searched names in electronic music today. Use the genre filter at the top of this page to explore the DJs behind every style.

Women are among the most important and influential artists in electronic music today. The most famous female DJs include techno powerhouses Charlotte de Witte and Amelie Lens, house and Afrobeat innovator Peggy Gou, hard-techno breakout Sara Landry, and Russian techno star Nina Kraviz. These artists headline the same festivals as their male counterparts and lead some of the most respected labels in the industry.

No list of electronic music artists would be complete without the legends. Avicii changed dance music forever with his melodic, song-driven productions before his passing in 2018, and remains one of the most beloved artists in the genre's history. Daft Punk brought electronic music into the mainstream with a sound and visual identity that influenced an entire generation. And the Swedish House Mafia turned progressive house into a stadium-sized spectacle. These pioneers laid the foundation that every DJ on this list builds on today.

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