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A decade ago, on March 17, 2014, David Guetta and Showtek, two powerhouses in the electronic dance music world, collaborated to release ‘Bad’, a track that would become an instant sensation in festivals and on radio waves globally. The synergy between these two acts was undeniable, and ‘Bad’ was a testament to their ability to create captivating, high-energy music. Its success led to further collaborations between the artists, including ‘Sun Goes Down’ and ‘Your Love’, cementing their partnershi

A decade ago, on March 17, 2014, David Guetta and Showtek, two powerhouses in the electronic dance music world, collaborated to release ‘Bad’, a track that would become an instant sensation in festivals and on radio waves globally. The synergy between these two acts was undeniable, and ‘Bad’ was a testament to their ability to create captivating, high-energy music. Its success led to further collaborations between the artists, including ‘Sun Goes Down’ and ‘Your Love’, cementing their partnershi

A decade ago, Deorro, an emerging name in the house and EDM scene, released ‘Five Hours’, a track that showcased his versatility as a producer and firmly established him in the electronic music world. Erick Orrosquiesta, known professionally as Deorro (and formerly as TON!C), crafted this single with a distinct approach that differed from his typical high-energy Melbourne bounce style. Released in 2014 on PRMD Music, ‘Five Hours’ became a standout track for its melodic ingenuity and unique produ

Ten years ago, the progressive house landscape was forever changed with the release of ‘Payback’, a monumental collaboration between Steve Angello and Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman. Released on April 22, 2014, ‘Payback’ quickly ascended to anthem status, capturing the hearts of dance music enthusiasts worldwide. It not only became a festival staple but also achieved iconic status, garnering over 50 million online streams thanks to its unforgettable melody and compelling energy. ‘Payback’ is o

Today marks 10 years since this fantastic collaboration of some of the biggest names in music was revealed to the world. ‘Gold Skies’ brought together the already well established and experienced Sander Van Doorn with two huge new emerging names in Martin Garrix and DVBBS. This mesh of talent created a truly beautiful song that stood out in a year of other big electronic music anthems such as ‘Tsunami (Jump)’ by DVBBS and Borgeous, ‘Gecko (Overdrive)’ by Oliver Heldens and many more. ‘Gold S

Ten years ago, Hardwell, then recognized as the number 1 DJ in the world, celebrated a milestone with his label Revealed Recordings by releasing ‘Everybody Is In The Place’ as its hundredth issue. This track not only underscored Hardwell‘s mastery in big room productions but also paid homage to the electronic music pioneers, The Prodigy, by sampling their 1991 classic ‘Everybody In The Place’. Released in 2014, this track combined Hardwell’s signature high-energy style with nostalgic elements, m

It has been exactly one decade since the release of Hardwell’s smash single, Arcadia. Arcadia is a progressive Big Room/ Electro track that was initially released on July 7, 2014. It was the first single to release on his debut studio album in 2015 ‘United We Are’. Hardwell first performed an edit of the song live during Ultra Music festival in March 2014. Produced through an amazing collaboration with young talent, Joey Dale, the track was proven to be a festival banger.  Arcadia embodies t

2014 was a great year for EDM providing us with some absolute classics and ‘Lovers On The Sun’ stands among the best songs to come out that year. This track from two of the biggest powerhouses in music, David Guetta and Avicii, would have huge success in the charts reaching the number one spot in the official top 40 in 4 countries. It has gone on to become an icon of electronic music much like the names behind making it. Though uncredited on the record, Avicii co-produced ‘Lovers On The Sun’

Ten years ago, the electronic dance music scene was rocked by the release of ‘Tremor’, a monumental collaboration between Martin Garrix and the powerhouse Belgian duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. Released on April 21, 2014, ‘Tremor’ quickly became a festival anthem known for its seismic bassline drops and unforgettable melody, defining the sound of a generation in EDM. First teased during the DJ Mag Top 100 DJ party in Amsterdam in October 2013, ‘Tremor’ captured the attention of the globa

A decade ago, on June 20th, 2014, Oliver Heldens teamed up with vocalist Becky Hill to release ‘Gecko (Overdrive)’ through FFRR Records. This collaboration combined Oliver Heldens‘ innovative future house sound with Becky Hill‘s powerful vocals, creating an infectious anthem that resonated worldwide. The original instrumental, ‘Gecko’, had already made waves for its unique deep house elements. The addition of Becky Hill‘s vocals transformed it into a mainstream hit, topping the UK Singles Ch

Coldplay are well known as one of the biggest bands in the world and in 2014 were on the top of their game in the lead up to the release of their sixth studio album ‘Ghost Stories’ which would feature the beautifully emotional track ‘A Sky Full of Stars’‘ that was co-produced by Avicii. But a couple months later the track would get an entirely new spin on it from the big room house legend Hardwell who would inject his high energy style into it in emphatic fashion. In the early 2010’s when el

Eleven years ago, the world of electronic dance music was graced with a collaboration that would leave a lasting impression: Alesso‘s remix of OneRepublic’s ‘If I Lose Myself’. Following the success of his earlier hit ‘Calling (Losing My Mind)’ with Sebastian Ingrosso and Ryan Tedder, Alesso teamed up once again with OneRepublic in 2013 to deliver this iconic track. Alessandro Lindblad, known professionally as Alesso, had already begun to make waves in the EDM scene, particularly in his home

Axwell is mostly known for his work together with Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso, under the legendary name of Swedish House Mafia, but his solo work never disappointed either. In 2013, the Swedish icon released one of his biggest hits and the first song post the Swedish House Mafia breakup, ‘Centre Of The Universe,’ a track which quickly became part of the beautiful image that progressive house holds in electronic music. The emotional instrumental is a masterpiece created by the Swedis

Eleven years ago, Daft Punk released ‘Get Lucky’, a track that became an instant classic and a defining song of the decade. Released in 2013 as part of their groundbreaking album ‘Random Access Memories’, ‘Get Lucky’ featured the unmistakable vocals of Pharrell Williams and the legendary guitar riffs of Nile Rodgers, creating a blend of disco, funk, and electronic elements that captured the essence of past and present sounds. ‘Get Lucky’ was praised for its fresh, retro feel that harked back

11 years have passed since the release of ‘Never Say Goodbye’, and it certainly hasn’t said goodbye to being a massively popular song that can still rock a festival. This collaboration between Hardwell and Dyro would get its premiere at Ultra Music Festival 2013 during Hardwell’s set to an incredible reaction from the crowd and has gone on to accumulate almost 20 million streams on Spotify following its release on the album ‘Hardwell Presents Revealed Volume 4.’ By this point in time Hardwel

Eleven years ago, the electronic dance music community was gifted with ‘Reload’, a track that became an instant classic and an anthem in the EDM world. The initial collaboration between Sebastian Ingrosso, one of the stalwarts of Swedish House Mafia, and Australian producer Tommy Trash, resulted in an electrifying instrumental track released in 2012. However, it was the addition of John Martin‘s powerful vocals in 2013 that transformed ‘Reload’ into a monumental track that captivated audiences w

“Imma say, BOOYAH!” Released in 2013, Showtek gave us one of the most iconic Bigroom songs out there. Back when the genre was at its peak with other tracks such as ‘Animals,’ ‘LRAD‘ and ‘Wakanda‘ being released, the renowned Dutch duo Showtek have shook festivals all over the world with their ‘Booyah,’ the song that proudly represents the Showtek sound. The track has quickly gained popularity in the industry, receiving plays from the likes of David Guetta, W&W and Calvin Harris, as w

2013 was a huge year for Steve Aoki as he would release a massive hit with Linkin Park, collaborate with R3hab, and release one of his greatest songs ever, ‘Boneless.’ Named after a skateboarding trick and simply aimed to be a fun club song, this song would go well beyond the expectations of the artists behind it and became one of biggest electronic tracks of the year. Aoki collaborated with Chris Lake and Tujamo who were both building a name for themselves in the early 2010s and ‘Boneless’

The massive festival classic, City of Dreams, was released 12 years ago, today. Produced in 2014 by Alesso in collaboration with Melbourne-based DJ, Dirty South, the duo created the track of a lifetime. Joining them in the effort to produce such a remarkable tune is Ruben Haze with passionate vocals. The track stems from the beginning of Alesso’s discography during a period which he dropped one classic after another. The record can be considered one of the progressive EDM classics along the

In 2012, amidst a flurry of groundbreaking releases in the electronic dance music scene, Avicii released ‘Silhouettes’, a track that solidified his position as one of the genre’s most influential and promising artists. Coming off the immense success of ‘Levels’, which became a global anthem with over 500 million streams, Avicii faced the challenge of following up on such a monumental hit. On April 27, 2012, he answered with ‘Silhouettes’, a single that continued to shape his legacy as a pioneer

Back in 2011, Lenny Kravitz dropped his ninth studio album ‘Black and White America’ that featured the track ‘Superlove’ which was a chilled-out funk song that only a year later would take on a very different feel. In 2012 Avicii released his take on the song that was adored by fans and would continue his success in the charts across the early 2010’s. Avicii was already on a roll following on from releasing some of his most loved songs such as ‘Levels’, ‘I Could Be The One’ and ‘Silhouettes.

In 2011 David Guetta released his 5th studio album ‘Nothing but the Beat’ which was packed with huge hits that would rocket into the charts including the iconic ‘Titanium.’ As if the album couldn’t get any better, the following year Guetta would expand the album adding 6 extra tracks with the lead single being another absolute classic, ‘She Wolf (Falling To Pieces)’. Sia would provide the vocals on this track following on from also singing on ‘Titanium’ and she once again gave an incredible,

Twelve years ago, on May 8, 2012, deadmau5 released ‘The Veldt’, featuring vocalist Chris James, a track that quickly became one of the most celebrated singles in his extensive discography. This progressive house masterpiece, inspired by Ray Bradbury’s short story of the same name, showcases deadmau5’s ability to blend intricate electronic rhythms with emotive melodies, creating an ethereal and captivating auditory experience. ‘The Veldt’ is notable not only for its soothing, expansive sound

Twelve years ago, the electronic dance music scene was set ablaze with the release of ‘Kontiki’, a collaboration between Hardwell and the then-rising star Dannic. Released in early 2012, ‘Kontiki’ quickly made waves, landing high on the Miami Buzz Chart and garnering significant attention with a teaser that amassed over 2 million views. ‘Kontiki’ is the epitome of a big room anthem, characterized by its energetic stabs, commanding lead theme, and robust basslines. The track is further elevat

In 2012, a year marked by the global rise of electronic dance music with tracks like ‘Spaceman’ by Hardwell and ‘Million Voices’ by Otto Knows, a rising star named Porter Robinson released ‘Language’, a single that would become a defining moment in his career. At the time, Porter Robinson was a promising talent in the EDM scene, and with ‘Language’, he firmly established himself as a formidable artist. The track, known for its emotive energy and expansive soundscapes, gained over 50 million stre