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Year in Tunes: EDMTunes Top 25 Tracks of 2023

EDMTunes | December 18, 2023

I can’t believe we are a week away from Christmas. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been presenting you with the best that Electronic music had to offer in 2023. First, we revealed our list of the Best Albums of 2023 with Anyma’s Genesys claiming the top spot. Moving onto Tomorrowland – Belgium ranking the Best Festival of 2023. Now it’s time to recap the countless amazing tracks that have filled our year. This week our writers, editors and team looked back and picked the best of Year in Tunes – Top 25 tracks.

Before diving into the list, our team went through quite a large number of tracks. Some honorary mentions that we think were standout songs that didn’t make our list below. Lane 8 had a big year with ‘Pipi Dormir’, ‘La Nina’ and ‘Woman‘. Eelke Kleijn’sSelf Control‘ is a track that was quite loved across the globe. Spencer Brown and Marsh had an amazing year with their individual studio albums released being successful. Enrico Sangiuliano produced ‘Glitch in Time‘, a definite banger. Now, without further to do, let’s get into our selections below and hope you all enjoy the list!

25. Tiësto – Lay Low

Lay Low‘ is a hypnotizing house track from Dutch producer Tiësto‘s seventh studio album Drive. The goal for the maestro for this album has been one: to be heard at clubs, the gym, and virtually anywhere, anytime.

24. Anyma – Welcome To The Opera (with Grimes)

A bold track that fans were eagerly waiting for a release since EDC 2022 was ‘Welcome To The Opera‘. Genesys took the top spot in our Year In Tunes – Best albums this year and I can’t get over this track.

23. Sub Focus, Dimension – Ready To Fly

Sub Focus and Dimension outdid themselves with their release of ‘Ready To Fly’. Drum & Bass fans are no strangers to this duo collaborating after their successful track ‘Desire‘. Give this track a listen if you haven’t already.

22. Le Youth, Lane 8, Jyll – I Will Leave A Light On

There should be no surprise having this track on our list. ‘I Will Leave A Light On‘ has been one of the most anticipated releases of the year. This single is from Le Youth’s album About Us, which was featured in our Top Albums of the Year. A dream collaboration between Le Youth and Melodic House maestro Lane 8. The vocals of Jyll transpose us into an emotional trance.

21. London Grammar, Camelphat – Higher

From London Grammar’s album The Remixes comes the popular tune ‘Higher’. This song has been on repeat since its release in the summer. London Grammar collaborated with numerous leading names in the EDM world to create a brilliant masterpiece of an album. The 16-track remix collection is an ode to the influence remixes from electronic artists have had on their career.

20. Gorgon City – Voodoo

British duo Gorgon City released their fourth studio album Salvation this year, compilation which consisted, among others, of this popular track, ‘Voodoo‘. This fiery House track has their signature sound all over, and it gets you grooving.

19. Mau P – Your Mind Is Dirty

The fresh and one of the hottest names in Tech House is Mau P. From his debut last year with ‘Drugs From Amsterdam‘, we have Mau P taking multiple spots on our list. ‘Your Mind Is Dirty‘ released earlier this year focuses on the tabooed subject of sex. This young face really is pushing the boundaries of electronic music and has only produced bangers since entering this industry.

18. Adam Beyer, Green Velvet – Simulator

Two techno titans – Adam Beyer and Green Velvet come together for the first time since 2018 to produce ‘Simulator‘. These two producers create one of the hottest Techno tracks of the year.

17. Fideles, Camelphat – Night After Night

Italian duo Fideles return to the Afterlife label with their EP Night After Night. The ethereal vocals of Be No Rain, remix touch by Camelphat bring to life a soul-searching take to this track. This song speaks to the soul and has become a staple in Tale of Us sets as well. We should note, the “original” ‘Night After Night’ has never seen the light of day, and so this is the only version we know of, hence its inclusion on the top.

16. Calvin Harris – Miracle

Nominated for the 2024 Grammy’s for the Best Pop Dance recording and featured in our list is Miracle by producer Calvin Harris. This is the third collaboration with Ellie Goulding, and goes right back to Harris’ Dance music roots. The piano melody, and offbeat kicks give us the 90s vibe. Goulding’s angelic voice elevates this track and will go down in history as a dance music classic.

15. Kevin de Vries, Mau P – Metro

An electrifying collaboration ‘Metro‘ by the two rising stars in the House and Techno space Kevin De Vries and Mau P. These two producers are no strangers to our lists, taking top spots last year in our year of tunes and now making multiple appearances in our Top 25. You would have heard this song buzz around with Tale Of Us playing it as an ID in their live sets before the official release. The pulsating synth, hard bassline and ethereal melodies give you goosebumps each time you hear it.

14. FISHER – Atmosphere

Atmosphere‘ became a summer sizzling hit this year with Kita Alexander‘s infectious vocals and FISHER’s classic synth sound. The Australian duo set the dance floor on fire with this tune.

13. Charlotte de Witte – Overdrive

Our list is never complete without Charlotte de Witte. The Belgian producer unleashed high-class Techno with her Overdrive EP consisting of ‘Overdrive’ and ‘High Street’. This year has been monumental for Charlotte with being the first female to close Movement’s main stage. Enjoy this banger below.

12. Swedish House Mafia – Ray of Solar

The trio have outdone themselves once again with ‘Ray of Solar‘. This track with the gothic beautiful vocals which feel nothing less than church-like, blend with the piano and violin and a House beat to create an emotional masterpiece.

11. Mau P – Dress Code

Appearing on our list three times is the talented Mau P, now taking this spot with his single ‘Dress Code‘. This track is breaking the societal norms once again. The Dutch superstar has pumping breaks with minimalist vocals in this track.

10. Skrillex – Ratata

Skrillex has had one of the craziest years with not just two album releases but also countless sold-out shows, collaborations with Fred again.. and Four Tet, and even being nominated for the 2024 Grammys. ‘Ratata‘ a collaboration between Skrillex, Missy Elliott and Mr Oizo is a popular track from Quest For Fire one of the top albums in our list for 2023.

9. Anyma, Rebūke – Syren

Syren‘ is a Melodic Techno instrumental very danceable from Anyma’s debut album Genesys. Anyma joins forces with Rebūke, fellow Afterlife label team.

8. Peggy Gou – (It Goes Like) Nanana

The Korean DJ, Peggy Gou takes number eight with ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana‘. This song has been everywhere from a popular track in DJ sets to going viral on TikTok. It is a follow-up to Gou’s 2021 track ‘I Go‘. The song is around the feeling of finding it hard to describe feelings of love, warmth or excitement in words.

7. Odd Mob, OMNOM – Losing Control

Odd Mob and OMNOM release their second collaboration together ‘Losing Control‘ on a newly-rebranded Experts Only. A track that was heavily tested with the crowds through the sets of John Summit and Dom Dolla. Definitely a banger and a successful collab.

6. FISHER – Take It Off

Back again on our list is Australian producer FISHER with Take It Off‘ with the vocals of Aatig. This Tech House collab was the first FISHER release in 2023 via his imprint Catch & Release. It’s quickly become an underground anthem with the blend of swooning synths and funk-laden bass.

5. MK, Dom Dolla – Rhyme Dust

Rhyme Dust‘ has been creating waves since 2022. The track has an unusual back story of being the byproduct of a chain reaction on TikTok. The track was originally set to be released in the midst of 2023, but Dolla’s preview on the viral app in December led to 10 million uses. The tune is a masterpiece for the dance floor by long-time friends MK and Dom Dolla.

4. Eli Brown – Diamonds On My Mind

Techno anthem ‘Diamonds On My Mind‘ by British producer Eli Brown has definitely been one of the biggest releases of 2023. The singular synth lead and stripped-back beat create a brilliant track with simplicity.

3. Fred again.., Skrillex, Four Tet – Baby Again

Can our list be complete without this track?! ‘Baby Again‘ by Fred again.., Skrillex and Four Tet was first featured in Fred’s viral Boiler Room set. It’s been the biggest year for the trio from their New York sold-out shows to closing out Coachella. Well deserved track on our list.

2. Skrillex, Fred again.., Flowdan – Rumble

Another Grammy-nominated track ‘Rumble‘ from the Quest For Fire album comes in a prestigious number two on our list. The boys have created waves this year. ‘Rumble‘ featured in Fred’s Boiler Room and then Porter Robinson’s Second Sky sets is a throwback to Dubstep’s origins. Flowdan‘s verses elevate this track.

1. John Summit – Where You Are

Taking spot #1, *Drumroll please* is Chicago King John Summit with his soulful track ‘Where You Are‘. This track won by a landslide and our team enjoyed it the most unanimously. Hayla is no stranger to our lists as her euphoric vocals took the top spot last year with ‘Escape‘. Massive summer release fans were eagerly waiting for this song since December of last year. The exhilarating song conveys deep emotions with Hayla’s powerful vocals.

“This track encapsulates the feeling of longing. When you’re alone at night tossing and turning wondering about the other person and if they’re alone, or with someone else, or missing you, unable to sleep too. Hoping that your bond is strong enough to pull you back together and wondering if they ever feel as good alone or with someone else as they do when they’re with you. The deep down feeling … I wanna be where you are.”

Hayla

Summit considers this one of his most powerful tracks and he is not wrong. John has not failed to surprise us with his versatile music releases this year. ‘Where You Are‘ will be a memorable house track one for the books paving the Summit era in the industry. Be sure to enjoy it below.

And with that, we bid farewell to 2023 regarding the best originals that came out in these 365 days. We’re eagerly awaiting to see what next year brings us! Stay tuned to our page to stay up to date with the latest.

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