The NYLON House Dance 100

For some, Skrillex is frozen in time as the asymmetrically haired dubstep poster boy of the early 2010s. Though that version of Sonny Moore remains iconic, he’s more than made good on the promise of that moment with subsequent releases that have mined every corner of electronic music, from crowd-pleasing club sounds to its experimental edges.

Key Track: “Hit Me Where it Hurts X” (with Dylan Brady and Caroline Polachek)

→ @skrillex

After spending his early career as a pop hitmaker writing and producing for Ed Sheeran, Rita Ora, and P!nk, Fred Gibson solidified his club cred while retaining his collaborative spirit: He now pumps out team-ups with artists like Four Tet, Kettama, and The Blessed Madonna when he’s not dropping joint projects with Brian Eno and Skepta.

Key Track: “Places To Be” (with Anderson .Paak and Chika)

→ @fredagainagainagainagainagain

One half of the melodic techno duo Tale of Us, Matteo Milleri introduced his futuristic alias in 2021. As Anyma, he delivers high-concept progressive house at venues like The Sphere in Las Vegas — where he was the first electronic act to have a residency — accompanied by visuals that fuse next-gen technology with unbridled pathos.

Key Track: “Hypnotized” (feat. Ellie Goulding)

→ @anyma

Don’t let his time in the 2010s celebrity-gossip ecosystem distract from the facts: Calvin Harris is one of the most reliable party-starting DJs and bankablepopwriter-producersof this century, with a playful streak as seen on his Funk Wav Bounces disco detour and his Love Regenerator side project.

Key Track: “Blessings” (feat. Clementine Douglas)

→ @calvinharris

This trio is the act you play for your friends who think they don’t really like electronic music. With evocative synths that land perfectly between blissed-out meditation retreat and millennial college-kegger soundtracks, they fill arenas worldwide with their indietronica groove. Members Jon George and James Hunt also reinterpret the band’s vibe as a two-man DJ operation.

Key Track: “Lately”

→ @rufusdusol

He’s been DJing since the early 2010s, but it wasn’t until after COVID that Dominic Matheson’s dance floor takeover went truly global. Now he’s regularly linking up with pop stars like Nelly Furtado and Tove Lo and dropping bangers with enough bounce to achieve stratospheric liftoff. It’s a live show worth every dollar.

Key Track: “Dreamin” (feat. Daya)

→ @domdolla

An ex-professional surfer who started out as one half of DJ duo Cut Snake, Paul Fisher went solo in 2017 and by 2018 already had a modern classic with "Losing It." If there were any skeptics about his career change, his remarkably consistent output since then has quieted them — and Fisher's happily hanging 10 on tech house waves.

Key Track: “Atmosphere” (with Kita Alexander)

→@followthefishtv

Founded as a label in 2009, Keinemusik has become a living, breathing collective anchored by (though not limited to) four main artists: Rampa, Adam Port, &ME, and Reznik. Together, they explore different threads of house and techno, from Italo disco to Afro house — never getting too esoteric, always epitomizing Berlin cool.

Key Track: “Move” (by Adam Port, Stryv, and Orso feat. Malachiii)

→ @keinemusikcrue

A celebrity in Europe since his early 20s, Guetta’s still inescapable for good reason: Where he goes, a blowout bash usually follows. He and frequent collaborator Bebe Rexha’s 2022 track “I’m Good (Blue)” was a late-career win for the ages, holding a record for one of the longest-running No. 1s on the Billboard dance charts.

Key Track: “On My Love” (with Zara Larsson)

→ @davidguetta

With releases on tastemaker labels like Repopulate Mars and legendary imprints like Nervous, Amsterdam’s Mau P is one of the hottest new DJ stars of the 2020s. His club-ready aesthetic nods to his hometown’s signature big-room sound but brings a grittier, more irreverent ethos to his productions — a welcome evolution.

Key Track: “Drugs From Amsterdam”

→ @maup

A mainstay of the modern EDM era, Martin Garrix has continued to build on the sound he helped define by dependably delivering one floor-filler after another. As heard on “Scared to Be Lonely,” his collab with pre-“New Rules” Dua Lipa, Garrix wraps anthemic melodies around hefty beats with ease.

Key Track: “Told You So” (with Jex)

→ @martingarrix

Where Daft Punk left off, their fellow Frenchman picked up. While Justice’s early work is a true time capsule of the bloghouse era, their recent recordings flex their range, with a single track containing a mystery box of melodies, rhythms, and (of course) je ne sais quoi.

Key Track: “One Night/All Night” (with Tame Impala)

→ @etjusticepourtous

Though he’s been making music since the early 2000s — working with everyone from Steve Aoki to Kylie Minogue along the way — his 2025 album, Chemistry, felt like an arrival, highlighting his flair for balancing bass with melody, as well as the element that defines all his DJ sets: joy!

Key Track: “In My Head” (with Amber Mark)

→ @chrislake

Few humans are built like Tiësto. The Dutchman has stayed atop the DJ world for decades, keeping a rigorous touring schedule, commanding top booking fees, and defying myriad trends and industry changes. Still, it’s his stamina on the decks — he regularly plays hours-long sets — that’s the envy of DJs half his age.

Key Track: “The Motto” (with Ava Max)

→ @tiesto

Don’t you worry, child, Swedish House Mafia has a plan for you… to see them live. After a high-profile reunion led to several more world tours (and 2022’s Paradise Again LP), it’s clear the purveyors of progressive house and some of the 2010s EDM era’s most euphoric hits can’t stay from whatever alchemy happens when they’re onstage.

Key Track: “Moth To A Flame” (with The Weeknd)

→ @swedishousemafia

Brazilian funk, country, dancehall, R&B, K-pop — few artists on this list have transcended genre like Diplo, or have a claim on his ubiquity. In the two decades since he helped usher M.I.A. into the mainstream, leaving an irrevocable mark on pop in the process, there’s hardly been a superstar who hasn’t called in his expertise at some point.

Key Track: “Forever” (with Hugel feat. Malou and Yuna)

→ @diplo

Brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence were barely of age when they disrupted the 2010s EDM craze with classic house revivalism. Now grown and fathers themselves, they don’t tour like they used to — you’re more likely to find Guy solo on their behalf — but their steady flow of new releases proves their spark hasn’t dulled.

Key Track: “Deeper” (with Leon Thomas)

→ @disclosure

The Berlin-based DJ’s sets are the musical embodiment of her own lifestyle as an effortlessly cool jet-set fashionista and party icon. As a producer, Gou eschews quantity for quality: Her lean discography is a jewelbox of house gems made to shine on dance floors in clubbing capitals around the globe.

Key Track: “(It Goes Like) Nanana”

→ @peggygou_

The Haiti-born, Montreal-raised DJ-producer’s steady ascent to the upper echelons of the dance world was hard-won — and won’t ebb anytime soon. His signature sound of downtempo beats adorned with classic samples and melded with alternative R&B has won him multiple Grammys and cemented his reputation as the king of vibes.

Key Track: “The Mood” (with FLO)

→ @kaytranada

Nasty bass drops and sterling pop hooks? Illenium can do both. The producer’s melodic anthems have made him an icon of the scene, with a signature sound that mixes his dubstep roots with sing-along choruses, pop-ballad prowess, and alt-rock guitars — and perfectly captures millennials’ and Gen Z’s cultural palettes.

Key Track: “Good Things Fall Apart” (with Jon Bellion)

→ @Illenium

Since 2018, she’s shrouded dancefloors with a gothic darkness and pounding techno rhythms that just won’t quit. In 2023, she relocated to Amsterdam to get closer to Europe’s industrial club aesthetic, and her Boiler Room set from that year has over 10 million views on YouTube, pushing her even further into the mainstream.

Key Track: “Play With Me” (with Shlømo)

→ @saralandrydj

Carrying the torch for U.K. garage, this London-born funkmaster uses soulful vocals and hip-hop flair to evoke a golden era of clubbing — and give a glimpse of nightlife’s future. His 2025 album, Same Day Cleaning, featured cross-genre collabs with grime stars like Skepta and Flowdan.

Key Track: “If U Need It”

→ @sammyvirji

The bittersweet melodies and smooth Afro-centric rhythms of Black Coffee (real name: Nkosinathi Maphumulo) enchanted the world so fully that they ushered in an era of Afro house dominance. The Grammy winner has worked with superstars like Drake, but wherever he goes, he’s uplifting African talent to the world stage.

Key Track: “Drive” (with David Guetta feat. Delilah Montagu)

→ @realblackcoffee

One of the most enduring stars of the 2010s EDM era, Zedd broke into the dance world when he was barely out of his teens, applying his production chops to pop-minded collaborations with stars like Hayley Williams, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and Lady Gaga — many of which have become veritable generational classics.

Key Track: “The Middle” (with Maren Morris and Grey)

→ @zedd

The joy of music is in Michael Bibi’s blood — his dad is a professional blues guitarist — and the Solid Grooves record label co-founder imbues his spare tech house with a deep, funky edge. A recent fight against CNS lymphoma (in remission since late 2023) has added palpable gusto to his presence behind the decks — energy that translates into unforgettable sets for the audience, too.

Key Track: “Different Side” (with KinAhau feat. Audio Bullys)

→ @michael_bibi_

The Swedish icon and originator of the “Pryda snare” helped make progressive house the biggest genre of the 2010s, serving up tracks so full of grandeur they feel almost spiritual. His live show goes even further, pairing the music with state-of-the-art visuals and 3D showcases that transform venues into something truly otherworldly.

Key Track: “Pjanoo”

→ @ericprydz

A relative newcomer to the dance mainstream, Disco Lines was a test case for TikTok’s star-making potential. Thadeus Labuszewski broke out on the platform in 2020 with a remix of Taylor Swift’s “Love Story,” and five years later, his reimagining of Tinashe’s “No Broke Boys” became a chart-topping success.

Key Track: “No Broke Boys” (with Tinashe)

→ @discolines

Kieren Hebden’s heady, experimental grooves — drawing on a diverse career that’s included time in post-punk band Fridge — have made him a pillar of IDM and indie electronica. After sharing the stage with Skrillex and Fred Again.. at Coachella in 2023, this wild-haired outlier's anything-goes approach on the decks has made him a festivalgoer's favorite.

Key Track: “Lush”

→ @fourtetkieran

Thanks to hit collabs with Bastille and Anne-Marie, he’s had a chokehold on the dance-pop market for the last decade (and his cartoonish helmet already has a hold on Gen Alpha). His bright, bouncy sound is backed by American dubstep roots, which means he’s not afraid to get heavy with it in his live sets.

Key Track: “Happier” (with Bastille)

→ @marshmello

Icons of the drum ’n’ bass scene, Chase & Status keep it rough and rowdy whether they’re playing sweaty underground clubs or massive festivals. Wonky basslines, heavy beats, and snarling MC features characterize the duo’s powerful style, yet it’s the group’s undeniable funk that helps its big “chunes” cross over.

Key Track: “Baddadan” (feat. IRAH, Flowdan, and Trigger & Takura)

→ @chaseandstatus

Combining the acid synth lines of ’90s Euro house with the bounce of modern tech, the Solid Grooves co-founder takes nights out to a funky, flirty destination. His songs are built around clean beats, thoughtful samples, and effective melodic hooks. Like his hit song, Pawsa (David Esekhile) is forever “On The Move.”

Key Track: “Too Cool To Be Careless”

→ @pawsaofficial

A co-founder of Keinemusik, Rampa’s affinity for Afro house percussion has helped make the German collective a globally recognized, if unlikely, supplier of tropical rhythms. On his own, he’s amassed a devoted following who find bliss in his laid-back moods and driving four-on-the-floor beats.

Key Track: “Say What” (with &ME, Adam Port, and Chuala)

→ @rampa_keinemusik

A lot of DJs want to take a crowd on a “journey,” but storytelling is Solomun’s raison d’être. For his Solomun+1 party concept, he and a guest DJ pal team up for highly tailored back-to-back sets. He paints with every hue of house, mixing melodic, deep, tech, and more to spellbinding effect — all in the name of true danceable art.

Key Track: “Late Night - Solomun Remix” by Foals

→ @solomun

A decade out from dominating the summer of 2016 with “Closer” and “Don’t Let Me Down,” the duo is still mixing dubstep breaks, pop hooks, and rock influences on studio projects like 2023’s Summertime Friends and in their DJ sets, which combine live performance with cross-genre favorites and original hits.

Key Track: “Closer” (with Halsey)

→ @thechainsmokers

Tropical energy and unbridled joy are the main ingredients of Sofi Tukker’s Grammy-nominated parade of sound. The “Best Friend” duo — who have shifted to doing more DJ sets over traditional live-band shows — make even the biggest performances feel intimate, crowding the stage with costumed dancers and their infectious personalities.

Key Track: “Purple Hat”

→ @sofitukker

A co-founder of the immensely popular Keinemusik, he’s perfected an elegant balance of soft melodic synth lines and steady Afro-centric percussion. That may be surprising for a white boy from Berlin, but Keinemusik’s massive crowds prove it works. His style of deep house is smooth, comforting, and completely taking over the world.

Key Track: “Positions” (with Stryv and Malachiii)

→ @adamport

Mike Lévy hasn’t shown his face in about seven years, but the “dark prince of techno” still looms large in his shiny black mask, dishing out goth-industrial beats for artists like Lady Gaga. His live show, which he performs with glowing eyes between crystal shards, would be frightening if it didn’t make you want to dance.

Key Track: “Opr”

→ @gesaffelstein

Hailing from the multicultural streets of Marseille, Hugel’s social bio simply states, “Don’t do it for the money, do it for the Latinas” — and his sun-kissed productions show he’s a man of his word. Today, his genre-hopping sets Make the Girls Dance (the name of his crew, by the way) from Miami to Ibiza.

Key Track: “I Adore You” (with Topic and Arash feat. Daecolm)

→ @hugelthug

Nu-disco, lo-fi funk, and house music make for one hot throuple thanks to ANOTR. It’s grown-and-sexy music for 20-something party people. With this Amsterdam duo soundtracking your nights, you could have a cocktail in a penthouse apartment or get sweaty with your best friends until the sun comes up — either works.

Key Track: “Relax My Eyes” (with Abel Balder)

→ @anotr.music

William Grigahcine is one of dance music’s most versatile hitmakers — just look at what he and Lil Jon did with their seismic trap hit “Turn Down for What.” Whether he’s teaming with Stray Kids or raving up his Algerian roots, he’s proven he can pump out global earworms and club-minded workouts with equal ease.

Key Track: “Let Me Love You” (feat. Justin Bieber)

→ @djsnake

Dubstep is so back, and American artists like Subtronics are leading the charge. The Philadelphia native (born Jesse Kardon) is a SoundCloud success story, turning internet hype into festival bookings and his own branded events. Maximalist and colorful, his music feels made to overwhelm in the best way.

Key Track: “Griztronics” (with GRiZ)

→ @subtronics

The helmeted producer helped pave the way for EDM’s 2010s takeover with his lush progressive house, and his original Cube stage was the blueprint for the dance world’s modern concert spectacles. Over a decade later, Joel Zimmerman is still packing stadiums as one-half of Kx5 with Kaskade.

Key Track: “Ghosts ’n’ Stuff” (feat. Rob Swire)

→ @deadmau5

If you like your techno hard, dark, and fast, Charlotte de Witte is your DJ. The effortlessly cool Ghent-born producer helped her corner of the genre move from underground warehouses to festival main stages. When her sets end, it’ll feel less like a party and more like you just ran a 5K.

Key Track: “No Division” (feat. XSALT)

→ @charlottedewittemusic

When Mochakk DJs, he dances like he’s front row at his own set. The Brazilian breakout (aka Pedro Maia) leveraged TikTok clips of that enthusiasm into global festival gigs and an Ibiza residency. But beneath the showman is a sharp selector with an ear for infectious house grooves that make it impossible to stand still.

Key Track: “Da Fonk” (feat. Joni)

→ @mochakk

If beach days could be distilled into a song, it would probably sound like Kygo (real name: Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll). The tropical house pioneer’s gentle grooves and sun-bleached melodies made mainstream dance music feel zen. A spiritual heir to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville empire, he’s made that endless-summer feeling a lifestyle through his Palm Tree Clubs, hotel, and festivals.

Key Track: “It Ain’t Me” (with Selena Gomez)

→ @kygomusic

If you’re at a club and the DJ’s shouting, “Oh yes, oh yes!,” you’re definitely in the right place. The English rave veteran’s infectious jolliness on the mic feeds into the intensity of his pummeling house and techno sets, which often pair traditional decks with live elements for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Key Track: “Your Light Shines On”

→ @carlcoxofficial

Over two decades, the Dutch mainstay, often heralded as the King of Trance, has built an empire with his uplifting, melodic tunes and A State of Trance brand (which includes a radio show, record label, and festival). He’s not resting on the throne; last year, he dropped a colossal 51-track album, Breathe.

Key Track: “This Is What It Feels Like” (feat. Trevor Guthrie)

→ @arminvanbuuren

One of house music’s biggest names right now, Chris Stussy creates understated grooves that reward close listening over dramatic drops. If that’s your vibe, you might like his USS parties, where phones are banned — a back-to-basics approach that places the focus solely on the music.

Key Track: “Desire”

→ @chrisstussydj

Vintage Culture (real name: Lukas Ruiz) is built for the long haul. Specializing in sleek, driving grooves, he can pull off marathon club sets just as easily as in-and-out festival appearances. That stamina, along with a run of crossover records, has taken the Brazilian native from hometown favorite to the global circuit.

Key Track: “Weak” (with Maverick Sabre and Tom Breu)

→ @vintageculture

“Always go to the afterparty,” Cloonee recently advised on Instagram. He would know — he’s usually the one playing them. As a producer, David Bissett’s chunky tech house cuts have become other DJs’ staples (that “Stephanie” song you keep hearing everywhere? That’s him). It’s functional club music, with an emphasis on fun.

Key Track: “Stephanie” (with Young M.A and InntRaw)

→ @cloonee

When Kettama hits the decks, he’s going to make you sweat. The Irish DJ (born Evan Campbell) fuses hard house, techno, and speed garage to create what he calls his “sledgehammer” sound. This freewheeling approach has made him one of dance music’s most sought-after names, cemented by major festival slots and an Ibiza residency.

Key Track: “It Gets Better - Forever Mix”

→ @kettama

Too young to have experienced rave’s golden era for themselves, this duo emerged as part of the revival making larger-than-life breakbeats and acid basslines that could blow speakers. While they’ve since leaned more into house music, traces of their past occasionally peek through, proving once again that rave never dies.

Key Track: “This Rhythm” (feat. RAHH)

→ @prospa__

One of America’s first modern EDM superstars, Kaskade (Ryan Raddon) has maintained a decades-long career by leaning into his versatility. He can play a laser-filled, serotonin-spiking festival set one night and the next spin soulful deep house in a small room. Always on deck, though, is his keen ear for melody and feeling.

Key Track: “Atmosphere”

→ @kaskade

If you came of age during the big-room boom, Alesso probably scored at least one formative memory. The Swedish producer helped define the euphoric festival anthem before expanding into sleeker pop crossovers. He may be in his trance era right now, but no matter the setting, he always delivers an emotional payoff.

Key Track: “Heroes (We Could Be)” (with Tove Lo)

→ @alesso

Flume makes strange sound beautiful. His global breakthrough, “Never Be Like You,” suggested the producer (Harley Streten) could land radio hits without compromising his left-of-center vision; a Grammy win for his 2016 album, Skin, confirmed it. His newer work reveals weirder layers yet, continuing to reimagine what pop can be.

Key Track: Never Be Like You” (feat. Kai)

→ @flume

Jayda G brings pure joy to her DJ sets. It’s not just what she plays — soulful house and disco — but how she plays it: smiling, grooving, eyes closed in rhythmic bliss. (No wonder: She planned for a whole other career in environmental toxicology.) Always trust a DJ who dances as hard as their audience.

Key Track: “Both of Us - Edit”

→ @jaydagmusic

With his Prince-inspired moniker, Tino Piontek keeps the spirit of ’70s and ’80s nightlife alive, serving high-gloss grooves that are nostalgic but never kitschy. A chart hitmaker in his own right, he’s also remixed pop girlies such as Lady Gaga and Lizzo, even winning a Grammy for the latter.

Key Track: “Hypnotized” (with Sophie and the Giants)

→ @purple_disco_machine

Adriatique doesn’t book tours so much as curate travel destinations. The Swiss duo’s X concert series presents cinematic sets among breathtaking surroundings such as the Egyptian pyramids or the Tulum jungle. The idea isn’t just to party but to also fully immerse yourself in the moment — and the music.

Key Track: “Miracle” (with WhoMadeWho)

→ @adriatique

Vivie-ann Bakos has evolved from an after-hours fixture to a tastemaker with a mission. Alongside her buoyant house productions (stream her excellent album Never Walk Alone), she champions sustainability and wellness through initiatives like Zero Plastic Club and events like a pop-up sauna rave. Come for the tunes, nama-stay to elevate your consciousness.

Key Track: “Never Walk Alone” (with Stevie Appleton)

→ @blondish

After its release in 2021, “Dashstar*” was inescapable on the live circuit, putting an exclamation point on the high-octane bass house/trap sound of the artist born Richard Nakhonethap. A sold-out tour, blockbuster festival debuts (Coachella, EDC Las Vegas), and high-profile collaborations (RL Grime, Dillon Francis) quickly followed.

Key track: “Dashstar*”

→ @knock2music

Julian Isorena has risen through the ranks of RL Grime’s Sable Valley label to jump-start trap’s battery — and drive the genre’s revival, stacking accomplishments that read like any dance artist’s wish list: sold-out headline tours, a collaboration with Skrillex (“Fuze”), and his own festival, curated alongside his IsoKnock collaborator, Knock2.

Key Track: “Smack Talk” by IsoKnock (with RL Grime)

→ @isoxo_

Max Styler makes music that could live in the shadows, but it never stays there. In 2025, the Nu Moda label head was the second overall top-selling artist on Beatport, and 1001Tracklists’ top producer of the year based on direct DJ support. His indie-dance take on tech house proves that, in sound as in name, style is the throughline.

Key Track: “I Know You Want To”

→ @maxstyler

Even those unfamiliar with Isabelle Rezazadeh’s trance-inducing, midtempo bass might recognize her swirling LED “Hypno Goggles.” The accessory shares a hypnotic quality with her sound, which cuts through dance music’s more ebullient subgenres with industrial texture and dark minimalism that feels like maximalism. Her nickname isn’t “Space Mom” for nothing.

Key Track: “Edge”

→ @officialrezz

Josh Baker cuts no corners. His all-in ethos has steadily pushed him to the center of the U.K. house renaissance, thanks in large part to his high-achieving label and party series, You&Me, and his annual Hide&Seek Festival. He’s also holding the door open behind him with his music production education platform, Syntho.

Key Track: “Back It Up” (with Omar+)

→ @joshbaker

Marc Kinchen’s fingerprints are all over dance music: In the early ’90s, the “17” producer helped popularize chopping and re-pitching vocals into rhythmic hooks — a technique still in play today. It’s rare to see a foundational house artist sustain crossover success decades into their career, but MK sets the standard.

Key Track: “Push The Feeling On (Mk Dub Revisited Edit)” by Nightcrawlers

→ @marckinchen

Jamie Jones’ influence is permanently etched in Ibiza thanks to Paradise, his long-running party series that’s carried the island’s essence well beyond the Mediterranean. The Hot Creations label co-founder’s dulcet house sound has traveled just as widely, from Sin City to Tokyo and everywhere in between.

Key Track: “Lose My Mind” (with Connie Constance)

→ @jamiejonesmusic)

There’s something kaleidoscopic about the sound of Barry (real name: Joshua Mainnie), who regularly performs in a hybrid live format that’s earthier and more tactile than a traditional CDJ-only setup. His mélange of indie- and jazz-inspired electronic music warms from the inside out.

Key Track: “Kimpton” (with O’Flynn)

→ @barrycantswim

Sub Focus doesn’t just make drum ’n’ bass — he scales it, helping the once-niche genre gain mainstream appeal across the pond and beyond. Now a core member of d&b supergroup Worship, Nicolaas Douwma has driven the sound to some of dance music’s most treasured stages worldwide, from EDC Las Vegas to Red Rocks Amphitheater.

Key Track: “Desire” (with Dimension)

→ @subfocus

If Honey Dijon’s ambrosial blend of house and disco doesn’t ring a bell, her production on Beyoncé’s Renaissance should. Or her gigs opening for Madonna’s Celebration Tour. Or her advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Or her status in the fashion world, where she’s sought out by top brands. She gets to work, honey.

Key Track: “Slight Werk - Club Mix” (with Bree Runway)

→ @honeydijon

Jeffrey Abel sits atop an empire of bass music. Since 2017, he’s redrawn the contours of the genre’s live circuit through a trio of recurring festivals — Lost Lands (the premier bass festival in the United States), Bass Canyon, and Paradise Blue — while steering his influential label, Subsidia Records.

“Name Drop” (with Wooli)

→ @excision

Stutter house’s explosion on TikTok can be traced in part to Bunt. The producer born Levi Wijk helped popularize the sound and its hazy, skipping cadence when his song “Clouds” went viral on the platform. His sold-out debut stadium show in Mexico City last year is proof that it’s still resonating widely.

Key Track: “Clouds” (with Nate Traveller)

→ @bunt

Amelie Lens makes techno that always sounds like the peak of the night. As sharp a businesswoman as she is a DJ-producer, she runs two record labels — Lenske and Exhale (which has its own party series and radio show) — while balancing an intense international touring schedule. Superwoman is no exaggeration.

Key Track: “Feel It”

→ @amelie_lens

DJs get called rock stars all the time, but Daniel Griffith actually whips a guitar out on stage. The multi-instrumentalist reliably delivers festival-caliber DJ sets and dance-pop hits, but whether he’s rocking out at Ultra or creating orchestral versions of his songs, his edge has come from thinking outside the box.

Key Track: “Tie Me Down” (with Elley Duhé)

→ @gryffin

The Martinez Brothers personify Bronx roots with global reach. They began DJing New York clubs in their teens, building the stamina for marathon sets in Ibizan institutions like DC10, where they’ve spun house, minimal tech, and tech house through their decade-plus residency at CircoLoco. Their far-reaching label, Cuttin’ Headz, has lifted the next wave of talent in step.

Key Track: “PAP (Pendiente Al Paso)” (feat. Fuego)

→ @themartinezbros

Grateful Dead samples rarely showed up in electronic music — until LP Giobbi (Leah Chisholm) launched her “Dead House” movement. The artist behind Garcia (Remixed) album is also known for her impressive touring schedule (she spends 300 days a year on the road) and her Femme House nonprofit, dedicated to advancing gender equity in dance music.

Key Track: Deal (LP Giobbi & Le Chev Remix)” by Jerry Garcia

→ @lpgiobbi

Plenty of electronic acts identify as genre-defying, but Zeds Dead are on another level: The duo has helped reshape the North American bass scene through a patchwork of influences (dubstep, house, trap, drum ’n’ bass, experimental); a live strategy modeled after jam-band circuits; and their visionary label, Deadbeats Records.

Key Track: Eyes on Fire (Zeds Dead Remix)” by Blue Foundation

→ @zedsdead

He has pop divas on speed dial, counts Elton John as a pal, and was entrusted by the Bee Gees’ estate to give “More Than a Woman” its first-ever remix. SG Lewis is producer’s producer, coloring his sound with sensuality, soul, and the gleam of the disco ball that spins in his chest.

Key Track: “Heat” (with Tove Lo)

→ @sglewis

While vocals are an afterthought for some producers, they’re critical to the duo’s signature sub-bass sound. The pair collaborates with singers to build its productions, adding a unique craftsmanship and cohesion to its catalogue, which plays like a love letter to clubland (not unlike their tastemaker label, Realm Records).

Key Track: “Ready for Your Love” (with MNEK)

→ @gorgoncity

More than three decades after release, Green Velvet’s “Flash” remains an essential rave anthem. While the artist born Curtis Alan Jones has employed various monikers in his career — Cajmere, Geo Vogt, Half Pint, Curan Stone, Gino Vittori — whatever you call him, he’s earned his status as a pillar of house.

Key Track: “Flash - Original Mix”

→ @officialgreenvelvet

Smooth and soothing, Bonobo’s worldly trip-hop has helped the musician born Simon Green rack up a near-record five career nominations in the Grammys’ Best Dance/Electronic Recording category (tying him with Madonna, The Chemical Brothers, Skrillex, and Fred Again..). Outside of his albums, he worked on music for the Adult Swim anime TV series Lazarus.

Key Track: “Cirrus”

→ @si_bonobo

This purveyor of “future funk” — known for his saxophone skills — recently ended a two-year hiatus at Virginia’s Seven Stars Festival. As the artist (real name: Grant Kwiecinski) explained in a video intro there, he’s rejuvenated and restored, and accordingly he’s been rounding out his comeback with a flurry of new music.

Key Track: “Freak the Method”

→ @griz

Steven Zhu’s creativity doesn’t stop at his crystalline house and techno. When he’s not on the dance floor, the multi-talented producer is furthering his love of fashion — in 2023, he unveiled his apparel brand, Nightday — or making short films like January’s “Black Midas,” named for his new album.

Key Track: “Faded”

→ @zhu

The London trio’s long-running Group Therapy radio program has celebrated episodic milestones with live shows in stadiums around the world. Their family of labels — Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep, and Anjunachill — provides uplifting and calming soundscapes, including their latest album, Bigger Than All of Us.

Key Track: “Sun & Moon” (feat. Richard Bedford)

→ @aboveandbeyond

Fans still line up at the barricade at his shows hoping to get covered in sheet cake — his signature concert move — and Aoki’s still crisscrossing the world as one of nightlife’s most in-demand entertainers. This year, his influential Dim Mak label, home to early releases from artists like Zedd, The Chainsmokers, and Bloc Party, celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Key Track: “Pursuit of Happiness (Steve Aoki Remix)” by Kid Cudi (feat. MGMT and Ratatat)

→ @steveaoki

The duo-turned-solo-project of Harry Hope — who just supported John Summit on Australian tour last year — is marching millennials straight to the club with fresh takes on 2000s-era MTV staples like Sean Paul’s “Get Busy” and The Gorillaz’s “Dare,” reworked as “Coming Up (It’s Dare)” with Omnom.

Key Track: “Won’t Be Possible” (with Tiësto and Goodboys)

→ @odd_mob

Known for wearing a cloth mask from his nose to his neck, Alan Walker joined Spotify’s Billions Club with “Faded,” a melancholy ballad-banger hybrid that put him on the map at age 18. Across five albums, his emotional pop has led to collaborations with Sabrina Carpenter, Julia Michaels, and more.

Key Track: “Faded”

→ @alanwalkermusic

Known for his melodic deep house, Daniel Goldstein cites ’90s hip-hop and psychedelic rock among the unlikely influences behind his melodic deep house. (His Lane 8 moniker dates back to a pre-DJ youth experimenting with garage rock.) He’s also the founder of This Never Happened, a label and event series that bans phones and cameras.

Key Track: “Road” (feat. Arctic Lake)

→ @lane8music

After making music together for a few years, this producer trio officially debuted as Meduza in 2019 — and soon became one of the most-streamed Italian acts ever thanks to collabs with Becky Hill and Hozier, plus a touring presence that’s brought their propulsive tech house to top festivals and residencies in Vegas and Ibiza.

Key Track: “Lose Control” (with Becky Hill and Goodboys)

→ @meduzamusic

When Dua Lipa went supernova with Future Nostalgia, she hit up The Blessed Madonna (real name: Marea Stamper) to keep the party going with Club Future Nostalgia (among its highlights: a “Levitating” remix with Missy Elliott and the other Madonna). The BBC Radio 6 regular’s debut album, Godspeed, arrived in 2024.

Key Track: “Happier” (with Clementine Douglas)

→ @theblessedmadonna

Few in the dance world boast Nick van de Wall’s stature — and not just because he’s 6-foot-9. As a producer, he’s contributed to hits like Pitbull’s “Give Me Everything” and Major Lazer’s “Pon De Floor,” and as a DJ, he helped pioneer the modern Vegas residency for electronic headliners.

Key Track: “Take Over Control” (feat. Eva Simons)

→ @afrojack

The duo started making music together as college students, then hit the big time in 2017 with “Body” — a perfect intro to their blend of R&B-inflected deep house. The wins have kept coming: Taylor Swift tapped them for a remix of The Life of a Showgirl’s “The Fate of Ophelia” last year.

Key Track: “Body” (feat. Brando)

→ @loudluxury

Before he was Gordo, Diamanté Anthony Blackmon rose to fame as DJ Carnage. He retired that moniker in 2022 as he moved away from trap and bass to house and techno. He quickly made a new impression, amassing a handful of credits on Drake’s 2022 dance project, Honestly, Nevermind.

Key Track: “Sideways” (with Drake)

→ @gordoszn

The DJ-vocalist broke out in 2021 with her hooky Belters Only collaboration, “Make Me Feel Good.” By the end of 2025, she had become SoundCloud’s most-streamed female electronic artist. In addition to solo hits and vocal duties for Alok and Sonny Fodera, she also just wrapped up a BBC Radio 1 residency.

Key Track: “No Bad Vibes” (with Kilimanjaro)

→ @jazzy

Eli Brown is the current moniker of Gavin Harris, who emerged from the drum ’n’ bass scene of the 2000s under the name Xample before diving head-first into feisty techno and tech-house. His life offstage is just as adventurous: His Instagram is a first-rate travelogue highlighting hobbies like bee keeping.

Key Track: “Be the One”

→ @elibrownbeats

Across four studio albums, the artist born Alexandra Sholler has garnered a following for her visceral future bass and trap productions as well as her openness about her mental health and personal struggles. Her most kick-ass accomplishment? Performing at EDC Las Vegas (under her Whyte Fang alias) while eight months pregnant.

Key Track: “I Want U”

→ @alisonwonderland

Carla Frayman started the cello at age 8, attended the Turkish Conservatory, and graduated from London’s Royal Academy of Music at 16. Though she switched to DJing in college, she now infuses her music (including 2024’s Sentimental) with her Turkish roots, her classical training, and plenty of rock ’n’ roll spirit.

Key Track: “Forever Baby” (feat. Janet Planet)

→ @carlita

Fresh off a tour with Nine Inch Nails, where he not only opened the show but also joined Trent Reznor & Co. on the B-stage, Boys Noize (aka Alexander Ridha) has had a banner few years: film-score work with Reznor, projects with Rico Nasty and Shygirl, and the launch of his Ones and Zeros label.

Key Track: Fine Day Anthem” (with Skrillex and Opus III)

→ @boysnoize

A techno star since her 2011 breakout single, Nina Kraviz is a woman of many talents: a songwriter and producer who sings on many of her songs; a barrier-breaking DJ who’s played on the Eiffel Tower and the Great Wall of China; and the founder of the labels Trip, Galaxiid, and Treats.

Key Track: “I’m Gonna Get You”

→ @ninakraviz

The Birmingham native helped define a new wave of U.K. house in the 2010s, starting with a string of singles with fellow DJ Hannah Wants. Outside of his solo work, he’s also a member of superduos Anti Up (with Chris Lake) and Fly With Us (with AC Slater).

Key Track: “California Dreamin’” (feat. High Jinx)

→ @chrislorenzo66