2015 was quite a year for EDM. As the year wraps up, Rolling Stone released their 50 Best Albums of 2015 and 50 Best Songs of 2015 lists. Check out which EDM sounds made the list.
EDM Featured in Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Albums of 2015
15. Bomba Estéreo, ‘Amanecer’
Bomba Estéreo has dominated the Hispanic EDM scene for the past few years, but took their production to a whole new level this year with the release of Amanecer. Their 2015 release took a departure from the introspective, laid back feel of their 2013 album, Elegancia Tropical, by featuring tropical bass hits. Their song “Soy Yo” was also chosen for FIFA 2016’s soundtrack.
16. Jack Ü, ‘Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü’
The EDM world has never seen a collaboration album like this before. This album is a stellar culmination of the hottest styles of music right now. The superduo was able to elevate EDM music by tapping into some of the hottest pop artists like Justin Bieber and hip-hop rising star 2 Chains, among others. Throw this album on at any party and get ready to lose yourself in a medley of upbeat jams that are surely a prelude to the 2016 Festival season.
EDM featured in Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Songs of the Year
48. Major Lazer feat. Mø, DJ Snake, “Lean On”
40. Unknown Mortal Orchestra, “Can’t Keep Checking My Phone”
32. Disclosure feat. Lorde, “Magnets”
24. Chvrches, “Leave a Trace”
10. Jack Ü feat. Justin Bieber, “Where Are Ü Now”
For the full lists from Rolling Stone, check out the 50 Best Albums of 2015 and 50 Best Songs of 2015. Click here for more of the latest news and happenings from around the EDM world.
