Who is the best EDM act of all time?

Electronic dance music has evolved from underground raves to stadium-filling spectacles, with a diverse cast of DJs and producers shaping its sound. This ranking brings together the genre's most iconic acts — from French robot-helmeted legends to bedroom producers who changed the world. Cast your vote for the act whose music and legacy stand the test of time.

1

Daft Punk

French electronic duo known for "Around the World" and "Get Lucky", pioneers of electronic dance music

2

The Prodigy

British electronic dance band known for "Firestarter" and explosive live shows

3

The Chemical Brothers

British electronic duo known for big beat and "Block Rockin' Beats"

4

Fatboy Slim

British DJ Norman Cook known for "Praise You" and "Right Here Right Now"

5

Avicii

Swedish DJ and producer known for "Wake Me Up" and "Levels", a defining figure of EDM

6

Tiesto

Dutch DJ known as one of the founding fathers of trance and EDM

7

David Guetta

French DJ and producer known for countless pop-EDM crossover hits

8

Calvin Harris

Scottish DJ and producer, one of the highest-earning DJs in the world

9

deadmau5

Canadian electronic musician known for his mouse helmet and progressive house sound

10

Skrillex

American DJ known for pioneering dubstep and winning multiple Grammy awards

11

Martin Garrix

Dutch DJ known for "Animals" and being one of the youngest #1 DJs

12

Aphex Twin

Richard D. James, British electronic musician known for experimental and ambient techno

13

Basement Jaxx

British electronic duo known for eclectic genre-blending and "Where's Your Head At"

14

Paul van Dyk

German trance DJ and producer considered one of the pioneers of trance

15

The Crystal Method

American electronic duo known for big beat and driving synths