When people think of electronic dance music, they think about overwhelming sounds, intense beeps and buzzes, and unstructured beats. This may be true for certain styles of EDM, but there are other versions that can be enjoyable, especially for the summertime. A personal favorite of mine would be EDM that carries a lyrical tune, so here are three of my favorite artists that would make a perfect addition to your summer playlist.

1. Galantis

When I first started listening to EDM, I used a Pandora station to check out artists in the genre. Galantis popped up very often on the station. The song “Runaway (U & I)” was the first song I heard by the electronic duo that became a grand obsession of mine. I dug deeper into their albums and found out a lot of their music carry the same uplifting vibe with a catchy attitude to go along with it.

2. ODESZA

Just like Galantis, ODESZA is made up of two men with incredible talent in the electronic genre. The remixes that they make are outstanding, where they’re capable of turning slow jams into quirky tunes. “Something About You (ODESZA Remix)” is one particular song that I will never get tired of listening to.

3. Martin Garrix

Martin Garrix was the one artist that I didn’t know by name, but recognized by his work. One of his most famous singles is “Animals” and there’s a really good chance you’ve heard it even though you are just now starting to check out EDM. Martin Garrix has a pop feeling to a lot of his music, while still peaking in that electronic sound in his pieces.