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It’s hard to believe we’ve breezed through a whole decade since 2015—an era that sparked an uproarious debate over the color of a viral dress, reignited the box office force with Star Wars: The Force Awakens and turned Drake's "Hotline Bling" into an inescapable meme. But through it all, one thing remains constant: the power of a great electronic track to capture a moment in time.

In the spirit of nostalgia—and perhaps a mild existential crisis, if we're being honest—we're revisiting the most iconic dance music anthems that are turning 10 in 2025.

Some fueled major festival rushes and topped global charts, others quietly reshaped the future by establishing the blueprint for breakout stars to come. All, however, set hearts and minds ablaze in their own way, making 2015 a year that bridged pop, dance, hip-hop and everything in-between. 

The Chainsmokers — Roses (feat. ROZES)

Jack Ü (Skrillex & Diplo) — Where Are Ü Now (feat. Justin Bieber)

Galantis — Peanut Butter Jelly

Zedd — Beautiful Now (feat. Jon Bellion)

Avicii — Waiting For Love

Major Lazer & DJ Snake — Lean On (feat MØ)

Martin Garrix — Don’t Look Down (feat. Usher)

Calvin Harris & Disciples — How Deep Is Your Love

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Alesso — Cool (feat. Roy English)

Tiësto & KSHMR — Secrets (feat. VASSY)

Alan Walker — Faded

Good Times Ahead — Red Lips (feat. Sam Bruno) [Skrillex Remix]

Kaskade — Disarm You (feat. Ilsey)

DJ Snake — Middle (feat. Bipolar Sunshine)

NGHTMRE — Street 

Eric Prydz — Opus

Louis The Child — It’s Strange (feat. K.Flay)

Disclosure & Lorde — Magnets

NERO — The Thrill

Alison Wonderland — Run

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