Best EDM Projects 2023

Current Value manages to put together another hour of extremely genre-pushing material (a mere 9 months after his last album broke all conventions in neurofunk), that he likely won't even get the proper recognition for, much like every other release he has had prior to it.

While it likely won't connect with everyone, this is a fantastic debut LP from one of the greatest bass artists and greatest new electronic artist of the past 10 yesrs

An absolutely fantastic debut LP from one of the most interesting artists in the bass music scene rn

An electrifying listen of beat bruxaria

Nigh untouchable future riddim

The 2010s brostep sound refined down to a science, executed near perfectly.

Hybrid trap has a bright future ahead of it.

I need more bruv

A great debut concept LP

A highly enjoyable fusion of brazilian funk and hardcore edm. Goes very hard.

One hell of a throwback to the 2000s technoid/darkstep scene in terms of sound, here's to hoping we get a skullstep revival soon

A deep dubstep record with tons of personality

A fantastic display of creative sampling, rhythm, and technical prowess in an aesthetic that is usually anything but.

Dirty af dubstep that feels very stand-out in the current scene

A really great trap and future bass debut

Industrial DnB madness

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By going back to basics, they have tightened up their writing significantly and produced a genuinely great album.

A surprisingly consistent and enjoyable remix album of Mr. Bill's previous LP, has some genuinely fantastic moments, with the lowest points still being quite high.

Some very savage neurofunk.

A very solid album from Au5, some of the best melodic dubstep of the year can be found on this record.

A consistently energizing neurofunk and dancefloor record

MUERTE's most successful project to date that brings both creativity and songwriting with no weak tracks.

Jungle

A consistently vibey progressive house record

Dirty and gritty crossbreed with an old school underground edge

While bloated, this record still contains some of the best drum n bass of the year.

Teddy Killerz killing it on this EP

The best release on Round Table this year, creative riddim and hybrid trap.

An unexpectedly great listening experience that wears its inspirations on its sleeve while combining them in very satisfying and novel ways.

A bizarre mix is what makes this record really stand out from its peers. The solid tunes beneath that are what make listeners stay.

Though the concept falls apart by the end, this EP proves that, if you know what you're doing, brostep adjacent genres like tearout can be a wickedly fun time

A very high quality deep dubstep album

Okay I'm sold on this funk mandelão stuff now

Hyperpop that wears EDM *this* much on its sleeve is very much welcome

Lil Texas for people with severe ADHD

A massive collection of very well done industrial hardcore

Dirty and raw jungle mixed with neuro basslines

A futuristic and engrossing melodic drum n bass record

One of the best synthwave projects of the year.

While perhaps a tad underwhelming and safe, this is still a solid debut LP for one of the more exciting names in the dubstep scene currently

Really well made neurofunk with a sci-fi edge

A well-made dnb EP with the making of a future genius written over it

Distorted dubstep fun

A mysterious and atmospheric neurofunk EP

Bliss.

A sound that's part 90s, part 2010s, and part something new

Probably the best horrorcore riddim project out there rn

Pretty creative future dubstep

A very well-made colour bass EP