TOP 10 : My List of the Top 10 DJs of 2014

2014,
ahhhh, such a wonderful year for the EDM scene.

It is growing with rapid speed and it's bigger than ever.
A lot of young talents and experienced veterans are showing their skills in the scene and I hereby introduce my list of the top 10 DJs of this year.

I will rank them according to a few rules:

-My personal preferences

-Quality of tracks they've released this year

-Quality of their livesets they've played this year

-Popularity

-Their styles

Before I start my countdown, as usual, here are a few honorable mentions that didn't make it into my list.

From left to right in no particular order:

Oliver Heldens

-Sudden surge in popularity due to his interesting future house tracks like Koala and Gecko

Mako

-Two rising stars in the progressive house scene with their amazing melodic tracks.

Seven Lions

-Chillstep at its bests.

Arty

-Went to his show in Gravity Club, it was fucking amazing.

Calvin Harris

-Probably one of the most famous DJ now.

And now without further adieu, let's start off the list!

10. Galantis

 All I can say is that Galantis have impressed me throughout these years.
Their progressive style alongside with that unique voice that is sing in every of their songs are really mesmerizing.

Kelvin's Recommended Tracks: Runaway, You

9. Tiesto

Probably one of the oldest DJ on the scene now.
Tiesto has always been respected by others, and during these few years he has been slowly expanding his genres into Progressive House, Electro and even Big-Room. One of his biggest releases this year is definitely his album " A Town Called Paradise".

Kelvin's Recommended Tracks: Written in Reverse, A Town Called Paradise, Footprints

8. DubVision

This dutch duo is on fire these years with all the amazing melodic progressive house releases.

Definitely looking forward to the next year and see what they can bring to the scene.

Kelvin's Recommended Tracks: Destination, Turn It Around, Hollow

7. Vicetone

Ruben and Victor from Netherlands have always been unique with their tracks.

It's like when you first listen to a track without knowing who the DJs are, you can definitely tell that the sound is Vicetone. 

Kelvin's Recommended Tracks: United We Dance, White Lies, Ensemble

6. Deorro

All the way from the Panda Funk family, Deorro is one of the biggest rising star this year.

With his debut in the DJ Mag Top 100 List, he came in at the 19th spot.

With his signature sound, you will find yourself bouncing to his tracks all night long.

Kelvin's Recommended Tracks: Five Hours, Perdoname, Unspoiled Perfection

5. Steve Angello

The mastermind behind the growing Size Recordings and one of the trios in Swedish House Mafia, this man right here needs no introduction.

Please come to MALAYSIA!

Kelvin's Recommended Tracks: Payback, Wasted Love

4. KSHMR

Also known as Niles Hollowell-Dhar, you may know him as one of the duos in the group The Cataracs. Rumour has it that this genius right here ghostproduced tracks for DVBBS, Ummet Ozcan and other DJs. Oh yeah, this guy will become big one day, mark my words.

Kelvin's Recommended Tracks: Burn, No Heroes, Kashmir, Dogs

3. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

This Belgian Duo needs no introduction. Their livesets are arguably the most exciting ones among all the big music festivals, and grabbing the 2nd Spot in the DJ Mag Top 100 List this year, they are bigger than ever. And please, release all the remaining tracks from the Tomorrowland 2013 Aftermovie, thank you.

Kelvin's Recommended Tracks: Tremor, Ocarina (Vocal Edit), Waves

2. Alesso

Alesso remains in my heart the best progressive house DJ out there.

No one can replace him and I definitely can't wait for his debut album next year.

Malaysia is waiting!

Kelvin's Recommended Tracks: Heroes, Sweet Escape, Under Control

And the obvious No.1 spot goes to...

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1. Porter Robinson

All the way from North Carolina, Porter Robinson is on fire this year.

With his release of the album of the year for me "Worlds", I've never witnessed such amazing unique sounds from a DJ. All I can say is that, if you don't know anything about this guy, do look him up and be sure to give "Worlds" a listen. You will fall in love.

Kelvin's Recommended Tracks: His entire "Worlds" album, especially Sad Machine, Lionhearted, Divinity and Years of War.

And there you have it folks, this list is all based on my own opinions and if you have any disagreements, do enlighten me with yours as well.

Finally 2014 is coming to an end, all that's left is one last list for me to write before the end of this year. And that is one long list.

Stay tuned for the 30 EDM Tracks of 2014.

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Worlds.

" We'll see creation come undone, these bones that bound us will be gone. 

We'll stir our spirits 'til we're one, then softest shadows will be gone. "

-Porter Robinson

(Sea of Voices)

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