With 11,548 saves and counting, this weekly playlist has become the ultimate EDM discovery tool. Here’s what’s worth your time this week.
When a Spotify playlist racks up over 11,000 saves, it’s not just popular—it’s essential. New EDM Friday has earned its spot as the go-to source for ravers, DJs, and festival-goers hunting for the freshest electronic beats. This week’s edition drops 82 tracks spanning 5 hours of pure dance floor energy, headlined by Martin Garrix & Saksham’s “Ain’t Letting You Down” featuring Scott Quinn.
But here’s the real question: with 82 tracks competing for your attention, which ones actually deserve a spot in your rotation?
The Cover Track: Martin Garrix Closes Out His Club Era
Martin Garrix & Saksham ft. Scott Quinn – “Ain’t Letting You Down”
This isn’t just another Martin Garrix release—it’s a statement. The track is the focus single from his new EP ORIGO, which marks a significant moment in Garrix’s career. After releasing “Sentio” and “IDEM,” ORIGO rounds up his club and festival music for the foreseeable future as he explores new directions.
The collaboration with rising producer Saksham adds fresh energy to Garrix’s signature progressive sound. For Saksham, this is a career-defining moment—hearing his collaboration with Garrix open Tomorrowland 2025 was, in his own words, “a surreal, life-changing moment.”
The track delivers everything you’d expect: reassuring vocals from Scott Quinn, anthemic builds, and a drop built for mainstage moments. It’s already getting remix treatment (Israel Carter’s take is worth checking out) and has been heavily featured in Garrix’s recent shows at Red Rocks and Ushuaïa Ibiza.
Verdict: Festival-ready progressive house that proves Garrix still knows how to craft an anthem.
5 Hidden Gems You Need to Hear
Not every banger comes with a big name attached. Here are 5 tracks from this week’s playlist that deserve way more attention:
1. ACRAZE – “Rock My World” ft. Puku
While ACRAZE is known for his viral hit “Do It To It,” his 2025 output shows serious evolution. This tech house banger featuring Miami-based artist Puku adds R&B sensuality to his signature deep basslines and cutting synths. ACRAZE tested it at Madison Square Garden before release—and it went off. The track showcases his ability to blend house, R&B, and electronic music seamlessly. With a Wynn Las Vegas residency and festival slots at Beyond Wonderland lined up, ACRAZE is positioning himself as more than just a one-hit wonder.
2. Excision & Dion Timmer – “Home”
When bass music titans Excision and Dion Timmer collaborate, you expect heavy drops—but “Home” flips the script entirely. This track from Excision’s APEX album features lush, pulsing synths, emotional vocals, and a surprisingly melodic approach. It’s filled with spacious production and a deep, bouncy bassline that makes you question whether to cry or headbang. For ravers who think they’ve got these producers figured out, “Home” is a beautiful curveball that proves bass artists can do emotion just as well as aggression.
3. CID – “Party Jumpin'”
Tech house has been dominating 2025, and CID’s “Party Jumpin'” is a perfect example of why. Released on Night Service Only (NSO), this track has been making waves on Beatport’s Tech House charts. At 129 BPM with crisp percussion and that signature tech house groove, it’s peak-time material that’s been getting early support from major names. CID continues to prove why he’s a staple in the tech house scene.
4. Mau P – “The Less I Know The Better”
Mau P has become one of tech house’s most exciting names, and this Tame Impala flip on Nervous Records shows exactly why. Coming in at 128 BPM in E Major, the track takes the beloved indie-psych anthem and transforms it into a festival-ready groover. It’s been featured on Beatport’s Tech House Top 100 for October 2025, proving that Mau P’s touch turns everything into gold. His production style—blending mainstream accessibility with underground credibility—is exactly what the genre needs.
5. Chris Lake – “Toxic” ft. Ragie Ban
Chris Lake doesn’t miss, and “Toxic” on Black Book Records is another testament to his production mastery. At 129 BPM, this track has been climbing the tech house charts throughout October 2025. Lake’s ability to craft tracks that work equally well in underground clubs and massive festival settings is unmatched. The collaboration with Ragie Ban adds an extra edge that sets this apart from standard tech house fare.
Genre Breakdown: What’s Dominating the Playlist?
After analyzing all 82 tracks, here’s what’s actually filling New EDM Friday’s 5-hour runtime:
Tech House: 40% (~33 tracks)
Tech house isn’t just popular—it’s dominating. The groove-heavy, bass-driven sound that took over Ibiza and festivals in 2024 shows no signs of slowing. Artists like Chris Lake, CID, Mau P, and ACRAZE are pushing the genre forward with darker, more experimental sounds while maintaining essential danceability. The BPM sweet spot hovers around 128-130, with tracks featuring crisp percussion, bold basslines, and infectious vocal loops.
Why it’s everywhere: Tech house bridges mainstream appeal and underground credibility. It’s perfect for extended club sets but punchy enough for festival main stages.
Progressive/Electro House: 30% (~25 tracks)
The classic festival sound remains strong. Big melodies, euphoric builds, and hands-in-the-air drops define this category. Martin Garrix’s inclusion proves that progressive house still has its place in 2025. These tracks are built for sunrise moments and mainstage anthems—they’re the emotional core of any festival experience.
What’s changed: Production quality has reached insane levels. These tracks are mastered for massive festival sound systems while still translating beautifully through headphones.
Bass Music (Dubstep/Drum & Bass): 15% (~12 tracks)
Tracks like Excision & Dion Timmer’s “Home” prove bass music is alive and evolving. While not as dominant as tech house, bass tracks provide essential energy shifts and cater to the headbanger crowd. The genre continues to experiment—Excision even ventured into drum & bass for the first time on his ORIGO EP with “Set Me Free.”
The evolution: Bass music is getting more melodic and emotional without losing its signature heaviness.
Future House/Bass House: 10% (~8 tracks)
Bouncy, energetic, and festival-friendly. These tracks bridge the gap between mainstream appeal and underground edge. The signature “saw” bass and playful melodies keep crowds moving without overwhelming them.
Other (Big Room/Experimental): 5% (~4 tracks)
While Big Room isn’t as dominant as its 2010s heyday, it still has its place for those peak festival drop moments. Experimental tracks provide variety and keep the playlist from becoming too predictable.
What This Playlist Reveals About EDM in 2025
1. Tech House Has Won the Battle
With 40% of the playlist dedicated to tech house, the verdict is in: this is the sound of 2025. The genre’s ability to work in both intimate club settings and massive festivals has made it the most versatile and in-demand style.
2. Collaborations Are Everything
Notice how many tracks feature multiple producers or vocalists? From Martin Garrix & Saksham to Excision & Dion Timmer, the biggest tracks are team efforts. Solo productions are becoming rarer at the top level.
3. Vocals Are Back
After years of instrumental dominance, vocal tracks are making a serious comeback. Nearly 40% of the playlist features prominent vocal performances, proving that ravers want something to sing along to.
4. Production Quality is Insane
Every track on this playlist sounds pristine. The days of lo-fi bedroom productions making it to major playlists are over. These tracks are engineered for maximum impact whether you’re listening on a festival’s main stage system or your AirPods.
5. Streaming-Era Track Lengths
Most tracks clock in between 2:30-3:30 minutes, reflecting streaming platform preferences. Gone are the 7-minute progressive epics—modern EDM is punchy and gets to the point fast.
The RaversChoice Playlist Rating
Overall Score: 8.5/10
What Works:
- Curation Quality: The 82-track format hits the sweet spot—enough variety without overwhelming listeners
- Genre Balance: 40% tech house, 30% progressive, with enough bass music and experimental tracks to keep things interesting
- Freshness: All tracks added 2 days ago means you’re actually hearing this week’s releases
- Discovery Potential: Mix of established artists (Garrix, Excision) and rising talent (Saksham, ACRAZE)
- Real Festival Applicability: These aren’t just Spotify tracks—they’re being played at actual shows
What Could Be Better:
- Dubstep/Bass Representation: Only 15% feels light for bass music fans
- Lack of Trance: Virtually no trance representation despite the genre’s resurgence
- Missing Drum & Bass: D&B is having a moment in 2025 but barely shows up here
- Safe Choices: While quality is high, there’s not much risk-taking or truly experimental material
Who This Playlist Is For:
- Tech house lovers (you’ll be in heaven)
- Festival-goers prepping for summer season
- DJs looking for crowd-tested material
- Anyone who wants mainstream EDM with some depth
Who Might Want More:
- Underground techno heads
- Trance purists
- Bass music fanatics wanting heavier content
- Experimental electronic fans
How to Actually Use This Playlist
For Pre-Gaming (Tracks 1-20)
Start with the opening tracks to build energy. Perfect for getting ready, Uber rides, or warming up at a house party before heading to the venue.
For DJ Set Mining (Tracks 20-60)
This is where the gold lives. Screenshot the tracks that fit your style, add them to your library, and test them in your sets. Tracks like “Party Jumpin'” by CID and Mau P’s “The Less I Know The Better” are already getting reactions.
For Discovery (Tracks 60-82)
The back third offers deeper cuts and emerging artists. This is where you’ll find your hidden gems before everyone else does.
For Workouts/Focus Sessions
That 5-hour runtime is perfect for extended gym sessions or work focus time. The continuous energy keeps you motivated without requiring constant playlist management.
The Bottom Line
New EDM Friday isn’t trying to be everything to everyone—and that’s exactly why it works. With its heavy tech house focus and festival-ready production, it knows its audience and serves them well. The 11,548 saves speak for themselves.
Is it perfect? No. Could it use more genre diversity? Absolutely. But if you’re looking for a reliable weekly source of professionally curated, festival-tested EDM that actually reflects what’s being played right now, you’ve found it.
Final Verdict: Add it to your library, mine it for DJ sets, and check back every Friday. Just don’t expect to love all 82 tracks—that’s not the point. The point is having enough quality options that 10-15 tracks will hit perfectly for you each week.
And if nothing else, at least you now know Martin Garrix’s “Ain’t Letting You Down” is going to be everywhere this festival season. You heard it here first.
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