Top 10 Best Electronic / Techno Artists of the 21st Century

1. Deadmau5

   

   Joel Thomas Zimmerman, also known as deadmau5, is a Canadian DJ and music producer. He previously worked as a web developer.

   He produces a wide variety of electronic music, including progressive house, electro house, and techno under the alias Testpilot. He is best known for helping to popularize... read more

   He was the first EDM artist I got into, and he also helped me appreciate a lot of other genres. So far, no one has ever topped him! He is number 1 for me, along with Pendulum.

   Deadmau5 is the best. No more talk.

2. SALM (Something A La Mode)

3. Aphex Twin

   

   Richard David James, born on August 18, 1971, is an Irish-born English electronic musician and composer who performs under the stage name Aphex Twin. He is widely regarded as a pioneering figure in electronic music, especially within styles like IDM, acid techno, ambient, and jungle... read more

4. Burial

5. Boards of Canada

   

6. Daft Punk

   

   Daft Punk was a French electronic music duo composed of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. They were known for their innovative approach to electronic music, blending house, funk, and techno elements. Daft Punk achieved international fame with hits like Around the World, One More Time... read more

   Daft Punk helped me stop cutting, and they are also an amazing group. My favorite albums from them are Homework and Discovery. They are my favorite techno artists ever.

   You're crazy! Daft Punk is the best there was, the best there is, and the best there ever will be!

   Number 6? Are you kidding me?! WHY IS THIS NOT IN FIRST PLACE?! Everything above this sucks. This is number 1! Daft Punk made one of the best songs of the 21st century, and they are the best techno/house band ever. Number 1!

7. The Glitch Mob

8. Flying Lotus

   

9. Four Tet

10. Skee Mask

    
The Newcomers
11. ?

    Depeche Mode

    

    Depeche Mode are an English electronic and synth-pop band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The original lineup included Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Andy Fletcher, and Vince Clarke. They are known for helping pioneer electronic music and have sold more than 100 million records worldwide.

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    I Am Robot and Proud

    
The Contenders

13. Skrillex

    

    Sonny John Moore (born January 15, 1988), known professionally as Skrillex, is an American electronic music producer and DJ. He played a key role in bringing dubstep to mainstream audiences.

    He was formerly the lead singer of the post-hardcore band From First to Last and later formed the duo Jack... read more

    Not worth the hype, but I really don't get why people hate him now. Anyways, here he is, definitely deserving of this number 5 spot, though he can be slightly screamy and obnoxious to listen to for more than an hour.

    He knows how to make music and sticks to his style. He has made his style popular without changing to more mainstream pop styles.

    Dirty Vibe is life.

14. Nero

    

    Nero is an English electronic music trio consisting of Daniel Stephens, Joseph Ray, and Alana Stephens (née Watson). They are known for their distinctive blend of vocal dubstep, electro, drum and bass, and drumstep, characterized by deep vocals and sharp, fluctuating basslines... read more

15. Autechre

    

16. Mike Paradinas

    

17. Digital Rust

    Another unknown artist, but I have never seen a dislike or a negative comment about him.

18. Opiuo

19. Tycho

    

20. Squarepusher

    

21. The Prodigy

    

    The Prodigy are an English electronic music group from Braintree, Essex, formed by Liam Howlett in 1990. The original members were Liam Howlett (keyboardist and composer), Keith Flint (dancer and vocalist), Maxim (MC and vocalist), Leeroy Thornhill (dancer and occasional live keyboardist), and Sharky... read more

    I think the best days of The Prodigy were back in the 90s, but their new stuff is still really awesome.

22. Daedelus

    

23. Jon Hopkins

    

24. Bonobo

25. Brian Eno

    

    Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno, RDI, is an English musician, composer, record producer, singer, writer, and visual artist. He is best known for his pioneering work in ambient music and contributions to rock, pop, and electronic music. Eno has collaborated with artists such as... read more

26. Trippa

27. Peer Van Mladen

    

    Peer van Mladen, born on May 3, 1989, in Belgrade, Serbia, is a music producer and composer. He is also known as Predrag Jugović or simply Jugović. His work focuses on electronic dance music.

    Peer Van Mladen is the best.