Petey Mac’s Top Ten House Tracks of the Year

What a fantastic year it has been in music, especially EDM. The genre has gained even more recognition, thanks to leading acts like Avicii, Martin Garrix, Calvin Harris. Anyways, I decided to write-up the ten best house tracks of the year that perk your interest. It’s house, but with a unique flare that I know you will love, so here goes.

10. Alesso & Dirty South ft. Ruben Haze – City of Dreams

How can you resist the euphoria of this progressive house gem?!

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9. Alex Metric & Jacques Lu Cont ft. Malin – Safe With You

It doesn’t matter who you are, because this track is sure to spread a smile across your face and keep you pressing play over and over.

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8. Ummet Ozcan – Here & Now

Sure, he may be the king of one-note drops, but his arrangements are genius, especially on this banger from earlier in the year.

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7. Avicii – Wake Me Up

Avicii proved that country and EDM could work as he truly struck gold with an anthem I’ll never get tired of.

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6. Flight Facilities – Clair De Lune feat. Christine Hoberg (Motez Remix)

I never knew the original could get any better until I stumbled across this remix from the talented Montez. It is wholly captivating, something I cannot turn off.

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5. Walden – First Day (Maor Levi Remix)

Maor Levi Provides a Madeon-ish remix to “First Day” that no matter how many times you listen, always sounds refreshing.

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4. Jabberwocky – Photomaton (Kartell Remix)

Indie meets deep house in this phenomenal remix by Kartell, turn this one up!

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3. Disclosure ft. Sam Smith– Latch

Yes, I had to put this in here because not only is it one of the best tracks ever, but also has the funkiest hooks I’ve heard.

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2. Seven Lions, Myon & Shane 54 ft. Tove Lo – Strangers

Possibly the greatest trio of the year combined to produce this incredible, heart melting anthem.

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1. Dillon Francis ft. T.E.E.D. – Without You (The Rebirth)

Dillon’s first take on Progressive House left my jaw on the floor and rightfully deserves the #1 track of the year!

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