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Presenting volume 4 of the "Top Dance Songs of 2013" series.



Having meticulously crafted all four parts over the previous months, it is evident that Electronic Dance Music (EDM), as most know it, might be nearing a plateau.



That is not to suggest that its popularity will decline in 2014; on the contrary, it will continue to soar. However, the oversaturation and commercialized sounds pushed out by major labels, producing anthem after anthem, has blurred the lines between distinct artists and producers. This "copycat" strategy seems to be the prevailing trend, echoing successes like the Swedish House Mafia in the "Top Dance Songs of 2013".



Young talent, Zedd, provides an excellent case in point. The enormous success of "Clarity" last year and "Spectrum" from the "Top Dance Songs of 2013", both from his debut with Interscope, led to the release of the expanded version of his album. The new single, "Stay the Night", unfortunately followed the same blueprint, hinting at a creative impasse by his label. 2014 could offer him a fresh chance to deliver something unique that resonates both on the dance floor and radio.



Avicii understands the need for innovation. His single "Wake Me Up", initially criticised for its country or folksy undertones, turned out to be a colossal EDM track of the year. If a major label were involved, we might never have heard this gem.