In 2024, electronic music entered a new creative era. A decade after the EDM boom, and a few years out of lockdown’s subdued haze, dance music re-established its footing as a playground of experimentation. Stadiums and festivals filled with adventurous cross-pollinators like Jamie xx, John Summit and RÜFÜS DU SOL, while underground clubs pulsed with sounds that defied easy categorisation, courtesy of innovators like horsegiirL and Yanamaste. Really, the year was about reclaiming electronic music’s core ethos: providing a space of communal creativity that refuses to be put in a box. In that spirit, Apple Music invited DJs and producers from all corners of the scene to create exclusive DJ mixes for New Year’s Eve. They’re bold, boundary-pushing and full of surprises. Have a listen and add your favourites to your library.