ell the years nearly over and all of us at Pink Milk have only begun moving on from the horror of our Spotify wrap for 2018 to realise that it’s almost Hottest 100 time.

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So to mitigate the inevitable horror of indie kids posting Top 10’s filled with Tash Sultana and Drake all over your Instagram (if you don’t gram it doesn’t count right?), we decided to lock ourselves away and come up with our exclusively electronic Top 50 for the year.

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This took. So long. What we hoped would get done in three days has taken upwards of three weeks as we tussled to-and-fro over whose songs should be higher. Thankfully, we have finally emerged, egos mostly intact, with what we believe is a comprehensive list highlighting 2018’s best tracks.

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Many of these songs were destined for greatness the moment they were released. Others surprised us all, introducing us to new artists or showing us a side of a producer that we’d never seen before.

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One thing we ask is for you to keep an open mind. This list is entirely subjective, and when it comes to picking ‘the best’ of anything, it’s practically impossible to please everyone. We're also new to this whole list-making thing, so do your best to take it easy on us.

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A Spotify playlist with all of our picks is available at the bottom of the page for you to enjoy to your heart's content.

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Stay safe wherever you’re going this New Years Eve, and look forward to our reviews of some the biggest acts to grace the revamped Origin Fields early in the New Year.

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But without further ado, here are our Top 50 EDM songs of 2018.

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50. Excision & Illenium (feat. Shallows) - Gold

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49. Weiss (UK) - Feel My Needs

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48. Kyle Watson - Sides

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47. RL Grime (feat. Julia Michaels & Miguel) - Light Me Up (Devault Remix)

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46. The Presets - 14U + 14ME

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45. Holy Goof - Gully

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44. Mura Masa - Move Me

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43. Wooli & Kompany - Thicc Boi

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42. Krane (feat. Ahsha & Lemay) - Chemical (Hex Cougar Remix)

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41. Hekler - Basic Bass Tune

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40. What So Not & Slumberjack - Warlord

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39. K?d (feat. Mickey Kojack) - Electronic Memories

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38. Hekler & Gladez - 404

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37. Barely Alive - Odyssey

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36. Svdden Death - Rise

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35. Keys n Krates (feat. Tory Lanez) - Music To My Ears

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34. Wet - 11 Hours (Branchez Remix)

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33. Marshmello & Bastille - Happier

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32. Herobust - WTF

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31. Mura Masa - Complicated

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30. Fatboy Slim - Right Here, Right Now (Friction and Killer Hertz Remix)

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29. Chris Lake (feat. Alexis Roberts) - Turn Off The Lights

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28. Louis The Child (feat. Max) - Dear Sense

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27. L3vel & Sweettooth - Impending Doom

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26. Pendulum - The Island, Pt. 1 (Skrillex Remix)

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25. Golden Features - Runner

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24. Medasin (feat. Kaz Moon) - Work For You

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23. Excision & Space Laces - Rumble

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22. Getter (feat. nothing nowhere) - All Is Lost

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21. Ekali (feat. Yuna) - Leaving

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20. Hayden James - Just Friends

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19. Rando (feat. Erin Finlay) - Exhale

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18. Petit Biscuit - Wake Up

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17. Au/Ra & Camelphat - Panic Room

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16. RL Grime - Pressure

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15. Mastadon - Dong

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14. Habstrakt - Vibin

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13. Camelphat (feat. Ali Love) - Dopamine Machine

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12. Duke Dumont - Inhale

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11. Kendrick Lamar - Humble (Skrillex Remix)

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Top 10

Well here we are. Some of you might have read the whole list, some of you probably just skipped to the bottom. Some of you might be pleased with what you’ve seen, and some of you might be pissed. But hey, we tried our best. Our top 10 songs of 2018 are broken down below, so enjoy the read, and let us know what you think of our picks.

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10. Dom Dolla - Take It

Well known around Australia’s club scene for his brilliant DJ sets, Dom Dolla went dark with the release of ‘Take It’. Awesome vocals and a brooding moody build up made this song a staple in clubs nationwide this year, and if anything, has proved that House still well and truly holds a place in the hearts of many Australians.

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9. Koan Sound - Cobalt

An incredibly unique sounding song, ‘Cobalt’ infuses a variety of genres and sounds into one beautifully coherent track. The biggest song on their 2018 album ‘Polychrome’, ‘Cobalt’ utilises natural soundscapes and a range of electronic synths to provide that perfect ‘Glitch-Hop’ sound, creating a tune that’s incredibly easy on the ears.

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8. Whethan (feat. HONNE) - Radar

This man (well boy) is only 19 and has already amassed an eclectic collab-laden discography including his recently released first EP, 'Life of a Wallflower' (Volume 1). Released as the main single ‘Radar’ is a punchy song with relatively uncomplicated production, elevated superbly by the vocal feature. Whethan is definitely one to watch in the future.

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7. RL Grime - Feel Free

Fans expected big things from RL Grime with his 2018 album ‘Nova’, and despite numerous standouts, nothing resonated quite as fiercely as his hard-hitting track ‘Feel Free’. More on the heavier side than most expected, the songs elegant build up supported by light vocals guides us into a big-room speaker-shaking drop. Encompassing his usual stylistic sounds, ‘Feel Free’ takes what we know of RL Grime and adds a unique twist on top, making for a very interesting release.

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6. Odesza - Loyal

The song that was the long unidentified ending to Odesza’s famous live set finally got a release this year as part of the launch for the IPhone XS and it was well worth the wait. ‘Loyal’ bears all the hallmarks of the duos incredible production DNA with drums, horns and synths harmonising perfectly with the signature vocal backing. Its surprisingly heavy from Odesza, but regardless of your taste you’re bound to agree it’s been worth the agonising wait.

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5. Odd Mob - Intrinsic

If we were to list one track that surprised us the most this year it would be Brisbane local Odd Mob’s remarkable change in direction with the release of ‘Intrinsic’. Normally known for his house bootlegs and club tracks, Odd Mob broke from the mould to deliver one of the most simplistic and elegant songs of the year. A hidden gem that mustn't be overlooked.

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4. Fisher - Losing It

Talk about exploding. If there’s one man who so emphatically brought about the return of rolling bassline house music it’s Fisher, and if one song were to encapsulate the 2018 iteration of that sound, it’s ‘Losing It’. Releasing just as the former pro surfer - turned DJ’s fame exploded, its popularity is undeniable, and the song fast became the most requested house tune across the country. Love it or hate it, no one can deny the impact ‘Losing It’ has had in the resurgence of house music nationwide.

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3. Svdden Death - Behemoth

A year full of big releases for Svdden Death, but none more so than ‘Behemoth’, which has made its mark undeniably as one of the heaviest hitting songs of 2018. It’s an almost vital inclusion in any dubstep set, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a crowd that doesn’t roar when the perfectly crafted mechanical beat drops. Truly a masterpiece worthy of the highest placed dubstep track on this years list.

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2. Sub-Focus & Dimension - Desire

Taking out ‘Best Song’ at the Drum & Bass Awards 2018, there’s no doubt Sub-Focus and Dimension deserve this place on our list for their track ‘Desire’. The powerful vocals and enticing drum beats flow perfectly to form a simplistic yet beautifully designed track, capturing all the right emotions and unleashing them in perfect harmony. Well worthy of it’s crown, ‘Desire’ is likely to be a staple crowd-pleaser in Drum & Bass sets for years to come.

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1. Louis The Child (feat. Wafia) - Better Not

Releasing in April and rapidly soaring to the top of their Spotify charts, Louis The Child’s mesmerising slow beats paired with the heartfelt vocals of Wafia have resulted in what can only be called the standout song of 2018. The song is beautifully constructed, evoking so much raw emotion in its listeners that the urge to play it again as soon as it finishes is almost irresistible. A song well worthy of this place on our list, it’s one we’ll still be listening to many years down the track.

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Well, there you have it. Big congratulations to Louis The Child for taking out our number one spot, and from all of us here at PinkMilk, thank you for your support over the second half of 2018, we’re very much looking forward to bringing you a load of content come the New Year.

Enjoy yourself on New Years Eve. Party safe, stay hydrated, and we’ll see you next time.