3 Female Vocalists You’ve Heard in EDM (Even If You Don’t Know It Yet)

Female vocalists are EDM’s biggest secret weapons. Their iconic voices shape the way we experience electronic music and have become recognizable parts of the bangers we love. Here are three (-ish, you’ll see why) women who are making the music hit harder.

HAYLA

Close your eyes and imagine the last time you and your rave fam were singing your lungs out. Chances are you were singing along with HAYLA. She’s the iconic voice behind popular recent hits like “Where You Are” with John Summit, “Escape” with Kx5, and the recently released, “In Your Arms” with Illenium.

HAYLA is most recognized in the EDM space for her powerful, haunting vocals, but she’s an accomplished producer and artist in her own right. In 2024, HAYLA released her debut solo album, DUSK, that showcases her immense talent in a series of vocal-driven, dreamy yet dynamic tracks. The deluxe edition of DUSK also includes recordings from live performances that are a testament to her ability to bring the same power and emotion she displays in the studio to her live performances.

Nevve

If you’re a melodic bass fan, you’re well acquainted with Nevve by now. This mysterious hit-maker is actually an anonymous collective of female vocalists who all go by “Nevve.” Nevve is the voice of dozens of popular hits like “Island” with Seven Lions, Wooli, and Trivecta, “Spacetime” with Subtronics, “Fractures” with Illenium, and “Another Day” with Dabin. While the face behind the voices may vary from track to track, they’re jointly known for their airy and ethereal sound.

There are many theories around who make up Nevve but there’s not much out there when it comes to social presence or promotion. Some fans feel this adds to Nevve’s allure—that a voice is all you need to experience the magic.

Gracie Van Brunt

LA-based Gracie Van Brunt is a vocalist on the rise with a sultry sound that pairs well with UK garage, drum & bass, and deep house. Singer, songwriter, DJ, and producer, she’s quickly becoming one of EDM’s most in-demand voices. 

Some of her must-listen hits include the recently released “Pulse” with Ekko & Sidetrack, “Alone” with Culture Shock, and “Deeper” with Sub Focus. Not only is she the vocal powerhouse behind these tracks, she is a drum & bass DJ who has taken the stage at Beyond Wonderland and Lost Lands. Gracie is carving out a sound all her own—expect to hear a lot more from her in the years ahead.

HAYLA, NEVVE, and Gracie Van Brunt are just a few of the voices shaping the sound and soul of EDM. From underground gems to mainstage voices, the scene is full of talent waiting to be heard. Keep your ears open for all the female vocalists adding the energy, emotion, and expertise to the songs you love—these voices are only the start!

Connect with HAYLA: Instagram | X | Spotify | SoundCloud

Connect with NEVVE: Instagram | Spotify | SoundCloud

Connect with Gracie Van Brunt: Instagram | Spotify | SoundCloud