I have three lists to get through here, the top dance songs, the top indie pop and the top rock songs, and I want to get those top tens to you as soon as possible. So no descriptions for most.

This is not a list of the best dance songs I discovered in 2012, I take care to determine that these songs actually first appeared in 2012. For remixes that can be tricky, so I’m giving credit to the first blog (as far as my research can show) to post the remix. It’s also a way for me to give a nod to the music blogs that helped make 2012 another fantastic year for music fans.

Want to put it in your pocket and take it home with you? Right-click on the song and select “save as” to download. But you knew that already, you crafty babies.

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The Best Dance Songs of 2012 11 – 20

Ready for more of the best dance songs of the year?

BONUS: Minnesota – To The Floor

Minnesota is a new electronic artist that blew up the blog charts this year, even before he had an album out. It’s appropriate that the only phrase is “drop it to the floor” because the drop on this track will melt your face. It takes a few twists and turns, and has more layers than a crate of onions (look out, Flying Lotus). Since the album was self-released the last week in December, we should really consider it for next year’s Top Dance Songs of the Year list. Minnesota hasn’t just released this song last week and you can download his remixes if you like him on Facebook.

In addition to the Top Ten Dance Songs list, be sure to stay tuned for the Top Hip-hop of 2012 and the Top Indie Pop of 2012, because there are plenty of songs on both those lists that are worthy contenders for best dance song of the year.

