The Chainsmokers

Updated: August 28, 2026

Origin: New York City, United States
Gender: Male
Nationality: American
Occupation: DJs, record producers, songwriters
Genres: Electronic, EDM, pop, electropop

Biography & Career:
The Chainsmokers are an American electronic music duo made up of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart. The members of The Chainsmokers work as DJs, producers and songwriters, with Taggart also performing vocals. The duo formed in 2012 and first gained widespread attention with their breakthrough release Selfie. Since then, the group has become one of the biggest crossover acts in electronic music and won a Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording.

The EDM sound of The Chainsmokers combines electronic dance music with pop, electropop and elements of future bass. Their genres have continued to evolve as the producers experimented with different electronic and pop influences. Drew Taggart is the main vocalist and sings on many releases, while Alex Pall focuses primarily on DJing and production. Matt McGuire performs as the drummer during live shows, although the official band members remain Pall and Taggart.

The discography includes studio albums, EPs, singles and collaborations with artists such as Coldplay, Halsey and Daya. Closer became a defining famous song for the duo, while releases such as Dont Let Me Down, Roses and Something Just Like This also achieved major international success. These tracks remain among their greatest hits and helped The Chainsmokers reach audiences beyond the electronic music scene.

Live performances are another major part of their career. A concert can combine DJ sets, vocals, live instruments and drums. The duo has performed at major festivals, clubs and arenas around the world. Fans can follow upcoming concerts and events to see where The Chainsmokers will perform next.

Many of their most popular songs come from the period that established the duo as international stars. The best songs include major releases such as Closer, Something Just Like This, Dont Let Me Down, Roses and Paris, which remain closely associated with their mix of electronic and pop music.

The Chainsmokers Albums:
Memories...Do Not Open
Sick Boy
World War Joy
So Far So Good

The Chainsmokers Best Songs:
Closer
Something Just Like This
Dont Let Me Down
Roses
Paris
Selfie
All We Know
Who Do You Love
Call You Mine
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