Electronic/Dance Music

Before coming to the UK last week, I was on Spotify, the free music platform, and I decided to take a look at the "top charts" for the UK. Many of the top songs were similar to the top songs of the US (many of the artists were also American), but I noticed something. Many of the top songs were Electronic or Dance songs that either weren't popular in the US or maybe hadn't even been released in the US.
I've been listening to BBC Radio 1 in the mornings before class, and I've definitely noticed the amount of times the DJ has played an electronic song at 8:30 in the morning. Whereas in the US, popular radio mainly plays hip-hop, rap, pop, and only some electronic songs. While these dance songs might just be the preference of the DJ, it definitely stands out in contrast to American radio stations.
Three of the Top 100 Singles on the UK Official Charts are Electronic/Dance songs: "Love Me Again" by John Newman (2); "Reload" by S Ingrosso, T Trash, and J Martin (3); and "I Love It" by Icona Pop ft. Charli XCX (4). (Only John Newman and Charli XCX are British). In contrast, the US Top Billboard Charts lists R&B ("Blurred Lines"), Disco/Funk/House ("Get Lucky"), Pop ("We Can't Stop"), Rock ("Radioactive"), and Country ("Cruise").
The UK seems to be in the middle of a rich time when it comes to electronic and dance music. This could be fueled by the popular clubbing/dance scene or just a general preference, but I am absolutely loving this chance to discover new artists and amazing music.