Melodic House and Techno
A slow, emotional mix of house and techno built on strong melodies and deep bass.
History
Melodic house and techno is a name used from the early 2010s for dance music that puts melody and emotion first s1. It mixes the beat of house and techno with long, sad or hopeful synthesizer lines and deep bass s1. The German producer Âme's 'Rej' (2005) is often named as an early record in this style s1. The label Innervisions and the duo Tale of Us helped make the sound popular s2. Tale of Us's 'North Star' (2013) and Maceo Plex's 'Conjure Dreams' (2014) are well-known tracks s1. Stephan Bodzin's 'Powers of Ten' (2015) is another s1. The Afterlife party and label, run by Tale of Us, became a central platform for the style s2. The name is used by download stores and festivals, and the artists often describe their music simply as house or techno s1. The style is popular at festivals and in large clubs, and is often played at sunset or in the early hours of the morning s1.
Sound
- Strong, emotional synthesizer melodies
- Deep, rolling basslines
- A steady mid-tempo house or techno beat
- Long, patient arrangements
- A dramatic, often sad mood
Key figures
- Âme — German duo of Kristian Rädle and Frank Wiedemann
- Tale of Us — Italian duo behind Afterlife
- Stephan Bodzin — German producer known for melodic techno
- Maceo Plex — American producer of melodic techno
Labels
- Innervisions — Berlin , 2005
- Afterlife — Berlin , 2016
- Drumcode — Stockholm , 1996
Defining tracks
Connections
Came from: Deep House , Minimal Techno , Progressive House
Sources
- What is melodic techno music? — Splice
- Tale of Us — Wikipedia