Global (1970s-present)•120-180 BPM
EDM
Electronic Dance Music (EDM) is the global umbrella term for all electronic music made for dancing - from House and Techno to Trance and Dubstep.
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Chicago, USA (1980s)•115-135 BPMHouse
From the soulful sounds of Chicago to the global festival stages, house music continues to unite dancers worldwide with its infectious 4/4 beats and uplifting energy.
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Detroit, USA (1980s)•120-150 BPMTechno
Born in Detroit, perfected in Berlin – techno represents the raw, industrial heart of electronic music with its hypnotic rhythms and relentless energy.
237 DJs638 eventsRead Full Guide
Frankfurt, Germany (1990s)•125-150 BPMTrance
Trance music takes listeners on euphoric journeys through uplifting melodies, emotional buildups, and transcendent breakdowns that define the genre's spiritual essence.
30 DJs96 eventsRead Full Guide- South Africa (2012)•110-120 BPM
Amapiano
Amapiano is a South African music genre that has taken the world by storm. Characterized by its laid-back, jazzy house sound, log drums, and distinctive basslines, it has become one of the fastest-growing genres in electronic music.
Read Full Guide - South Africa (2010s)•115-125 BPM
Afro House
Afro House is a genre that fuses traditional African rhythms, percussion, and vocals with deep house and electronic production. It has exploded in popularity, with artists from South Africa, Angola, and across the continent gaining international recognition.
Read Full Guide - Netherlands (2000s)•150-160 BPM
Hardstyle
Hardstyle is a genre of electronic dance music characterized by its hard-hitting kicks, euphoric melodies, and intense energy. Born in the Netherlands in the early 2000s, it has grown into a global phenomenon with massive festivals like Defqon.1, Qlimax, and Hardbass.
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United Kingdom (1990s)•160-180 BPMDrum & Bass
With breakneck tempos and earth-shaking bass, drum and bass delivers the high-energy rush that has made it a cornerstone of UK dance music culture.
3 DJs39 eventsRead Full Guide- UK/Germany (1990s)•120-130 BPM
Tech House
Tech House blends the rhythmic elements of techno with the soulful melodies of house music, creating an infectious groove that dominates clubs worldwide.
157 DJsRead Full Guide - Berlin, Germany (2010s)•120-130 BPM
Melodic Techno
Melodic Techno combines the driving force of techno with ethereal melodies and emotional depth, creating transcendent dancefloor experiences.
108 DJsRead Full Guide - UK (1990s)•125-135 BPM
Progressive House
Progressive House builds gradually through layered melodies and evolving rhythms, creating euphoric peaks that define festival experiences worldwide.
183 DJsRead Full Guide - Chicago, USA (1980s)•115-125 BPM
Deep House
Deep House emphasizes soulful vocals, jazzy chords, and atmospheric production, creating a warm and inviting sound perfect for intimate venues.
159 DJsRead Full Guide - Europe (1990s)•140-160 BPM
Hard Techno
Hard Techno delivers relentless energy through aggressive kicks, distorted synths, and industrial influences, defining the underground rave experience.
108 DJsRead Full Guide - London, UK (2000s)•140 BPM (half-time)
Dubstep
Dubstep emerged from UK garage scene with its signature wobble bass, half-time rhythms, and earth-shaking drops that redefined bass music.
40 DJsRead Full Guide - Germany (1990s)•120-135 BPM
Minimal
Minimal techno strips electronic music to its essential elements, focusing on subtle variations and hypnotic repetition that rewards patient listeners.
17 DJsRead Full Guide - USA (2010s)•130-180 BPM
Future Bass
Future Bass combines lush synth chords, chopped vocal samples, and emotional melodies with hard-hitting drums for festival-ready anthems.
35 DJsRead Full Guide - Europe (2000s)•125-135 BPM
Electro House
Electro House combines the raw energy of electro with house music's four-on-the-floor rhythm, creating dancefloor bangers that defined the 2010s.
159 DJsRead Full Guide - Goa, India (1990s)•135-150 BPM
Psytrance
Psytrance delivers hypnotic, psychedelic soundscapes with driving basslines and intricate melodies, creating spiritual dancefloor experiences.
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