The Best House Music of 2016
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A look back at the best house music of 2016. From deep house to tech house, these are the tracks that kept us dancing all year long.
2016 in Review
It’s been a great year for house music! We’ve seen a lot of new artists emerge and some old favorites return to the top of the charts. Here are some of the best house tracks of 2016.
The Best House Music of 2016
2016 was a huge year for house music. With so many different sub-genres and styles, it’s hard to keep track of the best tunes. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of the best house music tracks of 2016:
1. ” Keep It Close ” – Justin Martin
2. ” Get Down ” – Jauz & Ephwurd
3. ” Work It Out ” – Chris Lake & Chris Lorenzo
4. ” In The Air ” – Oliver Heldens feat. Leon Else
5. ” No More Drama ” -MK & Becky Hill
6″ Tired ” -gery Rydell & Diplo feat Grandtheft & Tory Lanez
7″ Lights Out ” -) sneakbo feat Hayley May
8″ Lighthouse “- Lee Coulson
9” I Feel “- Tough Love
10” What You Need “- Moby
The Worst House Music of 2016
There were plenty of great house tracks released in 2016, but there were also plenty of duds. Here are some of the worst offenders:
-Tiesto & Oliver Heldens feat. Natalie La Rose – The Right Song: This track is so watered down and commercial that it might as well be Top 40 pop.
-Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna – This Is What You Came For: A plodding, boring, and completely forgettable track from two of the biggest names in the business.
-DJ Snake feat. Justin Bieber – Let Me Love You: Another track that’s far too safe and radio-friendly for its own good. It’s no wonder it was a massive hit.
-The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey – Closer: One of the most annoying and overplayed tracks of the year, thanks in large part to its insufferable vocal hook.
The Future of House Music
2016 was a big year for house music. We saw a lot of new artists and new styles emerge, and the genre continued to evolve. This year, we’re going to see even more innovation and new sounds in house music. So what can we expect in the coming year?
The Sound of House Music in 2017
As we move into 2017, the sound of house music is evolving. It’s becoming more melodic, with longer builds and breakdowns and a greater focus on emotion. The biggest trend in house music right now is the “future house” sound, which takes the classic 4/4beat and adds elements of R&B, pop, and EDM. This new sound is being pioneered by artists like Kygo, Matoma, Disclosure, and The Chainsmokers.
Kygo’s debut album Cloud Nine features a number of future house tracks, including the hit single “Firestone.” Matoma’s Bigger Wave EP also features several future house tracks, including “All Eyes On Me” and “Lie To Me.” Disclosure’s Caracal album features several future house tracks as well, such as “Magnets” and “Omen.” The Chainsmokers’ debut album Memories… Do Not Open also includes several future house tracks like “Something Just Like This” and “Paris.”
The future of house music is looking bright. With a new sound that is attracting both die-hard fans of the genre and newcomers alike, 2017 is shaping up to be a big year for house music.
The Trends That Will Shape House Music in 2017
The rise of deep house and techno in the mainstream has been one of the biggest stories in dance music over the past few years. And as we move into 2017, it’s clear that these genres are here to stay.
Of course, that doesn’t mean that things will stay exactly the same. In fact, there are a few key trends that are likely to shape the sound of house music in the year ahead. Here are a few of the most important ones:
1. A return to analogue instrumentation: In recent years, there’s been a strong trend towards digital production in house music. But as hardware becomes more affordable and accessible, we’re likely to see more and more producers returning to analogue instruments like drum machines and synthesizers.
2. A focus on melody: With deep house and techno often leaning towards minimalism, there’s been a resurgence of interest in melodies and songwriting within the genre. Expect to hear more prominent vocal hooks and melodies in 2017.
3. A embrace of traditional song structures: This ties in with the previous point, but goes one step further. In 2017, we’re likely to see more house tracks embracing traditional songwriting structures like verse-chorus-verse-chorus instead of just being extended DJ mixes.
4. An increase in collaboration: While house music has always been a collaborative genre, we’re likely to see even more collaboration in 2017 as producers strive to create more interesting and innovative tracks.
5. A move away from samples: With copyright laws becoming stricter and stricter, producers are going to have to get creative if they want to use samples in their tracks. Expect to see more original compositions and live instrumentation as a result.
