Top 10 House Music Artists
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Here are the top 10 House music artists that you need to be listening to in 2020. These artists are revolutionizing the genre and pushing the boundaries of what House music can be.
Introduction
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the 1980s in Chicago. The term “house” refers to the Warehouse Club in Chicago where House music was first played. House music is characterized by a 4/4 time signature, a repetitive bassline, and often includes samples of disco or Funk tracks. House music quickly became popular in clubs and on radio stations around the world.
Below is a list of the top 10 house music artists according to Billboard magazine.
1. Daft Punk
2. Calvin Harris
3. Avicii
4. Disclosure
5. Tiësto
6. Swedish House Mafia
7. Kaskade
8. deadmau5
9. Axwell ^ Ingrosso
10. Steve Aoki
Solomun
Solomun is a German-born DJ and record producer who is widely considered to be one of the leaders in the house music scene. His style is deeply rooted in the classic house sound, but with a modern twist that has made him one of the most popular DJs in the world. He has released numerous records on top labels such as Diynamic, 2DIY4, and Crosstown Rebels, and he is a regular headliner at major clubs and festivals around the globe.
Maceo Plex
one of the most versatile, accomplished and prolific producers of our times. Maceo Plex has been many things over the course of his two-decade-plus career: a classically trained musician, a globetrotting DJ, a successful club promoter, and most notably, one of electronic music’s most in-demand producers.
With a sound that effortlessly moves between techno, house and electronica, Maceo Plex has released music on some of the scene’s most respected labels including Crosstown Rebels, Ellum Audio, Drumcode and his own Ellum imprint, which he founded in 2011. He has also remixed everyone from Depeche Mode to Lana Del Rey, cementing his place as one of electronic music’s most in-demand producers.
Dixon
Dixon is a DJ, music producer, and label owner who hails from Germany. He first burst onto the scene in the early 2000s as one-half of the duo ixindamix, and he has been turning heads ever since with his innovative style and captivating sound. Dixon is best known for his work as a resident DJ at the world-famous Berghain club in Berlin, but he has also released a string of well-received mix compilations and solo albums. His outstanding contributions to the world of house music have earned him a loyal following of fans all over the globe, and he is widely considered to be one of the genre’s most important figures.
Tale of Us
Tale of Us is a Italian duo made up of life-long friends Carmine Conte and Matteo Milleri. The pair began making music together in 2007, and have since released two full-length albums and numerous EPs on some of the world’s most respected dance music labels, including Afterlife, Life and Death, Innervisions, and Cumberland Recordings. Tale of Us’ sound can be described as a unique blend of atmospheric techno, melanolic house, and leftfield electronica, all with a cinematic quality that has made them one of the most popular live acts in the world.
Mind Against
Mind Against is an Italian DJ and production duo, consisting of brothers Alessandro and Federico Fognini. They are well known for their dark, minimal style of techno.
Stephan Bodzin
Stephan Bodzin is a german producer and DJ who creates massive, powerful house music anthems. His music features huge drums, synths and melodies that create an uplifting and exhilarating feeling on the dancefloor.
Recondite
Recondite is a German producer and DJ who creates atmospheric, minimal techno and house music. His music has been released on labels such as Innervisions, Life and Death, and Hotflush Recordings. He has also toured internationally, playing at clubs and festivals such as Paradiso in Amsterdam, Berghain in Berlin, and Fabric in London.
Adriatique
Adriatique is a Swiss DJ and production duo, consisting of Manuel Meiser and Adrian Shala. The duo produces a deep and hypnotic brand of house music, with a focus on mood and atmosphere. Their music has been released on respected labels such as Innervisions, Diynamic, and Afterlife.
Mano Le Tough
Mano Le Tough is one of the front-runners in a new generation of DJs and producers who are successfully fusing elements of house and techno. His DJ sets feature a wide range of tracks, from deep and dubby to emotive and anthemic, always with a focus on creating a journey and telling a story. He’s equally at home playing long sets at clubs or festivals, or shorter more intimate sets, tailoring his selection to suit the occasion. With releases on some of the scene’s most respected labels such as Innervisions, Life and Death and his own Maeve imprint, Mano Le Tough has cemented his place as one of the most exciting artists around.