House music is a genre of electronic dance music characterized by a repetitive 4/4 beat and soulful vocals, originating in Chicago in the early 1980s.
Characteristic Instruments
Drum machines, synthesizers, samplers, and basslines form the core instruments of House music.
Dominant Styles
Styles include deep house, progressive house, tech house, and acid house, each bringing unique rhythmic and melodic elements.
Top Artists by Era
Classic Era
- Frankie Knuckles
- Marshall Jefferson
- Larry Heard
- Todd Terry
Modern Era
- Daft Punk
- Calvin Harris
- David Guetta
- Swedish House Mafia
Contemporary
- Disclosure
- Duke Dumont
- Fisher
- CamelPhat