What is House?
The blueprint for modern dance music.
House music was born in Chicago in the early 1980s and has shaped almost every electronic genre since. At its core, it's about a steady, danceable pulse and warm, inviting energy — music designed to keep people moving.
Modern house ranges from soulful and jazzy to deep, tech-leaning, and bass-heavy. The fundamentals stay the same: a steady kick, a swung hi-hat, and a hypnotic groove.
Quick Takeaways
Born in 1980s ChicagoSteady, hypnotic grooveFrom soulful to tech-heavy