techhouse

Techhouse is a subgenre of deep house music that originated in the 1990s in Europe, particularly in the UK and Germany. It is characterized by its use of advanced audio production techniques, complex rhythms, and an emphasis on technology.

One of the key features of techhouse is its use of electronic percussion and rhythmic patterns, often created using software synthesizers and drum machines. The genre's sound is often accompanied by a sense of cerctic distance and minimalistic arrangements. Lyrically, techhouse songs often do not have explicit lyrics, focusing on atmospheric soundscapes and textures instead.

The emergence of techhouse as a distinct genre can be attributed to artists such as Richie Hawtin and Chris Liebing, who experimented with new sounds and styles by incorporating elements of techno and acid house. Techhouse was a response to the more commercialized and formulaic elements of house music at the time.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, techhouse experienced significant growth in popularity, with artists like Marco Carola and Chris Toy becoming prominent figures in the scene. The genre's peak was reached in the early 2000s, with the creation of the influential minimal-compilation series, "fabric".

Today, techhouse remains a staple of the electronic dance music scene, with artists such as Adam Beyer and Green Velvet releasing critically acclaimed albums and EPs. It continues to shape the sound of modern house music, incorporating elements of deep house and techno into an increasingly popular style of production and DJing.