melodic house
what it is
Subgenre of progressive house that brings the genre back to its original relaxed and atmospheric roots, separate from the more festival-oriented branch that grew in popularity during the early 2010s.
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level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is melodic house?
Subgenre of progressive house that brings the genre back to its original relaxed and atmospheric roots, separate from the more festival-oriented branch that grew in popularity during the early 2010s.
What are good melodic house albums to start with?
Try Dreamstate by Kelly Lee Owens, True (Bonus Edition) by Avicii, Run by Lane 8 & Kasablanca, and Melancholia by Tinlicker.
Who are some women making melodic house?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/melodic-house/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making melodic house, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21