House music emerge from the underground of 1980s Chicago, born in warehouse parties where marginalized communities, Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+, found a voice. DJs like Frankie Knuckles (the "Godfather of House") and Larry Heard (of Mr. Fingers) turned disco’s ashes into something raw, hypnotic, and deeply human, using drum machines, synths, and soulful vocals to create a sound that was both escape and empowerment.

At ADE 2025, you’ll experience it in the raw, soulful sets of Moodymann, the hypnotic rhythms of tech house pioneers, and the fresh energy of rising artists who keep the sound moving forward. No nostalgia, no clichés, just real house music, as it’s meant to be heard.

Deep house is defined by its warm basslines, intricate jazzy chords, and steady, hypnotic rhythms. It’s the subgenre that thrives in low-lit clubs, after-hours sessions, and intimate gatherings, where the focus is on texture, mood, and subtle progression rather than peak-time energy.

Artists in this space often draw from jazz, soul, and ambient influences, creating tracks that feel timeless and immersive. The sound is unhurried but precise, designed to keep you moving without overwhelming the senses. It’s music for listeners who value depth over spectacle.

A Detroit house legend, Moodymann blends funk, jazz, and soul into his deep, groovy sets. He’s known for his elusive persona, rarely giving interviews or performing live.

Madam invites Detroit Love

A Dutch deep house specialist, Samuel Deep’s sound is minimal, underground, and hypnotic. He’s a resident at Amsterdam’s underground clubs, shaping the local scene.

SlapFunk x VBX

SlapFunk Shelter

Into the Woods Festival

His deep, melodic house sets are emotional and immersive, perfect for after-hours. He’s also a classically trained musician, adding depth to his productions.

Berg Audio

Tech house merges the groove and musicality of house with the driving, functional elements of techno. It typically features punchy basslines, rolling percussion, and repetitive yet evolving rhythms, designed to keep the dancefloor moving without sacrificing melodic or harmonic depth.

Emerging in the mid-1990s, the genre was pioneered by artists like Mr. C, Eddie Richards, and Terry Francis, who sought to combine the soulfulness of house with the raw, mechanical energy of techno. Today, it remains a club staple, favored for its balance of accessibility and underground edge, making it a go-to sound for both peak-time sets and extended DJ performances.

A tech house queen, Anja Schneider is known for her groovy, energetic sets and label boss status (Sous Music). She’s a Berlin staple, with residencies at iconic clubs like Berghain.

Further x Homeless Homies

A UK tech house innovator, Burnski blends minimal techno and house with a distinctive groove. He’s also known as INSTINCT, exploring UK garage sounds.

Quinvites

Chris Stussy’s minimal tech house is deep, hypnotic, and perfect for late-night sets. His collaborations with East End Dubs are fan favorites.

Awakenings | Chris Stussy Presents Uss

Melodic house is characterized by its layered, evolving melodies, warm basslines, and atmospheric textures. Unlike traditional house, it often incorporates progressive structures, blending elements of techno, ambient, and even trance to create a cinematic, immersive experience.

This subgenre gained prominence in the 2010s, driven by labels like Afterlife, Innervisions, and Diynamic, and artists such as Tale of Us, Adriatique, and ARTBAT. The sound is designed to evoke emotion, making it a staple for sunrise sets, open-air festivals, and intimate club experiences where the music takes center stage. It’s less about the drop and more about the journey.

Shanti Celeste’s melodic house and techno sets are warm, global, and full of energy. She’s Chilean-British, bringing a unique cultural blend to her music.

ZeeZout | Saturday

SlapFunk Levenslang

DGTL Fuse

CARISTA’s soulful house and broken beat sets are deep, groovy, and full of personality. She’s known for her eclectic selections, from jazz to Afro-house.

ZeeZout

Adriano Trost is known for his emotional, atmospheric, and progressive approach to house music, blending melodic elements with deep, hypnotic grooves. As a co-founder of Siesta Records and a key artist on Afterlife, he’s deeply connected to the melodic house and techno scene.

Live house performances take the genre beyond traditional DJing by using hardware setups, modular synths, and real-time improvisation. Artists like KiNK and Move D, build, remix, and manipulate them live using drum machines (Roland TR-909, Elektron Analog Rytm), analog synths (Moog, Korg), and effects. This approach creates unpredictable, one-of-a-kind sets where every performance feels fresh and unique.

Rooted in the early experiments of house and techno pioneers, live house has evolved into a raw, organic experience that blurs the line between production and performance.

KiNK’s live techno and house sets are improvisational, groovy, and full of energy. He’s known for his live hardware jams, often using drum machines and synths.

Thuishaven Day & Night

House music at ADE 2025 is a journey through soulful grooves, tech-infused rhythms, and melodic soundscapes. And even if you’re into stronger or different subgenres of electronic music, head to our ADE 2025 list on the website. We’re building to cover it all. And if you’re curious for more, check out our other posts like ADE 2025: The Techno Revolution to dive deeper into the sound.

Favorite your artists, fav your kind of party and live music, and go Outhere, because life is better when you’re dancing like no one’s watching.