Acid House Events in Amsterdam
Emerging from Chicago in the mid-1980s through pioneers like Phuture, acid house is a subgenre of house music defined by the distinctive squelching sounds of the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer. Find upcoming Acid House events in Amsterdam below.
Amsterdam
Upcoming Acid House Events · Amsterdam
FRI 17 JUL
SAT 18 JUL
SUN 19 JUL
FRI 24 JUL
RHEA Music Festival
Schacke, Tigerhead, Generali Minerali, Seqta, Vulkanski, Yamoc, Gio Shengelia, Ly Sas, Regal, Comethisfar, Dali, Dadu, DJ Sense, GSG, Gwan, Hamatsuki, Jax, Kancheli, Kanko, Lasha, Li Sho, Mac Di, Memotech, Obri, Oniani, Script, Sevda, Sophie Phare, Uvall, Vfy, Zapa
Pirate Radio
Cromby, Chemex, McKelv
SAT 1 AUG
SUN 2 AUG
SAT 8 AUG
FRI 14 AUG
SAT 22 AUG
SAT 29 AUG
SAT 12 SEP
Phono Lake Festival
Jack J, Officer John, Pender Street Steppers, Jovonn, Danny Daze, Blake Baxter, Marie K, Athens of the North, Millie McKee, Jetti, Louise Chen, Mike Dunn, Field Notes, Wah Wah Wino
Lofi by Tjade
Luke Alessi, Demi Riquísimo, CINTHIE, Tjade, Aldonna, Bibi Seck
FRI 23 OCT
SAT 24 OCT
SUN 25 OCT
Sound profile
A danceable, electronic sound.
About Acid House
Emerging from Chicago in the mid-1980s through pioneers like Phuture, acid house is a subgenre of house music defined by the distinctive squelching sounds of the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer. The genre is characterized by hypnotic, repetitive 4/4 rhythms, typically produced by Roland drum machines, maintaining a steady tempo between 120 and 130 BPM. Its aesthetic is deeply psychedelic and trance-inducing, bridging the gap between traditional house and the emerging rave culture of the late 1980s. This style prioritized synthetic, resonant frequency sweeps over melodic complexity, creating a raw, energetic sound that revolutionized electronic dance music across the Atlantic, particularly within the United Kingdom's Second Summer of Love.
Also known as: Acid
Acid House events in Amsterdam - FAQ
- What is Acid House music?
- Emerging from Chicago in the mid-1980s through pioneers like Phuture, acid house is a subgenre of house music defined by the distinctive squelching sounds of the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer. The genre is characterized by hypnotic, repetitive 4/4 rhythms, typically produced by Roland drum machines, maintaining a steady tempo between 120 and 130 BPM. Its aesthetic is deeply psychedelic and trance-inducing, bridging the gap between traditional house and the emerging rave culture of the late 1980…
- What Acid House events are in Amsterdam?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Acid House events in Amsterdam - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Acid House events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Acid House music?
- Acid House music scores high on danceability (95%), energy (80%), grit (70%), and lower on vocality (15%), organicness (5%). These qualities shape the typical Acid House sound at live events and club nights.
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