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Acid House Events in London
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 London below.
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Sound profile
A danceable, electronic sound.
energy
80
danceability
95
valence
65
grit
70
organicness
5
commerciality
35
tempo
58
vocality
15
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
Parent genre:Electronic
Acid House events in London - 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 London?+
Mood tracks all upcoming Acid House events in London - 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%), 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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