History of Progressive House
Progressive House emerged in the early 1990s as a subgenre of house music, characterized by its melodic layers, evolving structure, and atmospheric sounds. It developed as a more complex, emotional, and refined form of house, focusing on gradual buildups and smooth transitions rather than repetitive beats. The genre grew in popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s, shaping the sound of modern EDM.
Significant Artists and DJs
- Sasha – Pioneer of progressive house and trance with a legendary DJ career.
- John Digweed – Influential DJ and producer known for deep progressive sets.
- Eric Prydz – Swedish producer famous for melodic and epic progressive house tracks.
- Deadmau5 – Known for combining progressive house with electro and tech elements.
- Nick Warren – Renowned DJ and producer in the progressive house scene.
Notable Tracks
- « Xpander » – Sasha
- « Northern Exposure » – John Digweed
- « Pjanoo » – Eric Prydz
- « Strobe » – Deadmau5
- « Buenos Aires » – Nick Warren
Events and Festivals
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) (Netherlands): A key platform for progressive house artists.
Tomorrowland (Belgium): World-famous EDM festival featuring progressive house stages.
Ultra Music Festival (USA): Massive electronic music festival with progressive house acts.
Creamfields (UK): Popular EDM festival with a strong progressive house presence.
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) (USA): Showcases leading progressive house DJs.