Melbourne Bounce
Melbourne Bounce, also known as Melbourne House, is a high-energy electro house subgenre characterized by its distinctive "bouncing" basslines, often incorporating elements of psytrance and big room house for a vibrant, club-ready sound. Emerging from the Australian club scene, it gained significant international traction around mid-2013, influenced by the Dutch house sound but forging its own unique identity. Iconic artists like Will Sparks, TJR, and Deorro are prominent figures within the genre. Its infectious rhythm and energetic drops have made it a staple in EDM festivals and party anthems worldwide.
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Melbourne Bounce is a sub-genre of electro house born in Melbourne, Australia, in the early 2010s, rapidly adopted by global electronic festival scenes. Characterised by a sustained tempo around 128-130 BPM, its percussive bouncing kicks (hence the name), massive drops and catchy melodies, it embodies the quintessence of mainstream festival sound of the 2010s. Produced as a reaction to darker techno and house, it fully embraces a euphoric, fun aesthetic calibrated for large crowds.
Musically, melbourne bounce is distinguished by a particularly accentuated and bouncy kick drum, syncopated bass lines, carefully constructed buildup breaks and thunderous lead synthesiser drops. Productions are extremely refined in their mixing and mastering, designed to function on the monumental sound systems of major festivals. Vocal samples — often female and energetic — and synthesiser sirens are recurring ornaments that reinforce the genre's euphoric effect.
Deorro is one of the most globally recognised figures in melbourne bounce, having crossed this sound with Latin influences to create a hybrid style of massive commercial success. Will Sparks, a true Australian, is considered one of the founding fathers and greatest ambassadors of the genre, having defined its sonic codes from its very origins. These two DJs have helped export melbourne bounce to every major stage in the world.
Major electronic festivals — Tomorrowland, Ultra, Electric Daisy Carnival — have made melbourne bounce one of their signature sounds, regularly programming its representatives on mainstage to vast crowds. The Australian scene remains particularly vibrant with local events that continue to innovate within the genre. Find upcoming Melbourne Bounce and electronic festivals to experience these legendary drops live.