The Rebirth of Hardgroove: History, Evolution and the Best Techno DJs

We dive into the roots of hardgroove, the techno subgenre that flees from extreme posturing to bring pure rhythm back to the dance floor. We explore how it emerged in the late 90s, fusing the forcefulness of the classic kick drum with tribal percussion, Detroit soul and an unmistakable funk swing that forces you to sweat.

We review the great architects of this sound, from undisputed pioneers like Ben Sims, Mark Broom and DJ Shufflemaster, to the overwhelming new wave that is setting current clubs on fire at the hands of Alarico, Funk Assault, Stef Mendesidis and ØTTA.