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What Is Underground House Music?

Underground house music isn’t just a genre—it’s a mindset. Defined by its raw, unpolished sound and culture-first ethos, underground house exists outside the commercial spotlight. Often born in basements, lofts, and secret clubs, it’s all about community, creativity, and connection.

Key Features

  • Minimalist, groove-based production
  • Analog textures and warm basslines
  • Focus on DJs as curators, not stars
  • Roots in 90s house but evolving constantly

Artist References

  • Simon Field
  • Prunk
  • Gene on Earth
  • Lauren Lo Sung
  • Cinthie
  • Traumer

Top 10 Underground House Tracks

  1. Simon Field – Panda
  2. Lauren Lo Sung – LDF
  3. Gene on Earth – Chuggy Elements
  4. Prunk – French Toast
  5. Sweely – I’m Coming
  6. Traumer – Hoodlum
  7. DJOKO – Hooked On You
  8. Rossi. – Feel It
  9. Jesse Maas – Intentions
  10. Toman – Shaman

Underground house is alive and well in 2025. Follow Simon Field’s playlists and check out live mixes to go deeper.

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How Simon Field Uses Analog Gear to Shape His Sound

Simon Field DJ and House producer in the studio


In an age of digital plugins, Simon Field still reaches for hardware. Here’s how machines like the TR-909, TB-303, and Moog Sub 37 shape his distinctive sound.

1. TR-909: Groove Foundation
From punchy kicks to crispy snares, the 909 gives his drums a thick, classic edge—great for minimal house.

2. TB-303: Bassline Mutation
Simon often distorts and resamples 303 lines, building gritty, rolling bass patterns.

3. Moog Sub 37: Melodic Atmosphere
Used for both leads and evolving pads, this synth adds analog warmth and character.

4. Hands-on Workflow
Simon’s workflow favors tweaking knobs and resampling audio, creating unexpected results that keep his sound unique.

5. From Studio to Stage
You can often hear this gear in his live sets and DJ edits, connecting the studio to the club.


Watch Simon Field in the studio via IG Reels or YouTube and experience the sound live on tour this summer.

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10 Underground House Tracks You Might Have Missed

The underground house scene continues to evolve, with fresh tracks emerging from clubs in Berlin, basements in Manchester, and beach raves in Ibiza. If you’re a fan of deep, minimal, and tech house, here are 10 releases that deserve a spot in your rotation.

1. Simon Field – Panda
A hypnotic blend of minimal drums and deep textures, Panda has been gaining traction in the UK and beyond.

2. Dennis Cruz – Snake Charmer
Groovy percussion and moody atmospheres make this a peak-time favorite for DJs.

3. Chloe Caillet – Know Now
A vocal-led journey into deep house with a touch of indie flair.

4. Prunk – French Toast
Warm and funky, perfect for daytime sessions.

5. Toman – Shaman
Minimal yet melodic, this is pure afterhours energy.

6. Simon Field – Chain Gun (Unreleased Club Edit)
Heavy, dark, and built for big systems—currently circulating among DJs.

7. Rossi. – Feel It
Grooves that just won’t quit, with a classic UK touch.

8. Josh Butler – Healing
Soulful and clean, ideal for any deep house set.

9. ANOTR – Relax My Eyes (Remix)
Playful yet punchy, keeps the floor moving.

10. Jesse Maas – Intentions
Rich with dubby textures, this one’s a creeper.


Want more tracks like this? Follow Simon Field on Spotify and don’t miss the next wave of underground sounds.

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Simon Field Basement Session III

Simon Field live at Basement Session at Jæger in Oslo (Norway). Funky Bass House and Deep House set.

SETLIST

Kiss The Dragon (D-Unity Remix) – K Alexi, Jay C, Marshall Jefferson
METHOD TO MY MADNESS (Original Mix) – Wheats, Shyam P
Something To Dance To – Simon Field (Unreleased)
Pills – Crusy & Prophecy
This Is The Sound (Original Mix) – Todd Terry, Riva Starr
The Greatest Thing Alive (Extended Mix) – Mark Knight, Green Velvet, James Hurr
I want Your Soul – Armand van Helden
Where You At – Tobehonest
UR MND – Corey James & Kokiri
Get Together (Anthony Attalla Remix) – Tim Cullen
Star 69 (Shermanology Remix) – Fatboy Slim
Need No Music (Extended) – Simon Field
Surrender – Ammo Avenue
Misfit – Josh Butler
Subject Study – KinAhau
Shake For Me (Point85 & Maex Remix) – Paul Mondot
Decent Grove – Render
A Thing – Simon Field
The Revolution (Crusy Remix) – Superchumbo & Victoria Wilson James
God Made Me Phunky (Extended Mix) – MD X-Spress

Watch the full live set

Watch the full set on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxpWT8HihVk

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Ibiza underground 2023

Ibiza Underground

In honour of the amazing underground scene at the white island at places like DC10, Circo Loco etc, here´s a brand new playlist that captures the vibe of these places and the DJ´s working there.

Genres in the playlist are Tribal Tech House, Hypnotic Afro House, Balearic Beats, Sunset & Sunrise Music, Deep – Shamanic, Percussive. Artists such as Sa Trincha, DJ Gee of Bora Bora, Carl Cox, Tania Vulcano, Silicone Soul and more

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Melodic House & Techno on Beatport & TraxSource

Meldic House & Techno - Beatport & TraxSourse

Spotify playlist with the best new Melodic House & Techno. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100. Follow the playlist and you will always be up to date.

More genre playlist based on Beatport and Traxsourse charts:

  • Afro House – best new Afro House. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Organic House – best New Organic House. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Dance & Electro Pop – best new Dance Electro Pop. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Melodic House & Techno – best new Melodic House & Techno. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Jackin House – best new Jackin House. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Tech House – best new Tech House. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
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Jackin House on Beatport & TraxSource

Jackin House Playlist

Spotify playlist with the best new Jackin House. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100. Follow the playlist and you will always be up to date.

More genre playlist based on Beatport and Traxsourse charts:

  • Afro House – best new Afro House. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Organic House – best New Organic House. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Dance & Electro Pop – best new Dance Electro Pop. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Melodic House & Techno – best new Melodic House & Techno. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Jackin House – best new Jackin House. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Tech House – best new Tech House. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
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Tech House on Beatport & TraxSource

Tech House top 100

Spotify playlist with the best new Tech House. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100. Follow the playlist and you will always be up to date.

More genre playlist based on Beatport and Traxsourse charts:

  • Afro House – best new Afro House. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Organic House – best New Organic House. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Dance & Electro Pop – best new Dance Electro Pop. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Melodic House & Techno – best new Melodic House & Techno. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Jackin House – best new Jackin House. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
  • Tech House – best new Tech House. Updated weekly from Beatport and Traxsource Top 100
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Courage or Blindness – Feb. 28

Simon Field jackLNDN Courage or Blindness

Next Simon Field record is scheduled for February 28 2020. A much anticipated collaboration with jackLNDN. The song is a deep tech house driven track with hints of trance on the drop. Stay tuned for Courage or Blindness – Feb 28th. on Perfect Havoc (UK). Pre-save Courage or Blindness to your Spotify collection:
https://fpt.fm/app/23345/pre-save-courage-or-blindness-by-simon-field-x-jacklndn

jackLNDN
Exciting collaboration with US artist jackLND scheduled for release February 28th on Perfect Havoc.