House vs. Techno: How to Actually Tell Them Apart

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Every raver has bluffed their way through a “house or techno?” conversation. This explainer breaks down the history, the BPM ranges, and the feel of each genre so you never have to nod along again.

Roots: Chicago and Detroit

House grew out of Chicago’s club scene; techno was born a few hundred miles away in Detroit. Both changed music forever.

Hearing the difference

Swing and soul versus machine-driven momentum — once you hear it, you can’t unhear it.