Happy Hardcore

Happy hardcore is a high-energy, uplifting subgenre of hardcore music that emerged in the early 1990s, characterized by its fast-paced rhythms, usually around 160-180 beats per minute, and its emotive, euphoric melodies. It often incorporates piano loops, synthesized effects, and a notable use of breakbeats and basslines. Vocals in happy hardcore tracks, whether sung or sampled, tend to carry positive, vibrant themes, reflecting the genre's intent to evoke a sense of joy and elation. Artists like Hixxy, Darren Styles, and Gammer have been pivotal in shaping the sound and ethos of happy hardcore, blending elements of trance, old school rave, and even video game music to create tracks that are both intensely energetic and emotionally engaging. This genre remains a significant part of rave culture, celebrated for its communal spirit and capacity to create a shared atmosphere of happiness and uplift.

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Together
Single - Released June 4, 2025

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5mewmet
ARM
Adeline Um
Al Storm
Alaguan
Alek Szahala
Alk-E-D
Arch
Audio Nitrate
Audiofreq
BOMBEI.exe
Bang!
Blümchen
CLSM
Charly Lownoise
Cube::Hard
DBL
DJ Demo
DJ Ham
DJ Stompy
Danger Hardcore Team
Daniel Seven
Darren Styles
Darwin
Demand
Diakronik
Dione
Dionne
Dougal
Dy5on
Eazyvibe
Epic
Eufeion
Euphony
Fat Controller
Flakee
Fracus
Fracus & Darwin
Fumi
Future Breeze
Gammer
Gisbo
Gregor Le Dahl
Gummibär
Hixxy
Human Resource
Impulse Riders
Interactive
JTS
Jack In Box
Jakka-B
Jaycee Madoxx
Joey Riot
Justin Time
KO3
Komb
Korsakoff
Lenny Dee
Lida
Luna-C
Lusta Geri
M-Project
MK (JPN)
Macks Wolf
Mansy
Mike Reverie
Neophyte
Ninth
Nizzle
Outforce
Paul Elstak
Predator
Quickdrop
Rave Muzik
Ricardo Moreno
Rikki Arkitech
Riko
Rob IYF
Rx
S3RL
SEFO
STVW
Sanxion
Scooter
Seaside Clubbers
Sharkey
Suae
Substanced
Sy
Tatsunoshin
Technikore
The Darkraver
The HC
Timster
U96
USAO
Ultravibes
Vinylgroover
Weaver
t+pazolite
Scooter
S3RL
Paul Elstak
Darren Styles
Gummibär
Lida
Crazy Frog
5mewmet
U96
STVW
Future Breeze
Gammer
Dune
Blümchen
Evil Activities
The Darkraver
Audiofreq
Hixxy
t+pazolite
Giin
Sunbeam
Dougal
The Viper
Technikore
Tatsunoshin
Cartoons
Jones & Stephenson
USAO
Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo
Franky Jones
Korsakoff
Axel Stephenson
3 Steps Ahead
Quickdrop
Charly Lownoise
Styles & Breeze
Lost Witness
Neophyte
Scott Brown
De Doelleazen
Tweekacore
Rotterdam Terror Corps
Breeze
Human Resource
DJ Paul
Timster
REDALiCE
aran
Seaside Clubbers
Re-Con
Jaycee Madoxx
DJ Hooligan
DCX
MC Joe
Predator
Lenny Dee
Ninth
P*Light
EmoCosine
Alaguan
Ricardo Moreno
Mameyudoufu
Marusha
Klubfiller
Eufeion
Sy & Unknown
Al Storm
Weaver
JTS
Nakatomi
G-Town Madness
Suae
Interactive
YOU
Rob IYF
Joey Riot
DJ Lancinhouse
Darwin
RoughSketch
Jakka-B
Fracus & Darwin
Outforce
Squad-E
Mark Breeze
Mike Reverie
DJ Jappo
Dione
KO3
Gregor Le Dahl
Brisk
Riko
Dougal & Gammer
Fracus
Bang!
Mega 'Lo Mania
DJ Seduction
Daniel Seven
BOMBEI.exe
M-Project
Danger Hardcore Team
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