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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Every Part Of Me
Single - Released July 17, 2025

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