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Artists like Rufus Du Sol — and the music that made them

Melodic House · 2010-present
Euphoric electronic trio blending deep house with live instrumentation
RÜFÜS DU SOL is an Australian electronic music trio who have become global festival headliners by crafting emotionally resonant dance music that bridges underground house and mainstream appeal. Their atmospheric soundscapes and soaring live performances have redefined what electronic music can achieve in stadium-sized venues.
Essential tracks
Treat You Better
Innerbloom
On My Knees
Did you know
They started as an indie rock band before pivoting to electronic music
Had to change their name from 'RÜFÜS' to 'RÜFÜS DU SOL' in the US due to legal issues with funk band Rufus
Their track 'Innerbloom' runs over 9 minutes long yet became a mainstream hit
“Euphoric melodic house with indie sensibilities and emotional vocal depth.”
2
generations
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Influence tree
Trace Rufus Du Sol's roots back through history
Every sound has a source. Click any node to hear the connection.
RÜFÜS DU SOL
2010-present
Caribou
2000-present
cited
Moderat
2002-present
sonic
Booka Shade
2002-present
movement
Underworld
1987-present
movement
Leftfield
1989-2002
sonic
The Orb
1988-present
movement
Kraftwerk
1970-present
movement
Giorgio Moroder
1972-present
movement
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What makes the sound
Sonic elements
Driving four-on-the-floor beats
Lush analog synthesizer pads
Emotive indie-style vocals
Progressive melodic buildups
Start with these tracks
Innerbloom
Treat You Better
Eyes
On My Knees
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Anjunadeep
Deep progressive house with lush melodies and organic instrumental elements.
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Bob Moses
Live electronic duo blending house rhythms with indie rock songwriting.
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Yotto
Progressive house with melancholic melodies and intricate layered productions.
2010s · Progressive House
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Music like Rufus Du Sol — RÜFÜS DU SOL is an Australian electronic music trio who have become global festival headliners by crafting emotionally resonant dance music that bridges underground house and mainstream appeal. Their atmospheric soundscapes and soaring live performances have redefined what electronic music can achieve in stadium-sized venues.

Artists like Rufus Du Sol today include Lane 8, Odesza, Kidnap, Anjunadeep. If you enjoy Rufus Du Sol, these artists share similar sonic qualities, influences, and emotional range.

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