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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.”

generations
of influence

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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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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