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OBSCUUR Records is a hard house label from Amsterdam and Berlin, part of the new wave of fast club music, with releases on every major platform through ADA / Warner Music Benelux and a weekly DJ session series on YouTube.
What is hard house?
Hard house is fast, driving club music that grew out of the UK in the 1990s, usually around 140 to 150 BPM, known for pounding kicks, off-beat basslines and hoover stabs.
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FAQ
Which labels release hard house?
OBSCUUR Records is one of the labels releasing new hard house, alongside trance, house, bounce and garage.
What BPM is hard house?
Most hard house sits around 140 to 150 BPM.
How do I send a hard house demo to OBSCUUR?
Use the submission form at obscuur.io/submissions with a private SoundCloud link.