Hardgroove techno, born in the late ’90s, fuses tribal rhythms, funk-infused grooves, and fast-paced percussion. Though it faded underground, its infectious energy has recently resurged.
Pioneers like Ben Sims, Paul Mac, and Mark Broom shaped the genre, infusing it with Latin and African influences. Labels such as Theory Recordings helped cement its place in club culture.
While minimal and industrial techno pushed it aside in the 2000s, hardgroove never disappeared. Artists like Chlär, Rødhåd, Funk Assault and Ben Klock are now revitalizing its hypnotic loops.
This resurgence highlights a renewed love for groove-driven techno, proving that rhythm remains essential to the genre’s evolution.