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

Electronic/Alternative Dance · 2010-present
Australian electronic trio crafting euphoric, emotional dance anthems.
RÜFÜS DU SOL are an Australian electronic music trio who've become global festival headliners through their blend of melodic house, indie dance, and atmospheric soundscapes. Their ability to merge introspective songwriting with euphoric dancefloor moments has made them one of the most successful electronic acts to emerge from Australia.
Essential tracks
Treat You Better
On My Knees
Innerbloom
Did you know
They were originally called just 'RÜFÜS' but added 'DU SOL' for international releases due to legal issues with an American funk band
Their 10-minute epic 'Innerbloom' became a streaming phenomenon despite its unconventional length for dance music
All three members - Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George, and James Hunt - met while studying at university in Sydney
“Melodic techno meets indie sensibility in euphoric, emotionally-driven dance anthems.”
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Rufus Du Sol
2010-present
Moderat
2009-present
cited
Bonobo
2000-present
sonic
Thom Yorke
1997-present
sonic
Underworld
1987-present
movement
Aphex Twin
1985-present
sonic
The Chemical Brothers
1989-present
movement
Kraftwerk
1970-present
movement
Brian Eno
1971-present
sonic
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What makes the sound
Sonic elements
Melodic techno progressions
Live instrumentation integration
Anthemic vocal hooks
Atmospheric pad textures
Start with these tracks
Innerbloom
Treat You Better
On My Knees
Underwater
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Music like Rufus Du Sol — RÜFÜS DU SOL are an Australian electronic music trio who've become global festival headliners through their blend of melodic house, indie dance, and atmospheric soundscapes. Their ability to merge introspective songwriting with euphoric dancefloor moments has made them one of the most successful electronic acts to emerge from Australia.

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

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