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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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